OK I should know this one. I'm 3 months out, have lost 40 lbs and have been there for about 2 weeks, I've had 2 fills, the last on May 29 and I am hungry a lot. I get my protein in 70-100 a day, I get my water in, over 60 oz. I know I probably should go get a fill but I am leaving next Friday for a camping trip then heading for Denver , Chicago, back to Denver, Kansas , moving slowly to see lots of old friends, Oklahoma with relatives then back home to Texas. I will be gone about a month. My concern with getting a fill is if I have complications I will be out of pocket with my doctor but if I don't I will loose the control I now have and much of it is will power. Also, when I get hungry should I eat protein even though it may be high in calories and fats between meals or should I do fruits and veggies which are low in calories and fats but high in carbs. Please help me. I'm confused. If I need to get a fill I really need it this week or the first of next. Any suggestions? Has anyone else been in this situation? HELP!!!A

I'm not banded yet (but got my date 7/17 .. But being the diet expert I am I would suggest the veggie - but i dont know how carrots are with the band.. or lean protein... it's all about calories in vs out - a calorie is a calorie no matter if fat sugar or protein.. some are better for you than others - I would get a small fill if you can before you go..

imho Janet