SuzyGayle

Can't eat white chicken meat at all, or turkey! Am able to eat the dark meat on both. Can't tolerate the canned chicken. Another thing I miss is chicken tuna salad, anything with mayo doesn't work.

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Mostly order from the appetizer menu. Try to hit restaurants that may be a la carte....the burger platter is a no no as can't (won't) eat the french fries...eliminate the bun....usually have soup/salad, and forget the all you can eat places! Was out for brunch with the girls but had to make smart choices and not the breads, sweets, etc! You have to make an effort to follow this new lifestyle....

I would do it again in a heartbeat....tried too many "diets" over the years and this is the only tool that lets me change my lifestyle and lose the weight without giving up. I've yet to have a fill and it's been over 4 months, just don't feel I need it yet. Remember, on this site you are only reading about people who have posted, there are many sucessful lapbanders that don't bother with websites, or are just readers. Remember, you are an individual....your story and success is up to you. Good luck!

I had my surgery 9-21-07 and have yet to have a fill. My surgeon and I discussed that if I'm losing 1-2 lbs a week, hold off....I still have the feeling of fullness and go back in 2 weeks....still might skip the fill ...all people have a different feeling of fullness....follow your own body's signals. Good luck!

I'm 3 months post op and have not had my 1st fill.....I still have restriction since surgery and can only eat a small amount. I also followed my surgeon and nutritionist's program with post-op liquid and mushie stages, then solids. My hardest problems is slowing down my eating....if I don't slow down, I end up PB and sliming....not fun. I'm definitely following my old low-carb, low-calorie diabetic diet, BUT I can now definitely limit the quantity of foods. Before I could cheat big time, but those days are gone. I've lost my desire to eat a lot, and very rarely feel hungry....if I do, I notice I'm not getting enough Protein.... As stated before, everyone is different, but you must absolutely want this more than anything....

As for the meat, I can't eat white chicken or turkey...only the dark meat but need some type of gravy or liquid....BUT can eat a few bites of steak.....totally cannot eat chicken or tuna salad but can do the egg salad..... I think everyone has a different reaction to their band and just has to work with it... before surgery I was a salt and carb lover, now I want sweets! Go figure!

I used liquid tylenol post op for pain and since then for any pain relief.

I bought a pill crushed for post op for my meds.....it took probably 2 months out when I could finally take my biggest pill whole....still use the chewable vitamins and calcium supplements.

I'm amazed how hungry everyone is....post op I wasn't hungry one bit....even on the liquid and mushie stages....just pump in the Protein drink.....it works! Good luck!

I get Isopute clear liquid at Vitamin Shoppe....usually buy it by the case as it's cheaper.....not the greatest tasting, but I can get it down...has 40 grams of protein, much higher than the Special K and Atkins shakes.....I'm 3 months out and still use it.....gets the protein in with minimal calories..

I liked the idea that it was reversible. One of my co-workers had the bypass 20 years ago and is having major problems now...I realize that it's a lot better now, but I think this surgery is much easier...also, post-op you are back up and running quickly. I started out at 274 lbs and my family doctor said I was borderline for the RNY but he preferred the lap band. Whatever your choice, it is life changing. Good Luck on your journey!