Hi fellow Banders and about to be Banders. I was banded on 4/21/10 and have lost 27 pounds to date. Had my second fill 6/2/10 3 cc each time. I do not feel much restriction at this time. Sometimes it does feel like some foods get stuck and I have to stop eating. My surgeon was great, but I sort of feel that I was left in the dust. The only things that I have gained from MD support is to really chew the food and dont drink while eating. Not drinking while eating is actually the hardest habit to break since the banding. Has anyone else found not being able to drink while eating a difficult task?? I do at times get down on myself as I think I am still eating too much. It was easier for me to stick to the liquid diet pre-op. I dont know many people who have had the band that I am close with to gain support. My boyfriend is wicked supportive, but loves to eat. I am glad that there is such a message board for us to band together....pun intended.

Edited June 3, 201016 yr by DMBFAN
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I was banded on May 13th. Doing well down 32lbs. You r correct. The hardest thing is not to drink with your food. And then fitting in enough liquids for the day. I am on soft foods now and gettign bored of the same diet. Any suggestions.

Hi fellow Banders and about to be Banders. I was banded on 4/21/10 and have lost 27 pounds to date. Had my second fill 6/2/10 3 cc each time. I do not feel much restriction at this time. Sometimes it does feel like some foods get stuck and I have to stop eating. My surgeon was great, but I sort of feel that I was left in the dust. The only things that I have gained from MD support is to really chew the food and dont drink while eating. Not drinking while eating is actually the hardest habit to break since the banding. Has anyone else found not being able to drink while eating a difficult task?? I do at times get down on myself as I think I am still eating too much. It was easier for me to stick to the liquid diet pre-op. I dont know many people who have had the band that I am close with to gain support. My boyfriend is wicked supportive, but loves to eat. I am glad that there is such a message board for us to band together....pun intended.

I'm not banded yet, and not that this will really help you much now but maybe for other ppl that are reading this..i'm supposed to be banded in july but anyway, ive already started to not drink with my meals, its hard..I don't do it all the time, but i'm starting to so its something i can get in the habit of and at my pre op class they said you can have a small sip or two but just not a whole glass. just a little tip for ppl...start preparing yourself ahead of time.

-Jami