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Hi Try not to depend on Protein shakes... you need regular protein to keep your metabolism going. Are you planning your meals? and including Snacks during the day? I've posted this before here but its worth repeating. I’ve been banded just over 6 years and have talked about this here a couple of time but I think it’s worth repeating for new bandsters. Try and take it one day at a time. Don’t compare yourself to others. Don’t go into this journey saying “I’ll never be able to eat this or that ever again.” I can eat ANYTHING except rice and apple skins and no carbonated beverages. Follow the guidelines given to you by your doctor. Remember… take tiny bites (the size of your pinky fingernail) and remember to finish what you have in your mouth before you take your next bite. When I was losing weight I checked in every month with my family doctor to get weighed and measured. (I don’t own scales) I also attended two coffee groups for people that were banded. These things really kept me motivated and on track. I still check in every month with my family doctor to get weighed-in and I host two coffee groups. For me support from fellow bandsters plays a big part in this journey. Back when I was banded my doctor suggested something called the “Egg Timer Distraction”. It’s kind of difficult to explain here but I’d be happy to email you the .pdf document. It REALLY helped me with “head hunger. I can’t tell you the number of people in my lapband coffee groups over the years that have said how helpful this “trick” has been in dealing with their head hunger. Also, I’m not really a “diet” book type person but I recommend you pick up two books. Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle – by Dr. Michelle May I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. May speak at a conference when she came to Toronto and her book and guidelines really work well with the lapband journey. The second book is: The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite – by David L. Kessler Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions and also if you would like a copy of the “Egg Timer Distraction Document”. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell.net

I've sent it out to over 62 people now... some of the e-mails went to my SPAM... I'm sorry if I missed a few people PLEASE e-mail me again. tomander@bell.net Thanks Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Hi Welcome... this is a great place for information. Ask lots of question. I've made some wonderful friends here. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

I just prefer to send it out to people. Can you please remove the file. Thanks Tom

Welcome to "Bandland!". Just take it one day at a time. I found a heating pad really helped. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

As of today I've now sent the document out to 42 people... WOW !!! If I've missed anyone PLEASE e-mail me... tomander@bell.net Again, I've already heard back from people that I sent it to 2 weeks ago and they have seen results. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156

Hi Lisa I've sent you an e-mail. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell.net

I find l can lose weight very easily... I've done it so many times in the past... but I've never been able to keep it off. The band has allowed to keep my weighed off but still enjoy food but in smaller portions. It's the best thing I ever did for myself. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell.net

Hi Jennifer Yes.. I still have cravings and I do still have my treats now and then but in smaller portions. I find living with the band VERY easy. Here's some advice that I've talked about here before specifically for new bandsters... please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions. Try and take it one day at a time. Don’t compare yourself to others. Don’t go into this journey saying “I’ll never be able to eat this or that ever again.” I can eat ANYTHING except rice and apple skins and no carbonated beverages. Follow the guidelines given to you by your doctor. Remember… take tiny bites (the size of your pinky fingernail) and remember to finish what you have in your mouth before you take your next bite. When I was losing weight I checked in every month with my family doctor to get weighed and measured. (I don’t own scales) I also attended two coffee groups for people that were banded. These things really kept me motivated and on track. I still check in every month with my family doctor to get weighed-in and I host two coffee groups. For me support from fellow bandsters plays a big part in this journey. Back when I was banded my doctor suggested something called the “Egg Timer Distraction”. It’s kind of difficult to explain here but I’d be happy to email you the .pdf document. It REALLY helped me with “head hunger. I can’t tell you the number of people in my lapband coffee groups over the years that have said how helpful this “trick” has been in dealing with their head hunger. Also, I’m not really a “diet” book type person but I recommend you pick up two books. Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle – by Dr. Michelle May I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. May speak at a conference when she came to Toronto and her book and guidelines really work well with the lapband journey. The second book is: The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite – by David L. Kessler Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions and also if you would like a copy of the “Egg Timer Distraction Document”. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell.net

I just wanted to thank all my "Bandster Buddies" that have e-mailed me over the past few days asking me for the "Egg Timer Distraction Document"... in total I have received 22 requests... WOW... I think that's GREAT. I wanted to let everyone know that I just heard back from 3 more people who also tried the "trick" and they also had wonderful results in a month... 9 lbs.... 11 lbs... and 12 lbs. I think over the past 6 years I bet over 100 have had results with this "trick". This is why I love this community so much because we are able to help each other. I've also heard back from a few people that I sent my recipe CD to and the Joe Cross DVD. (**Joe Cross) One person is now is preparing her meals on Sunday for the week... in muffin tins !!! I'm 6 years out but I still need motivation now and then that's why I host my monthly lapband coffee groups and that's why I contribute to this forum. Thanks again for the wonderful feedback. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell.net **Joe Cross If you want to watch an inspiring short documentary "Google" Joe Cross - "Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead"... now I know the title is a little unsettling but it's a great documentary for anyone that has ever tried to lose weight.

I saw 4 plastic surgeons and they all said the same thing. If you lose 60 + pounds... no matter how much exercise you do the lose skin will not go away... and age does not matter. I had an extended tummy tuck (from hip to hip) almost around to my bum and had 16 lbs of skin removed and I had 4 lbs of skin removed from each "manboobies". I was so glad to have the extra skin removed. Make sure you "interview" more than one doctor. I was very happy with my doctor and he was also very familiar with the lapband. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

HI Phyllis You may be able to find a support group through your doctors office... or start your own coffee group. If you would like to email I can give you some tips on how I started my coffee groups. I also have free long distance and would be happy to call you. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell.net

Good luck Fizzcat. Dr. C. has been out to several of my coffee groups to talk about the lapband. If you have any questions please feel free to email me. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell.net

This is a great place to ask questions and learn. I've met some great people here and made some great friends. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell.net

Hi I have some suggestions that may help you. I just recently posted this again here but I think it's worth repeating for new bandsters. I just received two wonderful e-mails from fellow bandsters that had read this post a few months ago and one tired the "Egg Timer Distraction" trick for the month of October and it really helped her with her head hunger and she got back on the "band-wagon"... I know bad pun... but she was down 11 lbs. The other person was down 9 lbs. Both people also enjoyed the books. Again... these are things that I've just found help but I've shared this information with many bandsters over the years in my coffee groups and here and it has seem to help a lot of people. Also, you'll notice that I mention about finishing what you have in your mouth before you take your second or third bite... so many people in my lapband coffee groups have told me that now they really stop and think about how they eat... take tiny bites... the size of your pinky fingernail and MAKE sure you finish what you have in your mouth before you take that next bite. I think many of us have felt or are feeling what you are going through right now. I know for me I never realized how much food controlled my life. I had a really had time with “head hunger” in the evenings. I’ve been banded just over 6 years and have talked about this here a couple of time but I think it’s worth repeating for new bandsters. Try and take it one day at a time. Don’t compare yourself to others. Don’t go into this journey saying “I’ll never be able to eat this or that ever again.” I can eat ANYTHING except rice and apple skins and no carbonated beverages. Follow the guidelines given to you by your doctor. Remember… take tiny bites (the size of your pinky fingernail) and remember to finish what you have in your mouth before you take your next bite... this cannot be repeated enough in the beginning... I'm 6 years out and I still make sure take 1 bite at a time. I also was self-pay. I couldn't and cannot afford to have my fail. When I was losing weight I checked in every month with my family doctor to get weighed and measured. (I don’t own scales) I also attended two coffee groups for people that were banded. These things really kept me motivated and on track. I still check in every month with my family doctor to get weighed-in and I host two coffee groups. For me support from fellow bandsters plays a big part in this journey. Back when I was banded my doctor suggested something called the “Egg Timer Distraction”. It’s kind of difficult to explain here but I’d be happy to email you the .pdf document. It REALLY helped me with “head hunger. I can’t tell you the number of people in my lapband coffee groups over the years that have said how helpful this “trick” has been in dealing with their head hunger. Also, I’m not really a “diet” book type person but I recommend you pick up two books. Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle – by Dr. Michelle May I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. May speak at a conference when she came to Toronto and her book and guidelines really work well with the lapband journey. The second book is: The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite – by David L. Kessler Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions and also if you would like a copy of the “Egg Timer Distraction Document”. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell.net

The band is a GREAT tool. I have no regrets at all... it's the best thing I ever did. Here's some advice I give to new bandsters that I've shared here before. I’ve been banded just over 6 years and have talked about this here a couple of time but I think it’s worth repeating for new bandsters. Try and take it one day at a time. Don’t compare yourself to others. Don’t go into this journey saying “I’ll never be able to eat this or that ever again.” I can eat ANYTHING except rice and apple skins and no carbonated beverages. Follow the guidelines given to you by your doctor. Take tiny bites and remember to finish what you have in your mouth before you take your next bite. When I was losing weight I checked in every month with my family doctor to get weighed and measured. (I don’t own scales) I also attended two coffee groups for people that were banded. These things really kept me motivated and on track. I still check in every month with my family doctor to get weighed-in and I host two coffee groups. For me support from fellow bandsters plays a big part in this journey. Back when I was banded my doctor suggested something called the “Egg Timer Distraction”. It’s kind of difficult to explain here but I’d be happy to email you the .pdf document. It REALLY helped me with “head hunger. I can’t tell you the number of people in my lapband coffee groups over the years that have said how helpful this “trick” has been in dealing with their head hunger. Also, I’m not really a “diet” book type person but I recommend you pick up two books. Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle – by Dr. Michelle May I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. May speak at a conference when she came to Toronto and her book and guidelines really work well with the lapband journey. The second book is: The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite – by David L. Kessler Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions and also if you would like a copy of the “Egg Timer Distraction Document”. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell.net

I use straws all the time. My doctor said it was fine. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell.net

HI Alicia Remember you are having this surgery for you... this is an investment in your health and your future. I've talked about this here before but I think it's worth repeating for new bandsters. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me. I’ve been banded just over 6 years and have talked about this here a couple of time but I think it’s worth repeating for new bandsters. Try and take it one day at a time. Don’t compare yourself to others. Don’t go into this journey saying “I’ll never be able to eat this or that ever again.” I can eat ANYTHING except rice and apple skins and no carbonated beverages. Follow the guidelines given to you by your doctor. Take tiny bites and remember to finish what you have in your mouth before you take your next bite. When I was losing weight I checked in every month with my family doctor to get weighed and measured. (I don’t own scales) I also attended two coffee groups for people that were banded. These things really kept me motivated and on track. I still check in every month with my family doctor to get weighed-in and I host two coffee groups. For me support from fellow bandsters plays a big part in this journey. Back when I was banded my doctor suggested something called the “Egg Timer Distraction”. It’s kind of difficult to explain here but I’d be happy to email you the .pdf document. It REALLY helped me with “head hunger. I can’t tell you the number of people in my lapband coffee groups over the years that have said how helpful this “trick” has been in dealing with their head hunger. Also, I’m not really a “diet” book type person but I recommend you pick up two books. Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle – by Dr. Michelle May I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. May speak at a conference when she came to Toronto and her book and guidelines really work well with the lapband journey. The second book is: The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite – by David L. Kessler Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions and also if you would like a copy of the “Egg Timer Distraction Document”. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell