I was banded on Jan 8, 2009. My starting weight was 213, I am now 180-183. I have been juggling between this weight for 2 mths now... I have joined the gym, but I find my self wanting to slip back into old eating habits... I probably need a fill but finances are tight, I can eat anything, just less of it. I need to get back mind set, only to eat bandster meals. any advice?

I'm still in Bandster Hell too (2 fills in). I have to remind myself that just because I CAN eat anything, doesn't mean I SHOULD. If you can't eat as much as before, then make those meals count...focus on one committment at a time. Protein first, no drinking before/during/after, etc. I'm trying now to work on getting the full amount of solid protein in first and if I wait a little I seem to be less hungry. Old habits are hard to break, I know! Keep saving for that next fill as the band can't do it's part in helping you without it. Good luck! -BG

I was at the same weight for about 3 weeks, but then decided to get a fill & I'm doing much better. I was hesitant on getting a fill because some days I could eat whatever I wanted, but then other days I felt restricted and couldn't eat much. I decided that I wanted to lose more weight, so I decided to get a fill. So far so good. To try other things to lose weight, make sure you get enough protein in, wait 30 minutes before and 1 hour after to drink around meals, and try new exercises to get more motivated to work out. Good luck!

I am a newbie and I dont' have the band yet (pre-op diet sux)

I can only give advise on what I heard from an experienced lapbander b/c I have no experience with what you are talking about. I was told to eat half of the Protein on your plate before you touch ANYTHING ELSE. Once you eat half of your protein then you can "graze" on the everything. Just an idea . . .

I'm still in Bandster Hell too (2 fills in). I have to remind myself that just because I CAN eat anything, doesn't mean I SHOULD. If you can't eat as much as before, then make those meals count...focus on one committment at a time. Protein first, no drinking before/during/after, etc. I'm trying now to work on getting the full amount of solid protein in first and if I wait a little I seem to be less hungry. Old habits are hard to break, I know! Keep saving for that next fill as the band can't do it's part in helping you without it. Good luck! -BG

Thank you for your words of encouragement!!! I am doing better on my eating, and still working out as much as possible... Good luck to you also...:thumbdown:

I was at the same weight for about 3 weeks, but then decided to get a fill & I'm doing much better. I was hesitant on getting a fill because some days I could eat whatever I wanted, but then other days I felt restricted and couldn't eat much. I decided that I wanted to lose more weight, so I decided to get a fill. So far so good. To try other things to lose weight, make sure you get enough protein in, wait 30 minutes before and 1 hour after to drink around meals, and try new exercises to get more motivated to work out. Good luck!

I think more restriction will definately help... I kinda feel like now that I can eat more, I dont have the band. I still feel some restriction, but not enough. thank you for taking time out for those in need... :thumbdown: I am doing pretty good on what I eat now, I just needed some motivation...

I am a newbie and I dont' have the band yet (pre-op diet sux):thumbdown:

I can only give advise on what I heard from an experienced lapbander b/c I have no experience with what you are talking about. I was told to eat half of the Protein on your plate before you touch ANYTHING ELSE. Once you eat half of your protein then you can "graze" on the everything. Just an idea . . .

Thank you for your advice... Good luck...