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I just had some last week as a matter a fact...they were delish but couldn't eat all of it. It filled me up quick and soooo worth it.

If your feeling hunger 1-2 hours after eating then it sounds as if you may need a fill. Remember if your eating right but still are hungry then your not at proper restriction. As far as eating I was told to eat 3 meals a day with 3-4 oz of Protein 1/2 cup veggie and if I'm still hungry then 1/4 cup starch. And If I were to get hungry between meals then I could have a snack of nuts, fruit, yogurt, pudding or a Protein shake. Hope this helps...

I FELT a pop as well on my first and second fill...I didnt feel it during my slight unfill so I think it's normal the first 2-3 times...

Drink, Drink, Drink that broth! make sure your getting Protein if you can do shakes already make sure you drink them, make a good chicken or beef broth and drink it all day... It is normal to feel hungry after surgery because you are not eating like you were before all your getting is broth and that doesnt satisfy you for long... You will be satisfied again dont worry as far as full that is subjective, Because I never get "full" anymore just satisfied and ok feeling. I make my chicken broth as follows: Chicken 2 bays leaves onion garlic Boil all the above with some salt (little bit) until meat is falling off bone...Enjoy

Here is a good link I found for the 5 day pouch test: http://www.5daypouchtest.com/index.html

I just bought a Jack Lalane Power Juicer and am waiting for it to arrive in the mean time I was wondering if anyone on LBT is juicing and if you are what are your favorites...

I have yet to have beer but I did have a wine cooler over the holiday and it is a little carbonated but nothing happen I just burped a lot is all.

WOW 4-6 tablespoons ONLY!!! I'm really not following the guidlines then...

Elfipoo put it best by saying this in another topic: If you can do it...more power to you, I guess...but if you can't, then the next best thing is to eat a reasonable, balanced meal...3-4 oz of Protein, 1/2 cup vegies and 1/4 cup starches (if you're still hungry). If you find you're still hungry between meals because you aren't at your sweet spot, then eat a hard boiled egg, or an ounce of cheese, or some other type of protein. Even a low carb low cal Protein shake is better than dropping into bad food habits.

So I was reading an older post called "typical diet after lap band" where the poster asked what a typical diet would be like.... I read on some of these responses that a banster should be eating 3-4oz of food per meal!!! Is that for real? I have been banded since Aug 2010 and didnt know that!! Can someone please let me know if this is real, If so then no wonder why I'm not losing weight! I've been eating toooooooooo much!! Thanks, Zen

now that you mention it I havent gotten notified either....sorry dont have an answer to your question tho...

Vomiting is not something that should be happening, and if you eat right chew correctly and take it slow you may never vomit. Dont let the idea of vomiting hinder you from your decision about getting the band. I only vomited when I was too tight or ate too fast or took to big of a bite, all of which can be avoided. Good luck on your decision...

If I can eat a whole sandwich with 2 slices of bread, 3 slices of turkey ham a piece of lettuce and tomato do I need a fill? that seems like a lot of food to eat right???

With this new lay out I can not find where to change my profile picture and other info....Could someone please help a sista out!!! where do I go now to change all this stuff?

I'm in for 10!!!

I just made the mistake of eating pasta even though I knew I shouldn't because I throw it up every time i eat it and low an behold I threw it up....I should just ban pasta from my house but the kids really dig it...

Thanks "thsisme" I've been here just lurking since I have nothing new to contribute...

I didnt have my surgery through my belly button so I cant relate but maybe the swelling will go down and it will go back to normal...

That was sweet of the older man "bery bery nice indeed"!

Thank you that was very encouraging!!! I needed to be reminded that it's not all about fills and unfills and this can be done!

I had to take deep breaths like that after my surgery I think it's the bodies way of shaking off the anesthesia...

Wow why are you on liquids so long??? I know every Doc is different but mine only had me on liquids the day of my fill and then mushies the next and regular food the following day, but that is my Doc. I know it's real hunger when my tummy "GROWLS" and "RUMBLES" and know it's head hunger when I have already eaten and just want more....

I havent posted in a while i have been lurking in the background basically because there is nothing new to post. I havent gained and I havent lost either which is frustrating in itself. I probably need a fill after 1 month after my unfill but am afraid to get more put in my band and be back where I was in Nov-Dec getting stuck and throwing up every time I tried to eat. I have started working out on my "Gazelle" trainer trying to reach 30min a day but that is slow going as well. Well that's all I really have to report like I said nothing new...Just wish I could start losing lbs again!!!

I just tried MM light and yes it is lactose free that's why i tried it...Isopure is ok my fav is the strawberries and cream, Cookies and cream was way to sweet and the chocolate was ok...the non flavored one is kinda nasty tho...

I don't like breakfast either but I make sure that I at least have a protein shake if not food. there was a time when i couldnt eat breakfast as I was too tight in the mornings but after a slight unfill I can eat now. I would advise you to try and eat or drink something in the morning to help jump start your metabolism...