The nutritionist in my doctor's office also wants us to go low carb. I don't know for sure, why, but this is what I think: 1) Because eating protein and staying away from carbs (especially bad carbs) helps to curb appetite, 2) Because we are eating considerably fewer calories with the LAP-BAND®, we must choose them wisely. 3) Because protein is so very important to sustain our body, we must work hard to get in the 60-80g./daily of protein recommended; By the time we get in the protein, there isn't a whole lot of room left in our mini-pouch. My doctor says, you can eat anything you want but... since you will be eating less with LAP-BAND®, at each meal, you should eat your protein first, followed by vegetables, and if you have any room left, then eat quality carbs such fruit and/or grains. So, I'm not on any 'diet' but since I do want to get in all the nutrients I need, I eat my protein first, followed by vegetables, and if there is room left (sometimes yes, sometimes no) I have fruit or healthy grains. To this point I have NO cravings for bad carbs and since I am definitely a carb addict, I hate to even try a small amount of 'bad' carbs. But, I may, at some point have a small bite of a bad carb--Perhaps when I'm further along this LAP-BAND® journey. I don't think it would kill me. But, for now, I'm overjoyed at eating only healthy food and seeing a steady weight loss. I don't feel deprived AT ALL at choosing not to eat my 'in the past' binging foods such as donuts, pie, fries, etc.
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