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I suspect my band is set on the loose side.... I can tolerate almost any foods, and I did sample some pork fried rice a few weeks back without problems. I had maybe a quarter of a cup, spread over two meals. I love rice, but I haven't tried many processed carbs since surgery.

Walking is the best thing you can do after surgery, and it is a good exercise to keep weight off afterwards.

I wanted to ad: When we eat out I will usually order an omelet. One omelet is good for two meals --so I usually take 1/2 of it home for supper. Also, I drink a few quarts of diet ice tea each day to keep hydrated. Maybe one cup of hot coffee in the AM, with sugar and half and half. A few extra calories there, but I count them.

I always a bit more AFTER a shower. I think water is retained in my skin. Weigh myself when I first get up, and right before bed.

Five months post op. When I am being good my typical meals are: Breakfast: low fat Greek yogurt with one cup of blueberries mixed in. Lunch: Cup of drained spinach, green or wax Beans. Protein is either fish fillets, chicken breasts or on occasion a lean hamburger patty. Supper: same as lunch. Sometimes will have chilli made from ground turkey, etc. late night snack is usually a sliced apple, pear or peach. chewable Vitamins and Calcium supplements. Strive for 1000 calories, and 80 grams protein.

I gained for two or three months after surgery. Give your body time to heal. Once you are able to tolerate having fills, you will find that you will be less hungry as the band is adjusted to your green zone. Just follow the NUT's guidelines for protein and portion sizes once you are off soft foods.

Wow, you're an inspiration!

Yo! This news story is over a year old... so, did the FDA ban lap-band surgery? What was the outcome? Did that 40% removal rate include the early 4 cc bands?

I try to keep it at 1,000 calories, or a tad less. But, I make a serious effort to keep the protein at no less than 80 grams, and try to make 90 grams per day. Also take a chewable form of calcium and vitamins.

Walking is easy on the joints, and it will burn calories. I lost 70 pounds one summer by walking for one or two hours a day. When winter came, the weight started coming back on... hence, the lap-band, and a gym membership.

He can be an excellent chef, and still be onboard as to your dietary requirements! If you're eating around the band, you know what you need to do. I suggest getting hubby on the same page to start with. Next, you have to determine if your current fill is in the green zone or not, and you have to take a good look at your diet--are you getting the proper amount of Proteins first? Avoiding wasted carbs (excess calories)? It is never too late to get back on track. Forget the past, and concentrate on what worked for you when you were losing those ugly pounds!!

Wanted to mention that you will find horror stories for any WLS surgery!!!! They all have had their share of problems. I suggest finding the BEST surgeon, and consulting with him or her as to what would work best for you. There are a lot of hack clinics out there promoting WLS, and you want to find someone who puts your health above their profit margins!!!

Ideally, the band gives you a sensation of feeling full -- satiated... after eating a small portion of food. If you are eating until you vomit, something isn't right. The band is too tight, or one is force feeding themselves. Also, there are "slider" foods that will pass right through the band, and so quickly that the brain doesn't receive the desired "I'm full" message that a properly adjusted band will supply. Ice cream, potato chips and dip, some fried foods, with go through the band like poop through a goose.

Same here... stomach can react to the fill, I think it can swell up a bit. I've always felt a lot of restriction for a day or two after a fill... and it was only after a fill when I've had food come back up until the swelling went back down.

how in the world do you get 100 g of Protein in, in a day's time? I'm not getting enough and am losing hair and nails so my dr upped my protein by eating protein bar not shake but I certainly do not know how you eat that much, please share...I'm only 1 yr out. It isn't hard. Four flounder filets, or 1/2 chicken breasts, along with 80 grams of low fat Greek yogurt at breakfast, will easily get you to between 80 or 90 grams of protein per day, with less than 500 calories.

When I started my NUT (six visits!) I was tracking my calories already. Her main concern was my Protein intake. I would have instant sugar free oatmeal with blueberries for Breakfast, and she would always comment that I wasn't having protein intake for that meal. Now I have low fat Greek yogurt and blueberries for my breakfast. I also started eating a lot of fish and chicken for my lunch and dinner meals, and started eliminating unneeded carbs (breads, pastas, rolls... the stuff that adds useless calories.) I was able to keep my calories under 1000, while keeping the protein at 80 to 90 grams. My NUT, and the APRN who does my fills and follow up visits, both want to see a minimum amount of protein. My NUT showed me plastic samples of food, and told me to be aware of portion sizes (what a cup of something looks like.) But, I was never told to limit my portions, and my APRN told me not to worry if I was eating more than a cup of food at a meal. I assume if I have future fills that lead to intake restriction, I may have to reduce portions. The NUT said always to eat the protein portions first, and then fill on the veggies or other foods afterwards.

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I count calories and protein. Protein intake comes first... I use an online program to enter my meals and it tracks the nutrients.

Add chicken broth to the list of clear liquids. But it must be pure liquid broth!

One more comment: I wouldn't take personal medical advice from a trainer regarding WLS surgery. But, I think you were very, very wise to join a gym or health club to pursue exercise. A good exercise program, combined with a WLS, is a key to your future success. Just like the lap band, exercise is one more key to being able to remove and keep the weight off. WLS, diet, exercise. 1, 2, 3....

Wow! So sorry to hear about the problems you went through. Your doctor sounds like a real jerk, and his group should have done a lot more for you. I hope the best for your revision surgery. Thank goodness your insurance is willing to cover it, that is good news!

Many folks don't have insurance coverage for WLS and end having to finance their surgeries. I can't think of any better money spent than money that is invested in your health, self esteem and longevity. Weight loss will reduce your sleep apnea episodes, and will improve your other heath issues. What the hell good is a patio if you can't live to enjoy it I suggest finding the best surgeon you can... and if you can lose weight before surgery it will go better.

Did they do an upper GI to see what is causing the restriction?? Something is not right. Did you always have this problem from day one with the band?

Keep sipping liquids!!! That will keep you from becoming dehydrated. I've notice d that a fill seems to cause the stomach to swell, but the feeling passes after a few days. If you don't feel better soon, I'd call your doctor's office. That seems to be a rather large change in fills.

Oh, heck! Everyone cheats! 1,500 calories for a high protein meal shouldn't be a setback. It was a special occasion, just get back on track and you will be fine. I also don't have much restriction as to food or portion size; so I rely on eating a lot of protein and watching calories. 130 pounds in a year is awesome! I hope I can do as well!