debraymiller@yahoo.com

Hello everyone! I just found this app looking to see if there was a lap band magazine out there that I could subscribe to! An found y'all! I've been browsing around trying to figure were things are! I think this is very cool!! I just had my lap band surgery this past June so have lots of questions as I run in to the different things thru this new journey! So far I've lost a total of 60lbs since I started going to my clinic in February!

I lost weight while on night shift, not sure why, but here is what I did.
Ate a meal before going in or either took it with me to eat after report and rounds. Then I would eat a little something after midnight rounds. Then after I got off I would eat Breakfast (Light- fruit and or yogurt) and go to sleep.
I was always drinking something, which was good and bad. On slow nights going potty was something to do. On crazy nights (think full moon) I would think my eyes would float before I could get to potty. I tried to rotate between coffee and crytal light in very cold Water. To much caffine can make some people more hungry. For Snacks it was all fruit. Try adding flax seed and or wheat germ to meals, yougurt, cereal- this helps you stay full longer and has a lot of nutrients.
When I left the hospital and went to a "normal" job, I gained about 40 lbs. Go figure.

Well I'm trying to get in a habit now. I stared drinking a Protein Shake before I went to bed . That' worked good I'm going to start that again. I have to be honest I've been eating a taco after I get off work . I know it's not good but I'm going to work on changing that now. As far as eating I will start packing some carrots or something . That's a good idea . Thanks for advise

I'm not even close to being banded yet it's gonna take a while because my insurance says I have to be on insurance a year . But I'm am still going thru the process have my second visit on the October 23 , with my nutritionist . My question is I work the night shift I'm trying now to change my habits on eating does any one else work nights and if so what do u suggests on what u can eat.. I always seem hungry and I just don't know what's the good times to eat.

I am a nurse and I also do night shifts. Lets just say I think if I worked straight days I would be down another 20lbs but it is doable. My average night shift menu is a cut up apple with PB2 because it lasts a long time and it keeps me full. I also eat string cheese and sometimes a Protein Bar on night shifts. The key is packing things that keep you full and that are healthy. If you like raw veggies it may be an option for you otherwise just pick things you like so you dont go find a vending machine or a cafeteria. Another thing that helps me is that I have a Protein Shake before I go to sleep in the morning. When im really doing well I work out before I go to bed in the morning. By doing this and showering it relaxes me and i generally sleep very well. Its just finding a nitche. ITs very hard to stay within calorie goals when working nights but it is doable.