Weight Watchers - any success?

[juliegeraci 7]

I have been struggling with my band for 6 months. I can't eat a lot of

solids so I was considering a slight unfill and joining Weight Watchers to

lose the last 40 lbs. Has anyone had any success with WW? Also,

for a bandster do you feel like it is too much food?

[shortgal 5]

It sounds like a good plan. If you have trouble with solids, then you are probably not feeling full long enough.

You could always just lower the number of daily points at WW.

Maybe you could limit yourself to 16 to 20 points daily????

I think that would put you at 800 to 1000 calories a day.

[IndioGirl55 32]

I have been struggling with my band for 6 months. I can't eat a lot of

solids so I was considering a slight unfill and joining Weight Watchers to

lose the last 40 lbs. Has anyone had any success with WW? Also,

for a bandster do you feel like it is too much food?

I am banded and follow WW eating program as I feel that it is the most well balanced program out there - you eat healthy and have portion control..

[mbanja 1]

If I start to slow down in loosing I go on WW. I do find that it is difficult to eat my # of points suggested for my body weight so I will drop down 2 places and eat fewer points. Sometimes I go over, sometimes I don't. But at least when I go over it doesn't even come close to my recommended daily point range. WW is good for teaching people how to eat healthy portions and nutrious foods. Now that we are banded it is so much easier to stick to, IMHO!

[juliegeraci 7]

Thanks everyone! I am joining this Saturday with my sister. I have 40 lbs to goal. My doctor wants me to get to 185 which is still considered overweight at 5'8". 160-165 is normal weight but it is really hard for me to maintaine that weight. I will have him write me a doctor's note when I reach 185 so I can become lifetime. Thanks for the tip!

[pink55_pretty 0]

I follow the weight watchers food plan, ie

I count my points and weigh and measure just to make sure that my amounts aren't too much.

It is what I know as I have been doing it for 20 years.(Obviously without too much success )

However I have removed all sweets from it now.

Only good food.

[juliegeraci 7]

Pink, how much have you lost on Weight Watchers?

[becky42 0]

I too have done WW throughout the years - also without a lot of success. However, when you stick to it it really works. Hopefully the band is the tool we all need!!

[jjsmiles 3]

While I was waiting for surgery, I joined WW for the first time and really enjoyed the program. I was able to follow the flex points plan relatively easily and lost 40 pounds in 2 months. Unfortunately I then went to Europe and gained 30 pounds back, then lost it again before the surgery (oh the old see saw at work).

Since the surgery, I haven't been going to meetings, but I have been following the flex points program. I find it helps me to really monitor and be accountable for what I am eating (mindless eating and Portion Control are big issues with me).

Like another writer here, I don't necessarily use all my points (I think I am officially allowed 30 points each day, but I try to stay under 25). That being said, I also think it helps me be a little more realistic and not as guilty if I do have a higher calorie or fat day.

I don't feel a great deal of restriction (I can easily eat 3 oz of meat and about a cup of vegetables at one sitting), so I really feel the need to "help myself" by following a plan. So far it seems to be working for me.

[juliegeraci 7]

I joined today and I have 35 lbs to lose. I am hoping to do that in the next 6 months if not sooner. Wish me luck.

[Lap_dancer 8]

I have never had luck with WW and that's why I am banded. Having said that, whatever it takes to make it happen for you, and if you believe this is a good plan, you should do it. Best to you on this last 40.

[aefizzy 0]

I joined WW last week. So far it realy seems to be helping me stay on track. I also feel like I really need the weekly weigh in for accountability. My weight control center has monthly eeting but they seem to be targeted to bypass, so I really like having a weekly meeting!

[IndioGirl55 32]

I joined WW last week. So far it realy seems to be helping me stay on track. I also feel like I really need the weekly weigh in for accountability. My weight control center has monthly eeting but they seem to be targeted to bypass, so I really like having a weekly meeting!

aefizzy

My doc is just starting a lapband only group next month - I told him that banders & bypass were 2 diff groups - we have different issues. So we are finally getting a group - but it's 20 miles away and will only meet once a month - I love lapbandtalk it is my support group - & My Lucky #7 gang - My over 50 gang - and i can come here 24/7 to get support from someone.

I LOVE WW - I would probably go - but the meetings are like 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays - and I go to the gym on Saturday morning and I don't like getting up at the crack of dawn on the weekends ( but heck I am usually up around 6 - 6;30) - I think WW is a liveable lifetime lifestyle program - you get all food groups even sweets...

Good Luck - I think you will learn so much - I know that I did when I did go to meetings....

[becky42 0]

I joined WW again last Tuesday. I'm hoping it will help me control what I'm eating, because I'm eating the right things lately. My doctor doesn't have a band group either, but it wouldn't do any good for me if he did because he's 70 miles away.

[IndioGirl55 32]

I joined WW again last Tuesday. I'm hoping it will help me control what I'm eating, because I'm eating the right things lately. My doctor doesn't have a band group either, but it wouldn't do any good for me if he did because he's 70 miles away.

That's why I think this site is the GREATEST - it's open 24/7 - you have your monthly band group to keep you in ck and the whole site. But weight watcher wil help you learn a healthy lifetime lifestyle eating habits

You will succeed...