Help - starting over

[rklapband 2]

Hi - I'm 2 years post op and have only lost 30 pounds. I am addicted to sugar. I know that sugar drinks are what is keeping me from losing the weight I want to. I've just gotten so discouraged and am looking for help in starting a new regime. I wonder what yours is. My band is definitely tight enough - if I'm not careful, I will throw up (as has happened recently several times), but I'm not hungry in the mornings and my fill seems pretty good.

How to kick the sugar? What are sensible things to eat with the band? I need something I can follow easily.

Thank you.

[sandisleeve 563]

I have a problem too ???????? but I workout often to combat it. Spin yoga Pilates barre and Zumba

[gowalking 10,790]

Hi - I'm 2 years post op and have only lost 30 pounds. I am addicted to sugar. I know that sugar drinks are what is keeping me from losing the weight I want to. I've just gotten so discouraged and am looking for help in starting a new regime. I wonder what yours is. My band is definitely tight enough - if I'm not careful, I will throw up (as has happened recently several times), but I'm not hungry in the mornings and my fill seems pretty good.

How to kick the sugar? What are sensible things to eat with the band? I need something I can follow easily.

Thank you.

My surgeon is Dr. Ren at the same practice you are with. There are nutritionists available. Have you spoken to them? There is support to help you. Talk to Dr. Schwack about your addiction. You say that the sugary drinks are doing you in so you need to work with the professionals to learn how to stop. We also have a NYC support group that meets once a month or so. Feel free to PM me if you want to be added to the mailing list.

[BandedMi 13]

My doctor told me that if I can't give up sugar, not to bother with the lap band or gastric bypass. Even fake sugar, he said that is going to hinder weight loss. I, too, am addicted to sugar. I have pcos, too. I gave up soda completely. How? I don't know, I was an addict! My hubby makes me sip once in a while....and I don't even like it any more. I have only lost 40lbs in 5 months.

I have to exercise. I gave up sugary cereals. I still struggle with Desserts. Some dark chocolate Evan help that.

I encourage you to discipline yourself greatly with the sugar. Start by giving up sugar in any drinks.

Work your way up to committing to no desserts every other day. Then try to limit it to twice a week.

Sugar is your enemy, and it's terrible for us. The problem is they put sugar in everything in America. They know we love it. They put it in bread.

So, even when you give up soda and desserts, there is still sugar in everything. It's going to be hard. I encourage you to start slow and commit. You can do it!

[BandedMi 13]

Subbing fruit can help to get sugar and satisfy the sweet tooth" plus, they are good for you. Just don't eat so much that it too hinders weight loss.

[toodlelooz 6]

I too am in a very similar boat. I had my LB surgery this past March and todate I'm only down 30 lbs. I am also addicted to sugar, especially soda's. I stopped drinking them when I first had the surgery and did well enough (for a short period). I started drinking them again and back to being hooked along with all kinds of other sugary no-no's. I'm so disgusted with myself and yet I knew the LB wasn't going to be the magic fix; it is only a tool and one that can only be used when I do my part in return. That's the kicker for me....I can't seem to keep doing what I'm supposed to do. I find that I can eat things (I'm not supposed to) and the next thing I know, I'm off-track totally. I haven't gained any of my weight back (yet), but it's only a matter of time. I'm in bad shape. I've recently started feeling like my band has slipped. I call TR-Scottsdale (where I got my surgery) and they want me to come in tomorrow to get it checked out. I'm scared because I know I'll get my behind chewed out (as I well deserve). Because they can only do x-rays on Mon & Thurs and they are booked until January, they will most likely defill me until I can get back for an xray. I really don't want that to happen....it scares me that I will start gaining weight back. Once again I have to go to the docs/med assists and confess my failure. What does it truly take to change your way of thinking? How does one just "do it"? Does attending support groups/meetings truly help? I've no doubt this is an emotional thing...not ever filling full enough. I've gone to individual counseling and group counseling for self-help issues BUT nothing ever seems to last for weight loss issues. I've never gone to OA (overeaters anonymous) but have done step-groups in a christian environment. It helped a little but not for weight loss. I'm totally clueless.

[della street 213]

I, too, was addicted to sugar, especially sugary sodas -- I started getting off of them by mixing 'regular' and diet soda, slowly making the soda more diet than regular -- it took awhile, but it finally worked -- you can ask even at restaurants to get half and half (reg and diet) -- tell them it's an allergy or something -- I couldn't do it cold turkey, but the gradual easing into diet worked for me -- hope that's helpful - best of luck!

[Jkim728 49]

I could never give up my coffee. I promised to give up sodas and other stuff but I can't kick coffee. I tried tea but it's not for me.