Hi all I had my band removed 4 weeks ago I have gained 1 stone roughly since it was removed I have been on the slimming world plan but still gaining. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. Any suggestions would be great.

Can you meet with the nutritionist at your doctor's office, to set you up on an eating plan?

Will you be having the band replaced? What is the long term prognosis for you?

No I'm in Ireland we don't have much backup. There is no plan for me. I don't have any more money for any other operation so diet and exercise are now my only option. I thought sticking to the likes of slimming world would work but it's not and I'm afraid if I keep at it I'll just gain and gain

Have you tried Weight Watchers? If they don't have meetings where you live, you can do Weight Watchers Online. It's a livable program, but still......it's all about controlling volume. I feel very frustrated for you

Have you tried Weight Watchers? If they don't have meetings where you live' date=' you can do Weight Watchers Online. It's a livable program, but still......it's all about controlling volume. I feel very frustrated for you [/quote']

Would it not be just the same as slimming world? There is local ww groups but I just thought it would be same.

I went to Belgium to have the band inserted and it slipped last month and the local a&e took it out. So I was just sent home with no plan. I don't know what to do.

You are right back where you started before you had the band. It's HARD to be disciplined without the help of the band. Best thing is to try to stick with the band diet. 1/2 to 1 c of food at meals, protein first, good veggies next. Lots of fluids. Get some counseling, exercise, find an outlet. Good luck!

Would it not be just the same as slimming world? There is local ww groups but I just thought it would be same.

I went to Belgium to have the band inserted and it slipped last month and the local a&e took it out. So I was just sent home with no plan. I don't know what to do.

I don't believe we have slimming world here in the U.S. I think it's important that you find something realistic that you can stick with. It's so hard, though, as we've all done these diets. But long term maintenance is always the issue. I wish there was a way that you could have your band replaced. But since there isn't, just find an eating program that you can stick with, and keep walking, exercising, etc.

How much did u lose and how long was it in before slippage? I'm thinking of going to Belgium myslef

I think you need to do some math.

How many calories are you eating daily?

How many calories are you burning?

You need to burn more than you consume. I wouldn't be worried about the volume of food you eat, I would be more worried about the amount of calories. Also, if you're exercising done eat back those calories. Run at a deficit.

It will be hard. You will probably be hungry. You just need to have healthy Snacks planned.

Low Carbs works well for me. Maintain portion sizes and eating habits, eg, chew thoroughly, don't wash food down with water. Use good lapband eating style and portions. Good luck!

How much did u lose and how long was it in before slippage? I'm thinking of going to Belgium myslef

I had 2 bands. First I got in Paris and had it 8 years and lost 13 stone. Had it removed cos I thought I didn't need it. Gained 8 stone on just over the year

2nd band I only got in last year. And only lost 3 of the 8 stone so I still have 5 to go but I'd be happy with 3.

So scared il be 23 stone again.

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Thanks

Yeah I think I just need to stop thinking I can't do it and just do it x

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That's what I was thinking cos slimming world and weight watchers are high carb. Didn't know weather to do Athkins or something like it.

I never heard if it being done in Paris I heard u should never get it taken out I'm getting it done in jam but on two minds weather to go to Belgium or have it in Dublin price difference is huge but better after care I heard the aftercare is crap in Belgium?

I never heard if it being done in Paris I heard u should never get it taken out I'm getting it done in jam but on two minds weather to go to Belgium or have it in Dublin price difference is huge but better after care I heard the aftercare is crap in Belgium?

No have to say Belgium is spot on. I'd 100% recommend them over there. Defo worth the price diff

dont diet..just eat better foods...get rid of junk food. things out of boxes or fast foods

eat veggies/fruit and lean Proteins.......and as tara said, calories are vital

3500 calories is a pound whether it is ate or drank

if you eat/drink more calories than you burn off, you will gain weight