banded 2/3/11, lost 8 lbs but now standing still. what am i eating wrong, see post?

maybe too many carbs but i'm on softs and it's tricky

Yesterday:
BF: Protein shake w/3 strawberries
L: 1/2 c chicken salad 4 saltine crackers
D: ff refried beans, turkey meat, reduced fat cheese


BF: 1/2 c chicken salad, 4 saltine crackers
L: 1/2 c mashed potatoes with chopped zuchini
D: FF refried beans with melted reduced cheese
s: protein bar (Oh yeah! bar)

Any suggestions if you could take 10 min and write a sample menu I'll do it! I'm on softs thanks!

lots of water, and unsweet tea

I think at this point, it's more of a time for healing and not so much for losing weight.  Be careful and follow your surgeon's plan and progress according to his directions.  Looks like you are doing just fine.  Do you like sweet potatoes, that might be an option for you.  Do you like greek yogurt?

Take care,
Kristi

 I had the same problem. I really think your body swells or something.  Hang in there

Sounds like your doing well. I had my Lap Band placed Jan 17, 2011 and have lost 18 lbs without having my first fill yet...having that March 1st. I have used many of the recipes of Lapband.com website. They are all fat free or low fat and they contain the nutritional values with the recipes. You just need to register then you can access the website's resources. I've made a ton of stuff from there, all of it good! Good luck to you!!!

I had surgery 12/20.  The first few weeks were hard with mushies, swelling, etc.  I didn't start any solids (including crackers****il 4 weeks out, but everyone's doctors/plans are different.  As for protiens, I relied on greek yogurt (with splenda, otherwise I think it's gross).  Also, pureed lentil soup.  I had chicken meatballs that I could mush up, which were just nice to taste "real" food.  I also did (and still do) use isopure protein drinks.  They have ones that look like vitamin water, not milk based.  They aren't cheap, but it's 40g of protein per bottle.  So drinking those throughout the day help to keep my protein levels up.  But I agree with the others, right now it's about healing.  I go for my first fill on Thurs, so I'll be revisiting my liquid/mushy favorites this weekend!  Hope this is helpful.  Good luck!

- kylie

Check out this thread

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/LapBand/4316032/Helping-ne wbies-Sample-daily-menus/

You are already eating much less than I ever did! Many people don't lose much at this stage. You have had a major op, you are eating an abnormal diet - you body is confused.
Also see below:-

The following explanation is courtesy of Diana Cox.

Our bodies use glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, but it is stored in our muscles for quick energy -- one pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs of water to keep it soluble, and the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs. So, when you are not getting in enough food, your body turns first to stored glycogen, which is easy to break down for energy. And when you use up 2 lbs of glycogen, you also lose 8 lbs of water that was used to store it -- voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs that most people lose in the first week of a diet.

As you stay in caloric deficit, however, your body starts to realize that this is not a short term problem. You start mobilizing fat from your adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But your body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy -- like, to outrun a sabertooth tiger. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. And as it puts back the 2 lbs of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though you might still be LOSING energy content to your body, your weight will not go down or you might even GAIN for a while as you retain water to dissolve the glycogen that is being reformed and stored.

For the most part, I think that looks good.  However, I wanted to point out one thing, and this isn't a very popular opinion but it's just a thought...

I avoid ALL "low-fat" items because the fat is replaced with carbs and other various chemicals.  Personally, I don't think there is anything wrong with dietary fat.  Fat is actually good for our bodies.  The fats and oils found in dairy, fish, nuts, avocados and other proteins are vital for your body.  If you are concerned about your carbs, I would look at switching out your low-fat items for the delicous originals.

I, also, am loving chicken salad right now.  I've been making mine with Greek yogurt which really gives a protein boost that the mayo and sour cream don't have and I chopped the chicken and celery in the food processor until it was very small.  I don't normally like it like that but I'm only 3 weeks out from surgery so it was a necessary evil.

Someone suggested sweet potatoes and that's an excellent idea.  I dress mine with a little butter and some lime juice and chipotle pepper, cuts the sweetness and really gives it a zingy kick.

Like I said, for the most part, it looks really good and my low-fat theory is, obviously just one of millions, but it's something to think about.