catieislas813
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4 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 4th Anniversary catieislas813!
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I've been hiding...now I'm back needing support
catieislas813 replied to MamaJava's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have almost exact same issues...I was banded in Nov and only lost 28lbs which was at first and have been bouncing up and down about 2-4lbs...but I have to be honest I do not diet, I just eat less..bt sometimes I do eat normal and I can...waiting on my medical records to get here so I can go to a doc and get a fill and get with a nutritionist I am someone who needs a meal plan & I know that! i love food and I can not say no and as a result I have not lost or gained.. I am starting to exercise again...to be honest I was exercising and dieting with no results for over a year that is why I got the band and now I am getting back on track..s-l-o-w-l-y!!! best to you if all these others can have success we can too! -
hmm, best eating advice I can give. Only eat when your body (stomach) says it's hungry. I know I got overweight by eating all the time, and a ton. when the clock said eat, when others offered food, when I smelled food/saw food. samples, the list is endless. It took some major getting used to, mainly because I don't think I knew what a true hunger pang even felt like. but now I only eat when I'm hungry, and even that within reason. If it is 11:30 at night and I will be sleeping within 2 hours, I still don't "eat" I may have a 2 pack of saltines or 1-2 oz yogurt. just enough to make me not hungry but not enough to give my body lots of calories to store up through the night.
I know it can be hard, people I work with bring food EVERY day. there is always some "community" spread in the kitchen. Ask any of them, I have not once eaten any of it as long as I have worked there. Unless I was hungry and decided to forgo whatever I planned on having for my meal. I do attempt to eat things that are good for me, but on that front I don't have much room to dispense advice. I'll admit I don't eat great, and sometimes all I eat in a day is carrots and celery. While they are good for you, your body does need more. I am not attempting to starve myself by any means, I am just not hungry. I have gotten to the point that food is not on my mind if my stomach does not tell it to be. Light to mild exercise will help jumpstart weightloss too. because even eating, being able to burn more than you consume requires your body to burn fat for energy rather than calories. Hope this helps. Don't get discouraged, talk with whoever you see for aftercare too. they may have some great suggestions. good luck
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please give me your eating advice have had a band almst a year and lost 28 at first and NOTHING for the remainder help
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How much did you gain w/ band & baby?
catieislas813 replied to Liz1531's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
we started IVF shots and I am wondering should I stayed filled or is there a point IF I am blessed to get pregnant where I should unfill? I aldo gained 60lbs with my first son ad he is almost four that is why I was banded this past Nov. congrats to all of you! -
I am also from Lawrenceville!! I am living in Kuwait right now and had my surgery here, abour $5200. Good luck
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Share ideas, What did you eat today ?
catieislas813 replied to kimmom's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Kevin, I did nutrisystem for about a year and it was good, you learn which are not so good! But it got old fast...and I am sure though now that I am banded could lose more! You can also pick your own foods instead of their starter one! Good luck -
sounds yummy! Yeah I need creative snacking ideas b/c healthy is not always satisfying!
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I found this www.flatbellydiet.com and I ordered the book it seems pretty interesting. Also they had a link on there for this book called "confessions of a carb queen" that I ordered I need all the inspiration I can get! Another link on the diet website was Vitalicious Muffins- Better-For-You Muffins and Muffin Tops- Healthy All Natural muffins and Brownies looks yummy and they have locarb too..just wanted to share xxoo catie-n-q8
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How Many FILLS BEFORE YOUR 1st Restriction
catieislas813 replied to LovingWhatIs's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
OK am I at restriction sine I have difficulty with lettuce/egg and if I eat too fast? BUT...I can still eat between meals and definatly more than 1/2c per sitting -
How Many FILLS BEFORE YOUR 1st Restriction
catieislas813 replied to LovingWhatIs's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I am now at 8ml and officially can not have eggs and lettuce. OH THE PAIN!! Feels like a heart attack or something! So embarrasing! But, I am glad I am at restriction now!! -
How Many FILLS BEFORE YOUR 1st Restriction
catieislas813 replied to LovingWhatIs's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I will do that! I had a hard time tracking carbs b/c I am confused about sugars and all that so I just try to take the advice from another member on here and avoid fruit juices/sauces and I use splenda when I make sweet tea. My typical day is I do indulge in the a.m. I bought hubby an espresso maker and so I have ONE latte before work (also helps since it is warm. I have for b'fast a two egg omelet with cheese and two strips of turkey bacon. Lunch is usually a salad with turkey and about 1Tbsp of dressing (vinagerette) and I have a slimfast shake as midmorning snack since lunch is about 2p..afternoons are my downfall I do not know how to beat the headhunger and the urge to snack so trying to stay focused on other things afterwork! I teach so I am home about 2:45 everyday that is when old habits kick in but I am trying to focus!! I have been a "secret eater" since about age 13 though, where i eat and eat when no one is around and stuff myself and it is a hard thing to break from -
How Many FILLS BEFORE YOUR 1st Restriction
catieislas813 replied to LovingWhatIs's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thank you shortgal!! I will definatly try to keep below 1000calories and try to increase that dvd to more than every other day! I appreciate your advice!
