It felt like to not have any restriction!!! So I have had an unfill this morning due to OB wanting me to be able to eat a tad bit more ok so instead of getting a complete unfill he took only half out! Damn with just half EVERYTHING goes through like a race car race...I MEAN NO RESTRICTION what so ever it feels so different! I don't want to gain alot but I have only been unfilled for 2 hours and I am so surprised at how it "used" to be and can I be honest with you all it feels good but I want advice on not gaining the weight I am so scared at the same time ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And at the same I am looking for that restriction still I know its only been a few hours this will take some getting used to!!!

Haven't been here for a while, but saw your post and wanted to reply.

First, hang in there! It's a bit scary, but totally doable. Most of us who have been banded tried a ton of diets before we got banded, so you probably have a lot of the tools you need still tucked away in your back pocket.

When it comes to eating, I've tried to switch back to a little of my Weight Watcher days--veggies and low-cal stuff for volume (if needed) and lean Protein like a good bandster. :confused: I've tried to stick to the "No liquid calorie" rule my lapband doc recommends, because it was one of the harder habits to break for me.

I eat primarily lean protein and produce with a few more whole grains than usual. Do I eat some non-bandster friendly stuff? Yes. I'm enjoying my sandwiches (healthy options) and they are NOT part of bandster life for me.

I know it's scary, but you CAN do this! And your band will be there for you after the baby comes--there's nothing magic about baby weight. The band helps you lose weight, and it will help you lose pregnancy weight too!

Good luck to you!