Hi all... I was banded in October but have not yet had a fill. I gained 3 pounds over the holidays and find that I am constantly hungry. I see surgeon at the end of the month. But in the meantime would love some opinions on getting back on track! Thanks in advance.

Small meals, 3-4 ozs protein, 1/2 cup veggies, 1/4 cup starch. small bits, chew chew chew, wait 1 minute between bits and stop after 20 minutes. Follow the band rules. Drink at least 64 ounces of water a day. Not sure what you mean by get back on track, 3 pound gain could just be water weight and will come right off.

Now, if you still have tempting foods in your house I would suggest getting them out. If it isn't there you can't eat it. Plus start moving. There is a thread in the fitness forum of a January challenge of walking/running 100 miles in the month of January, join us on it.

Here is the thread: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/162529-100-miles-in-january-2013-challenge/

Good luck.

Protein shakes at breakfast and lunch. Then a snack of nonfat greek yogurt for 5 days. A simple small dinner. You will get back on track and drop 4 pounds. If you exercise ssome, maybe 5 pounds in a week.

i havent had a fill yet either but i do eat as if i do..

i def suggest eating if you are hungry. eating good healthy, protein filled foods and veggies and fruit (while drinking alot) will help with this hunger feeling...if you are truly hungry, then eat.......but if its just head hunger, try drinking to see if that helps at all...but what ever you do, just do it...dont wait on the fill to help you start losing weight...that is a helper.....you just start today by wanting this and then doing it..best of luck to you.

Thanks all, much appreciated. Just got back from a 30 minute walk and feeling great.

Thanks all, much appreciated. Just got back from a 30 minute walk and feeling great.

see you did it. you wanted it and went out and did it.

GREAT GREAT JOB... i am so happy