Banded August 18th, 2008

[butterflybelle 0]

I'm new to this site. Trying to find support groups. I live in Manning, SC and so it would be over an hour to the support groups in Columia, which are the only ones i know about. Love to hear from any of you. i had lost 30 lbs but have gained almost all of it back...partially due to illness/surgeru (kidney stones and gallbladder) I would love any advice anyone has to offer!

[krtork 0]

Welcome to LBT! You will find great support here.

Since you have had your surgeries, have you had a fill? Are you feeling any restriction? That would be the first place I would start in trying to get back on track and to start losing again.

Are you exercising? I know that has been a real plus for me. Of course, I have been stuck at the same weight for awhile now, and I need to pick up my exercise and get moving more than I have been and see if the weight will move down again!

[gilta 0]

Welcome to the group!

I agree with Kristen - have you had any fills? Are you eating bandster portions?

I have been at the same weight for 3 months so I got another fill today. My MD was agressive with the fill so hopefully this will do it for me.

[butterflybelle 0]

i am in nursing school and so i have not been exercising. it takes forever to get an appt. with my doc but i think i need to get in. i need help on the diet/portions of a bandster. thanks for all the info.

[heartfire 4]

WELCOME!!!!

Definitely get in for that fill! Hopefully it will help a lot.

I've lost about 30 since surgery and have been stuck bouncing a few of the same lbs. for awhile now. And "they" say surgery si the easy way out!!!!

[krtork 0]

i am in nursing school and so i have not been exercising. it takes forever to get an appt. with my doc but i think i need to get in. i need help on the diet/portions of a bandster. thanks for all the info.

Call your doc and make that appt! You will be glad that you did.

I know how busy you must be with school, but you need to try and squeeze in at least 30min a day for some exercise. I call it my "me time". Even if you just walk around the block, you will be taking a step in the right direction. Once you get started you will see that the time is there, you just need to figure out how to fit it in!

Did you see a nutritionist when you had your surgery? Maybe you could check back in and get some hints and ideas that follow along with your docs recommendations for eating. I try to go high Protein, low carb - try is the opperative word! I have been struggling with the carbs again! I try to get in 80-90g of Protein each day and then have some veggies and fruits along with it.

I think the hardest part is the Portion Control. Try to measure what you eat for awhile and that should help you get a good feel for what a portion really is. Make sure you stop drinking at least 15 min before you eat and don't drink again until an hour after you eat. This will help you feel full for longer. I know this is basic info for bandsters, but sometimes we just need to go back to basics to get headed in the right direction again!

Keep us posted and let us know how you are doing!