What do you normally eat after the band? What does " stuck " mean? And 5 yrs from now do you still have to eat the same way? I'm getting the band in December but I'm finding a lot of these post are starting to scare me to the point I'm not sure about this anymore.. HELP

What do you normally eat after the band? A little bit of everything I like What does " stuck " mean? When you eat too much, too fast, take bites that are too big, don't chew well enough, or you're trying to eat a challenging food (like soft, gummy bread), the food can get stuck in the stoma (the small opening between the upper and lower stomach pouches). And 5 yrs from now do you still have to eat the same way? Yes. I'm getting the band in December but I'm finding a lot of these post are starting to scare me to the point I'm not sure about this anymore.. HELP If you're getting overwhelmed by all this, maybe you need a little internet vacation?

i eat pretty much whatever i want

just one cup and focus on Protein first and veggies

i drink all day long.

you have to get rid of the diet thinking (oh i cant eat this or that)

the band will help you eat less but not tell you what to eat...thats up to the person

Yes the site can be overwhelming. Jean is right on target with her comments and so is Carolina Girl. This is not a diet, this is about learning to eat healthy and live healthy. Your MD should be your first place to get the answers to your questions,

You will have to cut your food into the little pieces possible to get it down. If I were you, check the complications site or struggling bandsters as some people struggle with the restriction.

What do you normally eat after the band? What does " stuck " mean? And 5 yrs from now do you still have to eat the same way? I'm getting the band in December but I'm finding a lot of these post are starting to scare me to the point I'm not sure about this anymore.. HELP

a typical meal for me is 3 to 4 ounces of Protein, half cup of vegetable and quarter cup of starch. During my losing stage ..the last 22 months I ate no more than 1000 calories every day.

Now I am ten or so lbs from goal and I can to eat much more then that... However I am not counting calories but I am still making smart food choices.

Keeping the weight off will be a life long battle... The band doesn't change that. The band does make it easier for you to control your portions so you won't gain it back... But there is a big difference in eating 3 oz or lean protein vs 3 oz of McDonalds hamburger....

I just got banded on the 3rd and I'm scared to start eating i know I still Have a couple weeks before I get to eat anything other than liquids I do not want to get stuck, but this is a great question

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I was banded on the 3 rd also. I also have been afraid of the stuck thing. Im petrified that i will dislodge my band and have to go back to surgery. Im on liquids till tues and the puree's.

Good luck I've been doing a little broth and I have done two 4oz protein shakes and a lot of water