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Here in Fla., many restaurants have a 'Sr. menu' that has smaller portions. Usually can get away w/ < 500 cals. total.

Italian link sausage (mild) 3 oz., with saut. green peppers, onion, mushroom. 1 slice Italian bread. 1 tbs. mac&cheese. Very full & very happy.......Total cals: 387 per FitDay.com .

I believe everyone's body reacts differently after a 'fill.' The more u lose, the looser the band will become. I'm sure your current problem will subside.

Be careful with lettuce. Chew well.

Simply put: if it feels good, do it. If it doesn't feel good, don't do it 'cause you'll be doomed to failure.

You'll know it when it happens. At the 1st sign of having 'phlem' in your throat, head for the 'John.'

Basically, the Band is reversible......

checked w/surgeon: OK to take, if u don't already have an ulcer, but 2 b on safe side, take Prilosec, etc. also.

It worked for our ancestors & continues to work for our close cousins ( Apes, etc. ).

Pretty normal. As u lose weight, it will get easier because the band loosens as the fat in that area goes away. e.g. why we continue 2 get 'fills'. Try sipping hot liquids (coffee, etc. ) 15 mins. before eating. May help. I continue having trouble w/scrambled eggs, and my morning meds.

Pretty normal. As u lose weight, it will get easier because the band loosens as the fat in that area goes away. e.g. why we continue 2 get 'fills'. Try sipping hot liquids (coffee, etc. ) 15 mins. before eating. May help. I continue having trouble w/scrambled eggs, and my morning meds.

Thanks Cheri. Dan

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look at that, 20 replies. And u thought no one cares. Hang in there. This battle can be lonesome, but the rewards are great.

I was given a mild sedative. Slept like a baby. The only surgery, and I have had many, that was less painful was cateract (sp?) surgery. Most pain was taking dressing off after 3d or 4th day.

This youtube shows, in gory detail, how the LapBand is done. This surgeon, Tiffany Jesse, is the one who did mine. http://www.youtube.com/user/ShedTheLbs

Chobani !!!!!!!

Maybe u sprung a leak. Seriously. Doc should extract all saline 2 c how much is in there.

The kink issue made me go w/LapPand. Very happy w/choice.

Try the brand sold @ WalMart &/or Sam's club. I really like the Vanilla flavor. Being lactose intolerant, I mix 1 scoop w/ 8 oz. Lactaid for my b'fast. 26g protein from powder. I've even mixed with coffee. Not bad either. Give it a 'shake.' Lol....

Google "Bariatric surgeon, ( your zip code )". Hopefully u will get a few names.

Google "Bariatric surgeon, ( your zip code )". Hopefully u will get a few names.

A good bariatric surgeon will have a Nutritionist on staff who should meet w/u each visit and go over these finer points. Mine does.

Have you been using Fitday.com ? Free subsr. Great tool to log weight; activities; foods. Track weight; activities; cals.; carbs.; proteins; etc. It keeps you aware of intake after each meal, each day, each week, etc.

Listen to your body. If losing, leave it alone. Have you been using Fitday.com ? Free subsr. Great tool to log weight; activities; foods & track cals.; carbs.; proteins; etc. It keeps you aware of intake after each meal, each day, each week, etc.