Formerly Fluffy

The one I use the most is probably Lean Dessert. Awesome stuff!

**The sad truth is that the band does not work for everyone but why do you believe it hasn't worked for you?** Excuse me but why would u think that she is so stupid that she doesn't know if her band is working or not???

That is completely UNTURE!!! No it is NOT only as good as it's operator! Yes the operator has to work with it..............however IT DOESN'T WORK FOR EVERYONE!!!!!! Why would u dare assume that SHE is at fault??? U don't get out of it exactly what u put in! Some ppl put a hell of a lot into it and get NOTHING in return!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't beleive she asked for a magic bullet now did she? U have a not of nerve suggesting that that is how she feels! Yes it does take a lot of hard work...........but for some ppl that hard work does not end with the band paying off for them! STOP BEING SO JUDGEMENTAL! U DON'T KNOW HER SITUATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A few on here seem to have gotten upset with me about voicing my opinion of the band also. I hate mine too. It has been a COMPLETE waste of money and time! I have had it 14 months and had 14 fills. It's almost completely useless!!!!!!!!!!

Say what u will. I stand behind my statement.

What I learned AFTER being banded is that some ppl NEVER reach restriction! I feel that is crucial info that should have been shared with me PRIOR to my surgery!!! Also I tend to disagree with u about the earlier bands having more complications. When I asked about post-op complications with the bands I was told that most of that u hear about in the stats reflect figures with the earlier bands and that the kinks have been worked out of the new ones and that there are RARELY complications with the new ones. That is so NOT true! I am constantly seeing online ppl posting that got their band a few mos. before me and even those that got banded AFTER me with slips/port problems/leaks/no restrictions. These are all ppl with the new band so I don't beleive for one minuite that the new ones are any better than the old ones! :-(

Hi Bubbles, I'm new here also. Hope you make the right decision about your WLS and that things go well for u! Maria

Thanks for posting. I love quiche! It has also been a good Protein source for me since being banded.

Yes I went to a band mill and they lied straight to my face about post-op band complications!

By reducing stomach capacity, the LAPBAND ® System can help achieve long-term weight loss by creating an earlier feeling of satiety.

No, I don't need to change my definition of anything! U don't know what MY definition of that is so don't be assuming!

Some may not have a clue how it works. But if they don't they don't need to be selling the surgery. It's very unethical for the Drs. (and this is NOT all Drs.!) that know how ineffective this surgery is and continue to do it!

Because I have been observing this for over a year now. The facts speak! It hasn't workded for me. It hasn't worked for most ppl I know. It hasn't worked for most ppl that I have observed online. IT DOESN'T FREAKING WORK MOST OF THE TIME. *IF* it works for u..............then great. However it is NOT the case for most bandsters!

Yes I see that you are a believer. A lot of us were believers untill we reallized it didn't work! If u think it works for u that's great. For most of us...............it doesn't.

Omg yes! Wish someone had been HONEST with us about the band BEFORE we got it!

So true Maddie! Although I think all of us realize we need to eat better to work WITH the band. We did NOT spend all this money to do it ALL by ourselves! I hear all the time..............."the band is just a tool". Yes, that is true. But for some of us..............WE HAVE NO TOOL. IT JUST DOESN'T WORK!!! :-(

I wish...........but I don't think. :-( I have had my band 14 months and had 14 fills. I have followed band rules. I have given this more than a fair shot. It just does NOT work for most ppl. I hope u have better luck with it than I have!!!

Well the band does NOT take away my hunger.........and I have noticed it does NOT for a lot of bandsters!!! To all of you that have a band that is working, I am very happy for you. However you need to realize that the band does not work for most ppl.

I saw that. If restriction is irrelevent..............then why are all these bariatric Drs. saying that after a certain point with the fills that you will have "restriction" and will then be able to eat less and stay full longer???

Your serious? Really? You think wine is an acceptable drink during the post op liquid diet just b/c it is a liquid??? Aw come on! Why don't u just have a Jack and diet coke?!

But it IS about restriction! That is why we got this surgery isn't it? To have restriction so we would fill up sooner and not eat as much and not be hungry all the time.

Get some Papaya Enzyme. It helps break down Protein. When your having problems with the protein getting stuck eat a few of them. It's a digestive enzyme.

Emma I am discouraged just like you. One thing I am not hearing in responses is concerning restriction. If u don't have restriction then it's just l ike trying to lose weight before we got the band. :-( Unfortunatly some ppl never reach restriction.

Your friends are 2 of the LUCKY ones. Most of the time.........from my observation........THE BAND DOES NOT WORK! :-( I paid cash for mine also and it has been a complete waste of money!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your just going to have to call each company or apply online individually. Your rate is going to depend on your credit score.