maryfran

I was banded on 12/13/11 and I have lost 77 pounds and 4 dress sizes... I love this band

That would be a stuck. I am 7 months out from surgery and have not had a fill yet. I get stuck if I don't pay attention so it can happen at any point. Just watch how fast you chew and how big a piece you take. Another tip try and really pay attention when out to eat with friends or co-workers you get to talking and you tend to not watch how fast you are eating. This is where I get into trouble. You will learn what does and doesn't work hang in there it is just a learning curve

Try this it is simple and really good. 4 - boneless skinless chicken breast 1 - can of corn drained 1 - can black Beans drained 1 - jar of salsa whatever kind you like Place the chicken on the botton pour the corn and beans on top and then the jar of salsa. Turn on low for eight hours and when it is done you can shread the chicken and there you go. Even if you don't like black beans you will like this. You can add in whatever else you like. I like to add chilies and low fat sour cream on the top before I serve it. You can also freeze what you don't eat. Enjoy!

Jim1967 is right the first month is for healing and not worring about how much you are eating. Your band will soon tell you. You most likely will also hit what we refer to as "banster hell" until your first fill. With very little to no restriction at this point you will be able to eat most anything once you are cleared to come off of the post-op diet. Do not let your stomach rule listen to your head and remember why you did this in the first place. I am 6 months out over 70 pounds down and have not had a fill yet I have dropped 5 sizes and still moving. Hang in there it will be so worth it. Your emotions will try and play with you just stay strong and lean on everyone on these boards we have all been there..good luck

So far: Bread unless well toasted rye (and only 1 slice) Apples Sometimes eggs depends on how tight my band is in the mornings Spinach Corn on the cob Rice/pasta Then there are days I can eat something and try it again the next day and no matter what it will not go down so frustrating. Just a part of lerning to live with the band.

Today I got on the scale and I am down 70 pounds in 5 months! What took me 15 years to put on is now gone in a matter of 23 weeks! I have made it over the half way point....oh how I love my band!!!!

The reason for not drinking through a straw is because you suck air first before the liquid has a chance to get to your mouth and that can cause a bubble same with chewing gum you take in alot of air. I can't eat fried foods or most bread. I really miss eating a sandwhich but that is how it goes. I feel like giving up the things that got me in trouble in the first place is so worth the almost 70 pounds I have lost in the past 5 months. It will just take trial and error on what you can and can't eat. Good luck it is so worth it

Down 2lbs this week! I haven't seen this weight in 15 years...yahoo!

Checking in at 241 - I'll take the pound loss

I have 2cc's in mine from surgery as well I was banded 12/13/11 and haven't had any more put in at this point

Name, real or screen~ Maryfran Goal weight for May 31st~ 235 Weight on May 1st~ 242 Age~ 48 Dietary goal for May~ Eat more protein Exercise goal for May~ same as always get up and move on the treadmill Personal goal for May~ Stop being so hard on myself if the scale doesn't move there are other goals to consider Date banded~ 12/13/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~65 pounds What is your favorite flower~ Rose

I ended up 1 pound below my goal at 242 and I've dropped 4 sizes since my surgery

Does Acorn Squash shred and become noodle like? It doesn't since it is a harder squash just like butternut they are better cut in cubes

I can totally relate! I had 2cc in my band from surgery 12/13/11 and in February it seemed like everything was getting stuck and throwing it up was the only way to get it out. I saw the Dr about 3 weeks ago and he took 1cc out. I still was having an issue but not as bad. However, I wasn't loosing any weight like before. So on Friday I begged to have the 1cc put back in and now I'm really having problems getting anything solid down. Hope someone gives some good ideas I totally feel your pain

I use it in place of pasta all the time and make spaghetti sauce with meat or meatballs on top of the shreadded squash it's really good and makes good leftovers