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This recipe makes1 serving 1 small mission flour tortilla 1/4 cup perdue short cuts grilled chicken 2 tbsp. fat free shredded cheddar cheese 1 tbsp. reduced fat sour cream Just add the chicken, cheese and sour cream in the tortilla, roll and microwave for 30 seconds. This is a little high in carbs, but low calories/fat/sugar and good Protein for a meal. Nutritional Info: 187.5 calories; 5g of fat; 18.5 carbs; 2 sugars; 16g of protein Enjoy!!!

I was banded on a Friday and by Sunday night I was starving...lol. I had to wait until the following Friday before I was allowed to start mushy foods. The doctor said I was probably a quick healer and thus experienced hunger sooner than others. That week felt like torture, but I made it through. At any rate, just stick with the plan. There is a reason why you are only supposed to eat soft mushy foods and that is because you are still healing. meats, etc. may not be such a great idea right now because you do not want to disrupt the healing process....not trying to sound preachy, just dont want you to disturb anything. I found that eating a scrambled egg kept me feeling full longer as well as mashed potatoes because of how dense they are. Although eating yogurt and applesauce was good, I did find myself more hungry than when I ate the other things. good luck!

thanks for the feedback! good point about seperating head hunger from actual hunger...i guess old habits die hard.

I was banded on February 11th and I was just wondering how many meals others have per day and how much at each meal. I am currently having 3 meals (4-6 oz. each - volume measurement) and 2 snacks (2-3 ounces each - volume measurement). I have to admit, I am still finding myself very hungry at times after I eat and I have to use extreme will power. Do these portions seem typical? Just wondering if I am having too much or too little. Maybe its just time for my second fill Any suggestions/advice would be appreciated!

I think you can get a fill every 3-6 weeks...not 100% sure. My first fill was 3.10 and my next is 4.21 so that is under 6 weeks...hope this helps

I had my first fill on March 10th and I also feel very hungry at times. I have been trying to stay on a routine - so I eat 3 (4 oz meals) and 2 (2 oz. snacks) throughout my day. If I still feel hungry during one of my meals, I eat an extra ounce or so of protein. I also wait a half hour before and after meals to drink anything. I also try to eat slow and my put my fork/spoon down between bites. I was so used to shoveling everything down, I never even realized if I was full. From what I was told by many friends who have also had this surgery, it may take a few fills before you get restriction. For all of those people who think the band is an easy way out, it is definitely not. As my doctor described, it is a tool but you need to do your part. And it definitely takes work and will power! I keep reminding myself of the payoff. Good Luck and keep your eye on the prize

Hi, I guess there are different programs, but for my 2nd week which was soft mushy food (including cream soup), i was told to have 3 meals a day - no more than 4 oz. at each meal (measuring by volume). hope this helps

thanks again everyone! i am definitely going to pay more attention to my protein intake.

Thanks everyone ...Its good to hear others' experiences

I was banded on 2.11.2011. The first week while on liquids only, I lost 18 lbs. Week 2 (mushy phase), I have only lost 1 lb. Overall, I am very pleased so I do not want to come off as unhappy. I am just curious if anyone experienced a large weight loss at first and then hardly anything. I just dont understand why I have not lost more this week considering the small amount of food I am intaking and the fact that I am following the program exactly. Any insight would be appreciated.

Sorry you are struggling to get approved. Did you try calling your insurance directly and asking them specifically what they require. Maybe they can send you something in writing and you can check things off rather quickly. I have BCBS and they needed me to go to a pre-op seminar, get a nutritionist evaluation, psychiatric evaluation, document all the diet plans i have tried over the past 12 months, plus get a letter from my primary dr. as well as a letter from my surgeon. Good Luck to you and be aggressive in your follow-up with the doctors....sometimes being a bit pushy will pay off.

I just got my approval and am getting banded on 2/11....I have the option between the Lap Band and Realize Band. I have been doing some research and it seems as though many say the Realize Band is the way to go because more textures can be tolerated, however I have also heard that the Lap Band allows you to lose weight faster. Any insight would be appreciated!!! Thanks!

Thanks so much! Hoping my insurance approval is just as fast!

Hi...I have to have a psych eval and the dr referred by my surgeon is not in my network....does anyone have any suggestions of psychologist in the NJ area? Thanks!

Thanks so much for all of the info!!!

Hi...I was just wondering if anyone has any insight on the procedure and time frame for Empire BCBS in NJ. Thanks.