I have gained all of my weight back with my band. Wondering what to do to get started using my band again to lose weight. I live in another state so I'm not near my surgeon. I don't remember the basic "diet" for a bander even. Please help

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Everyone has their own plan they follow but I was successful with a Weight Watchers type of diet. Three oz. Protein, 1/2 cup of veggies, and 1/4 cup of carbs for most lunch and dinner choices. I used the myfitnesspal app and stayed at or under 1,100 calories. I also have good restriction so you may need to see a bariatric specialist even if it's not the doctor who did your surgery. Good luck!

I do not have a band, I have a sleeve. What works for me is a protien shake with some carbs in the morning (I aim to stay around 300 calories for breakfast). I usually cannot get both down at once so start with the carbs and have my shake about an hour later.

I have strictly protien for lunch and dinner. 4 Oz each serving of lean meat, or a protien shake.

I aim for 25 carbs a day, all taken in before 4pm (during breakfast) if possible. This helps keep your body in ketosis, and as long as you stay in ketosis, you will lose weight.

The above is about a 650 calorie a day diet... you can increase your protien servings to meet your calorie goal, but try not to move the carbs to much. Good luck!

Weeks out: 15

SW: 365

CW: 287

WL: 78lbs

Edited July 31, 201610 yr by sanjumelts