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I sure hope you didn't irk anyone! Congrats! Its always nice to have restriction again!

Face first, tummy last

I use bio oil and La Mer

Good job! Broccoli is also a tough one for most. I miss steak, though I had some amazing prime rib a few weeks ago that could honestly cut like butter. It was a nice surprise!

Altitude can change the band, that is why you shouldn't get filled too soon before flying. Great job!

Darn you, I bought chicken tonight to make the laughing cow thing and then you post this. Decisions, decisions!

I had a slip last week. This week I feel great despite the fact that I am gaining like crazy. I've gained about 5 pounds in about a week. I refuse to start on the bread and other forbiddens as I don't want to crave them again. Anyway I called for an appointment and they made me one for tomorrow. Am I moving too fast? My slip was caused by throwing up due to food poisioning. At this moment I have almost no restriction. Wondered what you guys thought.

I went though a slip this last week and that is what I felt like, plus a ton of pressure in my chest. Good luck and please keep us posted!

Did you have a hernia repair as well?

I have a completely different relationship with food now. I used to think about lunch at Breakfast and dinner at lunch. I think I have broken the live to eat mentality, and realize that its almost as if I have overcome an addiction of sorts. That being said I did go through a mourning process with food. Things are different now, but honestly so much better than before.

* Self confidence *size 8's and mediums in my closet *a healthier eating habit *A membership to the gym * an appreciation of what I eat * a more confident walk *The ability to hold my head high *Self respect

I agree. I had a fill that was too tight and ended up prolapsing my band. throwing up is your body's way of letting you know something is not right!

I actually had my port replaced and didn't have have to have an unfill. I wonder if it is a liability issue?

I disagree on working out not helping sagging skin. That being said it also depends on your age and how long you have been overweight. I have had friends loose over 100 pounds and look amazing. I think working out does help tone, I have even seen it on myself work.

Please let us know how it is! It sounds amazing!

I get stuck far too easily. I'll just cross my fingers Sam's has them as a sample soon, and hopefully I will be there:)

Sounds like you may need a very small unfill

adagrey, I plan to wrap it in lettace as my "bun"

heading into the new year with 56 pounds gone is amazing! You are doing great! Think of not gaining at x-mas or Thanksgiving, or even New years Eve! As for the soft taco, try switching over to a hard one. the soft tortilla shell is very hard to break down( think of how easy it is to ball up white bread), also the sushi if it has white rice in it will be hard as well. As for the Cookies, I do treat myself. I tend to do it in the form of 100 calorie packs, usually the York or Reeces ones. It seems that way I can measure just how much I am eating instead of popping a whole sleeve of cookies. I have been getting pinto's and cheese at taco bell and it seems to be hitting the spot. Hope this helps!

Has anyone tried Boca burgers or Morning star foods? How do they go down? I thought this may be a good sub when my kids are eating burgers and such. I don't want to buy a huge package of this stuff because no one else in my family will eat it:)

Love PF changs but have never been able to get into pei wei

I found that my band had slipped yesterday. I had most of my Fluid removed. My band slipped Monday so it was taken care of quickly. Today I feel 99% better but have occasional pain in my stomach area. I suspect that it is my stomach moving back into position. The tech that did my fill seemed to think that my stomach would return to normal. It was already starting to move back while I was under fluro. How often is this not the case? Finally how do you stay good with almost no restriction? thanks!

Never heard of this but I am interested!

I had a temp unfill because of a stomach prolapse.I had 3 of my cc's removed for two weeks. I now have little restriction. Any staying good advice? I refuse to eat foods I have cut out that do badly in my band such as bread. I don't want to get addicted to those foods again. Any other advice for the next 2 weeks? Thanks!

Do you have a realize band? I have found some great recipes on realizemysuccess.com I would guess that lapband may have one too,but not sure.