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Help! How Do I Start Over???

Sugargirl

By Sugargirl, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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elysabeth1223    6

elysabeth1223
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1shauna1- well ill go ahead and try those tuna packets and greek yogurt, does it have to be plain greek yogurt?? cuz i know those tend to have a lot of carbs.

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adorkbl    156

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does it have to be plain greek yogurt?? cuz i know those tend to have a lot of carbs.

I eat Peach Chobani with 0% fat. It is a complex carb. Simple carbs like Pasta and bread you want to avoid. Complex carbs like low fat dairy, fruit, and vegetables are fine in moderation.

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elysabeth1223    6

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I eat Peach Chobani with 0% fat. It is a complex carb. Simple carbs like Pasta and bread you want to avoid. Complex carbs like low fat dairy, fruit, and vegetables are fine in moderation.

ok sounds good!! will do and thank you. what is it that you normally snack on??

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elysabeth1223    6

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You can also try the 5 day pouch test and see if that helps 'reset' your pouch.

and the 5 day pouch test is pretty much to start you ALL over and get you back on track correct???

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elysabeth1223    6

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and the 5 day pouch test is pretty much to start you ALL over and get you back on track correct???

Sounds good n i will start asap because where i work theres A LOT of potlucks and no where healthy to eat.

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pebulz    135

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I am down 13lbs since my revision lapband surgery last wednesday YAY .....BUTTTTT I have not been able to stick to the Protein Shakes only, I had a little mashed potatoes and some chicken salad at seperate times....For some reason everytime i drink a Protein Shake I suddenly am STARVING but if i skip a shake and just drink Water I'm fine ...anyone else have this issue ?

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elysabeth1223    6

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awesome n i love laughing cow cheese, do u know if there is anything we can have from starbucks

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adorkbl    156

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Well you can technically have anything you want from Starbucks. Lol But it is all liquid calories, so I would avoid it. They do have Protein smoothies. Maybe try one of those?

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Sugargirl    1

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Elysabeth! I will start with you if you want.. We can motivate each other :)!

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elysabeth1223    6

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Elysabeth! I will start with you if you want.. We can motivate each other :)!

sounds good girly, so how do we do this?? ive only had liquids today since im also trying to do the 5 day pouch test to reset my mind again like right after surgery.

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Sugargirl    1

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sounds good girly, so how do we do this?? ive only had liquids today since im also trying to do the 5 day pouch test to reset my mind again like right after surgery.

I have been on liquids since Monday and doing the same as you... Want to share your diet with me?

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elysabeth1223    6

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girl ive been on liquids since monday to and ive been good so far. i have a Protein Shake for Breakfast, for lunch i have a cup of campbells chicken Soup or creamy soup and its low on carbs and thats it and for dinner ill have another soup or Protein shake. i work at night sometimes or all day so i just keep it simple. what have you been having lately??

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rhondag    1

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There's a lot of good info and support in this thread. I got my band in Feb 2009. As long as I followed the rules the band worked great. I gradually started eating things that I shouldn't eat, started drinking soft drinks, and snacking all the time. I ended up with a stretched pouch with inflammation of the banded area and a lot of heartburn. I had all my Fluid removed from my band in Nov 2011, and have been eating everything in sight! I've gained about 35 pounds since then and feel miserable. I'm going tomorrow, April 26, to start getting my fills again. I am excited, almost like I was when I was going in for my surgery. I hope and pray that I can stick to the rules this time and can be a successful bandster! Wish me luck and I'm sure I will be back on here looking for support and advice.

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Sugargirl    1

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girl ive been on liquids since monday to and ive been good so far. i have a Protein shake for breakfast, for lunch i have a cup of campbells chicken Soup or creamy soup and its low on carbs and thats it and for dinner ill have another soup or Protein Shake. i work at night sometimes or all day so i just keep it simple. what have you been having lately??

Funny we are doing the same.. I am doing a Protein shake and soup. Keeping it simple as well. I just had a Potatoe soup which was great!

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