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I think you will really enjoy the books. Send me an e-mail if you would like the document. tomander@bell.net Hang in there!! Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

If you have shoulder pain from the gas try using a heating pad. Walking will also help. The only pain I had following the surgery was the left shoulder pain... it last for 3 days. I used the Magic Bags in the microwave... they were amazing. It will get better !! Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

I found Colace to be very helpful... very mild. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

I eat popcorn all the time... I like plain with a touch of salt. I bought a bowl I use in the microwave... it's great. I can pop a small amount. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss 156 lbs

This is GREAT site for information. I have learned so much and made some wonderful friends. There are several friends that Ispeak with monthly on the phone and e-mail regularly. I’ve been banded just over 6 years and have talked about this here several times but I think it’s worth repeating for new bandsters. Try and take it one day at a time. Don’t compare yourself to others. Don’t go into this journey saying “I’ll never be able to eat this or that ever again.” I can eat ANYTHING except rice and apple skins and no carbonated beverages. Follow the guidelines given to you by your doctor. Remember… take tiny bites (the size of your pinky fingernail) and remember to finish what you have in your mouth before you take your next bite. When I was losing weight I checked in every month with my family doctor to get weighed and measured. (I don’t own scales) I also attended two coffee groups for people that were banded. These things really kept me motivated and on track. I still check in every month with my family doctor to get weighed-in and I host two coffee groups. For me support from fellow bandsters plays a big part in this journey. Back when I was banded my doctor suggested something called the “Egg Timer Distraction”. It’s kind of difficult to explain here but I’d be happy to email you the .pdf document. It REALLY helped me with “head hunger. I can’t tell you the number of people in my lapband coffee groups over the years that have said how helpful this “trick” has been in dealing with their head hunger. Also, I’m not really a “diet” book type person but I recommend you pick up two books. Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How to Break Your Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle – by Dr. Michelle May I had the pleasure of hearing Dr. May speak at a conference when she came to Toronto and her book and guidelines really work well with the lapband journey. The second book is: The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite – by David L. Kessler Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions and also if you would like a copy of the “Egg Timer Distraction Document”. --- tomander@bell.net and put in the subject line "Egg Timer Distraction Document" Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell.net

I'm in the Toronto. There are a group of us that meet for coffee. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs tomander@bell.net

I have 7.5 cc in a 10 cc band.... had 4 fills in total... no defills... last fill was over 6 years ago. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

I use plain FF but you don't have to use it. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

i have had the flu several times over the years since being banded.. never really been an issue... yes I've vomited but it never caused any issues... I just made sure I ate soft foods, Soups and lots of fluids. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Here's another dip that I make often... LOVE greek yogurt. Greek Yogurt & Whipped Feta Dip Ingredients 4 ounces Greek yogurt 6 ounces feta cheese 2 teaspoons fresh dill (chopped) 1 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic Instructions Combine yogurt, feta, dill, garlic and salt in a food processor and whip until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate. Great dip for a veggie platter or use as sandwich spread or in a pita.

Here it is... I took it to 2 holiday parties... everyone loved it. Miracle Whip Light - Parmesan Confetti Dip Ingredients 1 cup Light sour cream ½ cup Parmesan Grated cheese ½ cup Miracle Whip Light Dressing ½ cup each Finely chopped green and red pepper ½ tsp. garlic powder MIX all ingredients; cover – Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Connie many doctors also suggest 2 "healthy" Snacks if needed. I was never a veggie eating person... now I eat a lot of raw veggies with a great low cal dip I make. In my fridge I alway have cold chunks of turkey that I also snack on (along with dip)... great source of Protein and takes the edge of my afternoon hunger. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

My doctor said liquids 24 hrs after a fill then mushies on the second day. I had 4 fills in total.. never had any issues. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Are you keeping a food journal? Do you have access to a nutritionist? Try and find a support group in your area. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

mmmm....cake... LOL.. don't over think it.. it will be over before you know it. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

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Thanks to every that has requested the document. I have now sent it to 328 people and given it to over 223 in person. As I have stated in the past the reason I like to send the document out directly and not post it online is I like to keep track of how many copies I send out. I've also started up some great conversations with many of the people I've sent he document to or handed it out in person to. Please respect my wishes and if you see anyone that would like the document please feel free to give them my email address tomander@bell.net Thank you Bandster Buddies !! Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

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You can but it's limited... depending on the menu plan your doctor puts you on.... don't get too stressed about it. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

Several people in my coffee group experienced hair loss or thinning hair in the beginning. Once they started eating regular Protein (week 4)... by week 5/6 things were back to normal. Tom, Toronto Banded July 6 06 Wt. Loss: 156 lbs