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Good evening, I have a very over weight son, age 34, and he finally wants to be on a diet. Good for him. He mentioned that he is going to use coconut oil, which is spreadable, on his english muffin. Are we allowed coconut oil? It is not on my list. His wife looked into the spread and I guess it has a lot of health benefits.. Today I ate too fast, again. I always say never again and I still do it. It hurts, it's very uncomfortable. Have a great sleep, all.

Thank you. I did send an email to my dietitian, also. My son's wife knows no wrong.

​Don't leave because of some selfish people. They are bored and have nothing better to do with their lives. I tell people like that to volunteer with all the time they have. I stink with computers, too. I am lucky I know how to blog at all. I don't know how to down load pictures, cut and paste. We can not all be great in everything. You will be missed. Change your blog name. Be well.

I understand wanting more food. Lately I have felt like that too. My go to food to snack on is jumbo lump crab. Very expensive but goes down great. It it healthy and can be chewed nicely. It was on my post op menu.I also find Zone protein bars are filling. And then the go to, protein shakes make with lots of ice are as thick as a McDonalds shake. They fill you. I just had dinner at TGIF and I am very full. I had a salad, chicken and some mashed potatoes. Don't think of food. I don't any more. Good luck

Thank you-done. My bra size did change and my panties are also smaller. Where I live I went to the outlet stores, Wrentham,MA and had them measure me.

Welcome! The gas takes a few days to go away. The pain in the shoulder area does well with heat, like a heating pad. Drink slowly. 1-2 oz. at a time. I was banded 7/30 and now I am on stage 5 of eating real food. That day comes sooner than you think. Just remember, protein first. I still have a high protein shake every morning. They fill me and also I know I am getting in my required protein. And walk, walk, is smart. The more, the better. Good luck with your new life.

I am sorry the Band didn't work out for you. Good luck with the removal.

Shopping for new clothes is great! I am in a misses jeans but women's. My bra size did go down. I bought a fall/rain jacket size xl misses. I have a 3x winter jacket to give away. It makes me proud to go shopping.My nephew's wedding is on the 11th and I bought from the misses department. You will love the new you to clothe. Good luck.

awful picture. I live on the South Shore. At least where I live we had no problems. Thanks for sharing a MA picture with me.

Hi from Boston and wonderful Sandy, Lately I have been unable to feel full. Right now I am very full. I had for dinner elbows, tomato sauce and shrimp. Dinner was yummy. I had a fill in September and not scheduled to see the doctor until after Thanksgiving. Yesterday I made an angel food cake and put sugar free chocolate chips into it. My husband is a diabetic. He has eaten over 1/2 the cake. I had one piece last night. I find with the Band that I getting bored with food. I never know what to have. For lunch I had a grilled roast beef and cheese sandwich (1/2). It was great. Have a great and safe night and hopefully with electric.

Angel food is on my list of desserts and it is recommended for diabetics. He just eats too much each time.

​I am sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful mother-in-law. It was very brave of you to have the surgery alone but with your 2 sons at your side while their father was away. Happy birthday?/!

Great story!! I wish I could stop at 2-3 oz. of steak. Happy birthday husband.

Welcome to LapBand. I am so sorry to hear about the accident etc.I had the surgery 7/30 and I am doing great. I was at my heaviest in March and since then down 58 lbs. I really enjoy my morning protein shakes. That is really how I lost weight before the Band. I am not a breakfast eater. Just remember, chew, chew, chew. And also protein is the most important food item to be eaten first. I love lump crab meat, meatballs, hamburg. Easy to chew food to the best. You will do great.

thank you. I am dyslectic and can not spell and sometimes spell check can't figure out what I have tried to spell. Who cares, let's just talk and help each other.

Good luck. I have always bought candy I hate. I am very fussy so I never had a problem. Today I bought Hershey's chocolate bars, I hate them. I only eat dark, not milk chocolate. Today I had my first real cheat, a small amount of ice cream with hot fudge. It was great but a first cheat since the beginning of July is great. Just think we are only hurting ourselves. Enjoy the party!!!!

I love clothes shopping in my own closet! Yesterday I put on a pair of jeans I forgot I had. They fit with a little room. My dream is to fit into my Warner Bros. jeans with the Taz and Bugs Bunny on them. I have saved them for over 15 years. Wow! over 15 years since I wore a size 16 and in my 40's then. I hope in my 60's isn't too old to wear fun clothes like that. I even have a 't' shirt to wear with them. I am running out of smaller clothes and will have to buy some clothes. In my support group one woman said because you change sizes so often go to consignment stores. I will have to check them out. I have my nephew's wedding in November and hope to fit into a size 14-16 and was thinking of buying at the consignment store to save money on a dressy outfit. Do other people save too small clothes hoping one day they will fit again? One pant suit I love, I waited too long and the jacket is way too big. Have a great Labor Day weekend everyone. Drive safely-the nuts are out there.

I am from New England, home of great lobster. I was told by many banders that after surgery food can be different. I guess tonight I had my last lobster. It was just too chewy for me. I am sad. I do eat a lot of jumbo lump crab and that agrees with me. I have had shrimp and that goes down fine. The only way I would eat clams is fried, so that is out and I don't do scallops. I find salmon does down super. Tomorrow I am making a pot roast. My husband does not eat meat, only poultry and fish. I guess that means about 12 pot roast meals for me. Everyone have a great weekend. Arlene

Hi fellow Banders. Can we wear Spanx after surgery? For some reason I think I heard you should not wear them. Also, I went to my PCP today and had my first Flu shot ever, at 62. The doctor said there is a new version this year and if you get it expect 7 days in the hospital. That heard, got the shot. Enjoy your evening, all.

Sorry to hear about your grandmother.

After my surgery I went to taking no more meds! except 1/2 of my high blood pressure pill which I put into my shake. Everything else is chewable.I take all chewable vitamins and minerals from Bariatric Advantage. When I came home from the hospital my 3 meds were liquid and I only used them for a short time except the liquid Zantac was for one month. It's a new life. Sharon Osbourne has been banded for over 10 years and looks great.

Welcome. Don't be afraid. I was banded 7/30 of this year and turned 62, 2 weeks ago. I have never felt so good. Just remember, Chew, Chew, Chew and you should not have problems. Since my highest weight on March I am down 59 lbs. I have a protein shake every morning, I hate eggs and other breakfast foods. Protein is the most important food to have. I have chocolate, add decaf instant coffee and some peppermint extract and tons of ice and it's nice and thick like a McD's shake. They fill you for about 4-5 hours.This site is wonderful and I have met some wonderful people and we all tell, all. Good luck!!! Arlene (real name)

I weigh myself 2-5 times a day. I do know what you're saying. One of my sons told me to throw out my friend. I can't, never!!! Good luck.

Happy Monday all. After not losing any pounds for about 4 weeks, I finally lost some weight! I am so thrilled. 10 more pounds and I will be less than 200!!!!! Never thought in my 60's I would ever see those numbers again. In 3 weeks I have my nephews wedding and I bought a great pants suit, size 18, misses not women's! The pants are a little big and the jacket is too perfect, could use a little room. I will give it another week to see if the buttons need to be moved. Dr. Oz just said at 2pm is the best time of day to cheat with a sugar boost, like 1 oz. of dark chocolate. Do any of you eat chocolate? I haven't yet but that is my favorite thing, with peppermint in it. Enjoy your evening. Arlene

​ Congratulations!! The ring I was married in 42 years ago finally fits me again. I know the wonderful feeling.