Hello all! On 11/29 I had my lap band removed and had the sleeve done...9 weeks and 40 lbs lost so far! I’m struggling with portion control and making healthy lunch choices while at work.

Anyone have any tips?

Hi there

I had my band revised to RNY 6 weeks ago. I do wonder if the band has made me not so good at portion control - I seem to be lousy at recognising when I am full.

So I take my lunch every day. A can of tuna or salmon or pack of shredded chicken, and a bit of fruit or veggie. I think lunch is my easiest “go off the rails” meal, so I prepare each evening - hope that helps.

40lbs! What a fantastic thing, you must be so pleased! Inspirational...

Hi there
I had my band revised to RNY 6 weeks ago. I do wonder if the band has made me not so good at Portion Control - I seem to be lousy at recognising when I am full.
So I take my lunch every day. A can of tuna or salmon or pack of shredded chicken, and a bit of fruit or veggie. I think lunch is my easiest “go off the rails” meal, so I prepare each evening - hope that helps.
40lbs! What a fantastic thing, you must be so pleased! Inspirational...

Thank you so much!! That is a big help!!

Wow, I am impressed with your loss! I'm 3 weeks out from revision and have been stuck at 6.5lbs since the first week. Can you explain more about portion control? Is it snacking, etc or eating more at one sitting? Curious as I'm sure I'll be facing similar challenges down the road.

Wow, I am impressed with your loss! I'm 3 weeks out from revision and have been stuck at 6.5lbs since the first week. Can you explain more about Portion Control? Is it snacking, etc or eating more at one sitting? Curious as I'm sure I'll be facing similar challenges down the road.

What I mean is it’s easy to eat too much and in a few minutes feel like throwing up. Also, I don’t have many hunger pains but my brain tells me I should eat even though I don’t actually feel hungry.

5 hours ago, dhigg68 said:

What I mean is it’s easy to eat too much and in a few minutes feel like throwing up. Also, I don’t have many hunger pains but my brain tells me I should eat even though I don’t actually feel hungry.

Thanks! For sure already feels different from the band. Keep up the great work!