New to this.

Hi, my name is Lynette. I am new to all of this so excuse me if I sound stupid. But I needed someone to talk to and maybe get some ideas from. I never have time to go to a support group and it is so far away for me to drive that I just don't go. My first question is my starting wt. was 288 and I'm down to 250, my surgery was Sept. 13, 2006. I had my first fill last Wed. And at first I thaught they filled it too much but I am better now. What different foods do some of you eat? I am having a hard time finding things I can eat and keep down. And I am also having a hard time getting all of my protein in each day. Now It seams like I can't get any lower than 250 do any of you have some ideas to help me get past this plateau? I have just started going to the YMCA and did one class of step aerobics and a muscle toning class I am soooooo sore. Hopefully I can start back up next week. Like I said any help is appreciated!!! Oh and if there is anyone that is from around Cameron that has had surgery let me know. Thanks again Lynette

HI Lynette I had a bypass and not a lap band. But with both its normal for you to stop losing at some point while your body chatches up with itself. I personal have not lost in a few weeks. My nut basicly told me that I wasnt eating enough or oftern enough. I guess your body starts to think its being starved and just goes into survival mode and hangs on to everything that you do eat. I know its strange that you need to eat more but thats what everyone says. Getting in the protein is important and if you cant do it with food cause you get sick then you need to use protein suppleme nts to get in the right amount of protein. Soft foods should be eaiser to tolorate like cottage cheese and refreid beans and they are high in protein... Sorry Im not much help , but I wish you the best

Lynette, I had RNY a month ago so I probably can't help a lot with lap band. You might want to buy that "Weight Loss for Dummies" boo****ep hearing about. I haven't read it but I hear it has a lot of good information in it about nutrition and exercise. You might also want to try the lap band message board and see if anyone can help you there. Assuming you can eat soft foods, the best way to get protein is from dairy, meat and legumes: cottage cheese, beans, ground turkey, peanut butter, milk, etc. and, of course, protein shakes. I try to get my protein in first before any veggies, fruits and carbs. Also, try chewing your food to a pulp before you swallow. If I don't, my stomach gets really upset. Good luck. Judy