Hey there! I'm 5 weeks post op and have lost 20lbs. My weight loss has slowed now like I knew it would. I haven't been eating very good just very little. I have pcos so I'm not suppose to have breads and sugars so Atkins or south beach is what I'm suppose to follow, but I haven't. I would love to hear if low carb has helped any of you banders???? Thanks! ???Š

I do the low carb. I started with the South Beach prior to banding per doc (pre-op) and I have pretty much stayed with it. I don't have any bread, pasta, or rice. Always meat and veggies.

How is it working for you and your weight loss? Do u count ur cals?

I do not count calories. I journal my food and exercise. I think it has helped me and I don't miss the items. I am down 44 lbs and I was banded 2/3/12..

What's an example day for you?

Here is what I had yesterday.

Breakfast: Greek yogurt strawberry Protein (chocolate) smoothie

Lunch: Seared chicken with stir-fry veggies (left over from dinner previous night)

Snack: Wasa cracker with laughing cow cheese light

Dinner: Tuna fish with wasa cracker and Greek yogurt (i didn't cook dinner last night)

I have a greek yogurt protein smoothing every morning during the work week for Breakfast. I just recently (April 18 after doc appt) started having a snack in the afternoon only if needed. Prior to this NO Snacks at all only three meals a day.

I've done low carb (<30) from the beginning and I've lost 82lb in a year. I think its awesome, toot can see what I eat on my fitness pal, I'm skinnybitchnikki. Its a great tool for accountability.