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I've been banded for three years and am always worried when I eat at restaurants. I always stake out the location of the restroom if I'm visiting a restaurant for the first time. It will take time to learn which foods you can and can't eat. EVERYONE is different. Luckily I've never hurled at the table but have had to excuse myself to hurl in the bathroom!! Flour tortillas are HARD to keep down and any meat you eat will need to be chewed thoroughly before you swallow it. Best advice, if you're not sure, take a few bites and then get a doggie bag!! Good luck to you!!

I was banded in Nov of 08. Fills aren't that bad. You'll get used to them. I hear ya about the gas. Try taking the product BEANO everyday. It might help with the gas. I also kept a supply of the GAS-X strips in my purse and took them before meals when I was out at restaurants. I have conquered the problem through trial and error. Every issue related to your lapband will pretty much be solved through trial and error. Good luck to you!

I was banded in Nov of 08 and have only lost a total of 60 pounds HOWEVER having said that, I don't consider it a failure because I have kept the weight off and am still losing weight SLOWLY. Everyone is different so don't be down on yourself. The lapband is only a tool. For me, it's a tool to keep the weight that I have lost OFF forever. If I want to lose more weight I'm going to have to change my eating habits and exercise. I hate to exercise otherwise I would probably be down more pounds. You've lost 50 pounds....... that's great!! You won't ever have to be 50 pounds heavier again!! That's something to celebrate!! Hang in there!

Don't freak out! LOL! It will be fine. You will lose the weight on the liquid diet. You will be hungry before your first fill but just focus on eating the things they suggest. It's not an easy process and you will learn ALOT along the way. I've been banded since Nov. 2008. I would be happy to answer any questions you have pre and post surgery. Good luck to you!!