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Hi - I had my band fitted in Belgium 12 months ago - I have lost in total 24lb but need to loose another 84lb- it has taken me 6 fills to get to feel any restriction and that was only sorted at the end of June this year - I had 5 fills in London and 1 fill at the hospital group in Bromsgrove - I need some help and support please as I seem to have lost my way :thumbup:

I cannot seem to get my head together and fight the band in that I find ways around the band ie smoothies, chocolate, sweets - all go down without a problem and Pasta, bread, beef, chicken get stuck - I feel like a real moaning Minnie and should be able to eat well and stop the bad habits but I am so disappointed in my total weight loss when I hear about everyone doing so well and I am stuck at 18 stone 1 lb - :biggrin:

I know now that with a band you loose slowly but I just cannot think what to have for Breakfast - currently having smoothies x lunch - having Soup x dinner - anything that goes down easily x Maybe I was looking for a miracle with this band and know some fellow bandsters will look at horror at my lack of purpose but Help anyone can you give me a little help or support please xx thank you :)

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Forgive me for being so weak but I just need so support and help - anything at all will be gratefully received so please dont hold back and thank you for reading my thread xx

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Hi:

Time to start over with your eating habits. I think it worked best for me when I was eating the same healthy choices each day and that's all that I would have in my house.

Try having some oatmeal or cream of wheat for Breakfast. I'm always tightest in the morning so I have to have something that goes down easy for breakfast.

For lunch, why not a multigrain Cereal bar crushed up in some fat free yogurt. Or, crackers with some cheese? Or, some Soup with the broth drained out? Something solid so that it stays with you for 3 to 4 hours.

Late afternoon snack - ten or twelve almonds? sugar free Jello? A stick of string cheese?

dinner - Anything you want to have that is solid food, but just enough to give you full feeling. For most people that is probably about 1/2 to 1 cup.

Night time - my toughest time - sugar free popsicles, sugar free pudding, crushed ice with crystal light on it, sugar free hot chocolate. Go to bed early to avoid late night snacking.

Best wishes to you. The above menu may not work for you but it can give you some ideas on how to approach your new start with your band.

I love my band and my new flat tummy!

Sue

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Thank you Sue x that is great x any information will be useful x I think that in my head I still think that by doing nothing the band will work and I do know that this is not going to happen - so thank you again as I was thinking of having another fill but worry then that I wont be able to eat anything x

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Hang in there. It's never too late to start over with your eating habits. I think Sue gave some great advice. I would suggest limiting your sugar intake to 5-7 grams of sugar per serving. Also try to get in 50-60 grams of Protein a day and try to follow a low carb diet. I measure everything in 1/2 cup servings and eat 3 meals a day, no Snacks except for a no sugar added fudge bar after dinner. Lastly, try to stay hydrated with sugar-free drinks. Be sure to get in your 64 oz. daily. :)

I'm a newbie and have only been banded for 7 weeks so maybe someone else can offer more advice.

Edited by melmarlem

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Thank you any advise is great x gets me focused x well done on your weight loss by the way xx yes I must get myself sorted and back on the weight loss trail xx loved your horse so hope you do not mind but pinched the idea to get myself motivated xx

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Edited by Yoko262

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Do you know what triggers your over-eating or need to cheat the system?

It is depression that does it to me and with a couple of pills every day, I am able to keep my head on straight and do what I am supposed to do.

Seek out a therapist or psychiatrist and see if you can get your head straight, the rest will hopefully follow.

You're not weak, your wiring just needs a little work.

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Yes I do get depressed x I have been seeing a therapist but my sessions have now come to an end xx I have since I wrote my help thread been doing some thinking and have today tried high fibre foods and Soups and am thinking of having one more fill as I do think I still get get away with things so I do x which is silly I know x so tomorrow I am going to make an appointment and get myself checked out x this has really helped so please anything or any support or comments gratefully received xx

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