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Cocoabean that is awesome!!! I laughed so hard I almost cried! Best tip of the day cause I can so relate!

I agree I can eat ground beef. A friend and I have a girls lunch out monthly and I will order a burger patty top it with low fat cottage cheese and have it with a side salad. If its over cooked and dry it will get stuck though so its trial and error for the individual. Ground turkey is what I use at home but same thing if it's too dry ur still gets stuck

I have braces so I always use a straw because my teeth have been so sensitive. I also chew sugar free gum. Soda I just gave up I loved it but it's just bad for u bad for weight loss and the band try crystal light on ice. It's worth it!

Mine is too had it done November 2011. Doc says the hardness is scar tissue which actually helps solidify the port and keep it in place. Mine isn't really sore but I do have discomfort when I lay on my stomach with my weight on that side . If you have continuing soreness I would follow up with the doctor.

My nutritionist said to avoid sliders (like ice creams and puddings) and to make sure protein is half of your meal. I was encouraged to eat fruits and veggies no heavy syrup or sugar added. I eat normal food but smaller portions and I just say no to sweets and fast food. I was banded in November and I am almost 100 pounds down. It's like the other comment it's lifestyle changes portion control and I myself choose to track my calories with fitness pal. It helps me stay on track. I eat bananas apples (peeled) grapes etc I can't tolerate oranges they just don't break down well. Be healthy everybody is different with what they can tolerate but if it's healthy and you are getting your protein don't over stress it!

So I am new here but my impression is that we are all supposed to try to be helpful and supportive of one another. If someone makes a mistake on info you should correct in a helpful manner and please don't be a grammar natzi after all these posts are often made by phone and we all booger when texting. Trolls are ugly and grammar natzis are rude. If you can't say something nice then go somewhere else to pump your ego ! We are here to help each other!

Now *that* was actually helpful! I will check on that myself great advice for us all!

It's so true eating early is really hard it's like everything relaxes by dinner. I am at 9 cc and I get full very quickly and stay full for about 5 hours. I eat twice a day, if I eat breakfast it's Greek yogurt or a protein bar with coffee. It took a lot of fills but I am in a happy place now I lose about 8 pounds a month. This last fill was the first time the band really started talking to me and I did get sick twice from not chewing well. No more fills for me I am in that perfect zone. Everybody is different and some people have a large band some the small one you just have to listen to your body

I may have the name wrong but it was recommended by my surgeon to make sure there is adequate protein I will double check my info but thanks for the correction

There is a supplement called biotene at vitamin stores big protein shot instead of eating things you dont want just add that as your exception and keep your diet clean

Crystal light! Sooo many flavors tastes awesome and no sugar only 5 calories! I was a big soda girl too and I don't even miss it anymore.