Ok,

I have been working with my nutritionist, but not really working on what she gave me. I was put on a new medicine for my diabetes that was awesome, made me eat less and lose a good bit of weight. I got sick though, and I stopped. Since then, my sweet tooth has been out of control.

Here are my concerns...

- I have a sweet tooth, and have a hard time resisting. Have any of you been in this situation and were you able to stop?

- I am a VERY picky eater, in that certain textures set off my gag reflex. Most of these foods are soft in nature or, in my opinion, just taste horrible (Beans, mushed vegetables, shellfish, tuna fish (not raw tuna though). Now I do like some cream based Soups, cheeses, etc. weird, I know. Will I have a problem?

- I took the class my dr. offers on day 2 of my 6 mo. supervised diet period. I am about to do my 5 mo. weigh in and pre-op, and have noticed that I haven't followed anything that I am supposed to do. Is it too late for me to get back into the game?

Technically, I think I know the answers. I was motivated in month 1, but since then haven't really "cared", as I knew this procedure was far away. Since it is now only 2 month away (potentially), I hope I haven't messed things up too much.

Also, is there a place on the forum where people post recipes and such for pre/post diets. I am such a meat/potatoes guy and not very creative when it comes to cooking.

Thanks all for your continued support. I am finally getting REALLLLY nervous now.

Mark

I am an ultra picky eater too ---- won't touch a green veggie with a ten foot pole. :yesnod: But you adapt and find foods that you can eat - I have found Wendy's chili to be my favorite food of choice...some packed Protein there. LOL As for sweets the one thing that has totally cut my sweet tooth is called LEVive by Ardyss -- it composed of natural fruit antioxidants and it boosts your immune system, helps with blood sugars, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc...you have to order thru a distributor, tho...which is why I signed up to be one, so my friends and family could get it at the wholesale cost.

My whole family is on it - and we have all been off our allergy meds ever since....we are SO much healthier - and it gives you energy and makes you not hungry. I didn't believe it until I tried it. :smile:

Anyhow - if you are interested I can order it for you at wholesale and have it shipped to your door...just PM me.

Kim

Oops - my website is www.ardysslife.com/figuresforfamilies ignore the prices as those are retail, though!

I have a friend who had the band about 5 years ago, she was one of the pickiest eaters I ever knew, would snarl her lips at most foods.

She has adapted well, it was a slow process for her but she is actually more willing to try new stuff now that she is banded. She has lost over 120 pounds and still losing.

Here is link to the food and nutrition forums, you should find lots of recipes for the different stages: Food and Nutrition - LAP-BAND

I think having the band affects your taste buds, too...don't you? I like some things now a lot more than before...and others not at all. Very wierd!