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I agree, Aunt Lucy. I have seen, many times, someone stewing about a misstatement about the lapband and then in the next statement make a misstatement about GB. If we haven't walked in their shoes, it's best not to make judgements, eh?

How many hours do you expect to go before you are hungry again?

I've been doing the 10,000 step thing too. I love it cause it keeps me honest and I get a minimum of exercise a day. I just a pedometer. Thanks, Fenton.

I use straws all the time. Including extra large ones for my morning smoothie with the blended up Cereal. No issues for me. I dislike ice so everything is room temp. I don't drink soda pop.

The rule for not eating solids is so that your stomach won't churn to digest the food. It has nothing to do with ease of "getting it down". You want your band to seat well and for your stomach to remain quiet while the healing is going on. There are reasons for the rules. Make sure you understand why they exist before you break them. ) I followed the rules to a T. It's for a very short period of your life.

Is there a reason you are pushing the sleeve? It's been around quite a while. Many insurances don't cover it. There are possible problems with it. There are with anything that requires surgery and modifies the body, especially when that surgery is performed on morbidly obese people.

I use Benefiber in my morning coffee for the soluable fiber and .5 cup of all bran with extra fiber for the insoluable fiber.

Sherry319, perhaps some counseling might help a little. Everyone can have power over food, it's just a matter of finding it.

Paula, just continue as you are. Writing down what you eat and exercising. Learn to make calm and rational decisions about food and how much to eat. Fill your small plate and take it to the table. Have only the salad and veggies on the table ready for seconds. If you really want something, it is a good idea to wait a half an hour and then have it if you want. You can do it. I hope you find better health.

Bluerose, I read that every pound you lose is like taking 4 pounds of pressure off your knees. I've lost about 40 pounds and taken a whacking 160 pounds pressure off my knees. Wonderful. I had a broken back about ten years ago, and my back has improved as well.

Paula Deen's nasal voice drives me bats and her using Ya'll every other sentence. She hasn't a clue about healthy food, and that's a shame.

I like Rachel Rae too. I don't like Oprah Winfrey.

Fenton, does the 5300 calories include your BMR calories?

I watch calories, Protein, sodium, fat, and carbs. I also watch Fiber because I have a family history of colon cancer and fiber is important. I don't freak out if I miss a day, I generally keep an eye on it, though.

I don't think it's a matter of what people have a right to know. I think it's a matter of honesty. I also think it's a matter of getting obesity into the realm of a health issue and NOT a moral issue. The more it's kept in the closet the longer it will be whispered about etc. If you are terribly sensitive about what others think and may say to you, then I guess it's best to keep it a secret, but what would you do if someone overweight asked and seemed sincerely to want to know your secret? It's not like being fat is much of a secret, nor will becoming unfat be a secret. lol