Luv2sing920@aol.com 14 Posted December 11, 2013 Was banded may of last year. Two weeks ago I had my band emptied and have to go back next week to check that all is well. Praying it is because I need it. I have been eating everything in creation 1 kll724 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrydumont46 1,954 Posted December 11, 2013 red light for you. get your saucer plate out and fill it with Protein and eat slowly and know that you had enough. you know you can live on that amount of food. get some good Protein Bars if you need to snack. grab a banana or tangerine. but you know now you don't have to feel full to have enough. you have it really tough right now but i know you can do this by eating just the amount you are allowed when the band is full. hopefully they will be able to fill it back up soon and you don't want to have to retrain your brain all over again now do you? i'm not real good at pep talk hope i was of some help. also walk when those i am hungry like a bear feelings. it's hard to eat and walk at the same time. 1 lapbandchic73 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cindysmom (Ilene) 130 Posted December 11, 2013 Terry is very gentle, heed her words. The reason that gastric bypass people gain the weight back is that they don't learn their lessons. This is called the honeymoon phase. I think you should go and re read your lesson. The lapband is only a tool. I bet your grandparents used a dime when they didn't have their screwdriver. That was a tool also. Drink your Water like you used to. Hugs 1 kll724 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kll724 3,055 Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) Luvs2sing, I have been there, and the time between empty band and a new start can be tough, but as Terry said you need to adjust your thinking. Using a small plate helps a lot! I have not used a full size plate(except maybe eating out) since my 1st visit to a nutritionist! You just get used to eating smaller meals when using a small plate. Best wishes to you!!kll724 Edited December 13, 2013 by kll724 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2sing920@aol.com 14 Posted December 13, 2013 The small plate is a great idea. I go back to my doctor on Wednesday! Will be back on track then!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites