I was just banded almost 4 weeks ago and have already lost over 30lb. I am scared and happy and anxious. I am so tired of being fat and know it is a hard road even with the band but I am trying. any suggestions for the day I start "real food"?

Take it REAL slow and Chew chew chew chew..

you'll be amazed at how your tastes will change. Things you would have normally gulped down and never tasted will be nasty tasting and you'll really enjoy a good tasting meal. Because you will actually be tasting it! At least thats what happened to me

Did I mention Chew?

Hi Rachel,

Welcome to LBT. I was banded two weeks ago and am looking forward to musheis next week. I really can't wait till solid foods.

So, where are you from and where were you banded? I'm in Idaho. We have a couple great support group in the area and they are a great place for information too. I have really benefited from getting to know people who are ahead of me in the process. It is nice to be able to pick up the phone and call someone to answer a question immediately instead of waiting for it to get answered on line. Although, questions usually get responded to pretty quickly here at LBT.

Anyway, welcome again.

I will chew, chew, chew.

Rebecca, what is "fused glass"?

I think one thing you will learn, if you haven't already, is that you "listen" more closely to your body. Maybe your shoulder hurts because you're hungry. Maybe you get that short of breath, golfball in the chest sensation when you're full. Maybe a little pain when you eat too fast or too much. Lots of "gas", constipation or the other route.... One thing is for sure, everyone is different. You just have to figure out what YOUR body is saying.

geez, I'm such a ditz...to answer your question fused glass is a specially made glass that can be melted together in a klin to form what ever it is you are creating. If you go to "warmglass.com" you can see some examples. Sorry I've sent so many emails but that's the way it goes sometimes....Becky