Fabulous Sasha

I think it's best to eat prior to going to a party to be safe. My band is soo unpredictable and sometimes I push it to the limit just to see what I can eat. Unfortunately, more often than not - it works. I can go days with eating any type of food I want, in moderation; however, I may hit one day I can only eat safe foods. As previously mentioned - it you don't want to slime all night - its better to be safe.

Yes, I would do it again.

I agree. There will be pros and cons to any procedure. As we all know, with the lap band - it can be difficult to adjust to if you do not change your eating habits. The lapband is more difficult for those that love to eat vs. those that just make bad and/or lazy food choices.

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My cycle was weird the first 3 month following surgery - however, afterwards it was normal.

Yeeepeee!!

That's Awesome!! Good to hear happy endings from ole timers!

Everyone is apparently different and I think it depends on your level of restriction - I can't see how I can stuff myself now. If I eat too much I will start pbing. When I do that - I can't take another bite. I have not had a total full filing for the last 2-3 months. I just stop myself from eating usually because I don't want to pb. On the other hand. I have a friend that pb throughout the time she is eating and is able to eat all of her food - it's weird eating with her.

I agree, sometimes PBing is resulting from eating too fast and not chewing your food correctly - it's not always because you have too much restriction. I usually PB when I am hungry and start eating. Deep down - you know if you need a fill or not. If you are eating more than usualy - I think you could probably use a little one.

Oh, that's funny. Gas is the only side effect I have and I have just learned to live with it. My family and I were laughing about all the Gas I have last night. It can be horrible.

I think you are in an AWESOME position. It's all about restrictions. Just continue to eat right and get in your protein and vegetables - I wouldn't be concerned about the calorie in take as long as it is not too many. You shouldn't start any bad habits just to get in calories. As you loose weight your band will loosen up some which will allow you to eat a little more.

Take it one day at a time. You will go through phases where you do not loose at all; however, in a few weeks the weight may start following off you. This is not a race but a journey. Make good food choices, count your calories and exercise and you will definitely see results eventually. I've only lost 35 pounds in 6 months; however, I don't exercise and I don't always make good food choices coupled with the fact people are telling me I don't need to loose any more which decreases my motivation to loose. Good Luck on your lifetime journey.

Have you been having the same restrictions since you got your fill; or did it change? I find certain times of the month I am tighter than other times. When my cycle is approaching and during my cycle, I can not eat much at all; however, a few days after everything goes back to normal.

If you are in the green zone - the change is soo drastic you will definetly know. I can eat 2 bites of food and feel full. I have mostly head hunger vs. real hunger. And after a eat about 1/2 cup of food (if that), I am not hungry for 3-4 hours.

With my current restrictions - I am eating about 800 calories a day. I didn't think that was good - I will try it for a few weeks and see what happens. Thank you for posting that article.