I had my lap band in 2009. I lost 49 pounds and gained 20 of it back. So here I am back to get on the band wagon. My first day on the diet again. The sweet cravings are my hardest part. I have PCOS and Celiac Disease. So I have diet restrictions. Wish me luck. PLEASE send me links to progress. I need to be motivated.

Good luck, and congrats on getting back on the bandwagon!!

I've only been banded 10 weeks but I feel like I'm finally in a good routine with food. My brain won the battle over my stomach as far as cravings go, but when the rare craving comes along (which is usually for ice cream) and won't go away, I find that just a spoon or two of frozen greek yogurt does the trick. I still struggle with the salt cravings (pre-op I would eat 3-4 pickles a day!) but find that if I just have a very small amount of what my body thinks it HAS to have, and couple it with some exercise, the craving passes. Huge accomplishment considering I used to indulge every craving - - and a lot of it - - whenever I wanted.

Good luck again, and know you are not alone in your journey!

Hello! I have only been banded for a few weeks, but I also have PCOS and Celiac disease! I feel what you are going through, I can use any advice too!

I went to the nutritionist and she gave me the 6 month lap band diet. Which I already had. It is really hard to wrap my head around such small portions again. I was not eating a lot before. It is just mind over restrictions. Just not the right things before. Scorrea instead of toast I eat a GF waffle - better then GF toast. ; )

What have you found out? Staying motivated is the hardest part for me ; )

Hi, if I want GF toast or bread, I actually really like Udi's. I really try to stay away from carby foods though. Not a Pasta eater anyway... its hardest for me to portion control at this point. my food choices are not always great either, but I eat fast and eat too much at a sitting! I have such a hard time with this! I have to work hard at thinking about my food. Tonight I got up and left the table b/c I was not hungry anymore, but I wanted to keep eating! Ugh!

Stephanie

Make sure you eat every 2 hours. I know it is hard. The diet plan they gave me:

Sample Menu:

Breakfast

meat

Carb

Fruit/Veg.

2 eggs

Waffle/toast 1 pat butter

1/3 cup light yogurt & 1 egg

3 slices turkey bacon

1/3 cup oatmeal

2 Tbsp. Peanut Butter

1 slice toast with

1/ 3 cup low-fat cottage cheese

2 peach slices

I egg

1 turkey Sausage

Waffle/toast 1 pat butter

lunch

Meat

Carb

Fruit/Veg.

½ cup diced, grilled skinless chicken breast

mixed salad greens

1 Tbsp. light dressing

4 Turkey Slice – 1 string Cheese

3 slices of lean

turkey breast, ham, or roast beef

1 slice low-fat cheese

lettuce, tomato, & mustard

1/ 3 cup Low Fat Refried Beans

1 oz. shredded 2% cheese

3 Baked Tortilla chips

1/ 3 cup Black Bean Chili

1 oz. shredded 2% cheese

2 peach slices

dinner

Meat

Carb

Fruit/Veg.

3 oz. oven-fried chicken breast

1-2 Tbsp. cooked carrots

3 oz. grilled chicken breast

1-2 Tbsp. grilled vegetables

3 oz. roasted pork tenderloin

2 slices cooked cinnamon/Stevia apples

3 oz. oven-fried tilapia

2 Tbsp. low-fat coleslaw

3 oz. grilled salmon

2 Tbsp. mashed sweet potatoes

Snacks 1-2

Meat

Carb

Fruit/Veg.

Protein drink

8 oz. skim milk

½ cup cottage cheese

1 oz. low-fat Milk

1- 2 Tbsp. peanut butter

2 Celery or 1/ 2 apple

1/2 cup light yogurt

Did you get something like this?

It took me along to not eat for my head. I wanted tubs of guacamole and pints of ice cream. I am better after a year. But somedays are so hard. I take Cymbalta for Major Depression and Fibromylagia. It helps also with wanting everything in the cub board. It is mindful eating....http://www.tcme.org/

The carb is what fills you up. Qunioa is a good protein choice also.

I have not tried this yet:

http://www.cookingquinoa.net/quinoa-energy-bars

Calories 147, Fat 8.1g, Carbohydrates 17g, Protein 3.8g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 12mg, Fiber 1, Sugars 7.8g

Here is a link of before/after photos:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/4543-before-and-after-lap-band-surgery-pictures-only/page__st__2240__p__1803356__hl__before%20and%20after#entry1803356

Because you are just coming back to the diet, start paying attention to when your body is really, physically hungry. I would recommend eating only when hungry and at the same time, paying very close attention and listening to when your body is satisfied and not full.

Take it one day at a time and it will come

No, I did not receive any diet instructions, my nutrionist was not very good. I think the thought of Celiac spooked her a bit. I will try what you just gave me. I just wanted to see what some other people ate too, I know I will be better when I have the exact diet down... and also a fill, I havent even had one yet.