cindylynn 6 Posted January 22, 2014 Hello.....I got my lapband surgery last February and I can't believe it has almost been a year. I Iook at food differently now. I still have the desire to eat tons of food but I am not able and that is good. I enjoy having the brakes put on my eating when I could not put them on by myself. I have lost 40 pounds to date. Sometimes I get frustrated because I want to eat garlic bread or pizza but I am happy that I have help with the hard foods. Sometimes I have a hard time with raw veggies and fruits and that is perplexing because that is what I want most of my diet to be made up of. I have been experimenting with different ways to make those go down easier. I am happy to find a place to visit with those who have gone before me. 5 Leepers, parisshel, ☠carolinagirl☠ and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HealthyNewMe 1,935 Posted January 22, 2014 One year ..... Yeah Minus 40 pounds...... Yeah Keep up the great work! 2 ☠carolinagirl☠ and chasingadream reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted January 22, 2014 I only lost 50 the first 8 months and have been satisfied to maintain for the last 1.5 years. But I'm ready to hit it hard again once the weather here warms up and I can ride my bike more. Welcome to the forum and look forward to your sage advice! 4 ☠carolinagirl☠, mrsto, Sharpie and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
everfeels9 22 Posted January 22, 2014 U can steam or grill veggies to make them soft. Zucchini, cauliflower, kale, cabbage and onions (delish), sweet potatoes (baked or boiled--no butter!!lol) and other veggies are satisfying just cook them well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharpie 3,306 Posted January 22, 2014 congratulations on your 40 lbs loss.. Concentrate on your Protein first then veg's. I do not eat many raw vegetables except an occasional salad. Lettuce is not my friend so I am very careful when I eat any kind of salad. I do cook things like collard greens which are really good for you and green Beans , I also try to make squash and sweet potatoes. I had my band last Jan and have lost almost 60 lbs but like TMF I have to get back to work to get the rest of my weight off before I get to my goal. Keep on working towards your goal . We are all here to help you. 3 JOANNE M HOLL, mrsto and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoneeCoco 3 Posted January 22, 2014 Gojob. keep up the work. I am on my journey to losing 80 more pounds. I have lost 50. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowalking 10,790 Posted January 22, 2014 Congrats on your bandiversary and weight loss. Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady VS 1,147 Posted January 22, 2014 Awesome!!! You may want to blend your fruits. That's what I do. Congratulations!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindylynn 6 Posted January 23, 2014 wow....thanks so much for your encouragement and helpful tips.....its nice to share and just talk to people who are going through what you are I live too far to go to support groups and this is my first time finding a group to chat with....I tried one that was recommended by my clinic but it didn't ever work right.....I pretty much am on my own on this journey so I am excited to find you guys Just reading your posts and your info was encouraging to me.....thanks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
