Nanu

Disclaimer: This is my personal opinion and as such may not be your opinion. I am not attacking anyone or even seriously expecting people to change what they do because this is about my opinion which is as equally valid as yours!
I find it very difficult to read posts that are formatted
with pretty pale pink fonts
tiny type
or centred

I also find it difficult to read posts that are written in text talk, with lots of spelling and/or grammar mistakes.
I guess that is what comes of being a formally trained writer who is, gulp, turning 50 this year.

Floridays, I'm with you. I am 5'5" and my dr wants me at 150, which is on the high level of the normal BMI for my height. I would like to be 135. But, I am 62 and don't want to look even older and drawn, so will have to see. It's hard for me to see how I really look. People will say not to lose any more, but I'm still 15 lbs from 150. Guess, to them, I look different and like I've lost a lot. So far, right at 50 lost, but not at normal BMI.

I have Aetna and they do cover it after a minimum of 1 year of surgery.

Thank you everyone for your replies, I am following a 1200cal, 60g Protein, 30g carbs

The Water has boiled, the steam is flowing, now let's get the kettle off the burner and move on.

Floridays, I'm with you. I am 5'5" and my dr wants me at 150, which is on the high level of the normal BMI for my height. I would like to be 135. But, I am 62 and don't want to look even older and drawn, so will have to see. It's hard for me to see how I really look. People will say not to lose any more, but I'm still 15 lbs from 150. Guess, to them, I look different and like I've lost a lot. So far, right at 50 lost, but not at normal BMI.

Wisconsin cheese powder? Please tell me more!

I've found that a shrimp cocktail fork works really well for me.

I've found that a shrimp cocktail fork works really well for me.

I've found that a shrimp cocktail fork works really well for me.

What were we talking about again. . Oh yeah, a piece of pizza.< /p>

I had a slice of pizza with my family last week, I didn't feel bad, I enjoyed it and counted it into my daily food portions and I still lost last week. In the past I would have inhaled the whole pizza but I enjoyed one very small piece and left it at that. That's what the band allows us to do now, eat much smaller amounts. Sure you can't have pizza everyday and expect to loose but every now and again is fine.

I agree! Own it, count it and move on. And do not skip eating tomorrow. Eat your 3 meals and count your calories and Protein grams.

Donna, I have the same questions. I go in tomorrow to see aftercare and hoping for .5 cc. My worst hunger time is about 6:00 pm at night. We eat late, which I don't like, but that's the way it is. We usually have lunch around 2:00. We eat out almost every night, which makes measuring difficult. I've started asking for a bread and butter plate and move my portions from the large plate to the bread and butter plate so I can really see what I'm eating. I wish there was a mini scale you could take with you that wasn't so conspicuous.

Wow, many of the goods on your list are the foods my doctor and dietician recommend. I couldn't make it without my solid Proteins like fish and ground beef. Also Beans are a staple for me. Everyone is different, though, I realize. I can eat rice at this point, but don't because of carb content. Haven't tried popcorn or Pasta.< /p>

Wow, many of the goods on your list are the foods my doctor and dietician recommend. I couldn't make it without my solid Proteins like fish and ground beef. Also Beans are a staple for me. Everyone is different, though, I realize. I can eat rice at this point, but don't because of carb content. Haven't tried popcorn or Pasta.< /p>

My first though after reading your post is, are you following the band rules as far as eating. Do you take small bits, chew at least 30 times and wait 1 minutes between bits? You should be able to eat all of the foods you listed as no-no. If you are doing all that & still can't tolerate the foods then something is not right (my opinion only).
What does your doctor say? Have they ruled out problems with the band? It just doesn't sound right to me.

It is very exciting but please remember a fill doesn't make you lose weight. Eating less calories does that which is why portions, calorie tracking and self control play a huge part in a life of a banded person.
The band will help you from overeating, it will keep you satisfied longer between meals and it will be a great source of support when properly restricted.
Best wishes for a successful journey!

I heard a quote before I was banded and took it to heart:
Lapband success is 80% you and 20% band.
I think if more people thought that way, there would be more successes. JMO

Don't be scared. Easy peasy!!!

It's so helpful that you posted your height with your posts. I'm almost 5'5" and 62 yrs. old. Doctor's goal for me is 150, mine is 135. I was banded 8/31/12. Starting weight 213. Current weight 170. Oh my....

Goodness!!! So much ado about nothing. If you don't like what's on, change the channel.

Goodness!!! So much ado about nothing. If you don't like what's on, change the channel.

Goodness!!! So much ado about nothing. If you don't like what's on, change the channel.

Goodness!!! So much ado about nothing. If you don't like what's on, change the channel.