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There seems to be a divide among nutritionists regarding fruits. Personally, I'm 100% convinced that eating fresh fruits did not make me fat. I'm pretty sure it was processed flours, added sugars, and excessive oils that made me FAT! Now sure, when you're trying to loose weight, I totally get that you have a limited number of calories and you need to focus on getting in proteins and also vegetables because vegetables are more micronutrient dense than fruits. As long as your maintaining your weight and are able to still get in all of you required nutrients, I really don't see the problem.
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Am I supposed to eat if I am not hungry?
OH Juli replied to IntoLess's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You should eat before, just so you don't pass out from lack of calories. Think about being active at the pool and baking in the sun. The Protein Water is a good choice for when you are at the pool, but it's important to fuel your body. That's my opinion. -
It could be your blood sugar levels are too low. This happens alot with people on such a low calorie diet.
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You are doing amazing well girl! My advise is going to be counter intuitive but my recomendation is to cut back on your exercise. Your body is adjusting to the stress it just went thru and with your lower calories and high exercise, it's adding more stress. I would cut the treadmill back to 3 days a week for a few weeks and see what happens. My bet is you start to see a loss on the scale again!
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Until you are in the green zone it is just another diet- so it has been rumored. I hate to tell you but it's not the Fluid in your band that causes you to lose weight but the quantity and quality of what you put in your mouth. I've also heard that once it is removed it takes a while to find the sweet spot even if you have the same amount in as before. If you do not want to gain weight then you will need to stick to the mathematical equation. Eat less calories that what you burn each day. This means knowing how much you burn and tracking what you eat. Lets just call these 5 lbs what they were, holiday lbs and move forward knowing that you are strong enough to work with the limited restriction you have and still lose the weight you want. Best wishes to you!
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Yes I know all about stalls but I would live some positive thoughts to clear my mind. I want to know what u all think too. My SW was 250 day of surgery I was 241 and today I'm stalling btw 218-220 it keeps bouncing. Am I doing well on my weight loss? I'm 7 weeks out today and would love to hear to opinions. I'm eating 600-700 if I'm lucky in calories daily. I walk the treadmill for 45-60 min at a 7.5 incline and/ or do the elliptical for the same amount of time (4-5 days a week) I work six days a week on top of that and constantly on my feet 45-50 hours in a restaurant. Thanks everyone. And please I'm not complaining, just would love to hear positive thoughts because I really just want to be around 210 already so kinda bummed me out. And yes I'm following the rules. I get 60-70 protein a day and drink 10-12 cups of water/fluid, keep my carbs at 30 or less and 20-30 fats (40 according to my doctor but I'm being tough on self)
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HELP need ideas!!!!
NJGirl32 replied to purple3797's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am posting another one of my favs-slice a 1/2 of banana (or fruit of your choice)in a mug, add 1 teaspoon of Peanut Butter (optional). SF choc pudding and a little bit of cool whip.. OMG-this is SO good! Or get mini vanilla Nilla Cookies (they are not many calories ) and I put 3 0r 4 minis in a mug with 3 thin slices of banana and top with SF vanilla pudding cup (60 calorie kind), a dollop of cool whip! -
What % of the macronutrients is not absorbed from the beginning if it ends up being 10% after 12-18 months?? I am 2 weeks out and trying to keep my calories to 800.....how much of that is absorbed?
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What are clear liquids?
JerseyGirl80 replied to Kellysue's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I guess it's kinda common sense but this was a little confusing to me too. But right after my surgery, before I went home, I asked the post-op nurse what "clear liquids" meant exactly. She said "any liquid you can see through" she said, water, jello, sugar free ice pops, chicken broth/stock (low sodium low fat is pretty see through) and sports drinks like gatorade (I love the low calorie ones, I lived on them my first month post-op, I still drink them during work outs and after fills). No thick fluids like creamy soups/protein shakes or anything you can't see through, like coffee or milk I would assume. -
DEFINITELY move up your fill date. Whenever you feel that you're losing restriction, move it up. I made that misstake of waiting and boy I wish I was restricted after my first fill!!! I exercised like a maniac because I was taking in soooo many calories and I didn't want to gain weight.I was actually feeling ravenous and it scared me.
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Which Protien Shake Fellow Canadians
Bandster05 replied to chaya's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The ready made ones from GNC are great! Costco also has one- I think it is Premier Protein - they are high protein (about 30g) and low carbs /low calories- they come in a case of 18 for about $27 -I like the ready made ones because you can take them with you! Quick and easy! -
Hi Eunice... Does your doctor and dietician know your daily caloric intake??? Seriously... 300 calories is a crazy low number and eventually your body will go into starvation mode. IMHO... that is not enough of a caloric intake to sustain the average rabbit and will lead to health problems. Sorry... I am really happy for you and your weight-loss but I am very concerned that you have such a low caloric intake.
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I think its with anything if you do it occassionally and not every night and have several drinks its fine. My thing I will have a couple of drinks on one night a weekend. But I make sure Iwork out that day. If I dont work out I dont get to drink. I also try to make it low calorie as possible. My doctor allows us to drink diet soda in moderation so you mix that with a rum alot less calories than my old pineapple vodka and malibu drink.
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I am at a VERY frustrating point in my journey. I had a lap band on 9/2011 & I'm only 40 lbs down. I work out daily & I record what I eat. I can proudly say I am a very good lap band patient. I do everything right. Which makes this maintaining rut I'm in all the more frustrating! Dr. office tested my resting metabolism, it said I should consume 1900 calories to lose weight. But I am only consuming about 1100 - 1300. But my band simply won't allow me to eat much more! It's so strange, in the beginning of this journey, it was all about eating less, and losing weight. But could it be that now I need to eat more to lose weight? I can easily eat three meals, but remembering to sneak in some Snacks is hard, I'm simply not hungry. But maybe I have to give it a try. So this week I'm going to try to increase Protein. I have a few friends online that are lap band patients and they seem to do well when they increase the protein. My morning Breakfast is already packed with protein. I make a shake in the morning that has Jay Robb Protein powder, plus Chobani Greek yogurt, milk and fruit. I also munch on a few almonds, so my breakfast has 62 grams of protein. My dietitian for lap band told me that we need at least 20 grams of protein with each meal. So I'm obviously getting a jump start in the morning. But others I've seen have lunch and dinner with protein in the 20-30-40 grams. So maybe that's what I need to be doing? This weekend I went to Sam's Club and spent a fortune on pre-cooked meats (because it's easy). I bought sliced beef brisket, chicken sausage, pork Jerky (because it's tender), and chicken. I feel like a total carnivore! LOL! I was just wondering if anyone else out there is or has experiencing the same problem. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Hitting my first plateau :(.
2muchfun replied to finallytime's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First, losing weight is different from losing fat. Don't think that losing weight is a linear path to being skinny. It just doesn't work that way. Our body weight consists of many parts. Bones, muscle, fat, organs and skin just to mention a few. I can eat a high carb, high sodium meal and gain 5lbs in one day. But it's not fat, it's my body retaining fluids. I can also workout every day, eat only 1200 calories a day. I might lose 2 lbs of fat but I also may have created and built up 2 lbs of muscle and an extra 2 lbs of fluids that my body demands to help repair the damage I've done by breaking down my muscle tissues. If you are into measuring your body, you will notice it shrinking in size but possibly not see it on the scale? tmf -
How much are you eating?
BookWormJoy replied to BigD35's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had surgery August 1st, 2013... I eat about 700 - 1200 calories a day... But I exercise at least 5 days week. Combined with the exercise and calorie counting I net about 500 calories a day. Most of the meals I eat are protein (4 oz) and usually dense protein like chicken or beef because that makes me feel full. -
Yes, you're hearing the right things here. Hydration trumps caloric intake while you heal. It took me several months to hit my daily nutritional goals of 80+ grams of protein and 800 calories a day. Eventually you'll get there. Right now focus on getting 64 oz. of liquids in each day and taking it easy while you heal. If you were heavy enough for surgery, I promise you won't starve to death in the few weeks you'll have such a limited intake. ~Cheri
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Help Me Get Back on the Right Track
oldiebutgoodie2 replied to terrigil1979's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Well, for what is it worth, I am jealous that you can't even eat half a sandwich! :-) I'm not there yet regarding intake restriction from the band. So in the meantime, I am totally aided by making sure I eat 80 grams of Protein a day (it keeps me satisfied for several hours between meals), and writing down every calorie I put in my mouth. SEEING it in black and white really helps. And as you already know, getting the sabotage foods out of the house is helpful! Just last night, I would have gone for it, had it been in the house! Good luck to you! You can do it! -
Finally working; I sound like a commercial
ladytuscanny replied to ladytuscanny's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
All the soy protein sold in stores has whey has an ingredient. I purchase mine from the internet: www.revivalsoy.com. They are expensive, but since I couln't get protein from any other source I paid the price. Now that i'm able to eat again, i'm only using the shakes for breakfast. They are very tasty, come in blueberry, strawberry, vanilla, cappacino, and chocolate. I use soy milk to mix them, but you could also use water. I stay away from smooties, or jamba juices. Anything that tastes so good, is surely to have extra calories in sugar. I stay away from sugar, if it doesn't come naturally in the fruit with is a high density food, i'm not going to waste my points on it :-) -
I was a huge lapband failure. I got my band done several years ago, developed an aversion for the doctor, never felt a restriction after 4 fills, dealt with infertility, infertility procedures, adoption procedures, adoption and new child issues. After hearing the doctor I didn't like retired I returned for a fill and faced how ashamed I was to have not succeeded. I kinda demanded a larger fill because I was unsure if I would ever come back based on my previous history. Holy cow I finally felt restriction! WOOT! And I lost weight! Woot! All of this has happened since the last day of July. Currently I am on a plateau after loosing weight very quickly. My band is working and my calories are very much under control. Very much. What are good ideas for getting off of a plateau? Will my continued efforts finally just kick in again? Any hints. I’m working out a bit ( times last week and in a few minutes with weights…although I need to be doing more cardio but I will) I’ve also ordered some protein drinks to help. How well do those protein drinks help?
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Counting Calories - Help
flowers replied to justme2u's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I try and aim for around a average of 1200 too. Up the Protein, you have to fuel that weight loss. Maybe your body is just catching up to the 18 lbs you lost really fast. I joined sparks people and you can track food on there and your other goals. Its also free. Many places to track calories. Sparks people has everything in one place. -
How Did You Reward Yourself?
legnarevocrednu replied to legnarevocrednu's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Oh I would never think to reward myself with food on a daily basis! I have been extremely, extremely strict with my diet. Have not had anything sweet or above 300 calories since November 11th. I was kidding about the pizza lol. Thanks for your ideas! -
2 Weeks 2 Days Po- Feeling Crummy
Lissa replied to Ms. Scarlett's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You're NOT too far out for an incision to be leaking, nor are you too far out for a stomach leak. HOWEVER, you probably don't have a leak. It's very rare to have a leak and you don't mention any of the symptoms that others have mentioned when they did have leaks. As for feeling crummy, you may still be reacting to the anesthetic given to you during surgery. Also, your body may require a lot of your energy to heal, which will also leave you feeling blah. It does take a while to heal and get that energy boost for many people. Be prepared because most sleevers experience a weight loss stall at 3 weeks out. It's perfectly normal and is related to the surgery. Our bodies hold onto weight for a few days to a few weeks because we have suddenly changed how much fuel we are putting into them. It will pass. Many doctors keep their patients on liquids for up to 4 weeks, so if you don't feel ready for pureed foods yet, don't worry about it. However, being on only liquids may be contributing to your tired/crummy feelings. It's tough to get in enough calories on liquids alone, so you may want to try adding some pureed food to your daily diet. You might find that it helps you feel more alert. Maybe try some watered down mashed potatoes or some strained cream Soup. I even liked the liquid from egg drop soup at this point. Also, and this will probably sound strange, are you walking and getting any exercise in? Exercise plays a big role in how good we feel about ourselves, helps with weight loss, and may encourage you to eat/drink more. Good luck! I hope you feel better soon!- 1 reply
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We all need a little perk , how many calories are in a margarita?? It slides down easy but I think it is loaded. Don't want to sound like your mama but using food as a pick me up or reward can be risky behavior..as you start this lifestyle try to find something less dangerous then food to reward yourself..
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I'm now 2 lbs. below my goal and would like to stop losing. I'm adding more calories, but I'm walking more cause I just love to walk! I'm also giving myself a few treats I would have never eaten before. I weigh every Saturday so we'll see next week what happens. Sent from my iPad using VST
