So, I was banded 6/12/12. Had little to no restriction until my 2nd fill which was in November. I have been very discouraged- feeling like a failure. In fact, I haven't visited this site as much as I had previously because I would come here, compare myself to others, and get even more discouraged. Well, I am back, and looking for the support I need to succeed on this journey. The majority of my weight loss was during my pre-op diet until recently with my second fill in November.I seem to be on the right track, but need some food ideas. I am getting bored, even discouraged with my diet. To be honest, I think I am a little too tight, but I am resistant to get an un-fill, because it is only now that I have started to see some real weight loss.

Can you give me some food ideas??

I am also going to start exercising- any programs that have been effective for you??

Thanks,

Jennifer

I too did not lose much in the post op healing phase! Don't worry, you are on the right track now! Use Fitness Pal and try to use up your daily calorie allowance so that you wont get stuck in a plateau. Works for me!

I am sorry to hear you feel like a loser but that is the farthest thing from the truth. People tend to forget that the healing phase is just that. The healing phase. Weight loss will follow naturally once your body heals. You know all our lives we have compared ourselves to every one in the media, magazines, models, movies or even close friends or family just wishing we could be just like them...so perfect...well my friend this is the one place you should come to and not compare yourself. It doesn't matter how much weight one person has lost over another weather preop or postop we are all on a journey together. Striving for healthy lives not to look like a model. You will do great at the pace your body will set for you and followed by your mind. Your determination will get you across the finish line. We didn't get this way over night and it will take us awhile to get the extra weight off so don't put yourself on a time limit. The lapband will allow you to lose UP to 2 pounds a week. That is a good result. Some weeks more some weeks less and some weeks will be the same. Make sure you take all your measurements for success off the scale as well. Good luck to you.

Typical meals:

Breakfast:= Egg beater omelette w/turkey sausage and salsa= 200 calories

Snack:= Apple 80 calories

Lunch:= Lean cuisine or slim bread turkey sandwich 300 calories

Snack:=1.25 ozs beef jerkey 90 calories

Dinner:= .8 ozs grilled salmon on bed of greens and veggies 600 calories

We have all compaired our selves Im sure at one point or another....

never good !!!

for Breakfast i like...

SF oatmeal...

Greek yogurts

egg beaters

turkey sausage

lunches...

Soups 1/celery and Peanut Butter

turkey and cheese rolled up

rigatta cheese w/spinach

Dinners...

what ever the family has just watch my portions...

always eat Protein first...

breads last if at all....

This is what I love to have...

Breakfast

Protein shake or SF Oatmeal or 3/4 C Total Cereal or 3/4 C Protein Plus Special K Cereal w/ 1/2 C FF Milk

Mid Morning Snack

banana or FF Yogurt

lunch

Protein Shake or sandwich meat or FF Refried Beans...I make them here at home. The canned is not as good.

Or Mashed Sweet Potatoes.

Afternoon Snack

Fruit or Veggies or a WW fat free cheese Stick

dinner

What ever the family is eating so long as its not bad.

I/e...Chicken w/ Brown Rice & Veggies

Last Night I had mashed sweet potatoes w/ steamed veggies

Treat

Skinny Cow Ice Cream

I don't always need the Snacks but if I do, that's what I have.

I keep my caloric intake to 1,000 per day

My workouts burn 400+ calories. And I log my day on MFP...MY FITNESS PAL

I've lost 40 lbs in 14 weeks. It's 2.85 lbs per week.

My kids keep me on my toes...I have 4 of them and they're 8 and under....so I'm always on the move....even at home!

I have been cooking up a storm these last few weeks and stocking the freezer up with healthy meals. Both of my crockpots have been getting a workout!

I have been getting some great recipes from emilybites.com and skinnytaste.com. Emily bites has a lot of recipes that you use a muffin tin to bake it in. Great for portion control.

For breakfast, I either have a Protein shake or Special K protein cereal. I am made mini quiches in the mini muffin tins but I have been eating them for lunch with a cheese stick. Boca burgers are also a great option for lunch...or Greek yogurt.

Good luck!

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