So today I experienced my first gain since being banded in Sept. 1.6lbs. I haven't really been doing anything different (maybe a few more mindless Snacks but nothing huge) to where I think a gain ... especially almost 2 pounds... should've occurred. I'm hoping its just Water retention or something..

Anyway, I'm a huge thinker and hypochondriac so I was wondering if someone could help me out here? I highly doubt I ruined my band but I can't stop thinking of the worst.

My surgeon says that the solid foods (Proteins, veggies, and carbs) should equal no more than 1 cup of food per meal. My thing is... how do I know if a piece of salmon and some veggies is 1 cup. You can't fit salmon into a measuring cup. I need more of a visual idea... maybe I am eating too much :/

Thanks for any advice!

I don't consider 1.6lbs a gain, or anything to be concerned about...that's more likely Water weight than anything. I'm sure that'll fall off in no time!!

As far as measuring, I only measure out what I can physically stick into a measuring cup. So, I'll have about 1/4 cup of veggies, 1/4 of starch (potatoes, rice, etc), and about 3oz of meat. I don't weigh my meat, though...I just use the '3oz looks like a deck of cards idea'. Seems to work fine for me.

I don't consider 1.6lbs a gain, or anything to be concerned about...that's more likely Water weight than anything. I'm sure that'll fall off in no time!!

As far as measuring, I only measure out what I can physically stick into a measuring cup. So, I'll have about 1/4 cup of veggies, 1/4 of starch (potatoes, rice, etc), and about 3oz of meat. I don't weigh my meat, though...I just use the '3oz looks like a deck of cards idea'. Seems to work fine for me.

Ok, cool... that's pretty much what I'm doing now. Thank you!!! Congrats on your success

Your Protein, whether fish, meat, whatever, should be no larger than your fist...that is the rule of thumb I leaned from dieting over the years....

Now, I let my band do it....

Also, I have been gaining and loosing within the same 5 lb range for over 2 years now...it's normal, and changes everyday...

Edited January 27, 201412 yr by B-52

my doctor uses a saucer as a measurment tool. put your cooked vegetables or salad on the bottom your 4 oz of Protein on top and work your way down. eat the protein first and vegetables second.