Joe

Congrats on th weight loss... Can you share a typical days food menu?

Hello

I had my Lapband done in Dec 2005 at NCMC ( Dr. Johnell Office)... I was doing pretty good... fr 323 to 267 lbs... I had a good diet going and was working out daily. When my hours at work change ( was from 2PM x 10 PM to 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) seem like my diet ended and I stopped working out. I since then regain my weight....DR. Johnell no Longer has his practice with Banner Health.

Now my problem is I have my insurance with Banner Health, so I am looking for others that have the same insurance as I like to get back into a doctors office for fills and follow ups.

If you work for banner health and are getting fills from another provider please contact me.

Thanks

Joe

Congrats!

If you have a menu that is working for you please share and thanks. Jo

I switch schedules as well....shiftworker for 20+ years now. 5am start times (when I'm on days) make for a short morning workout for me, so I get the changing schedule thing, BUT I could find other excuses. You just gotta do whats most important to you.....

If I'm "watching what I eat":

Breakfast = I will usually have a home made Protein shake/smoothie. I use One scoop of my favorite Protein Powder (25 grams), a combo of some of the following, half a bananna/blueberries/granola/strawberries/peanut butter, some almond milk, crushed ice in the Ninja. Keeps me satisfied until lunch.

lunch = some Protein like baked/broiled fish, tuna salad, chicken salad, turkey breast, and usually some veggie. Broccoli, green Beans, etc. OR some home made soup...I love my home cooked lentil Soup with smoked jowl pieces, or chili.

dinner = maybe some more grilled/baked fish, rotisserie chicken, slow cooker pork roast occasionally, usually a starch of some sort.

I CAN eat just about anything...pizza, Pasta, rice, fried foods, Cookies, cake, you name it. There's only a very few things that are "off limits" to my band restriction level. My band helps restrict the volume I eat. I HAVE TO CHOOSE to limit how often I have them.....

I agree completely with the idea you really need to get in to have your band checked as soon as is possible. Maybe an adjustment will get you back on track. For me...a properly adjusted band makes all the difference in the world.

Best wishes!

Thanks for the advice......

Joe

Thank you... As soon I can find a Doctor that takes my insurance I can move forward

Hi all

I was banded back on 12/2005. I weight 323 lbs. Got down to 267 lbs.

My meal plan was on target and my workouts were spot on. I worked out in the morning and my work hours were 2x10 pm. When i started working days my meal plan went out the window and no more workouts. I regained all my weight. My doctor is no longer workibg in my insurance network so now i have to figure something out but during this time like to work on my menu. If you have a menu that is working for you please share and thanks. Jo

Hi Not not sure why this its not letting type and space normal but would like to see more sample meals.........

Has anyone keep a steady menu that they follow and have or had great results?

Thanks and Yes its Dr. Johnell...I normally go to Greeley and its time

Thanks! For some reason its not letting me tab down so I have to write across

Hello all My name is Joe and I have had the lap-band for several years... I did well at one point went from 320 to 267 lbs .... I have not been successful due to not getting my fills. As a matter of fact have not been to the Dr's Office for 2 years and I have regain all of my weight and plus a few lbs.. I like to find someone that can sure there menu> I think for me is menu planning.... Since the weather is getting better I will be out and will start with a walking plan so if u can help out starting with a menu I would appreciate it.......I am located in Sterling, Colorado......joe

Hello I would like to know what is your typical menu and if you are doing well with it? The re-start weight is in correct...I am now 325 lbs.... I really need to get a fill

Congrats

How many of you eat the frozen ww meals? Do you eat the whole meal?

Anyone do 2 Protein Shakes a day and a meal?

Thanks everyone for your support... I started the day off pretty good until dinner time where we went to meet the wife sister at a local pizza place, Not very good... They talked about christams eve and christmas day dinner. Then the job... monday Dec 24 co-workers want everyone to bring in food.....

food/food/food kinda hate this time of year ( food part)

I did weight in the AM at 315 which was good.

Well checking in today ( Saturday) doing ok ...had a small gain up .8...

Thanks everyone for your support... I started the day off pretty good until dinner time where we went to meet the wife sister at a local pizza place, Not very good... They talked about christams eve and christmas day dinner. Then the job... monday Dec 24 co-workers want everyone to bring in food.....

food/food/food kinda hate this time of year ( food part)

I did weight in the AM at 315 which was good.

Hey! There is always a fresh start! sorry to hear about you losing your way, I hope you find the support you need to keep you on your lifelong journey for good! I to like 2much.. I love chicken stir fry.. I can eat that lunch and dinner and it gives you the Protein you need and not many calories.. I do very well with that.

Throw in a pot, I sautee a lil smart balance butter with green beans/mushrooms/ bean sprouts/ unions/and broccoli.. and throw in the cooked chicken breast and walaaa! I make a big pot so I have left overs.. helps to not have to worry about what to make for a few days.

This sounds good ....Thanks

I will then start on Friday and will be checking in. Going to work on a menu and looking aorund to start getting ideas again.

Thanks... I wanted to start sooner but should wait after the holidays...

2muchfun- Thanks for the info.....I am in Colorado....Sterling.... 2 hrs from your location

Taraepperson- Thanks for the response... I do pretty good with portion control... I need to make better choices with food especially cutting out sweets ...

Hi All

I have been at this since 12/2005..... and have regained all my weight. So in 2013 I plan to restart again

I will make an appt to my Doc for a fill. Have not been back for over a year....

I need to work on a menu so would like to hear from those that are doing well what is your typical menu for the day like?

Joe

Well its only been a few days since statring over and coming back from vacation -down 4 lbs. Fridays will be my offical weight in. Would like to get to 309 for next Friday.

Hi Cazzy

Did u continue to weigh yourself ? Yes - I weight in every morning and around the same time.

Did you continue to see your surgeon ? No. I should have kept my appts and keeped going to see him.

Thanks Everyone...

Well minus 1 lbs this AM so thats good. I expected the loss since I got back from NYC and not eating what I have been eating.

NYC has great food!

I am from Sterling, Co , But my Doc is in Greeley!