It seems many of you bandsters here did not get the Inamed handbook for your surgeon after the surgery. This book has many valuable info in it..for example the 10 bandster rules.. Here is a link for those interested in it to print from your computer or too book mark and read whenever needed. It is valuable for all bandsters new and old. Even me an eroded bandster..since I am stil ltrying to live the bandster life style I still do my best to follow the rules.

http://www.allerganandinamed.com/pdf/health/94829F_LB_Patient_Book.pdf

Yeah... and to quote from that attached book... here are the ten rules

10 important rules

Here are ten rules for eating, drinking, and exercise that will help you get the best results you can with the LAP-BAND System. How willing you are to follow a new way of eating is key to making the operation a success.

1. Eat only three small meals a day.

2. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly (approximately 15 to 20 times a bite).

3. Stop eating as soon as you feel full.

4. Do not drink while you are eating.

5. Do not eat between meals.

6. Eat only good quality foods.

7. Avoid fibrous food.

8. Drink enough fluids during the day.

9. Drink only low-calorie liquids.

10. Exercise at least 30 minutes a day.