PhilC

I love mine but I am closing in on the final 5-10# and find that Im not using it like I did at first, dont get me wrong I still use it regularly but i dont rely on it as much. I would buy one again if that means anything. Look for them on Craigslist, I routinely see them for under $100 even the SP!

I also believe you need resistance traing, it will keep your metabolism up for longer periods after your workout, 30 min of cardio a day is plenty. usually when I find myself at a plateau its because im in too much of a routine, so I mix it up for a couple weeks.

I havent given up bread, you just have to avoid the real doughy kind, also as far as being stuck it isnt that bad, but once it happens you will know the feeling before you get there next time, just remember this, EAT SLOWLY, CHEW WELL!!

Support comes in many forms, its not always rosey! Sometime we all need a Swift kick in the arse!!

Im not 100% sure this was directed at me, I do not believe Im being judgemental, the OP was offended by some post, i was/am simply pointing out in an open forum, they will get all responses. Of course we all struggle with weight. BTW everyone judges at some point, its life!!

The normal cycle of fills, restriction and weight loss is as follows: 1. The patient's Lap-Band constricts when the patient receives a fill. Swelling for a few days after receiving a fill is very common. Many doctors require a patient to go on a liquid diet for a day or two after receiving a fill. A fill may have a “Delayed Action” of up to 4 weeks. A “Delayed-Action” means that the fill may not become effective for up to 4 weeks after the fill. That is why the ALLERGAN protocol states that fills should not be performed on patients who will not have access to medical care for at least two weeks after a fill. 2. The patient's stomach capacity is lessened as a result of the restriction caused by the Lap-Band. 3. The patient loses weight because they cannot eat as much food. 4. The residual fat-pad between the inside of the Lap-Band and the outside of the patient's stomach reduces in size because of the overall weight loss in the patient. 5. The reduction of the residual fat-pad causes the Lap-Band to become loose again. 6. At that point, the patient needs another fill, because the Lap-Band is loose, and the patient has a loss of restriction, which allows the patient to eat larger amounts of food. 7. The patient receives another fill and the process starts all over again. Most Lap-Band patients receive several fills to adjust the Lap-Band as their weight loss progresses, and there is less and less residual fat-pad between the inside of the Lap-Band and the exterior of the stomach wall. Once a patient has lost all of their residual fat-pad, fills become less common. As the Lap-Band patient progresses in their weight loss, the effect of very tiny fills (Less than .2ccs) becomes greater and greater.

Yes you should have more restriction, however everyone is different, its mostly about refocusing what you are eating during these first few months.

When you bring yourself into an open forum and post YOU INVITE ALL RESPONSES. maybe you should have asked if anyone ever felt LESS restriction after a fill, instead of how much you have gone off the wagon!! The band is a TOOL, not a fix all!!

Well youve been banded for 4 yrs, have you lost any weight? whats a typical meal for you?

I think you are about right. 5# a week is good

I just found one on Craigslist for $90 with the display shipped to my house!! Not too bad of a chance investment tp see if it helps me.

too many options, but today i had eggbeaters SW style, 2 veg sausage patty, some shredded cheese on the eggs. Grande cup of reg coffee. but ive also gone with grits, yogurt, or oatmeal, yogurt. Im 3 weeks out from being banded.

This is how I think: CITIZENS of this country who CAN'T take care of themselves deserve the publics support. Everyone else SHOULD support themselves, provide for their family, It isnt anyones responsibility to provide for me, I am capable, I used the abundant oportunities in this wonderful country to make a life for myself thru hardwork, my wife and I didnt have children we couldnt afford, we dont drive expensive cars or live in a big house, we pay our bills we dont live beyond our means. The Govt should be very limited, we the people are free to make our own choices and then live with the consequences of those choices! Thats it in a nutshell, I also believe if anyone thinks the Repub are any different from Dems or Dems from Rep, they all are out for only their own self intrest!!

Ding ding, from the guy crowd....WE HAVE A WINNER! TELL US IN PLAIN ENGLISH WHAT YOU WANT!