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I love salad. Thankfully I am still able to eat it with my lap band. I love love love balsamic vinegar. I use olive oil, just a little. It's so damn high in calories, so I am wondering how I can minimize the calories by using something else. Anyone have any suggestions?

Breakfast- Kashi oatmeal with 1/2 sliced banana Lunch- 3 oz turkey meatball (homemade, Italian style, baked Romaine lettuce salad with slivered almonds Balsamic vinegar and olive oil Snack- handful of roasted almonds Dinner- 3 oz turkey burger 1/2 cup of zucchini Same salad I had for lunch Snack- 100 calorie popcorn Water, of course and coffee. Banded 2/20. First fill 4/5. Started at 223, down to 195

Just had my first fill on Friday. 4.5cc but couldn't get water down so now I am at 3.5cc. What's full feel like? I am eating but after every bite I am waiting for a "feeling". I am pretty sure I am stopping way before full because I don't know what I am supposed to feel. I do feel like I am on a diet. I am keeping to my calories and logging into my fitness pal so I am on track. I am waiting to feel something that tells me I am done. Help!

Getting first fill on Friday. What should I expect during and after?

Hi. I am getting my first fill this Friday. Right now I am eating a lot less than usual but solid foods. Dinner salad is half eaten, 1/2+ chicken breast and some soft veggies. I probably could eat more, but I feel full so I stop. Had one issue with chicken, didn't chew enough. The stuck feeling took about 5 minutes to pass. Probably not the same feeling as a PB. Haven't had one of those yet. My question is, after my 4ml fill, how much will my eating differ from what I am doing now.

I was banded on 2/20. I went for a check up yesterday and was told that any weight loss after surgery is good but not always the case. Eating nothing but liquids makes your metabolism drop and your body will store everything. I am fortunate as I lost 23 lbs since surgery, but I am at the gym 4x a week too. My first fill is in 2 weeks. Dr told me that my band won't start working until then, thats when the weight will really come off. Give it time, it's important to heal. Stay committed and follow instructions. It will happen for you.

Thank you everyone! Great advice. I am relieved to say the least.

I am 3 weeks out from being banded. I started at 223' I am now 201. I am very thrilled. I haven't lost this much weight since I was on Phen-fen in 1996. I am sticking to my liquids, exercising 3-4 times a week just an hour at 3.2 on the treadmill until I am fully healed. I absolutely have very limited energy due to the low calories and exercising. My biggest question is I think about the foods that I used to eat. Am I EVER going to be able to have a bite of those things? I am not talking about a large order of fries or a pound of pasta, but how about a bite or two? I am ready for this journey and will have no problem sticking to it. I was just wondering what everyone else's experience has been.

I had surgery on 2/20. I am ok with the 500 calories but get tired very easily. I am hoping to get to the gym today to just do some walking on the treadmill. I am hoping it gives me more energy.

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I hear a lot of gurgling. Anyone else?

Hi count me in. I was banded 2/20. I feel pretty good. Not too bad with the gas pains, I do a lot of laps around the house and use heating pad too. I haven't had too much energy. I guess it's due to just having water, Popsicles and jello. Today I start yogurt, protein shakes and pudding. Perhaps I will get more energy from this round of food. Since my 1 week pre op diet I've lost about 14 lbs. very happy with this. I have 4 1 inch incisions and a larger one above it with the Steri strips. I still can't feel where my port is. Good luck everyone.