I keep hearing about chia seeds as being the new "superfood". From what I've read, they contain Omega 3s and are a complete protein, but I also read that they expand in the stomach, which sounds like it could be dangerous for bandsters. Has anyone had any experience with these? Are they really worth trying?

there is a thread about chia seeds at http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/132041-chia-seeds/

Hope it helps... I want to try these someday!!

I have read a lot about chia on wikipedia and other places like the LA times, NY times, forums etc. My 12 yr old is tired a lot because he can't get the nutrients that a growing boy should get. Is something like Chia gets, drinks etc like these something good that I could put in his lunch this or are they just the next fad?

If you leave chia seeds in Water, they expand and form a gel. But its not a huge expansion. I certainly wouldnt worry about that - if you do the same with metamucil or psyllium, that expands a lot more.

Besides you dont eat spoonsfulls at a time. They're very tiny.