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Nearly done with my 2nd week of Atkins. Granted, it took me a couple days last week to really get going with it but I feel like I've done pretty well since. I'm still definitely not getting enough water in or veggies. I am finding it hard to have veggies and my entree - I get full and I'm trying not to overeat the way I like to do. I don't think that will effect my ability to get into and stay in fat burning mode but I do want to get those veggies in.
I got a gastric band (lapband) in 2008. Several months ago I decided to give it another go and got a couple of fills. The fills did not help me to lose weight or eat less but they did cause me to get "stuck" at nearly every meal (just like in 2008). That is what caused me to have all the fluid removed a few years ago so I've been pretty aggravated at myself for putting myself through this yet again. I cannot think of a single time during the last two weeks that I've gotten "stuck" during a meal, not even with hard boiled eggs. Now, I have learned to make sure I have some kind of sauce (mayo, ranch dressing, etc.) with most meat, especially chicken, to help it get down but I would still eventually get stuck. I am thinking it is probably because the so called "healthy" way to eat is to eat very lean and cut nearly all fat out. The induction phase of Atkins encourages eating more fat. Obviously it is too soon to really know and most likely I'm way off. Despite living with it for nearly 7 years, I still do not understand what causes the issues brought about by the band.
Diet Calendar Entry for 09 April 2015:
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1243 kcal
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Fat: 87.58g | Prot: 84.55g | Carb: 13.74g.
Breakfast: Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Packets, Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), Coffee-Mate Sugar Free Italian Sweet Creme Coffee Creamer, Great Value Baked Ham. Lunch: Coca-Cola Coke Zero (20 oz), Hardee's 1/3 lb Low Carb Thickburger. Dinner: Cheddar Cheese, Deli Sliced Ham, Egg. Snacks/Other: Fiorucci Pepperoni Panino. more...
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Don't know a lot about lapbands. Had a boss who had it and he seemed to have to puree most of all he ate. Can you eat "fat" or does it not agree? On Atkins you don't need to eat lean...I find that lean cuts can be too dry and have to eat some sort of sauce, etc. so I usually choose meat that is a little more marbled or with skin. I don't always eat the skin but it does help with keeping chicken moist in its cooking. I usually try to have 60% of my RDI in fats, 30% protein, and 10% carbs. Maybe there is someone else who has a lapband that can chime in and help you with Atkins on this site. I believe there is a "group" listed in the groups section. Learning Atkins is an ongoing learning process. It sounds like you have the will so the way should follow. Good luck.
09 Apr 15 by member: 2227Gwen
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I'm not sure what 'stuck' means. You could alternate taking bites of protein & veggies so you can have both before getting 'stuck'. You should have mostly fat, then protein lastly foundation veggies (carbs). 65%, 25%, 10%. My RDI seems hard too, so I concentrate on getting the ratios balanced. I feel like I eat enough and I am satisfied.
You could try making your meal into a soup ;)
09 Apr 15 by member: LambiePi
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You can do it. The lap band may not have worked, but that just means you have to try another way. Don't give up--there's so many ways to try and so many people that are doing it with you. Atkin's didn't work for me, but I know a lot of people it did work for. The only way for me is calories, weighing myself every day and exercise (even if it's just walking). That doesn't work for some people. Have fun trying different ways and making friends. you will do it!
09 Apr 15 by member: Jillzee00
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