Losing weight the old fashioned way (with a little help)

[occasionaldream 12]

Dear Friends,

I had become utterly dismayed with my band. For so long it was too tight, causing me to become a maladaptive eater. I basically drank sugary liquids instead of eating food. While I didn't gain weight, I didn't lose either. Finally, I saw the lap band nutritionist and I've lost 15 pounds in a couple of weeks by cutting sugar and counting calories on MyFitnessPal. The app has helped me tremendously and I am back on track. Just had my band tightened a tiny bit (had it loosened a lot a few weeks ago) and now I feel I am FINALLY in the green zone. Not too loose, not too tight. I am getting full sooner but not throwing up.

Feels good to be starting over again.

[Crystalapril11 36]

I'm excited for you. I had a complete unfilled last Aug and gained 35-40lbs. After being down almost 100lbs. I've been going to get little fills since. It sucks but haven't gained since April. Fingers crossed he adds some Fluid on July 2nd and doesn't cancel my appt since they do that at times. It's hard when my husband is down 200lbs and we had our surgeries 2 weeks apart.

Edited June 26, 2014 by Crystalapril11

[Leepers 1,195]

Good for you! Hopefully the right people will see your message and realize that the band is not meant to be so tight that you stop eating real food. It's a tool to help us eat less and be satisfied. And most of all, healthy!

[B-52 7,113]

I eat (and drink) what I want, when I want....not just like the pig I used to be....more the way a normal should,,,which brought me back to a normal weight,,,,and a normal healthy lifestyle with nutritious food and plenty of exercising, not ever having to worry about diets and weight loss again....(as long as the band remains the same)

Best thing that can possibly happen.....

[Lady VS 1,147]

I like to hear these stories. Continued success.

[Bandista 7,466]

So happy for you! And isn't it great that our bands are adjustable? Here's to eating real food. Well-chewed good food in the right amount and stopping. Best wishes for a wonderful summer.

[NolansNana 210]

I love myfitnesspal! Helped preop as well! I am soooo looking forward to eating some real food. Some variety.