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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from chasingadream in Disappointed With Weight Loss   
    It's not so much what we specifically eat but rather making healthy food choices. For most of us, it's also about staying within our daily calorie allowance, too.
    I would make an appointment with your nutritionist.
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from intelirish in Disappointed With Weight Loss   
    I'm no doctor, but it seems to me like the problem is you're expecting the band to do things it's not supposed to do. It's not supposed to physically stop you from eating nor is it going to force you to make good food choices.
    Please read this link for a much better understanding of the band and realistic expectations of it: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Rmdaniel in Disappointed With Weight Loss   
    Once again, you're citing incomplete studies that don't take patient compliance into consideration. You can't fault the band for patient error and carelessness.
    The fact is, as stated in the study I posted, when the patient does what they're supposed to do there is only a 5% failure rate.
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from SeaSounders♥ in Disappointed With Weight Loss   
    Actually, that study is incomplete because it doesn't take patient failure/non-compliance into consideration.
    When a patient is compliant with their surgeon and the band rules, the band is just as effective as other WLS and failure rate is only 5%. http://www.futurity.org/weight-stays-off-long-after-lap-band-surgery/
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from 2muchfun in Rules for drinking with meals   
    You'll get a very wide array of answers on this.
    The old way of thinking was that drinking during meals or too soon after meals would wash the food through the band too quickly. Studies now show this isn't true because food shouldn't sit above the band for more than a minute. In fact, food that does sit above the band puts you at risk for erosion.
    Now, in light of recent studies, a lot doctors are saying sipping between bites is ok so long as you wait a minute so the food fully passes before pouring down Water. And, sipping, not gulping.
    As always, it's best to do what your own surgeon recommends (if they recommend anything at all).
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from 2muchfun in Rules for drinking with meals   
    You'll get a very wide array of answers on this.
    The old way of thinking was that drinking during meals or too soon after meals would wash the food through the band too quickly. Studies now show this isn't true because food shouldn't sit above the band for more than a minute. In fact, food that does sit above the band puts you at risk for erosion.
    Now, in light of recent studies, a lot doctors are saying sipping between bites is ok so long as you wait a minute so the food fully passes before pouring down Water. And, sipping, not gulping.
    As always, it's best to do what your own surgeon recommends (if they recommend anything at all).
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from The Icy One in Yummy low calorie, fat free caramel mocha   
    I love the expensive (high calorie) drinks at coffee shops. One of my favorites is a caramel cafe mocha. Problem is, even a medium one at McDonalds is a whopping 280 calories. So I have been experimenting and I have finally perfected a homemade one that is simply yummy. Honestly, it's so good I don't even want a calories ridden coffee shop one anymore.
    Swiss Miss makes a diet hot chocolate. Now, they also make a no sugar added one, and it's not the same thing. In fact, the no sugar added one DOES still have sugar and it's 60 calories per serving whereas the diet is only 25 calories per serving. So, you need the diet Swiss Miss hot chocolate
    Cafe al Fresco makes a 0 calorie, 0 fat caramel shot. It's only $2 for a bottle and it's so good. It comes it many flavors like english toffee, vanilla, bailys, hazelnut, etc. so you could use whatever flavor you like.
    -1/4 cup skim milk
    -2 tbsp Cafe al Fresco caramel Syrup
    -1 packet Stevia
    -1 packet Swiss Miss diet hot chocolate
    -cofee
    Combine the milk, caramel syrup, Stevia, and hot chocolate in a big mug and mix it well. Then, simply fill the mug the rest of the way with coffee. That's it! A yummy caramel mocha and the entire thing is only 46 calories and zero fat!!
    Also, if you're looking for a way to jazz up your Protein Shakes, you can substitute your favorite Protein shake for the hot chocolate. I've done this with powders? utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Chocolate Splendor and it's really good!
    Enjoy!
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from SeaSounders♥ in Disappointed With Weight Loss   
    Actually, that study is incomplete because it doesn't take patient failure/non-compliance into consideration.
    When a patient is compliant with their surgeon and the band rules, the band is just as effective as other WLS and failure rate is only 5%. http://www.futurity.org/weight-stays-off-long-after-lap-band-surgery/
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from kll724 in 5th Band Fil   
    First, it's really important to realize your ability to eat fast or even how much you can eat have nothing to do with proper restriction or the Green Zone. There is a really common saying around here "just because you can eat something doesn't mean you should". The band isn't meant to physically stop you from eating anything.
    Whether or not you're at the proper filled is determined by satiety, not fullness and not the amount you're eating. Are you satisfied on a cup or less of food for at least 4 hours? If yes, you're probably right where you should be. If no, you might need more Fluid. Keep in mind if you're eating until full you're likely eating to much. This is one of the reasons it's very important to stick to band sized portions.
    If you think the nurse leaked some of the Fluid, I would go back and insist your surgeon checks the fluid level, not the nurse or anyone else.
    Here's a link that will help too: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from kll724 in What do you like?   
    1. My 2 mile walks, especially since before I couldn't even make it to the corner
    2. Being able to walk without a cane
    3. People's reaction to seeing me who haven't seen me in a year or more
    4. Flying without needing a seat belt extender
    5. Not worrying if I'll fit in chairs
    6. Being able to be active in my kids' lives
    7. Not feeling like a total embarrassment to my kids (though they never made me feel that way, it's just how I felt)
    8. No longer having a sleep apenea. In fact, no longer snoring at all.
    9. Having hope for my future
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from ☠carolinagirl☠ in Weight loss surgery research study   
    It's very interesting, but I'm curious how you can test the validity of the answers? Nowhere does it ask any identifiable information. How do you know people aren't just giving bogus answers?
    Just curious.
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from The Icy One in I Don't Know What To Do   
    If it were me, I wouldn't get the fill. You sound like you're already in the Green Zone.
    Remember, just because you can eat more than a cup of food doesn't mean you need a fill. It means you need to stick to band sized portions and be aware of when you're satisfied. The band isn't meant to physically stop you from eating anything. The saying around here is "just because you can eat more doesn't mean you should".
    The band will tell you that you've had enough by means of no longer being hungry. Some people even have soft stops. But if you want to eat more than a cup, you can and will, regardless of Green Zone. Many people end up too tight by making this mistake and end up with complications and slips because of it.
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to Sherlock1969 in Curious....I can't be the only one...   
    When I undertook this journey almost a year ago, it wasn't just about weight loss for me. I have taken a good long look at myself; who I have become. I didn't like some things about myself and so I set about changing some of my ways. So along with changing my lifestyle as far as eating and exercising I also worked on my character, attitude and the way I handle situations. I viewed certain people in my life as toxic, and they are to a degree still toxic, but I had to look at how I contributed to that toxicity...and admit that I did indeed contribute. I believe we are all a work in progress, no matter how old, there is always room for improvement. I like the me I am becoming inside and out. My attitude adjustment hasn't changed certain people in my life but it has changed how I let them affect me....and WOW what a difference. I am much happier. And I while I can't preach it to those that I wish would change with me, I hope to lead by example and maybe those toxic people will become less toxic and become someone I can call friend/sister/etc again.
    How about YOU? Did anyone else work on more than the outside?
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to Bandista in Share Your NSVs Here Please!   
    These are so inspiring -- I just called a friend to go for a walk as apparently I wasn't going to get it done on my own. Plows have come through and it's a sunny day so the world is sparkling. Initiating exercise can be hard for me to do -- I have a mental battle. But reading these NSVs, I'm doing it! Seize the day. And I think new workout clothes are a fabulous idea. Maybe when I hit my 33 pounds off mark. That's the weight of a cinder block I won't be carrying around anymore.
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Bandista in Share Your NSVs Here Please!   
    You look wonderful- and very happy! This is such a great picture!!
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from Terry Poperszky in 9 Reasons To Weigh & Measure Your Food   
    I wish there was a "love" button for this. Another GREAT article, Jean!!!!
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to Multifacet in Share Your NSVs Here Please!   
    Several recent NSV's popped into my mind!
    1. My Mom witnessing and commenting on younger men checking me out!
    2. There is now room in my chair for the little doggie to lay next me!! She loves that and so do I!!
    3. But mostly, just being able to do anything I want now! Including keeping up with my 4 year old nephew.
    4. Lastly, but certainly not least. I love working out because of the workout clothes! LOL!!
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from JOANNE M HOLL in The Lap Band Didn't Work For Me.....   
    I couldn't agree with you more!!!
    It's work and we have to do the work. Way too many people go into this surgery expecting the band to be a magic fix for fat. It's not, it's a tool, and like any tool it's only useful when used correctly.
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from intelirish in Disappointed With Weight Loss   
    I'm no doctor, but it seems to me like the problem is you're expecting the band to do things it's not supposed to do. It's not supposed to physically stop you from eating nor is it going to force you to make good food choices.
    Please read this link for a much better understanding of the band and realistic expectations of it: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to kll724 in 5th Band Fil   
    Can't advice anything further than what Missy already said. It sounds to me like you are now challenging your band to stop you from eating! It won't, it might restrict the amount you eat, but it won't stop you from eating too fat and too much if filled properly! Slow down, use smaller plates and read the link Missy sent. Karen..aka..kll724

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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to lisafitz in 5th Band Fil   
    Mis73. Thanks for all that very important what you wrote and that link. I so needed to read that
    I have been banded for almost six years but I see myself heading back to my old ways. Time to get a grip
    I was going to get another fill. I always feel that gets me back in track. But then I'm tight n can't eat yogurt and smoothies. Because I go tight to get myself back I really do not want to feel that way again But i need to get control I'm going to try and get back to eating small portions again
    Small dish n see if I can hold out about three to four hours. Plus I love sweets something else I need to control
    I lost my weight all of it but thru the years I gained twenty two back n stayed there
    I want it off Thanks for the link and the words they meant allot
    Lisa
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to kll724 in Share Your NSVs Here Please!   
    Just a quick NSV from a few years ago, before lapband, I sat in the same position as my hubby, way back with tummy rubbed by steering wheel. Now, I sit almost as close as possible where my skinny d-i-l sits or my short daughter sits. It is great!!
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to jamilyne 102668 in Share Your NSVs Here Please!   
    I bought size 16 pants!! I thought I was pushing it - they fit perfectly. Went from a 22 to a 16 in 3 months (almost 40 pounds)! I could have never done this on my own.
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from kll724 in 5th Band Fil   
    First, it's really important to realize your ability to eat fast or even how much you can eat have nothing to do with proper restriction or the Green Zone. There is a really common saying around here "just because you can eat something doesn't mean you should". The band isn't meant to physically stop you from eating anything.
    Whether or not you're at the proper filled is determined by satiety, not fullness and not the amount you're eating. Are you satisfied on a cup or less of food for at least 4 hours? If yes, you're probably right where you should be. If no, you might need more Fluid. Keep in mind if you're eating until full you're likely eating to much. This is one of the reasons it's very important to stick to band sized portions.
    If you think the nurse leaked some of the Fluid, I would go back and insist your surgeon checks the fluid level, not the nurse or anyone else.
    Here's a link that will help too: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html
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    DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! got a reaction from ☠carolinagirl☠ in What's the slippage Ratio?   
    I honestly don't know how anyone can throw up like that with the band, either. I've had my band for 22 months and thrown up twice during that time- once due to a strangulated hernia and once due to a gallbladder gone bad. Both times, I couldn't even bring food back up because it couldn't get past the band so I just did a lot of powerful heaving. It was AWFUL and I was terrified of the potential of damaging my band. My bariatric surgeon is also a general surgeon and took out my gallbladder. I was so scared I'd caused a band slip by all the heaving, as I was being wheeled into surgery I was pleading with my surgeon "you have to check my band! I threw up!" He literally laughed at me and goes "Honey it's not a zip tie. It's not like the band comes off and suddenly you expand 200 pounds within minutes. For now, you'll be ok until we get this gallbladder out then we'll check it". (yeah I laughed! LOL!)

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