SteveFrett

Hey all while surfing Google play store I came across a Great App for those in beginning stages or advanced, it's called my lapband, it's 100% free app, allows you to chart your fills, keep track of visits, just a good app to have, as well as the lapband talk forum app, is also free and available on all phone's, so check them out folks,

Hi & welcome to ALL the newbies on the Forum,
I have been reading and have been forwarded some of your Posts and Blogs and thought I should make a post so you can save yourself the trouble of having to post.
I can't stress to all of you the importance of sticking to your diet steps! Many of you are at different stages but all seem to be having the same problems.
For those of you whom are at Pre-Op stage. If your required to lose weight before, now is the time to start. Everyone has been asking can they have lets say their "Last meal"
the Answer is Yes, But don't make it a week long event. Pick ONE DAY/NIGHT eat whatever it is you want to devour before they put the inner fat kid in a straight Jacket. To many have been going wild. Party's over.
For those who are in the liquid Stage... People it's not Rocket Science.. it's liquids... if you can't determine what's a liquid, i seriuosly think you need to go back to elemetry school. I'm not trying to offend anyone Please don't take what I say like that. It's more a sarcastic way of saying THINK!
Now those in the first fill pending stage.. Yes you have a Band strapped around your stomach but , it has yet to have any saline injected, so Yes your going to be able to eat alot, not as much as before, OBVIOUSLY! So don't take not having a fill yet as "Free Ticket" because your going to discover the unpleastries that come with trying. If your due for a fill go! Remember one thing everyone, the only person your hurting is yourself. I knwo it's hard not to eat, your stomach is growling, and with all the day to day stresses we face it makes it that more harder to resist. But do yourself the favor, if you feel hungry inbetwen meals SIP Water , DO NOT drink with a straw it makes more gas and will be even more painful. and never chug anything!!!! I will tell you all a tip: anything cold will cause your throat to tighten up and restrict you. Anything Hot will do the opposite it wil lhelp relax your throat. so keep that tid bit in mind.
anyone else who has been filled more than once and has been banded for a year or more, and still makes foolish mistakes, i say this WHATSA MATTA U?

Hi everyone, Congrats on your new chapter! My name is Steve, I live in Port Chester, NY just on Greenwich borderline. I was banded in 2006 and have successfully lost 160 lbs. In that time. I know how difficult, nerve racking and down right scared. I'm willing to help anyone my knowledge, guidance and advice. Hope to hear from some of you. Good luck. It's a difficult journey, but not one you'll have to venture alone

Ok, by popular demand of ONE! here is the Real deal for Bojangles cajun fried chicken.
2/3 cup flour
1 tsp cayenne
2 tsp paprika
1 1/4 tsp garlic powder
1tbsp salt
2tsp white pepper
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs well beaten
combine dry ingridents in bowl eggs and butter milk in second bowl, place 1 piece of chicken in egg,buttermilk mixture, remove and place in dry mixture coat well and prepare.

2 ounces low cal mozzarella cheese, shredded
Garlic powder
Italian seasonings
10 slices pepperoni, about 1/2 ounce [you dont HAVE to use pepperoni you could use other toppings I know that I cant eat Pepperoni.]
Other toppings of your choice such as sausage, mushrooms, peppers, Ham. etc. *
In a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, spread the cheese to cover the entire bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with your seasonings. When the cheese starts bubbling all over, add the toppings. Do not to overload the pizza or you'll have trouble later. Once the edges of the cheese start to brown, start gradually prying them up with a spatula. Once the edges are completely browned, and you can get your spatula under the whole thing, slide the pizza out of the pan and onto a plate. Let it stand a minute to allow the cheese to cool slightly and firm up. Cut with a pizza cutter or kitchen scissors into quarters. You should be able to pick this up with your hands to eat it.
Makes 2 servings for bandsters
Do not freeze
* You will need to pre-cook your mushrooms and peppers before adding them to the pizza
I Love this website this is where I get all my recipies from I just adjust them according to what I can eat. recipes - Home

Sorry folks,had to post this, was at beach yesterday and came across Jeff Spicoli fast times ridgemont high.... aka Sean Penn... I was in tears laughing when I saw him... not making fun of weight but I nicknamed him Super Size Spicoli

Sorry folks,had to post this, was at beach yesterday and came across Jeff Spicoli fast times ridgemont high.... aka Sean Penn... I was in tears laughing when I saw him... not making fun of weight but I nicknamed him Super Size Spicoli

Sorry folks,had to post this, was at beach yesterday and came across Jeff Spicoli fast times ridgemont high.... aka Sean Penn... I was in tears laughing when I saw him... not making fun of weight but I nicknamed him Super Size Spicoli

Sorry folks,had to post this, was at beach yesterday and came across Jeff Spicoli fast times ridgemont high.... aka Sean Penn... I was in tears laughing when I saw him... not making fun of weight but I nicknamed him Super Size Spicoli

Sorry folks,had to post this, was at beach yesterday and came across Jeff Spicoli fast times ridgemont high.... aka Sean Penn... I was in tears laughing when I saw him... not making fun of weight but I nicknamed him Super Size Spicoli

Hey all while surfing Google play store I came across a Great App for those in beginning stages or advanced, it's called my lapband, it's 100% free app, allows you to chart your fills, keep track of visits, just a good app to have, as well as the lapband talk forum app, is also free and available on all phone's, so check them out folks,

Holy down under Batman! Where did all the Aussies come from? Lmao, hey not complaining, there cool people, awesome accent. But I've got two Sheila's in my pouch to care for, they are getting banded and sent out with no info, may as well give them a loaded gun and say here, see what this does. .. crazy Aussie doctors! Hate to see what use for scalpel, machete?

Holy down under Batman! Where did all the Aussies come from? Lmao, hey not complaining, there cool people, awesome accent. But I've got two Sheila's in my pouch to care for, they are getting banded and sent out with no info, may as well give them a loaded gun and say here, see what this does. .. crazy Aussie doctors! Hate to see what use for scalpel, machete?

See so many new postings going up looking for mentors and support from all over states. I live in New York, and border Connecticut. If anyone from either one are seeking a mentor, I'm always here to help out. Goes the same for anyone from any state. I've helped a few people so far, from all over.. please don't limit yourselves. My name is Steve, I only bite upon requests :-P feel free to pick my two functional brain cells remaining ,they enjoy the stimulus. ..

Howdy,
Saw your post, my name is Steve, live in NY, I was banded in 2006, and lost 160 lbs. Always willing to help out a newbie, take them under wing, kick em in ass when needed, I'll come to house, remove fridge if needed. .. :-P so if your still looking let me know!

oh hell it was 6 years ago lucky i remember my name half the time LMAO!

oh hell it was 6 years ago lucky i remember my name half the time LMAO!

It's been 6 years this past may 160 lbs less of me today.. started 385 present day 225 and holding strong! Good luck!

Resturant Secret Recipes

Hi Julie,
Sorry to hear about mishap. I sure can help you out with a contact, My Dr. Marina Kurian, She's @ NYU medical center, Manhattan. She's not only a excellent Dr, but great lady. If you want I can give you office # ,talk to them see what they can do to help you out.
Let me know.
And again sorry about problem. But good that your not giving up! Proud of you.

Hi fellow bandsters,
Wanted to give you all a good tip, with the recent craze in phone apps, so many great recipe apps available for Free. food network, happy oven, big oven, just to name a few, really worth downloading. Most have diet recipes, gluten free, vegan. Hope some of you take advantage of the countless apps available, as matter of fact thus forum is available in app store for free. Good luck to all

Hi fellow bandsters,
Wanted to give you all a good tip, with the recent craze in phone apps, so many great recipe apps available for Free. food network, happy oven, big oven, just to name a few, really worth downloading. Most have diet recipes, gluten free, vegan. Hope some of you take advantage of the countless apps available, as matter of fact thus forum is available in app store for free. Good luck to all

not sure how many of you fellow bansters are 420 friendly but so glad the munchies don't effect me... just makes me more horney... lmao hey ill take burning over adding calories !!!

Hey Steve,
I moved to Staten Island a year ago, July 2011. I had my lap band surgery back in December 2007, in Mexico. At the time I lived in Southern Utah and it was cheaper to go to Mexico. Anyway, fast forward 5 years, I have gained back all the weight I did lose and now I trying to figure out where to even find a lap band center here in New York City. If you could reply to my email and give me some information on this, I would greatly appreciate it!
JulieMOm

Hello fellow bandittos,
Some of the wonderful Ladies and Gentle peoples have been wanting some recipes, I have decided to do one Better, I have Many Secret Recipes from the big name Resturants. chilli's T.G.I. Friday's, Olive Garden, Outback Steak House, Applebee's just to name a few. anyways I have posted in my blog i will post one or two new recipes every few days. I tell everyone to modify it so you can enjoy these dishes still at home for you and Families. So keep in mind you will probably need to change some ingridents but still get same results as if you ordered it at resturant. so Best of Luck And please give feedback both pos & neg.
Oh .. P.S. The Recipe today is Chilli's Quesadilla Explosion salad.. ENJOY!