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Get those fills on a regular basis. I get a fill once a month. You have to be strong and when you find the "sweet spot" for your band you will feel the restriction and not the hunger. The weight will come off.

My surgeon laughs at the remarks about eroding bands.My god the band is on the outside of your stomach. It would have to eat its way through to ever touch "the band" However she warns carbonation can expand the pouch and cause slippage. The main thing is if you want a beer or soda do it in moderation. It will be fine if you can tolerate it. Its all about the empty calories.

I can't drink the Protein shakes without wretching. I make eggcustard for my protein. Tastes great and satisfies. two eggs beaten 2-3 tsp splenda 2 cups skim milk 11/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt Beat with mixer and poor in ramikens or glass bowl. Sprinkle with cinnaman and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 min. bake untill set or knife comes out clean

I can't drink the Protein shakes without wretching. I make eggcustard for my protein. Tastes great and satisfies. two eggs beaten 2-3 tsp splenda 2 cups skim milk 11/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt Beat with mixer and poor in ramikens or glass bowl. Sprinkle with cinnaman and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 min. bake untill set or knife comes out clean

That article scared me too. I am scheduled for 10/18/11 but at a reputable hospital. They have had a 0% mortality rate since they started this program. Still it makes me nervous. I am only 35 BMI with 2 comorbitities but now wonder if its worth it

Thank You for a reality check. Was beginning to think I will have to live on baby food the rest of my life. I want to change my overeating habit, not my whole lifestyle.

Yes! I am 188 and 5'1"" BMI of 35 I actually had to gain 8 lbs to reach 35BMI. I am scheduled for OCT. 2011 surg. Target weight 125. I lost 5% of my body weight as mandated and now am 175. I see this as an excellent tool to maintain a proper weight. And yes I love my beer. Its carbonation thats the problem. You may want to try rum and a mixer. Some people will flatten their beer. Remember you will feel the effects easy due to very little food in stomach and liq. pass right through.

I'm from Oneonta and still in the process of getting banded. Waiting for ins. approval. Lost my 5% weight had all tests etc. but can't find support group schedule. Any help out there?

I'm from Oneonta and still in the process of getting banded. Waiting for ins. approval. Lost my 5% weight had all tests etc. but can't find support group schedule. Any help out there?

My first seminar is June 6th. I like you am very nervous. So many questions and is lapband a better choice than bypass etc.etc.......I know there will be plenty of people to answer our questions but What questions should I ask.