Is it possible to do this? I mean I know over time you can but I just worry because I am still able to eat bread etc. not that I eat alot of it but I can still eat well. I am at 6cc and I worry that I have stretched out my new pouch already? I was banded on 12/30- PLease tell me I am over reacting - I have only lost 40 pounds total and everyone says I should have lost more by now--:tt1:

who has told you you should have lost more by now?, YOU have lost alot of weight already, be proud your losing & not gaining, you were banded on 12/30- & the band is to help you lose 1-2lbs a week sensibly, so i figure you are doing a great job,

it doesnt matter who is losing fast, its not a race, were all in this boat for the same reason & your doing it, so keep up the good work, drink plenty, exercise & be proud of your weight loss :tt1:

Plus who said you can't eat bread? You're in diet mode. You need to move beyond that. My doc says to goal is to be able to eat anything, to make healthy choices most times, to not snack, and to eat 3 small meals a day. and you lose. YAY. Bread (and pasta and rice) are all part of that.

40 pounds is awesome!!!!!!!!!! I'm 10 1/2 months out & have just lost 40 pounds.

Thank you ladies- THat is great to hear- I was told that I could ever eat bread and pasta again with the piuch that is why I thought it wa bad- I appreacite you all!

If you have a really tight fill , it's hard to eat bread. That takes several fills though.

I have always been able to eat bread. I usually don't eat it, but it's hard to pass up when I am out to dinner and they pass out that bread basket.

I have always been able to eat bread as well. It's different for some. One of my co-workers was banded two years ago and still can't tolerate bread. It's your individual system, where you might be able to handle bread and not chicken etc... someone else may be able to handle chicken and not bread. And then you'll get a good fill and sometimes all that will change. Good choices, three small meals and slow and steady. 40 pounds since December is awesome. Don't let anyone but your body tell you where you should be.

I learned tonight that I DO NOT tolerate green beans. It makes me sad, but it's something I am going to have to live with. I do tolerate bread, but I'm trying really hard not to eat it. :-) I did have half a small piece of pizza the other night and a bite of crust. It doesn't make me feel bad, it makes me feel normal.