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Everyone is different, so you will have to go with what your system can handle. I drink V8Fusions for my daily serving of fruits and vegetables, I also eat canned spinach, and green Beans. Anyother type of beans, corn etc (starchy veggies) are very difficult to eat. I cannot eat iceburg lettuce but I can eat romaine. It will be trial and error for you. Experiment in small doses and see what works and you will have to adjust.

Everyone is different, I thought something was wrong with me because most people I had talked to had very little pain. It took about 2 weeks for it to start going away for me. Hang in there.

I have been banded for almost 7 years and have the same problem with drinking hot tea in the morning. I can only take very little sips throughout the morning. By mid morning it does away. Not sure why, but you just deal with it.

That is great, it is always so motivating when you start losing the weight. I was also one who lost a lot of weight right off the bat, then it slowed down after a few months and was pretty slow but steady until I reached the weight my body decided to stay at. Keep up the good work. I was banded almost 7 years ago and lost and have kept off 100 pounds.

Went through that at about 3 months post op. I thought I would go bald. Your body s trying to adjust to the rapid weight loss and it throws everything out of whack. A Vitamin called, hair, skin and nail does help. It will grow back, but may take a month or so.

It is hard not to feel angry or hurt by thoughless comments, no matter how long it's been. I have heard "so you took the easy way out" a few times and "why couldn't you just do it on your own, without surgery" for another. It has been six years now since I was banded and don't think I will run into anyone else who has not seen me since, but if I did and they said something similar it would still be hurtful. You have done great and it is not easy to just dimsiss these comments, but you know how successful you have been at this journey and fo every one of those thoughtless people, I am sure there have been many others who cheered you on.

I definitely know what you are going through. I went to three seminars, did a lot of research online, tried and failed so many times I lost count and finally buckled down and had it down. Afterwards I feared I spent the money and had the surgery and would not lose any weight or at least just a little then gain in back like every other time I tried. It has now been 6 years, I lost 90 pounds and have kept it off. I am no longer diabetic, I can exercise without pain and have never regretted it one day. Everyone is different of course, but if you really want a permanent solution and a tool that will get you the results you want, I would definitely recommend it.

I was banded in August of 2007 and never regretted it. It does require a new way of thinking but if you are mentally ready to accept the change you will do great. For me there was always one more diet to try which always failed at some point. Now I am diabetes free, no more joint pain when walking and not embarassed about my appearance. I wish you well.

I was banded in August 6 years ago. I started out at 263 and now stay right around 175 and have maintained that weight for three years. I went from a size 24/26 to a 14. I would probably be a size smaller if I could afford the tummy tuck, arm lift and thigh reduction, but I am who I am and don't stress over it. I exercise daily with at least a two mile walk each day and usually more on the weekends and work out with weight 2-3 times a week.

I totally agree. I was banded 6 years ago and now instead of dreading and stressing out over the holiday food, I look forward to it. I still eat the same things only in much, much smaller portions but still get to enjoy the foods I loved, only with out the guilt.

Way to go, that is fabulous! It is sometimes hard to stay on track and I go through my days of not eating right and feeling bad when I do, but I keep a picture of what I looked like before at my desk and on my fridge. I never want to go back there, and I know that even on the days when I give in to cravings, I will be able to get back on track. I never had that feeling before, it was always I ate bad and just gave up trying, so this has been a good experience. I think everybody has their bad day or days and for most people they are able to get back with the program, that was not always the case pre lapband for me. I also think about the work I put into getting approved, going through the surgery and how much my health has improved now, and that also helps to keep me motivated and focused. I wish you well in your journey and before long I know you will be where you want to be.

Yes are't those fun! I had one done in January and the clear diet wasn't too bad, it was trying to dring the nasty concoction that I had a real hard time keeping down. At least I don't have to go through it again for several years and maybe by that time they will have developed a safe pill.

Wish I could go, but that is a distance from Tucson and I work. If you ever have something in the evening that is close to Tucson or on a weekend, I don't mind driving an hour or two that would be great.

Well I wish you all the best for success. I really think that if people keep in mind, this is not some miracle cure, but a tool to help you get the weight off and keep it off, you will have alot of success with this procedure. There is absolutely no way, outside of some medical condition, that you could not lose weight with the band. The trick is keeping it off, once you have lost the weight, and I think each persons body will naturally come to a weight that is right for them. I have been at this same weight now for several years, I exercise regularly and enjoy it now, mainly walking and three times a week I do weight training. I eat what I consider to be normal foods, but you will find many foods that you used to eat, which now you will not be able to. Keep me posted on your success.

I cannot eat white meat of any kind, it is too dry but dark meat seems to be fine. I think everyone is different. I cannot eat bread at all unless it is toasted very well, but since I have not eaten bread in a long time, the first time I tried it, the taste just wan't what I remembered.