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We have the traditional dinner for our area - turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and some sort of Jell-O salad. My mom makes rutabegas, too...I love them smothered in butter. I am at 8cc's in my 10cc band, so I won't be eating much, but I'm okay with that. I'll have a bit of dark meat, some stuffing and rutabega. I don't eat potatoes or bread anymore, but I'll have a bit of stuffing. I may have a small piece of pie, too, but I'll have to wait and see. It's interesting to hear what people eat for traditions.

Congrats on the HUGE NSV, Lapbandit!!! That is so AWESOME!! Be sure to post a picture of you in that dress so we can see how fabulous it looks on you!

Welcome to LBT! You will find it's a great place for support and advice and everything in between!! I, too, am a bit curious as to why you've chosen the band since your wife had the full GB... Good luck, too, to apinksoprano on your surgery tomorrow!

Welcome to LBT! You've come to the right place for support, advice and everything in between! Good luck as you begin your journey!

I just got another CC in my band on Friday, so I hope to be dropping my lbs to go very soon!

Congrats on being banded, Ashley! My advice is this...eat to the point of satisfaction, not to the point of being full. Remember that you have been given a tool and use the tool... you need to CHOOSE to make good choices and CHOOSE to change your habits. You can eat anything you want still, you just have to make the choice to eat good things and not bad things. You'll get a lot of support here and tons of advice and suggestions. Read everything you can.

Unfortunately I am still at 12 lbs to go...but I'm physically changing, so I must be at a plateau...I've still got time

I get my fills by me pushing my stomach out and him feeling for it...He numbs the area first for me though...I has taken him quite a few pokes to find the entry, but I figure if it's the worst thing I have to go through with this band, then I'm okay with it. As you lose weight it shifts around, even though it is sewn in...and I have also developed thicker than usual scar tissue, so he has a harder time getting the needle in, but as long as I'm numb, I'm fine with it.

I hope you find the answers you're looking for - my son is going to be 15 in April and could lose 20 lbs...It's hard going through adolescence and dealing with weight issues, too. I hope the doctors help you...This board is a great place to be for support and advice no matter how old you are. Good luck to you!

I, too, craved carbs and now I don't eat them very much at all...I don't eat bread, and I don't miss it. I don't eat crackers, etc. I find if I do, I don't feel very good. I feel better when I have protein. I snack on string cheese a lot. My chocolate fix is satisfied by Slim Fast shakes - I still drink them because I LIKE them. I don't eat candy, and if I do, I'm okay having only one piece. The cravings are pretty much gone. It takes three weeks to develop a new habit...you can do it!!

I'm a 22/24 now, down from busting out of 26/28's...I'm in a 2X top down from 4X pushing to a 5X... My goal right now is a 16...then I'll take it from there...I agree with Elizabeth - when I look in the mirror and like what I see, that will be my ideal size. I remember my size 9 Lee Rider jeans and would love to get into those again!

Yes, my feet have shrunk, too...I think it's the tops of my feet that don't take up so much room now...I'm usually a 10 and I had to give one pair of shoes away already. I used to be an 8 - boy that would be nice to get back into!

Awww shucks :love: That was so sweet of you to notice and to do this...yes, things are going well...I have been busy and sick, so I haven't spent much time on the computer at all. Everyone is doing so well in working toward their goals...keep up the good work!!

How did you know when you didn't need the CPAP anymore? I've used one for 4+ years and am curious when I'll know I don't need it anymore.

Best of luck to you tomorrow as you begin your journey...

When you are banded it takes about 6 weeks for your stomach to adjust to being constricted...then you can start getting "fills"...how much you get in your band differs from doctor to doctor and depends on what size your band is. Using the search feature on the site will help you find FAQ's and everyone here is very helpful...good luck in your decision.

Congrats on entering bandland! It's great you found LBT - the support here is second to none! Good luck in your journey!

I was on Phen Fen and I agree, it was great...it worked...until a heart murmer was detected and we stopped it. Thankfully my murmer went away, but I, too, didn't crave foods while on it. Carlene hit the nail right on the head - The big difference is that with appetite suppressants, you don't WANT to overeat and with the band, you CAN'T overeat. If you do notice that you can eat a lot, then you need a fill... Remember, this is a tool and you have to WANT to use the tool - if you fill yourself with liquid calories, you aren't using the tool for it's true purpose. Eat to the point of SATISFACTION, not to the point of being FULL.

Thank you for sharing your story...I am sorry you had to have it removed. I believe that with the support of family, friends, and LBT, you can keep the weight off. Good luck with your journey.

Jack - I could read your responses all day - you have a lot to say and say it wonderfully... Thanks for educating us all in your own special way!

AMEN to that!!!

Lost 7 the week after banding - 14.5 the two weeks pre-op liquid.

Join the rest of the July Bandsters over here: http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=19235

I am at 5.5 cc's in a 10cc band and I still haven't had any problems with food getting stuck or not going down well. I eat fish, steak, chicken, pork chops, etc. Hopefully the drinking of warm water before you eat will work for you. I'm sorry to hear you're having so much trouble

Congratulations on your approval! Your adventure is really begining now! You will find lots of support here, too!