We just discovered Famous Dave's bbq less than a week before my wife got banded. It was an instant new favorite, but I wonder if she will ever be able to eat there again!

I was banded August, 2011 and I can tell you I still have bbq every so often. It is not something that I eat on a regular basis, but only on a "special occasion.". I consciously make healthy choices.

So, don't fret, hubby, your wife will be able to do it.

Outsider, you are kind to want to know this info. Where I work we have frequent potlucks...and I have no problem passing up the desserts, pastas, rice dishes, potato salads, breads, etc. I am very selective on what I choose, tho. Today we had a potluck with a mexican theme...I had cottage cheese with homemade salsa in it, yogurt, steamed broccoli, some shredded green chili, 2 meatballs. a few corn chips with some type of cheese dip. I did succumb to the pink stuff tho. It was delish!!! For the most part, healthy choices.

our work does breakfast Fridays from a nearby mexican restaurant, I ordered a burrito with eggs, beans potatos, and I went wild and got cheese. I cut little less than a 1/3 and refoiled the rest, and I was good, didn't eat tortilla. I started watching what I ate by watching others in the office . That made me more concious about my health. No more morning danishes, or donuts (if your name is in the paper) pizza parties, I will grab one slice (eat toppings) don't want to offend the honoree. and so far have been good. I feel bad because I have a coworker much younger than me, who has watched me go through my health issues and now Im losing weight, but she continues to eat non-stop. I used to tell her watch your health, watch your health, but I think it upset her and I just stopped. So I sit at my desk with a Crystal Lite on my desk and she sits at hers with a little pile of danish,candy or starbucks (everyday). each to their own.

I miss my buffalo wing sauce, I was just getting the taste for it. I'm sure well all find our niches, what works for one won't work for another. I had bbq sauce with chicken other night. Hubby had watered it down, so I could get flavor, mmmm.

im only 10 weeks banded (down 22 lbs !!) but so far i can eating EVERYTHING ! is this normal ? i had my 3rd fill mon feb 27th and so far im pretty sure im in the green zone. i can only eat a little bit at one sitting, and have lost 3 lbs this week ! . im eating homemade barbq chicken wings, fresh broccoli, . fresh pineapple, apples, nuts, salad etc with no problems as long as i eat slow and chew well. since i can eat so little ive made sure that 95% of what i eat is healthy or high in protein, as i have thin hair to begin with. when i absolutley have to have something sweet i take a few bites of a chocolate protein bar. this whole thing sure makes you reevaluate what foods are important, doesnt it ? hope all continues to go well with you, you're doing great and setting a good example for your co-workers too !!

You Guys are making me hungry!! I just had my shake!

The world will go on... I decided tp follow in a different journey and happy with it. My sis is same height and can't make 100 lbs unless pregnant. It is what it is. I try to join the party and events but pick the better portion of healthy food.

I look for the healthiest Band friendly food available. I had dinner at a barbecue place a few weeks ago. They had a shredded chicken sandwich. I tossed the white bread roll and ate the shredded chicken with fork. I had a few bites from my DH's baked beans. I was full and happy.

Great feedback everybody, thank you! Sounds like you all have a good hold on staying disciplined, and controlling eating behaviors. Great job and keep up the great work! Again, I appreciate all time you take to tell me your thoughts!

Have a great week!