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I have not been as successful as I once hoped with the weight loss. I am not as thin as I was in my 20’s and still overweight but happy with how things are going. Much healthier. Good luck.

I would agree with previous comment. It’s small bites and slowly chewing. I time myself and don’t eat for more than 20 minutes with at least 20 chews for each mouthful. I don’t count the chews just make sure it is all well ground down before swallowing. The hardest thing for me was not drinking before, during or just after a meal. I love a glass (or 2) of wine with my dinner and when I am out socialising I still have them but you can tell the difference as the wine and Water washes the food through the band.




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Ditto jfc193. Hope all works out for you.


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Man, there are only a hand full of us left...

My wife and her friend follow the KETO diet the only thing I find really strange is the "bulletproof coffee which contains MCT oil (a form of coconut oil) and some folks put butter in it as well. Bulletproof coffee is supposed to trigger weight loss by way of Ketosis because of lack of carbs into burning fat, help with cravings.

I have not been as successful as I once hoped with the weight loss. I am not as thin as I was in my 20’s and still overweight but happy with how things are going. Much healthier. Good luck.

I would agree with previous comment. It’s small bites and slowly chewing. I time myself and don’t eat for more than 20 minutes with at least 20 chews for each mouthful. I don’t count the chews just make sure it is all well ground down before swallowing. The hardest thing for me was not drinking before, during or just after a meal. I love a glass (or 2) of wine with my dinner and when I am out socialising I still have them but you can tell the difference as the wine and Water washes the food through the band.




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You made me smile reading your post. Thank you for your nice comments re Scotland, I too think it’s a lovely country it’s just a bit cold at times. It’s a gorgeous morning here today and the view of the hills is just lovely. Still got some icing sugar snow on the tops. Good news you got yourself sorted quickly and glad to hear your wife got you out and about. I too am a younger wife and my husbands always moaning I wear him out with my energy but he loves it really. I saw dr and he said that it’s more than likely inflamed with me having a viral infection. To ride it out and see how it goes. Seeing dr again (another one) on Monday as still can’t tolerate solids. Sipping Water and Soup to try and keep the fluids up. Pain isn’t there now though. Once I have a prognosis I will post it on here as I initially trawled the internet as I was quite worried. Happy Saturday.


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You made me smile reading your post. Thank you for your nice comments re Scotland, I too think it’s a lovely country it’s just a bit cold at times. It’s a gorgeous morning here today and the view of the hills is just lovely. Still got some icing sugar snow on the tops. Good news you got yourself sorted quickly and glad to hear your wife got you out and about. I too am a younger wife and my husbands always moaning I wear him out with my energy but he loves it really. I saw dr and he said that it’s more than likely inflamed with me having a viral infection. To ride it out and see how it goes. Seeing dr again (another one) on Monday as still can’t tolerate solids. Sipping Water and Soup to try and keep the fluids up. Pain isn’t there now though. Once I have a prognosis I will post it on here as I initially trawled the internet as I was quite worried. Happy Saturday.


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I have not been as successful as I once hoped with the weight loss. I am not as thin as I was in my 20’s and still overweight but happy with how things are going. Much healthier. Good luck.

I would agree with previous comment. It’s small bites and slowly chewing. I time myself and don’t eat for more than 20 minutes with at least 20 chews for each mouthful. I don’t count the chews just make sure it is all well ground down before swallowing. The hardest thing for me was not drinking before, during or just after a meal. I love a glass (or 2) of wine with my dinner and when I am out socialising I still have them but you can tell the difference as the wine and Water washes the food through the band.




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A year ago I was feeling some pains right where my band was. We were going to Scotland for 17 days and my wife wouldn't go unless I saw my doc. My PA suggested I visit a cardiologist. I did. After a stress test they concluded that I may have angina caused by a blocked artery.
So, in for a angioplasty I went. They ended up stenting my circumflex artery a week before going to Scotland. Made all the difference in the world. Good think I did it since my 12 years younger wife walked by butt off. What a great country you have. And what a culture although I think your ancestors could have killed a few less people.LOL
Don't hesitate, check it out. If I hadn't, I might not be here to write a response to your comments.

It’s not forever remember. Hopefully you don’t have any hunger pangs with your fill. Fingers crossed for you.


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It’s not forever remember. Hopefully you don’t have any hunger pangs with your fill. Fingers crossed for you.


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Damn it’s hard going back to 800 calories a day.

Thanks. I have made an appointment for Thursday with my GP. Good luck on getting yours in June. Any questions you have I can hopefully help.


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For me. Liquids , Protein Drinks and yogurt till it is better.
Hope you have relief.... you can call and usually talk to staff at your Drs... they schedule an appt for you usually... but maybe ask questions.
Best of luck

Thanks. I have made an appointment for Thursday with my GP. Good luck on getting yours in June. Any questions you have I can hopefully help.


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Thanks. I have made an appointment for Thursday with my GP. Good luck on getting yours in June. Any questions you have I can hopefully help.


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Tell them you've been having a little trouble with your tummy and you're on a special diet for a while. My gastroenterologist has had me cut out things, let them think you might have an ulcer(I do) for some reason,ulcers cause less questions than weight loss surgery. That's how society works. 😁