Australians!

This is for you especially, we are lacking in numbers!

I write on behalf of my dad, sister and I who all have a lap band. With over 8 years experience, we know what were doing at this point, well we hope so, I'm the newest only 4 months in, my dad is 8 years in and sister is 5 years in, they both are at their target weights and maintain them successfully.

Just some tips - from my family (we are well experienced) -

1. In the morning it is always going to be difficult to eat, so try tea! Mint tea is the best, something with some sugar with ensure that you get some energy for a few hours

2. Eat regularly, but small meals.

3. Under any circumstances, do NOT drink when you are eating.

4. Stay away from bread!

5. Do not eat soggy Cereal, it will form a sloppy paste in your stomach.

6. Fish is your friend, salmon is amazing, filling and so healthy.

Just think of your band as a funnel, if you do not break down food how is it going to go down? Ensure your chew, do not drink when you eat! If you put solids down a funnel and then liquids you get a bubbly effect, exactly the same thing with lap band the bubbly feeling is you getting stuck. And ensure you pace yourself.

This is my opinion! Many years of experience have lead my to learn so much, no doubt there are occasions where I do get stuck. Just remember not to freak out!

I hope this helps with some issues, feel free to add foods and tecniques that you have learnt :thumbup:

Hi Great tips Thankyou..I don`t post here often as its so slow (not many posts) I do pop in and post in the sixties forum and I belong to an Australian forum...

www.bandingtogether.com.au which seems to jhave a few more active members .....

I don`t seem to have any trouble with any particular food , I have rice /bread (Multi graine we never ate white bread anyway) ...and Yes I know about the NOT drinking with meals and this has been my biggest change.....

Have a great weekend off to bed here ..

Night.