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Hello. Never used a forum before. I was banded January 13. I've lost 13 lbs but It seems that I've lost many inches. I am having a hard time sticking with the low carb diet that is recommended due to work and I am trying to be patient with this process. Any helpful ideas?

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Hello there Kbaird. Congrats on your success so far. Was it your doctor that recommended the low-carb diet? Because, to me, the best part of being banded is being finished with gimmicky, hard-to-maintain diets (Adkins, South Beach, etc) and eating more balanced, healthier meals.....

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The low carb diet, as I am told, has to do with Protein and it's effects on the band because the protein stays in the pouch longer, thereby making you feel full longer. What did your doctor recommend?

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I've found what your doc says to be true. High Protein foods do help me feel "full" for longer. I eat Protein first, then vegatables. There are no other restrictions, per se. I was concerned that your doc had you on a "gimmicky" low carb diet (ie, you can't have potatoes or carrots!!). In my own mind, I draw a line between a "low carb" diet and a "high protein" diet.......I know, I'm crazy.

It seems like I choose to eat higher protein now, but if I want some carby vegatables, I haven't blown my "diet" for the day. Make sense? Just knowing that I can eat carbs makes it easier for me to make healthier choices.

Anyway, there is such a variation of instructions for different doctors. I just wanted to make sure yours wasn't trying to convince you that banded life meant being on Adkins forever, lol.

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Well, he does recommend no potatoes and higher carb things - which is why it seems like a struggle. He does say to eat Protein first, then veggies, and starches last if you have to have them but they strongly urge to have about 30 a day. I recently had my first fill but I don't really see a difference in my appetite. He says to eat three meals, eat until full and no snacking but I find that I am a little hungry in between. Thanks for your input, I do not know anyone who has had this done, or who would admit having it done, so I have not had anyone I could bounce things off of. I just barely met the weight criteria to have it done so I am trying to be okay with the fact that my weight will come off slowly. it just gets frustrating at times.

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