I have been banded since the end of feb this yr. I was down from 226 lbs to 216. Then as I was able to start eating again I can't stop and gained everything that I lost. I walk but can't stop eating. I have gotten 2 fills but nothing. I am now at 4 cc's in a 10cc band. I am hoping as I get more fills I will stop eating. Any suggestions?

what are you eating, give us a typical day. what do you do

Journal what you are eating. It may be quantity or it may be the type of food you are eating. Ask to talk to a nutritionist and take you journal along with you. They can help you!

I use an app called Lose It to track what I eat. It helps to see what I'm consuming as well as keep me accountable.

Be it a journal or an app, keeping track of your food calories might help.

Depending on what you're eating, the band may not be of help to stop overconsumption. Keep going for your fills and get in to see the nutritionist.

Thanks for all the feedback. I would of replied earlier but I didn't see An email stating people replied. My typical day: breakfast bacon and cheese omelet with 8oz glass of milk. Snack: handful of almonds. Lunch: baked chicken with rice and corn (but I don't eat it all and save the rest for my dinner) snack greek yogurt. But I'm beaver really full.

Beaver?

Are you looking to be really full or just satisfied? My dietitian warned that you should never feel very full, because that can actually stretch your little pouch. Also, do you feel like you are starving hungry, or more head hungry?

What I mean is, do you really want to eat, or do you feel like you're starving and you absolutely have to eat?

Try bumping up the Protein in your breakfast. Maybe add a scoop of Protein powder to your glass of milk in the mornings.

I would ditch the bacon,rice and corn. The rice and corn may actually be stimulating your appetite. Try adding

veggies to your omelette like spinach,broccolii,onions,etc. Try some plain Greek yogurt mix

ed( withfresh berries..add an artificial sweetener if you need it. Make sure you are getting 4 oz of Protein at each meal then add green leafy veggies..you could add a small baked sweet potato.

I agree with "hope floats". I think certain foods open up your appetite just like before your band. I try to stay away from carbs as much as possible. I have my days though. Most carbs like rice and bread don't do well with me anyway even if it's just a little.

I'm about 3 weeks in bandland and can honestly say: The first week was simple because I was in too much pain to eat. The second week I was feeling better, but still in the mushies stage. This week, I can eat solids (some) and seem to have remembered my love affair with food. This week I've GAINED two pounds.

It wasn't until I stepped on the scale tonight that I realized that I had gained, that I'm neglecting this tool which I'm fortunate enough to have.

To me, I need to decide if it's more important to be satisfied by the carbs, or to be healthy. It was an easy choice for me, and I'll be going back to liquids and Soups in an attempt to "reset" myself.

I wish you luck with whatever you decide to do!

To me, I need to decide if it's more important to be satisfied by the carbs, or to be healthy. It was an easy choice for me, and I'll be going back to liquids and soups in an attempt to "reset" myself.

My husband and I do that a lot too. Every couple of weeks I'll voluntarily do a day of liquids. It seems to help. Then one day out of the week I have something that is more of a splurge. I never feel like I can't have anything, so it helps to keep me on track