Hello.....I got my lapband surgery last February and I can't believe it has almost been a year. I Iook at food differently now. I still have the desire to eat tons of food but I am not able and that is good. I enjoy having the brakes put on my eating when I could not put them on by myself. I have lost 40 pounds to date. Sometimes I get frustrated because I want to eat garlic bread or pizza but I am happy that I have help with the hard foods. Sometimes I have a hard time with raw veggies and fruits and that is perplexing because that is what I want most of my diet to be made up of. I have been experimenting with different ways to make those go down easier. I am happy to find a place to visit with those who have gone before me.

One year ..... Yeah

Minus 40 pounds...... Yeah

Keep up the great work!

I only lost 50 the first 8 months and have been satisfied to maintain for the last 1.5 years. But I'm ready to hit it hard again once the weather here warms up and I can ride my bike more.

Welcome to the forum and look forward to your sage advice!

U can steam or grill veggies to make them soft. Zucchini, cauliflower, kale, cabbage and onions (delish), sweet potatoes (baked or boiled--no butter!!lol) and other veggies are satisfying just cook them well.

congratulations on your 40 lbs loss.. Concentrate on your Protein first then veg's. I do not eat many raw vegetables except an occasional salad. Lettuce is not my friend so I am very careful when I eat any kind of salad. I do cook things like collard greens which are really good for you and green Beans , I also try to make squash and sweet potatoes. I had my band last Jan and have lost almost 60 lbs but like TMF I have to get back to work to get the rest of my weight off before I get to my goal. Keep on working towards your goal . We are all here to help you.

Gojob. keep up the work. I am on my journey to losing 80 more pounds. I have lost 50.

^{Congrats on your bandiversary and weight loss. Good job!}

Awesome!!! You may want to blend your fruits. That's what I do. Congratulations!!!

wow....thanks so much for your encouragement and helpful tips.....its nice to share and just talk to people who are going through what you are I live too far to go to support groups and this is my first time finding a group to chat with....I tried one that was recommended by my clinic but it didn't ever work right.....I pretty much am on my own on this journey so I am excited to find you guys Just reading your posts and your info was encouraging to me.....thanks...