South Beach or Atkins

Does anyone use these low carb diets in conjunction with the lapband?

Yes, it's the only thing that works for me. I don't use one of those plans specifically but I lose weight best when I eat nothing white, no carbs other than what you get from beans and nuts.  No potatos, rice, fruit, breads, not even whole grains sadly.

You have to check the protein grams on each item. I have found that the Atkiens bars do great for a quick breakfast bar

Atkins!!! http://www.atkins.com when you register there they will send you a free kit with Atkins bars!!

Jen

I avoid ALL refined sugar and other sweets like honey/molasses, etc. as well as refined, high-glycemic carbs like bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, etc.  To that extent I guess I follow an Atkins-like plan.  For the first 8 months or so I was eating about 20g of carbs daily and now eat around 50g.  My weightloss has slowed the closer I get to goal but, since I'm doing this the rest of my life,, which is where I seem to feel best.  I'm not in any hurry.  As long as I keep away from the evil carbs and continue to walk every day (about 25 miles a week total), I feel fantastic and seem to be losing 2-4 lbs per month without much effort.