I was wondering something...What is it like for those of you who have already been banded-when you go out to eat? What can you eat, how does this affect your social life-as well as, psychologically. Do people notice what little you eat? Do you seem to not want food as much after the surgery? I know I have a lot of questions but I need to know before I have this done so I can feel prepared! Thanks for any info!!! Selena

I went out for dinner tonight, ordered grilled chicken salad, with goats cheese!!!! The 6/7 mounthfuls I ate were yummy! I try and get my protien in first. Hardest thing I find is when the food is so yummy, you really have to monitor how full you are, so eat SLOWLY. If you over eat you know about it! Everyone is different I believe but, me it hurts like hell!

I'm so glad to see your post. I'm at 6 or 7 bites and find that sometimes food tastes good. I miss salad. I've been nervous to try it as I still have a little pain when anything is not chewed perfectly.

The kind of throwing up with a band is not the same as throwing up before the band. It is more of a "hairball". You get used to it and it isn't as bad as throwing up regular. I hate to throw up, but I have adapted and learned what not to eat to keep this from happening. Chew chew chew.

OMG! A hairball...........too funny. This just happened to me for the first time....and yes.....just like a hairball. I was trying to explain it to my DH (not that he wanted the details) but this is it. Thanks :biggrin1:

I love this forum because we all "understand" each other here! It's great!

Yes it's true! I would be lost without lapband talk! I am on here every night

and every day after work. I wouldn't want to experience the band without

a computer.

I went out to eat for the first time since being banded today. It was actually very amazing to only be able to eat a small amount of food and feel satisfied. I am still on the mushie stage, but still get full quite quickly. I really makes you see how much you used to eat before! Good luck with getting approved for your band. You will love it!

Hi. I share with my spouse or kids depending on the meals ordered. Most places give way more food than anyone person should eat anyway. I am so proud of my band. I just ask for a clean plate:hungry:. Down 36 lbs in 4 mos.

Hi To All, Still learning my way around the boards, and the language. Need to know what is PB?

Hi To All, Still learning my way around the boards, and the language. Need to know what is PB?

:welcomeB:

Here's a link to a good thread:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/abbreviations-what-they-mean-7959/

The forum it's in is also really good:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/

Thank You.