Was banded may of last year. Two weeks ago I had my band emptied and have to go back next week to check that all is well. Praying it is because I need it. I have been eating everything in creation

red light for you. get your saucer plate out and fill it with Protein and eat slowly and know that you had enough. you know you can live on that amount of food. get some good Protein Bars if you need to snack. grab a banana or tangerine. but you know now you don't have to feel full to have enough. you have it really tough right now but i know you can do this by eating just the amount you are allowed when the band is full. hopefully they will be able to fill it back up soon and you don't want to have to retrain your brain all over again now do you? i'm not real good at pep talk hope i was of some help. also walk when those i am hungry like a bear feelings. it's hard to eat and walk at the same time.

Terry is very gentle, heed her words. The reason that gastric bypass people gain the weight back is that they don't learn their lessons. This is called the honeymoon phase. I think you should go and re read your lesson.

The lapband is only a tool. I bet your grandparents used a dime when they didn't have their screwdriver. That was a tool also. Drink your water like you used to. Hugs

Luvs2sing, I have been there, and the time between empty band and a new start can be tough, but as Terry said you need to adjust your thinking. Using a small plate helps a lot! I have not used a full size plate(except maybe eating out) since my 1st visit to a nutritionist! You just get used to eating smaller meals when using a small plate. Best wishes to you!!kll724

Edited December 13, 201312 yr by kll724

The small plate is a great idea. I go back to my doctor on Wednesday! Will be back on track then!!!