I'm not banded yet, but have been through the diet regime as much as anyone.

Fitday is a great place to do a food journal. It's free and easy to use. They've improved the on-line version a great deal since I've started with it (5 or so years ago) and I really like it. They have a list of foods already, but you can do custom foods also. It will track your weight and activities if you choose and there is a regular journal. It's private, journal entries are not public but you can go back and see how you are doing.

Also, you need to eat at least 3 times a day....do not skip breakfast or lunch. Your body thinks it's not going to get the calories it needs and shuts down. It will actually enable you to gain weight. Drink a protein drink if nothing else in the morning. There are a bunch out there, find one that suits you.

From reading the posts and other books and websites, the band is supposed to limit the amount of SOLID food. There should be some help available here on diet and types of food you should be eating. I don't think you are supposed to be eating really soft foods.

Hope you find the solution you need to lose weight. I truly believe this is a tool and you need to use the tool. I also believe it will not be easy and that I will have to work to lose weight, but if I can quell the hunger and work on my head issues, I will succeed this time.

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Start of process 6/6/09 - weight 265.5
SURGERY 7/2/09 - 252
11-16-09 - 226
MINI GOAL BY DECEMBER 25,09
222 = 30 LBS (post LAP-BAND®®®®®®®®®)