I had my lapband installed in 2009. In the first couple of months I felt it was a success. I lost 30 lbs. I suffered from acid reflux most of my adult life and the lapband "CURED" that, so that part of it is good. Since that first 30 lbs I have been unable to lose any more weight. I'm 6' 2" tall, and my weight fluctuates between 300 and 310. I eat small portions and get full quickly, I can't get adjusted down any more than I am because I'm already eating small amounts and I sometimes have to throw up because I get plugged up easily. I don't drink soda, I drink coffee and Water mostly. I did join a gym in December and I go once in awhile.

Before the band I was slowly gaining weight. I guess since I lost a little bit and I no longer gain weight I am better off then before the band. Still, I really wish I could drop 100 lbs.

I remember the last fill I had, I ate a single egg for breakfast a week after, and 20 minutes later while on my way to work I had to pull over and throw up rather violently. Now, If I'm carefull, go slow, I can eat an egg and a few slices of bacon. Yep, I know, "that" is not a good food choice, oatmeal, malto meal, small bowl of cereal, a fiber bar, these are my "typical" meals, egg and bacon is rare, I can eat 1/2 of a sausage bisquit from mickey "D's" and have to save the rest for later. The bread is not easy to eat. I hate to go down on the band size any more, especially since I know I dont' excersise enough, I don't want to be malnurished and have to rely on lots of suppliments. Still, if I can't get off some more weight I will consider that too.

Actually an egg and bacon isn't a bad choice at all. Both high Protein... the bacon is high in fat though, so I would limit that. Sausage biscut from MickeyD's... not a good choice. I would avoid. Bread is not easy to eat for most of us. I avoid it. Cereal, depending on the kind, is also not a great choice. High in carbs and sugars. Have you tried Greek yogurt?

Stick to the outer rim of the grocery store. Fresh is key. Stay away from processed and packaged food.