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soul2share -> RE: The Holly and Potty Show (1/20/2011 1:22:26 PM)
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Shar, you want to be careful about cutting your food intake....the body will see it as starving, and start to store reserves....ie fat. The best diets all recommend eating smaller meals, and more often, as in every 2-3 hours or so to maintain an even keel. Even doctors say the same thing, my nutritionist that I saw when I first was diagnosed w/diabetes told me to eat the smaller meals more often. Drinking lots of fluids is also recommended.
I know a woman that had the bariatric surgery, not the band, but the staples. She topped out at almost 450 lbs, and it was that or she'd die. In the 6 weeks she was out, she lost almost 100 pounds. I don't know what she's at now, as I left not too long after that, but it worked wonders for her. Her blood pressure was down, the stress was removed from her knees and hips so she could actually start to walk for exercise.
Look into it....ask the questions, talk to other people who've had the surgery.....the lap band procedure is supposed to be the easier one, not so invasive and all. It's not an instant fix, you still have to make lifestyle changes, but it's a place to start. Good luck with what you decide.
PS....even the diabetes nutritionist said I could do chocolate in moderation, and it's not as bad as everyone says it is! Dark chocolate is even good for you! Just moderation......
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