Well my first fill was this morning and I received 2cc's in my 10cc band. It was painless with just a pinch of a needle. I am on liquids for 24 hours. I will admit though, I'm scared to death to eat real food. I have been able to eat anything the past couple weeks (breads have been no problem at all) and my doctor told me to be very careful because now that I have a fill eating will be very different. She told me to stay away from carbs as much as I can because they will likely get stuck and getting stuck scares me. I also gained 5 pounds since my surgery which is devestating to me. My doctor said that the first 6 weeks was a time of healing and not to beat myself up over the 5 pound gain because I still lost 11 pounds but it is very frustrating to me. My toughest time of the day is after 7pm. I seem to want to snack and I know that if I do feel the need to have a snack that it should be protein or produce. Can anyone please let me know what some of your favorite healthy snack are?

I must say that I am not a snacker anymore. It was the reason I was so fat to begin with LOL BUT I think cheese sticks are good to snack on, hummus on pretzel chips, maybe a dole fruit cup or sugar free applesauce. I would look to pick high protein snack so that you could sneak alittle extra in.

I am using the babybel cheese light as a snack when I just need "something". Fifty calories, low carb, high protein. It works for me.

I must say that I am not a snacker anymore. It was the reason I was so fat to begin with LOL BUT I think cheese sticks are good to snack on, hummus on pretzel chips, maybe a dole fruit cup or sugar free applesauce. I would look to pick high Protein snack so that you could sneak alittle extra in.

How did you quit snacking? That is probably my biggest problem. I'm fine all day long until 7pm hits, maybe it's boredom more than hunger (actually I'm sure it is). What did you do to quit snacking?

Well my first fill was this morning and I received 2cc's in my 10cc band. It was painless with just a pinch of a needle. I am on liquids for 24 hours. I will admit though, I'm scared to death to eat real food. I have been able to eat anything the past couple weeks (breads have been no problem at all) and my doctor told me to be very careful because now that I have a fill eating will be very different. She told me to stay away from carbs as much as I can because they will likely get stuck and getting stuck scares me. I also gained 5 pounds since my surgery which is devestating to me. My doctor said that the first 6 weeks was a time of healing and not to beat myself up over the 5 pound gain because I still lost 11 pounds but it is very frustrating to me. My toughest time of the day is after 7pm. I seem to want to snack and I know that if I do feel the need to have a snack that it should be protein or produce. Can anyone please let me know what some of your favorite healthy snack are?

I do string cheese, a piece of lunch meat, a few almonds or sometimes a spoonful of Peanut Butter does the trick. I am right in your shoes. I have no restrictions at all and can eat carbs without a problem. Have not had my first fill yet. Hang in there!

I just started snacking on edamame. High protein and high fiber. Very good for you. Otherwise I've been doing nuts and low fat sting cheese.

I just started snacking on edamame. High Protein and high fiber. Very good for you. Otherwise I've been doing nuts and low fat sting cheese.

MMMM, now that's an idea. Where do you get Edamame??

Well my first fill was this morning and I received 2cc's in my 10cc band. It was painless with just a pinch of a needle. I am on liquids for 24 hours. I will admit though, I'm scared to death to eat real food. I have been able to eat anything the past couple weeks (breads have been no problem at all) and my doctor told me to be very careful because now that I have a fill eating will be very different. She told me to stay away from carbs as much as I can because they will likely get stuck and getting stuck scares me. I also gained 5 pounds since my surgery which is devestating to me. My doctor said that the first 6 weeks was a time of healing and not to beat myself up over the 5 pound gain because I still lost 11 pounds but it is very frustrating to me. My toughest time of the day is after 7pm. I seem to want to snack and I know that if I do feel the need to have a snack that it should be protein or produce. Can anyone please let me know what some of your favorite healthy snack are?

I have not had my first fill yet. It is scheduled for Oct 25th. I have been eating a lot of Sugar Free Popsicles (15 calories per popsicle) and sugar free jello. I will sometimes have Carbmaster yogurt. The popsicles take off the edge of wanting something sweet. I have lost 26 lbs since I started my pre-op diet and post surgery on Sept 1st. I just don't want to cheat as I know I will make more excuses down the road and end up where I was before.

One of my favorite snacks is a wasa crisp & light cracker which a spread with light laughing cow swiss cheese and a piece of turkey.... or if I want something sweet I will go with a sugar free popsicle or a few frozen grapes, they are in season right now and I love them frozen, if i need chocolate I will go with a sugar-free pudding.

MMMM, now that's an idea. Where do you get Edamame??

A friend of mine turned me on to it, and I got it at Target actually. I haven't really looked in the grocery store, but it's probably there I would think.

Also just started eating Fiber one Cereal mixed into fat free yogurt too.

I am a couple months post op and find myself snacking again. My doctor still makes me get at least 60-90 grams of liquid Protein a day so I really try to sip protein all day long. It's hard but I really try. I find that I snack most at night, especially if it's late night in front of the TV and I KNOW it's from boredom and bad habits. Here are some of my snacking foods (I am trying to cut down),

1. Liquid Protein first to see if that takes away the craving - I use Profect Protein Bullets (Blue Raspberry) with Cherry/Pomegranate Crystal Light, or Syntax nectar Fuzzy Navel Protein powder, or Unjury's chocolate Protein Powder

2. Fage Greek Yogurt with Honey

2. Jif Peanut Butter to go cups

3. costco Humms w Skinny Pretzel sticks (only 5)

May

Thank you ladies for all your wonderful tips. Last night after 7 I started to feel like I needed to eat something so I sat there for a few minutes to try to identify weather I was really hungry or if it was just in my head. I only had about 600 calories at this point because I was on liquids yesterday since I had my first fill yesterday morning. Well needless to say I felt like it was real hunger so I had a greek yogurt and that seemed to work well for me. My doctor told me to that she would like me to drink less of the Protein drinks and more of the solid protein but I'm thinking if a Protein Drink is what helps me in the evening and stops me from snacking that that would be best. Oh my ladies, I wish I knew what it felt like to not think of food so much :-(

I to struggle with snacking at night. It has been my biggest challenge. The thing I have tried is to do something to keep my hands. Take up crocheting, needle work, play a card game. I have even purchased a small electronic casino game just to keep my hands busy. It does seem to help.

I agree with pzeadow doing something with your idle hands and thoughts is the key to end the grazing out of boredom. I definitely keep low cal items on hand like mini carrots, string cheese, wheat thins, raisins, a slice of deli meat, etc which work great when if you're like me and sick of all the "sweet" snack supplements. But nothing changes a habit like truly changing a habit and not just supplementing it with a healthier snack. Eating at night or mindlessly constantly (even the good snacks) isnt a good habit to allow yourself to stay in so try doing something else to distract yourself and fill your need to go hand to mouth. For me, its coming on here and reading inspiring stories or answering unanswered posts from the newbies who need it most. It helps you and helps them. Maybe going for a walk, dancing or stretches when you feel the need to snack. And dont feel bad we're like food addicts and it is always a thought in the back of all our minds even those of us who have been successful, but as time goes on that voice will get quieter and easier to ignore especially with some restriction and healthier habits in place. Nothing starts routine. Best wishes!