I've reached a plateau. I have not lost any weight in the last four months. My nut suggested I join a weight loss program, e.g. weight watchers. Has anyone joined a weight loss program after being banded?

I have not yet, but I saw NUtri System at costco for like $258.00 for 30 days worth of meals... I have considered trying that just to learn portion control and to boost my weight loss...

If I get the 6-month position to go to NYC for my company, I may just do it since I won't have to cook for or feed anyone else... Thats a great bargain for a month of food for one person.... But kinda spendy if you still have to buy food for a family....

I have not yet, but I saw NUtri System at costco for like $258.00 for 30 days worth of meals... I have considered trying that just to learn portion control and to boost my weight loss...

If I get the 6-month position to go to NYC for my company, I may just do it since I won't have to cook for or feed anyone else... Thats a great bargain for a month of food for one person.... But kinda spendy if you still have to buy food for a family....

Before ordering NutriSystem's blechy (IMO) food, check out bandtasticmeals.com.

My surgeon's office got samples, and said they were outstanding. I only tasted one of the items (I was fresh postop), and it really was very, very good.

The prices are very reasonable, as well.

I tried a few of the nutrisystem meals and I thought they were gross. Well, the breakfasts were ok, but the dinners were not appealing. I only tried 2 or 3 things. A friends had signed up for autoship and had more than she knew what to do with.

Betsy,

Thanks for the tip on bandasticmeals.com. I checked out their website after your post and placed an order! It is very reasonable and wow - so easy.. I will let everyone know how they taste!

I have not yet, but I saw NUtri System at costco for like $258.00 for 30 days worth of meals... I have considered trying that just to learn portion control and to boost my weight loss...

If I get the 6-month position to go to NYC for my company, I may just do it since I won't have to cook for or feed anyone else... Thats a great bargain for a month of food for one person.... But kinda spendy if you still have to buy food for a family....

Do not do Nutrisystem. I was on it for 2 months. I hated it after the first few weeks but forgot to cancel so I got stuck with a 2nd month! The food is not good at all. The only thing I really liked was the chocolate bites- go figure! All the dinners tasted exactly the same. Save your money! I wish I had!

Does anyone know anything about Jenny Craig's food?(flavor etc)

Jenny Craig is foul, IMO---the food just is not good quality.

I get most of my Proteins from Market Day (it's a school fundraising thing, if you're not familiar). The meats are frozen in individual portions, which makes meal prep 1000 times easier.

But I, too, am about to place a Bandtastic order---I'm a good cook, but I don't always feel like cooking, especially at lunchtime. Being able to grab an individual portion prepared by a real chef (who happens to be banded) is very appealing to me.

Jenny Craig? Blah. Not at all appealing.

I have been a member of Weight Watchers for about 4 years now, and I'll continue going to the weekly meetings probably the rest of my life. I need that weekly weigh in, and the 30 minute support. My surgeon has a monthly support group meeting but its 1 hour and 1/2 away, and to be honest I didn't get a lot out of it. I found at the support group it was mostly people complaining of fill issues, etc. I found that they didn't deal with the support for the reason why we needed banding to begin with; our love/hate relationship with food. WW isn't a diet, it teaches you to change to a healthy lifestyle, which I think goes hand and hand with the band. This is just my opinion, and what seems to work for me.

Enjoy your day!

Did your nut say why they recommended a weight loss program. I ask because the only thing a 'program' will do is provide a formal structure. It won't necessarily kick you off your plateau.

If you've hit a plateau, it means the calories you're taking in are equal to the calories you're expending. There are some minor variables, but whether we lose or gain has more to do with the calories we eat and expend.

You might try going to an online calculator that uses the Harris-Benedict equation to calculate how many calories you need to sustain your goal weight and your current weight. Then journal your daily food. You might find you need to lower the calories you're eating or expend more energy.

If you need the accountability that some programs provide, they're probably useful. If not, their program won't necessarily cause you to start losing...well, maybe money, but not necessarily pounds. :wink:

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Betsy,

Thanks for the tip on bandasticmeals.com. I checked out their website after your post and placed an order! It is very reasonable and wow - so easy.. I will let everyone know how they taste!

Please do. The meals sound good, but I don't like not having pictures.

My nut said sometimes you need to change your eating pattern to rev up your metabolism. I did not get much from the support groups either. I joined WW this morning and the 30 minute support meeting has given me more motivation that I've felt in a while. NH-Pam; I agree with you 100%. Ater reading your comments, I'm really glad I joined WW. ElfiePoo; I agree with your comments and thank you for your suggestions. I do believe I need the accountability of a structured program.

I'm placing an order, too. I"ll post photos if you want :wink:

I'm placing an order, too. I"ll post photos if you want :eek:

Sure! :wink:

Cant wait ti hear about how that food is, I am thinking I might order some for work lunches and see how that goes.. talk about easy.