Well said!
fivebyfive, in answer to your question, my surgeon said "NO DIETS!". Adkins is a diet, and I am taking his words as lap-band gospel. He said the lap-band is there as a tool to teach us proper portions. I should be able to eat just about anything anyone else is eating, only much, much less. Since you have to take your time to eat anything by chewing it to oblivion, you should get the same satisfaction as someone taking huge bites and pretty much swallowing it whole. I do get that satisfaction. It also keeps me from bingeing because when I do eat something that some would think is a no-no, I have not with-held it from me long enough to go crazy with it. Besides, I have a little friend in there that tells me, "enough", with only 2.5cc in a 10cc band. I won't be getting anymore fills anytime soon, unless I get over ravenous all day, which so far I have been fine.
I was told however that I should only take small portions on a small sized plate. I should eat my meat or Protein and veggies first, then a little carb last. The only reason this is, is because you fill up quick and you want to make sure you're filling your little pouch with as healthy food as possible. You need (good) carbs to survive. Don't think of carbs as an evil enemy, which I see you do not, so that is great. However, I don't eat a lot of bread because it has a hard time going down and seems to make me full after only two tiny bites. I want to eat more than that.
Take it from me. I'm losing steadily at an average of 3.5 lbs per week, so no complaints here. You aren't doing anything wrong, so don't feel bad!
