Ok right now I am in some desperate need of help. I was banded on Aug 18th 2008 When i went to my 2 week check up i had lost 24lbs. So now 3 weeks later i weight my self and I am at 25lbs. I am feeling very hungry and I am getting really depressed over this. I have also slipped like 4 times.. just the last two days.. I don;'t want to gain more. I want to lose I am walking and doing what i should be. I just am having a hard time with all of this. I have done so good, why is this happening? Am I going to lose the weight i am suppose to? Please everyone just help me through this. It is feeling very over whelming to me.. Thanks everyone who responds!! Also I will get my first fill on Sept 30th.. Is 6 weeks. Will i lose more when i have my fill done? thanks again:mad2:

You will lose more as you and your doctor work to get you to the right restriction. It may take a few fills but it will happen. What you are experiencing is what all of us have to experience in this journey, it is perfectly normal. It is happening because your band is empty and you are pretty much working on willpower alone. Just stay calm and be patient.

thanks so much, i really needed to hear that. It is a overwhelming feeling at this point. If you have any meal ideas you could give me i would appreciate it. Thanks so much Tessa

For Breakfast I have eggbeaters (1/2cup) with diced ham, and/or a little shredded cheese or mushrooms and swiss cheese.

I also have oatmeal cooked in skim milk but it doesn't seem to be as filling. Sometimes I just have tuna.

For lunch I buy the flavored tuna or have leftover fish or chicken with a little salad greens or a high Fiber veggie

For dinner I have meat and veggies.

In between meals I have my shakes and Protein.

I do not eat starches, breads or sugar because it just makes me crave more food. I know that before I had my first fill, I had slight restriction. So I always try to eat solid foods because they keep me full longer (soft foods like oatmeal, cottage cheese, Soup etc. don't keep me satisfied.) Protein keeps you full so always eat it and eat it first.

The problem I am having is that I can't seem to find the right foods to eat..I know to eat lots of protien, but WHAT!!! My Dr keeps telling me to eat meats, beans, cheese, etc..But eatting to much meat will cause high cholostral and I am not going to get that..I gained 7 pounds this last month cause I was to tight..Weird is what I say about being tight and I gained..Cause I was eatting soft foods like oatmeal, pasta, etc..So now I need help on what to eat so I can loose these 7 pounds and more...Does anyone know of good and tasty recipes or web sites that I Can look for these foods????

The problem I am having is that I can't seem to find the right foods to eat..I know to eat lots of protien, but WHAT!!! My Dr keeps telling me to eat meats, Beans, cheese, etc..But eatting to much meat will cause high cholostral and I am not going to get that..I gained 7 pounds this last month cause I was to tight..Weird is what I say about being tight and I gained..Cause I was eatting soft foods like oatmeal, Pasta, etc..So now I need help on what to eat so I can loose these 7 pounds and more...Does anyone know of good and tasty recipes or web sites that I Can look for these foods????

Krisylyn, try going to "Food and Nutrition" . There is a thread there called "Share ideals,what you ate today". There are lots of ideas for meals.

If you choose lean meats and Beans and cook them properly (grill, bake or broil) and considering the quantity that you will be eating you shouldn't be concerned with cholesterol at all.

Eggbeaters has no cholesterol. Fish, white meat chicken and turkey are low in fat and cholesterol.

And due to all the soluable fiber in beans, they can actually help lower cholesterol. (good choices are navy, pinto, black, chickpea, and butter beans).

There are plenty of lowfat/low cholesterol recipes online, just Google it.

cheese should be used sparingly and you can get the Lowfat varities.

Your doing great, just hold on and Pray

Thanks everyone for the advice..It seems like sinse he took out my 1cc, like I can eat anything.Even bread and chicken that use to get stuck..Right now I am trying my hardest to get a hang of the can chicken, tuna, and imation crab meat..i added eggs, mustard, relish, etc..and It's getting better for me..I seem to want it with crackers..But I try to eat it just like that..I may have like 5 crackers with it..So I am trying...

As for sweet Mama, I hope you get the help you need..I know how you feel, I am in the same boat..Maybe go to one of your support groups and ask people there for help..Maybe someone is or did what you are doing..It might help...