Hi folks,

I have had my band for nearly a year now and I still love the new life it has given me. I lost 70lbs! and most of my aches and pains. I am frustrated, however, I'm starting to gain weight back. So far I'm up 10 lbs. I have lots of trouble eating nutrious food. Most meat, vegetables, eggs.... cause me to heave. So during the day I eat Protein drinks, Protein Bars, yogurt and cheese. The trouble comes at night. I've always been a night eater and I've found that crackers desolve and go down easily so I'm back to my bad habits. I rationalize that since I'm not eating during the day, I deserve to eat at night. I know it's wrong, but...... I am having implants put in so I can chew my food more easily, I have joined TOPS and have an appointment with a hypnotist. Does anyone have a diet that works for them? or another suggestion to help keep me focused?

Help

Yes - exercise!

I find after 18 months of banding, I have lost a lot of the intitial enthusiasm etc. I feel normal now and I want a normal life and I just dont think about food much anymore in the sense of eating perfectly, being aware of calories etc.

That's what I wanted out of being banded - a normal life and I'm thrilled that this has evolved. But I can see that I would gain weight if I didnt remain aware on some level - becuase now I do make a cake for the family and indulge in a piece, I dont worry about going out for dinner, I let my hair down a bit on holidays.

But throughout it all I continue to exercise, I run for an hour most days and do weight circuits a few times a week. It really is key to preventing weight regain. My weight simply never budges anymore, not even by a pound.

Jachut,

Thanks for responding to my "gaining weight" thread. I'm having trouble maneuvering thru this program, so forgive me if this isn't sent correctly. I do exercise. Not as much as you tho. I do Water aerobics 40-60 min 3 times a week and take daily 1 mile walks. Most of my problems come with night eating.

Pat

Pat,

I to am a "night" eatter. I've found that if I plan out my meals ahead of time it helps me curb any late night snacking. This way you're not so hungry later on during the day because you've consumed more during the day. Plus like Jachut said, it's ok to eat a peice of cake every now and again, just not the whole cake!

Pat,

I to am a "night" eatter. I've found that if I plan out my meals ahead of time it helps me curb any late night snacking. This way you're not so hungry later on during the day because you've consumed more during the day. Plus like Jachut said, it's ok to eat a peice of cake every now and again, just not the whole cake!

strawberry Grl

Thanks for responding. I'm good at planning. Maybe thats what I'll try next.

Pat

Brush your teeth. After dinner brush and then if you are tempted tp eat, the food won't taste as good. You may have to brush your teeth a couple times during the evening but it works. The only thing that tastes good with brushed teeth is water.