Tomorrow I Can Start Eating Again But

[CB2 26]

I'm scared I'll stop losing weight. I've lost 10 lbs. since surgery.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

If you make smart, healthy food choices, you will loose weight. In fact, you should lose more because you'll be getting a balanced diet and adequate calories again.

Just stick to band sized portions and healthy food choices then you'll be fine.

[2012 359]

Journal what you eat and it really helps you watch what you are doing. You don't have to do it for the rest of your life but it really helps to "relearn" food and eventually you will do like second nature. For example, I was really surprised by fruit and the amount of carbs they have.

[ilikebunnies 48]

I agree with the earlier posts. I was afraid of the same thing but I continue to lose especially when I increased my calories a bit You will do fine!

[SageTracey 608]

If you don't eat, then your weight loss will stop.

[Sojourner 2,446]

Your concerns are normal...but as others have mentioned eating with smart food choices and in the right sized portions will be the keys to your weight loss success. If you follow the rules, you will loose weight. The band is very self empowering, as your perseverance and complying with your diet will determine your weight loss.

You should be aware of your daily Protein goal, and strive to meet it every day. If you have too little Protein, you will slow your weight loss. If you have too few calories, then you will also stall your weight loss.

You will need to do some experimenting to identify what types of exercise, and understand the proper food choices that will work for you, and be compliant with the portion sizes recommended by your surgeon to be successful with your weight loss.

I've been advised to never count calories, only to make wise food choices and to measure my portions. Every surgeon will have slightly different diet requirements, so it's always a good idea to begin with understanding and following your surgeon's recommendations.

Best wishes...

[♥LovetheNewMe♥ 1,216]

With Lap Band like most WLS it is very important to eat your Protein. Lap band patients who consistantly eat more protein tend to lose at a better rate and are more successful than those that eat less protein. Good luck and if your really worried log and measure your food, I am almost 2 years out and I still log everything I eat. Some may think that is over kill but I need the checks and balances. Good luck to you, Di