Dr. Carter did my surgery 11/27/2007 and Ihave nothing but good things to say about him and his staff. I highly recommend him for all you lap-band needs.
Iwas so glad to see other peole felt the same way about eating as I do. I HATE IT!!!!! I try to eat the smallest of bites but still have stuck issues with meat. I don't go out anymore beacuse I can't even eat half of a childrens meal and have gotten tired of peoples comments. It really help to see I am not alone. Sometimes I think I made a mistake, but when I get ont he scale and see the weight I have loss I know I did the right thing.
I have tried it and could not get it down, I think it really depends on how tight your band is and how well you chew it up. Try a little and see what works for you. Just chew well and eat SLOW!!!!!!!
Cookie was in your shoes in Nov 07, I am now down 37 lbs and loving it. The first two week I cried and wanted it out, So glad I stuck with it. Just hang in there, it does get alot better.