A Few Tips From A Slow Loser - Now Past Goal -

abrandnewme · 12-19-2008, 12:13 AM

Thank you so much for posting these tips. They are an encouragement to me. I was banded on 5/30/8 and a couple of weeks ago recieved my 5th fill. I have only lost 13 lbs. I finally felt like I have the right amount of restriction, so I have just been outdone when the scale hasn't moved at all in the last couple of weeks. I have been eating the right foods and I was feeling disgusted with this whole LAP-BAND® thing. I went searching on this forum looking for answers and came across your post. I believe that your post may be the answer to my prayer. I have alway lost the most weight (even prior to LAP-BAND®) by doing hi protein diets. I think I have been eating way too little food and have caused my metabolism to just sit there and look at me like I'm crazy.

LOL! I will definitely give your tips a try and will post my results. Thanks again.

Sooverit! · 02-24-2009, 10:06 PM

thanks this is great info...i also found protein is key as well as exercise for me almost every day for 30 mins or so....I felt like I was eating like i always was but slowly but steadily lost! !

Oregondaisy · 02-24-2009, 11:03 PM

Do any of you have trouble with constipation eating high protein ? I haven't read all the pages, but this is something I struggle with all the time. I try to figure some fiber into my diet but it doesn't seem to help.

marivan · 02-25-2009, 09:01 AM

I've had the exact same problem but have added Benefibre (a white powder that is completely odourless, tasteless and colourless when mixed with liquids) which is a natural source of fibre. I put a big spoonful in my smoothie in the morning. I also add sprouted flax seed. You get omega 3's as well as lots of other benefits (and fibre) when you get the sprouted kind.

Hope that helps!

Mary

Sooverit! · 02-25-2009, 09:13 AM

No I actually I would have that problem with all the protein but I can see that drinking water helps and eating fiber foods. I put ground flax seeds in my Irish Oatmeal and it always works like a charm. Eat just a tiny bit though at first I dont know how restricted you are. Had my second fill 2 days ago and I could onlly eat a cup or so. Whaahooo...this thing is working ...I used to eat 4-5 servings!

Oregondaisy · 02-25-2009, 02:01 PM

I do put ground flax in either yogurt or my high fiber cereal. Benefiber gives me gas.

What kinds of seeds and nuts are you talking about? I already use low fat cheese.

marivan · 02-25-2009, 07:15 PM

Is your flax seed sprouted though? It's better than just ground up. I've never noticed gas with Benefiber. I wonder....

I'm not sure if you are talking to me about nuts, I didn't mention them.

Mary

Oregondaisy · 02-25-2009, 08:48 PM

The person that started this thread said she puts seeds and nuts in her foods to add protein. I will have to look for sprouted flax. I am not even sure where to get that. Does it come from a health food store?

marivan · 02-25-2009, 10:30 PM

Hi Oregon Daisy,

Yes, I get mine from the health food store. It comes in a re-sealable pack. You can just add it to your cereal.

Almonds are great nuts, as are walnuts. You only want to eat something like ten or so a day as they are still fattening. And for seeds, sunflower seeds are really good too. Sorry, this thread is so long, I didn't read right to the beginning.

Good luck! I really found that the pain from constipation from my pre-op diet was worse than the pain from the operation. I make sure now that I never get that again!

Good luck!

Mary

Mary

Sooverit! · 02-26-2009, 08:18 AM

I read a good tip I'll pass on about almonds and walnuts which are super foods so they say, but to keep from eating too many, as soon as you get them put 8-10 nuts in a sealed snack bag and bag em and and only have your 1 bag a day.

Oregondaisy · 02-26-2009, 02:56 PM

My trainer told me a long time ago that 10 almonds is 100 calories, so I always count them out. I could eat the whole bag easily, but I count them out like a good girl.

Maxie · 02-26-2009, 06:24 PM

Thank you, thank you, thank you---your post was JUST what I needed. I'm a very slow loser and always have been. I thought the LAP-BAND® would be my answer and the pounds would fly off. Not so. I am going to try every hint you gave. I can hardly wait to stop at the store on my way home and get the "proper" groceries. You've renewed my hope! A Washingtonian!

BioTeacher · 03-22-2009, 11:17 PM

I am on here tonite SEARCHING for something to help get me started again! I have lost 40 lbs. and then stopped since November. There has GOT to be something I can do to get started again. I WILL use these tips and maybe this is what I have been looking for! I copied them to a Word document and will send to another Band Buddy I have. This makes sense to me and isn't actually the first time I have heard this! I guess I just did not HEAR it until now. Thanks for doing this. I will check back and tell you if I get going now. Thanks, thanks.

drh0729 · 03-23-2009, 07:59 PM

Boiteacher,

You sound like me I have lost about 40 lbs and in Novemeber it stopped. I have tried more protein, more water and now more exercise and one week I will be down and the next I will be up. I feel good and I guess that is what matters. I will keep exercising and it will come off sooner or later.
Darla

BioTeacher · 03-23-2009, 10:31 PM

Darla:let's keep in contact and see if we can encourage each other. I was banded in July 08. Was hoping to be close to goal by one year but I am not even going to get close.... I too feel LOTS and LOTS better and do not want the 40 lbs back! I exercise almost every day about 30 minutes walking too. I live in central Indiana so we have similar weather. If you have any words of wisdom PLEASE send them my way and keep in contact. Maybe we can help each other, huh??