Had banding surgery in April - have lost 35 lbs so far but am now struggling with food choices. Last month when I went to my doctor's office I had GAINED 3 lbs. I am falling back into my old eating habits - which I cannot allow myself to do if this surgery is to be successful for me. Anybody have any suggestions? Does anyone still use protein powder as a supplement to help diminish food cravings?

HELP!

How's your restriction? Maybe a fill is in order. I still drink protein shakes but not as much as I used to. Maybe about 3 or 4 a week. In the beginning it was 2 a day.

sounds like you need a fill. if you are eating more like you used to, you have no restriction and need to be filled. try writing down what you are eating to make yourself accountable. sometimes seeing on paper what you are eating makes you realize you are making bad choices. hope this helps.

I found a awesome website to use to count calories and your exercise. The name of it is FITDay.com, its great at tracking calories and its FREE!! It also sounds like it might be time for a fill also. Good Luck

Had banding surgery in April - have lost 35 lbs so far but am now struggling with food choices. Last month when I went to my doctor's office I had GAINED 3 lbs. I am falling back into my old eating habits - which I cannot allow myself to do if this surgery is to be successful for me. Anybody have any suggestions? Does anyone still use Protein powder as a supplement to help diminish food cravings?

HELP!

Hi Pam,

I've been reading anything I could get my hands on regarding lapband for over 2 years now. I found this website right before I was banded on 7/26/2011. After 33 pounds lost and 4 weeks of being banded I noticed I was feeling hungry for the first time and was even able to get more food down. This worried me and I found a post here that gave me another understanding of the band. I hope this helps you. http://www.lapbandta...ls-and-refills/

thank you so much for posting that. that made so much sense to ready. i will keep that one in my notes for when i get discouraged.

awesome

Hi Pam,

I've been reading anything I could get my hands on regarding lapband for over 2 years now. I found this website right before I was banded on 7/26/2011. After 33 pounds lost and 4 weeks of being banded I noticed I was feeling hungry for the first time and was even able to get more food down. This worried me and I found a post here that gave me another understanding of the band. I hope this helps you. http://www.lapbandta...ls-and-refills/

thank you so much for posting that. that made so much sense to ready. i will keep that one in my notes for when i get discouraged.

awesome

Glad I could help share another posters post

Thank you all for your responses - I did get a fill last week and it is helping - I have also put into place a lot of your suggestions -- onward and DOWNwards!