Follow WW?

cj033185 · November 30, 2007

Just wondering if anyone with the band follows WW points and is having success.

morningoasis811 · November 30, 2007

Hi, I used WW points system to lose the 20 pounds needed before surgery.

My PCP wants me to continue going to WW (like a perscription) for structure a food plan and support post op.

I have switched from Points the CORE plan (basically no white flower or white sugar) like I've been advised to do with the band anyeay. Plus at my weight I'd be on like 33 points a day which is WAY too much food for my little tummy to handle.

I love the WW plan, my husband eats the food, it's easy to follow, great online and meeting support. Keep track of my weight weekly. I plan on staying on it.

VegasGrace · November 30, 2007

I did it, spent alot of money and after a few months...lost 3 pounds.

(used my points for Pepsi and BBQ chips)

chickatee · November 30, 2007

I am almost 7 months post op. Three weeks ago I joined weight watchers because with the holidays upon us I wanted the accountability that comes with weight watchers. I am so glad that I did. I have lost 51 lbs. since May so it's not that I wasn't losing I just wanted to make sure I didn't stall over the holidays. I was on weight watchers pre-band. It is so much easier this time now that I have the band to help me.

cj033185 · November 30, 2007

Thanks to all who posted re following weight watchers along with having the

lap band. I seem to really like the structure of WW including making sure I'm

getting the approiate amount of fruit, veggies, milk, Water, and healthy oils. I

think I'm going to keep this up ( basically it's been three days). I've belonged

to WW at least 5-6 different times. This time though, it's seems almost

effortless. The band seems to be allowing me to actaullly do the program the

way it is designed and best of all, without cheating. I feel like I have real hope

on the horizon this time. What a GREAT feeling!!!!!!!

lovekatz1975 · November 30, 2007

What is the core program like? I've done points before, but I might want to try my hand at core.

chickatee · November 30, 2007

cj I feel the same way you do. Just remember to make sure you are still getting enough Protein in. That is the one thing WW doesn't really talk about. Last time I was on WW I did not pay any attention to whether or not I was getting enough protein in and my hair fell out. Once I went off weight watchers all my hair came back. Since being banded I 've been very careful with protein and haven't had a problem yet. When I'm writing down what I ate and adding my points I just add the grams of protein next to it to make sure I still get 60 grams.

morningoasis811 · November 30, 2007

The Core plan is different from the Flex plan in that you aren't alotted a certain amount of points per day. There is a core foods list, and you can eat any of the foods until you are satisfied. The list includes these (quoted) food groups:

Lean meat and fish

Fruits, Veggies and leafy greens

Whole Grains

Milk and dairy

You still get like 35 points to use during the course of a week. On things like White bread, sweets, alcohol (any foods not on the core list)

For me, since being banded I find this easier to follow and easy to get my protien. I feel that it pretty much mimics the food plan the doctors have perscribed for me anyway:

Avoid refined sugar and flour, eat whole grains, limit empty carbohydrates, alcohol and sweets.

So it's easy for me to get my Protein from the meat and dairy and Beans, then I fill up on veggies and fruit and use a little healthy oil in the mean time.

And like others have said, have a glass of wine on special occasions or one peice (not a whole bar) of chocolate.

For me, it provides the structure on a weekly basis for what has been advised by my doctors a few times on paper before surgery.

FarmerE · December 1, 2007

I haven't started it back up yet but had planned to. My nutritionist recommended it just because of the support and the accountability too. I'd be careful mentioning the band though. From others that have posted, some WW groups don't look too highly at having it done.

cj033185 · December 1, 2007

Hi all, well I got on the scale this morning and it read 211.6!!! What a great feeling. I do not attend the WW meetings, although I have all the literature and appropiate tools to follow the program from home. I 'm feeling the way that FarmerE talked about not mentioning the band because they might not think too highly about it. Anyway, this is OUR jouney and I feel like however we get to success in a healthy way, so be it. So, for now I'm following the points system from home, and besides do you know how much money I have given all of these weightloss groups?? Probably close to what I paid for this surgery LOL Have a great day everybody!!!!!!