have you heard of lipotrim

Hi All,
Right at the beginning: I am an awefully slow loser. Since my surgery March 17th this year up to yesterday I only lost (to be fair, I have been on holidays two weeks and we did not look at what we ate, and the band helped me to not put on any weight in these 2 weeks) 8lbs, and about 6lbs was the week after surgery.
All my colleagues started with lipotrim. This is a shake only diet, and they do amazing! so, I thought I give it a try, today is my second day and over night I lost already 2.7 lbs! BUT it is darn hard work, I feel dizzy, I am hungry, basically I feel like I am starving myself, but to me ot seems the weight loss makes it worthwhile.
I know I have the band, and this is where I see it helping: if I finally manage to lose weight a lottle faster, the band will be my tool to maintain the weightloss.
What do you guys think? Anybody having the experience of a shake only + band? Is it completely nuts what I am doing? Do you understand my impatience or am I alone out there:{

Thank you!

Personally I do not think it is a good idea.  
THe band is placed to help feel sated with smaller amount of food.  Usin only liquids does not allow you to do that

What is the nutritional value of the shakes?  Most products like that are not full nutrition. 
IF you feel dizzy there is something wrong.  If you are taking in enough calories, you shold not feel dizzy...

Have you spoken to your doctor or nutritionist about it?  That would probably be the best thing...

The shakes are great for post-stuck episodes, after fills, etc, but not for a regular diet.  They don't work with your band and you will be hungry between meals....this is an example of maladaptive eating and is really discouraged by my doc, PA and nutritionist. 
Eat 3 oz lean protein and an oz of low glycemic veggies about 4 times a day...you won't be hungry and you will lose...
Hang in there, you are barely getting started with this band and need to give it a chance to work with you before resorting to diet "gimmicks".
Steph

Thanks Steph, this is great advise, sometimes I just forget to be a little more patient :) Can I just ask what are low glycemic veggies?

Thanks
Eve

Artichoke	Low	15
Asparagus	Low	15
Broccoli	Low	15
Cauliflower	Low	15
Celery	Low	15
Cucumber	Low	15
Eggplant	Low	15
Green beans	Low	15
Lettuce, all varieties	Low	15
Low-fat yogurt, artificially sweetened	Low	15
Peppers, all varieties	Low	15
Snow peas	Low	15
Spinach	Low	15
Young summer squash	Low	15
Tomatoes	Low	15
Zucchini	Low	15
Soya beans, boiled	Low	16
Peas, dried	Low	22
Kidney beans, boiled	Low	29
Lentils green, boiled	Low	29
Chickpeas	Low	33
Haricot beans, boiled	Low	38
Black-eyed beans	Low	41
Chickpeas, tinned	Low	42
Baked beans, tinned	Low	48
Kidney beans, tinned	Low	52
Lentils green, tinned	Low	52
Broad beans	High	79

Notes: *high in empty calories **low-calorie and nutritious foods 

 

Did you find that list online Steph?  If you did, can you share the link?

I've been to this site:  http://www.glycemicindex.com/

and this:

http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/Glycemic_index_and_gl ycemic_load_for_100_foods.htm

but am always on the lookout for more info.

Thanks!

Here it is Lisa...www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/glycemicfoodchart.htm