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Mine doesnt' cover it unless you are in a tragic accident and need reconstructive surgery.

I think I answered this on another thread but yes I follow WW and am doing quite well. I am suppose to eat 27 points a day plus 35 extra per week. That came to be too much. Since then, I am consuming 20 points a day plus the 35 and seem to be really losing now. 1 point is about 50 calories. So that would put me at 1k - 1200 a day depending on if I eat the extra points. You just have to see what works for you. Most bandsters eat 800-1k calories a day. No more than 1200.

Typically my carbs are carbs like fruit or oatmeal. I only eat bread a couple times a week, 1 slice. Protein is what I eat most of.

I can eat spicy foods as long as I'm not too tight and don't have acid reflux. Otherwise it really burns.

The same thing happened to me and my doctor described it like this: Sometimes the band will automatically tighten due to the stomach lining thickening around the band. For that reason, I had to take out at least .3 to be able to hold down solids again. I would go for a slight unfill.

Hi Teal, I've been banded for about 19 months now. I would go in for a slight unfill. Sometimes just taking out .2 or .3 out will help. Make sure you sip water before you leave the surgeoin's office. Start with liquids first then mushies then solids. Good luck.

Sounds more like acid reflux issues. I would talk to your doctor about it. You may need an anti acid as well as a slight unfill. This is quite common with the band.

GNC protein powder to mix with non fat milk, jellow, creamy soups, popsicles.

What you are experiencing is completely normal given the fact that you are off liquids. I would just make sure you aren't consuming more than 800-1k calories, no more than 1200 a day. When you get good restriction after your fills the 4 oz will be cut in half. Everything will change when you get good restriction. Good luck.

I am bi-polar and I told him I was and it wasn't a problem.

What you are describing is right on key to what bandsters go through so you are not alone. My doctor does fills on week #6. Typically I would go back in every 4 weeks although when I got closer to my sweet spot I think I went in 2 weeks later for a fill. Good luck. You are healing now so just take it slow.

That is fantastic news! Good luck with your lapband succress so you're a skinny bride!

Lauren, congrats on finding something that you enjoy. The band is always an option .

Just an update. I joined WW 3 weeks ago. I am suppose to eat 27 points plus 35 points a week free. Well, that is too many calories. After going down to 20 points a day and 35 extra the weight is really coming off. That is becuase that is 1k a day plus about 200 extra which is 1200 calories. Bandsters typically take in 800-1k no more than 1200 so my guess is you MAY have to lower your points if they give you too many. I have perfect restriction, still stop when I am full and am really enjoying the program now. It really keeps me straight throughout the day as far as consumption goes. I did tell the Leader that I had bariatric surgery and she didn't say anything about me not being able to make lifetime. Also, given the fact that the success rate with lapband is 62% of your excess weight my doctor is fine if I go 20 lbs above goal weight of 162 and hit 185. I would still be considered overweight but truthfully speaking I look terrible at 165, not thin. With a doctor's note I can still become lifetime. I however, would not be able to work for WW if I hit the 185 goal because it is not there standard weight. Let me know how you do. I weigh in this Saturday and I know I am down at least 2 lbs this week eating most of the day. Its nice to implement more fruit and vegies into my diet!

Sarah, quick question regarding Kaiser. My girlfriend got her referral weeks ago from her doctor but for some reason the Bariatric center isn't calling her. Did you have to wait very long before they contacted you to move forward in the program?

Dave, doesn't if feel great~ Glad you have some restriction now.

I eat about 1/2 cup at a time. Last night I tried a cup of pasta with sauce and after my initial PB I was able to consume the entire cup. So depending on what the food is I would say 1/2 to 1 cup.

Yes, it can take a week or 2 to relax. You did the right thing. Also, if you lost a few lbs on liquids while you were tight that probably helped.

I was sore for about 2 weeks at the port site.

That is fantastic news! Good for you.

Almonds do the same thing for me and they are really good for you!

If you have a problem with solids until early afternoon it is best to start the day off with a protein shake followed by soft proteins until dinner time when you can eat solid protein. Cottage cheese, chili, tuna salad, those types of foods until dinner. This is very common with the band.

The ones with sugar aren't as good for you. The one that you have to actually cook on the stovetop with some splenda and milk is much healthier.

If you move to solids I would choose food that was gentle on your band like mushies for a couple weeks. Tuna/chicken salad, chili, cottage cheese, soups. Those kinds of food. Good luck and yes, you may gain a few lbs.

I tend to eat either oatmeal or a protein shake.