gotbanded08

How do you check your metabolism? Yes I do have a thyroid problem but levels are in range. And I do have type 1 diabetes. so i do watch my carbs. Here is my usual meals: Breakfast: yogurt, or toast , or eggs (hard boiled with on pc of ww tst 1 pc) Lunch: chicken or shrimp salad with a little dressing snack: fruit sometimes I have some popcorn dinner: meat (chicken , beef, shrimp(i love shrimp) veggies maybe some potato starch. Yes occasionally I dont eat that good and just wondering if I could get some help on some menues. When I talked to my dietician about giving me some examples 0f menues she said she didnt like to do that because people might have different taste preferences than her. She did email me on how many carbs and Proteins, veggies and fruit to eat for a 1200 cal diet but I am one that if I had a menu that said what to eat rather than you pick one carb and one fruit and so on. I really do appreciate all of your help. You said that you sent a example of a menu but it did not show up..could you try again? Thanks alot; hopefully I can get back on track soon

I need help..despartley..I need some motivation..how can I have sugery almost a year now and only lost 30 pounds. I know I have to exercise but dont really have time ..with running kids here and there and practically being a single parent (husband works evenings) I work 6-230 in the afternoon and then have to get 4year old b4 hubby goes to work then run older kids to practice. I wake up at 330 or 430 in the am and by the time the running is done, I am beat. I know this sounds like I am making up excuses but this is my life and when I read others profile about how much they lost ..I get real frustrated with myself..b4 I got banded I exercised and and followed a good diet and still never lost..could it be possible that there is something else wrong??? Could someone please give me some advise and maybe examples of menues on what you eat ..and what protein supplement if any do you take? Thanks in advance.

Does anyone have type one diabetes and thyroid problems and got banded? Does it take you a while to lose weight?

i dont feel like I need a fill..I just need to exercise...but even when I exercise I seem to gain weight still...I mean really how fast can you gain muscle? Just very frustrated. Some how this will work out i know but wish it will happen sooner.

well I been banded for a year and have only lost 30 pounds and feel like a failure and would love to have any help ..suggestions ...anything. b4 band I exercised but had problems with eating.. I find that when i do exercise now I gain rather than loose and very frustrated...I know I should have been eating more calories..I tell i cant eat what i used too and have not exercised lately..(too busy) I feel like I am just ranting and raving and not really making any sense..sorry. If you could tell me what you ate when you first had the band and your ideas on what i could do to lose some weight i would reallllllyyyy appreciate it...

How often do you do cardio? Have you ever experienced a weight gain after doing a week of cardio? I have noticed when I bumped up my cardio I have gained 3 pounds..I dont get it.. I know muscle weighs more than fat..but I could not of gained 3 lbs o muscle in one week. Does anyone have any suggestions?/ and what do you eat for breakfast....do you eat oly three meals ...any snacks?

I love to work out on the elliptical machine. I would like to get one for my own house. Does anyone use an elliptical and what brand do you own.

Just wondering what you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner? I wonder if I am still eating too much..i do feel some restriction but i am not loosing any weight. Just wondering if you could give me some samples of eating plans. Thanks for your help...it is greatly apprecitated..I just want to get back to loosing.:thumbup:

Just wondering what you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner? I wonder if I am still eating too much..i do feel some restriction but i am not loosing any weight. Just wondering if you could give me some samples of eating plans. Thanks for your help...it is greatly apprecitated..I just want to get back to loosing.:smile:

I had my surgery july 7 2008 and onlt have lost 30 pounds. I am type 1 diabetic and exercise regularly. Does anyone have any advise for me? Do you follow any meal plan or just eat what you make for the rest of the family? I think if I had a dietician that would make me a plan what to eat and when that would help..but when I suggested that to my dietician she said not everyone likes the same food she likes! She never even tried.. but if anyone has any advise I sure would appreciate it..:cool2:

I had the same thoughts because I was exercising and thought i was eating right and still not loosing before i got the band. I am diabetic (type 1) and listed all my concerns to the dr, still got the band and had about 5 fills and 1 year out and had only lost 30 pounds. I never had to do a presurgery diet though. Just wondering if there is anyone out there that can give me some advice on what they are doing to lose weight //// I dont drink with my meals I wait about 1-2 hours after and eat protein first (nothing slimy to just slide down) I am really flustrated. Help:angry: Please

Hi I am new to the post and this discussion forum. Just wondering if anyone else is having a hard time loosing weight. only lost 30 pounds and just wondering if you can give some meal plans that you use or what you eat on a daily basis. Thanks for your help