I am still pre surgery, I have my first group meeting on Feb 2nd. I have seen the food discussed, Since I am type II Diabetes, and don't use insulin but pills and have no other diabetes problems except my BS is a bit higher than the doctor would like. What is good to eat with the band. I though of the Glucerna shakes that don' t have sugar and have protein in them would be good and soups and such.

I see some people eat salads? Is there a problem with them? I love salads especially in the summer. Also any problems swimming with the band?

I do love all the information makes me feel like I am making the right decision.

NEED HELP! I had lap band almost 3 years ago and was not taking any meds. When I finally got around to getting my blood work done, it was all too high. Started taking metformin again, which did not work to lower my levels. Then I added Januvia, which did not work at all. Stopped that and started Glimeperide which made my gain about 10lbs very quickly. I was so frustrated I went back to my PCP and we are trying Byetta. Still I have not lost any weight and am very frustrated. the last time I saw my Bariatric Surgeon he told me he did not want to adjust me any further because I'm already at 9.5cc and I have an 11cc band. what are you guys eating to maintain sugar and lose weight?

on Septembe 7, 2014 I had my 7 year lapBand anniversary. I have a 4cc band which has just a little over1 cc of Fluid in it. I have been off medication for 6 years. I have kept off over 100 lbs for six years u have not lost any real weight in a long time. I could stand to lose another 50 lbs but I am happy with my quality of life.

"on Septembe 7, 2014 I had my 7 year lapBand anniversary. I have a 4cc band which has just a little over1 cc of Fluid in it."

congratulations on your success there jfc!!!! And there's not so many of us antique 4cc Bandsters around these days....

"on Septembe 7, 2014 I had my 7 year lapBand anniversary. I have a 4cc band which has just a little over1 cc of Fluid in it."

congratulations on your success there jfc!!!! And there's not so many of us antique 4cc Bandsters around these days....

Very true, the only problems I had with the 4 cc band has been my fault.

Really too bad that after a few years folks leave this forum.

Forgot to mention that in August I changed to an overly cautious internest who freaked when my previous ac1 taken in January came back at 8.0 after 5 years of AC1 under 6.5. Note to self never have your blood test in January following all those wonderful goodies.

He put me back on Metformin glucophage which is ok for me because I lost most of my weight when I was taking metformin because for me metformin is an appetite suppressant. Mean while the The blood work taken the day he put me back on metformin was 5.8.

Really is my own fault I know what works for me I just need to step up and do it.

"Really is my own fault I know what works for me I just need to step up and do it."

that could be a banner on a large biplane following most of us around!!!