CaGottaBand

Ok apparently I'm not as nice as the others...
Seriously, cheated death? Are you trying out for a theater production with all that unnecessary bad drama?

The title of your post is VERY attention-grabbing!! I would say the vast majority of bandsters have had stuck episodes, and while they're not fun, they are not life-threatening. I just wanted to post that for newbies or those considering the band, in case they took your post literally. I'm sure you know, but I want to let others know, that you should avoid foods that will get stuck, but if you do have a stuck episode, you will not die.

I agree that fast food was a comfort for me as well and happened more times than I care to admit.
I would stress though that the band doesn't stop you from eating it, you have to still be commited to eating healthier. chips and salsa, hamburgers, tacos, etc. can still get past the band.

absolutely.
its fast, cheap and easy
not to mention high fat, high calorie and highly processed
def a huge reason i got over 300.
you either decide to eat better quality foods or choose to eat out.
i chose to have this surgery and eat better foods in my dr alloted aounts

Im looking to get financing for my nephew to get the band also...
just dont do like my friend told me some chick on here was advertising selling herself for it.....
Good luck !

Saving your money until you have enough always works.

I think you women are awesome! I find such great support and inspiration at LBT. Just two weeks out, and so much is changing - as one of you just mentioned, it's about changing the relationship we have with food. I've been feeling a lot of feelings lately that I would normally stuff down with food, but that's okay - better than being numb and also it's part of the journey. We have such a marvelous opportunity to rebuild broken lives - I'm going for that with every thing I have, if I have a chance to like myself again, and it means no more Bagels and cream cheese or no more seconds, well my happy life wins. For the first time in my life, I can walk away from the food - this is a magical chance. Thanks to all of you veterans here for showing us how it's done. Have a great night.
Anna

Advice is what you seek, advice is what you will get. You know as well as anyone on here that if food is the focus of your life you will not succeed. If you think That losing 4 lbs was a reward for eating " stuffing" yourself then you may be disappointed in about a day or two.
I read between what you wrote, small plate and seconds really probably wasn't that much food- however you did eat for pleasure and not for necessity and you didn't eat with your band in mind or your health for that fact.
Justifying what you ate and how much you ate by saying that you were probably stalled because you were not eating enough is confusing two realities. 1) fat and sugar content in what you ate is not conducive of weight loss 2) eating two little of the right foods can stall your metabolism.
Now hear me out, why do you think you are being " judged" . why do you think that those on here don't think it was a good option 3 weeks out? They want to bash you? Not in the least!
There is a 50/50 chance that you will lose weight and/or keep it off. ( read all the post from " failed " bansters, they are everywhere).
I am not an expert but I am having great success with no stalling since my preop. I was banded 10/5.
I think judging by your old self and your old mentality you did great BUT judging by this new journey and the new you there is still some work to do. Don't wave the victory band just yet. I'd like to cross the finish line with you also successful. Breaking old habits really is the key.
I really hope you can take this and ALL of the comments in the spirit in which they are intended.
Keep us posted!

Best of luck to you! I quit 2 months ago and it is amazing how your sense of smell and taste come back. Now I can smell the smokers when they come back from break. So happy I no longer reek like them.

I'm on the supervised diet right now as well and I find myself slipping and struggling to make the right choices. It's hard. But I think the most important thing is when you do slip up and eat the wrong thing, don't let it ruin your whole day or week. Get back on the proverbial horse and make your next choice a better one. Best of luck to you!

Accountant for local county government. Hate it...but it pays the bills

I am not worried about over eating at all, my band just won't allow for it. I'm just anxious because its so different for me now, I'm not worried, just wondering about all the taste testing needed to cook... Guess ill have to rely on my husband , he won't mind..

Please know that you are doing something great for your health and your future. You have decided at an early age to put yourself first instead of thinking that anything that pertains to you could go on the back burner. You did not wait until the aches and pains of arthritis and other disorders have set in to limit your movement and ability to exercise.
Treasure this moment. As I tell my own young lapbander, this is not an easy journey but know you have changed your life forever. Don't let anyone make you feel bad, saying you took the easy way out but understand the strength it took to reach for something like this to better your life.
Just know you have a family here that supports you and are very proud of you for having taken such a big step. Reach out to us for strength if you need it. God bless!

I'm on the supervised diet right now as well and I find myself slipping and struggling to make the right choices. It's hard. But I think the most important thing is when you do slip up and eat the wrong thing, don't let it ruin your whole day or week. Get back on the proverbial horse and make your next choice a better one. Best of luck to you!

Congratulations!!! Love hearing that Aetna approved you. That's my insurance too...gives me hope! LOL

My favorite was my Grandma's stuffing! Haven't had it in about 13 years...oh it was SO good! It's unfortunate that my Mom never learned the recipe and I couldn't be bothered to learn when I had the chance.

Don't give up! Have you heard back on what the problem was?

Gobble gobble.
I wanted to be banded by Halloween. Wasn't.
I wanted to be banded by Thanksgiving. Wasn't.
But in suppoort of my pals and for practice I will eat,and chew, and wait as if I was banded!
Practice makes perfect.

My favorite was my Grandma's stuffing! Haven't had it in about 13 years...oh it was SO good! It's unfortunate that my Mom never learned the recipe and I couldn't be bothered to learn when I had the chance.

Congratulations!

Sounds delish!

I eat very little cheese or dairy, it does have Protein but per calorie the protein in cheese or dairy is not as high as lean meats and than there is the fat content. I honestly do not think any foods should be off limits if you want them, it is Portion Control and consistency that is key to the longevity of this process. We are all at different places in our journey and each of us does what they need to do to get the results we want. I cut cheese, dairy and carbs to lose my last 30 lbs. I have gradually reintroduced this back into my diet but in moderation.

i eat cheese (in small amounts) because it is good in the Protein but its also high in fat. (i have the low fat cubes) and have them in little mini bags for a quick grab snack. (but def eat sparingly)
here is a link to tell you more about it.
http://www.livestron...protein-cheese/

I work on a surgical floor and we dont make people take wedding rings off. Only piercings and other jewelry. Its more common then you think for them to be covered up with bandaids.