So I was Banded on Feb. 13 ,2012... After reading and researching..I thought I knew it all....Well as a matter of fact, I really didn't. If I would have listened to what I read I would have never had a "stuck" episode or questioned my progress. It really is a new lifestyle..After eating like I did for years...It is a real eye opening experience to have to change somewhat like overnight. I found that I can't eat standing at the kitchen counter and just Pop food into my mouth......can't grab something and eat as I walk out the door, or while driving..in less its a Protein shake.... I have to cut everything into tiny piece's before entering my Piehole. I use a very small plate and fork so I don't over do. I have to think if I got enough Protein for the day...

Basically..I am mad that I now have to think....and I thought I could sail thought the rest of my life without having too ! Darn.

I Have to Think about everything I put in my mouth...If I would have learned this and was something that was taught to use at a early age..( I had great parents= meat and potato's ,bread) I don't think most of us would have to be were we are today. I now chew like a cow...chew chew chew...slow slow slow and the fact that I don't drink anything with my meals is also a real change....

I am happy I took the step to fix my problem, so if anyone reads this and is in question of having it done...Just remember to play by the rules and things will be just fine.

PS..No spell check?

I feel you! My doc said not to eat while cooking, don't eat while drive and don't eat watching TV. It is funny how now I watch the clock and chew chew chew chew chew... The hardest thing for me is eating slowly but this is the reason I watch the clock!

Ummm.....I kinda have found that if I eat while on the LBT that it takes me FOREVER to finish my lunch. I take a bite and then read, read,read, then take a bite and type type type. It just shows that LBT is good for a lot of things.--haha

I stopped leaving my office for lunch because I found that because I have to eat soooo slowly, I can take my lunch at my desk, take a bite and continue to work. So, now I get to get off early and enjoy more daylight. ; )

We grew up eating in the living room. So now my rule for me is i CANNOT eat unless im at the table. Boy did i used to graze ALOT

This really is a total lifestyle change, not just what you eat! It wasn't easy but, I've gotten used to "living by the rules" (mostly) and having to actually think about food in completely new ways since I was banded 24 May 2010 (lost 71 lbs by April 2011 & "maintaining" is kinda becoming "normal").

I LOVE that you said Just remember to play by the rules and things will be just fine. That's the main thing I tell myself (& new banders) because that's the secret to making this work!!! GOOD LUCK with your band!!!!!

Joni

If I would have listened to what I read I would have never had a "stuck" episode

This isn't true. It is possible to get stuck when following the rules. I have been sitting at the table, eating slowly, chewing well etc and still managed to get stuck.