I am by no means an expert in the Band, but I would think they are similar in that you still need to watch WHAT you are eating and your portion sizes, in addition to adding in exercise on a daily basis. One of the biggest Fat keepers are CARBS. I bet if you increase your protein intakes, decrease your Carbs and non-essential foods...you will find yourself on the losing end again. Also, it's a good idea to measure and portion your food. With the band, you may have the restriction, but not the malabsorption, therefore you can still eat anything and it will still cause weight gain! The good news is you can't eat MUCH of it. The idea of the band though is to give you the option to eat less, and learn newer-healthier eating habits, while incorporating a new lifetime exercise program. You have to work really hard to avoid those trigger foods, and Carbs with the Band. I promise though, you cut them out of your diet...(pop too) then you will see some movement in the right direction. Restrictions are fine and dandy, but if your not changing your eating in any way other than portion size, than what good are you really doing? JMHO
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