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I am 2 years out, and still burp a lot, especially as I begin eating and after...

I applaud you for not cheating for this long - great job! I agree with the freezing, and using applesauce...sometimes you do need quality of life over time, not saying never to yourself only reserve for the special times.

ground turkey meatballs (baked) w/onions, cilantro, spices glazed carrots (brown splenda) pearled couscous w/dates, raisins and red onions Love lapband - can taste flavors, and cook w/o all the fat!

For those who don't really like Cottage Cheese, I puree the Cottage Cheese to "dip" texture, and add 1/4 or less of Ranch dressing mix - it's wonderful!

I pureed a lot of different Soups and stews, and they didn't taste gross, I liked getting the different flavors, and could add more cumin, coriander, garam marsala, or whatever was the main one. I also kept a list of all the foods on TV that were driving me crazy - you really can puree almost anything. I pureed chili w/turkey dogs for a chili dog, beef massaman (thai coconut curry - my favorite, and it comes with a lot of sauce), spaghetti and meatballs (tasted better than the lasagne). I did a lot of baked potato mushed with cheese, melted. I also did a lot of the roasted chicken that you can get from the store, add chicken broth and it's kind of like chicken soup or chicken salad w/o the mayo Good luck!

1) ATkins protein bars - there are many choices, delicious, and double digit protein! 2) Chocolate Viactiv chews Also, dark chocolate M&Ms do help my hardest days.

Not drinking with and shortly after a meal!

My doc is full liquids the 24 hours after a fill, the 2nd day mushies then back to normal. I haven't had any trouble yet (knock on wood) and am at 6.7 cc in a 14 cc band. After the first 3 fills, it's usually only .1 or .15 cc per time and it does feel like a lot.

I'm so sorry I didn't find this group of banders before I visited San Antonio April 1-9! I loved your city, and actually lost a pound despite not sticking strictly to a diet (besides protein and liquids). I was there for the women's final four, and found it so easy to walk everywhere (wish my town in Upstate NY didn't have so many hills!). Loved all the Mexican food, great choices.

I'll be flying in Friday through Wednesday, and wondered if you had recommendations for reasonable, healthy restaurants, and is there a support group for lap-banders there during that time (April 2-7)? Thanks, Nancy

I used the unflavored Isopure in soups, sprinkled on chili, etc. BUT I also use non-fat dry milk powder - the same protein overall, and easier to drink/take in almost anything, sauces, added to skim milk, anything. 1T =5g and it's cheaper than the other whey.

I ditto everything you said! In addition, I lived 25 years in the closet, and never realized how much energy it takes to hide an important part of yourself...I'm not willing to do that again - way too much stress. All my energy goes to living my life, and sharing with family, friends, and others.

I don't know if they changed the other flavors...but I only really liked the dark choc and strawberry. I hope they get a LOT of complaints and go back to the old formula! OR offer both... but I can't imagine there are folks that are not getting the gas, etc. Luckily I buy out the shelf when I bought, so have some old ones left but am very sad to have to find a new morning Protein source!