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Welcome to BandsterHell! The upside? It does get better and this part will only be a memory soon. Now that I am almost to goal weight, I look back and barely remember those first few weeks. Believe me, it is sooooo worth it. Best of luck on your journey!

The 1/2 cup of food thing-- that's not how most people with the band eat, as far as I can tell. It's a number that gets thrown around a lot-- but it's because that is 4oz by volume and I'd say most people eat 4 oz by weight (which is not half a cup). So 4 oz of chicken isn't whatever you can mash up to fit into a half-cup measuring cup. It's 4 oz by weight of chicken. I probably eat up to a cup (in volume) of food most meals and I've been losing above the expected weight per month. Edited to add: Your doctor is going to give you a "one size fits all, most restrictive possible" program to follow. But the fact is, you're going to have to figure out what you can do that's safe but also that allows you to lose weight but live your life. This is completely opinion-- but I think that people who have the most struggle with the band are people who have been told they shouldn't be able to eat more than 1/2 cup of food, 3x a day, and that amount should make them full. Because those are the bandsters who search for such tight restriction to force that 1/2 cup issue that they are way way too tight and develop problems like acid reflux and an inability to eat healthy solid foods.

when i first went to my surgeon in Febr of 2011, i was 459lbs today on April, 23 2011, I have dropped 16lbs pre surgery for liver size reduction. i have about 220lbs left to lose. My surgery is june,2 2011. I am so excited and ready, and scared. Mostly scared that I wont lose it all.

Funny Stuff. Some People here acknowledge that pizza is NOT a good choice for someone trying to lose weight. But look at all the people who went ahead and did it anyway. Jeez. And people wonder why the actual success rate of the lap band is so low. S.

Wow this is getting out of hand. Elfie started this post to let people know that by increasing your protein you may be able to curb your cravings. This didn't need to turn into a debate about low carb / high protein diets. I eat low carb and I am a very productive and highly intelligent person. I have also lost all of my weight plus 20 pounds in less than 11 months with alot of elfies help. I started reading her posts before I was banded. Please dont leave us elfie.