Question:
OTC carb control

I am post op 40 pounds lapband. I am excited about my weight loss but I still struggle with carbs. Does anyone out know any good pills/suggestions for controlling carbs.    — savoy7658 (posted on December 21, 2008)

December 21, 2008
Pills to control carbs? Honey, if that existed, why would you need WLS? Call your nutritionist and your doctor. They've missed the boat educating you on managing your life after WLS. There's no magic pills. As far as carbs, some people eat them, some don't. My best suggestion is to EAT YOUR PROTEIN FIRST AT EVERY MEAL. Then, if you have room, eat your veggies and THEN, AND ONLY THEN, if you have room, eat some carbs, in the form of whole grains and fruits. I wish you luck in your journey.
   — Shirley D.

December 21, 2008
I am allowed carbs, but this is what I do (surgeon approved) - eat 4 bites of protein to every 1 vite of veggies, 4 bites of protein to every one bite of cards. I always make well rounded food in your house for me and my husband. Meat group, veggie group, potato group. milk group. etc. when I feel a craving for cards, I eat something else, or drink a ton water, go for a walk - channel the craving elsewhere. I got to the point to where I have them now, I just think about doing something else and it goes away - brain trickery.
   — jammerz

December 21, 2008
Definitely eat your protein first. And drink whatever you're drinking. Carbs so be last on the list; also do some exercise if you think the weight is coming off too slowly; as always check with the doc first. vinnigirl
   — vinnigirl

December 21, 2008
Unfortunately, it is YOU who controls the carbs...Don't buy them if they are causing you trouble/can't resist them...Plan your meals and snacks and eat only what you have planned...Always have some sort of protein or veggie/fruit snack alternatives...It works for me as an RNYer...but when I have carbs in the house...I cannot resist them all the time...I just don't buy them....often :)
   — .Anita R.

December 21, 2008
Pills? They don't work. If they did, there would be no over weight people in the world. Besides, you already had weightloss surgery and I imagine you must have a real commitment to your health. So, stick to the plan and eat healthy. You don't need carbs. If you have cravings, drink some water and go for a walk. If you go back to old eating habits, the weight will come back too. Good luck.
   — maria09elena

December 22, 2008
The problem with carbs is that the more you eat, the more you want to eat. They just make you hungry. For me, the fewer I eat, the less I want to eat of any thing and the more in control I am. This has been a hard lesson for me to learn and I'm still struggling with it but I know that it's true! Good luck! Fight the carb monster! He is evil!
   — GlitterGal