Hi Pattman,
Since I was the main reason we went to buffets, we just don't go. I do exactly what everyone else does, but my wife's preference is usually good enough for me. I usually only get a bite of hers and an appetizer. BTW, I know it's not much Protein, but the shrooms (that's cream cheese stuffed mushrooms, with a panko bread crumb coating, not magic mushrooms) at Houlihan's is an amazing stray.
Since my band works wierd, I don't seem to be stretching my pouch much. I splurge with a very inexpensive creme brulet for dessert and that's about all I can eat, except for a bite of what my wife's ordered. Those are about my two favorite foods now. I have to hit the Protein Drink at some point to make that work though.
BTW, I make the shrooms last three "meals". My wife eats one and I eat two at a sitting.
Now for my update:
I had my check-up with Irgau and didn't get a fill. It turns out that I didn't have a leak, but that I was eating the wrong kind of stuff. I can't eat meat, unless it's ground, but if I eat crackers, chips with brie (stay away from that stuff folks), Soup, or Cereal, it goes straight through. Well duh!!!, Irgau said that's normal, but I never knew that. I may even be too tight, as I should probably be able to eat chicken thighs without feeling scratchy pain. Is that right? Anyway, I'm finally losing weight again and didn't get a fill this time. I don't see the doc for two months this time and it feels great.
Does anyone else feel this scratchy painful feeling when they eat something too coarse for them? Or is it because I can't live without regular leaded coffee for Breakfast? I sleep all day without it.
Blessings,
Rob
High = 415 lbs. in November 2007
Banded on 4-2-08 by Dr. Irgau, at 402.5 lbs.
362 today, oorah!
PS. How do I get rid of all of that crud at the bottom of this message? :thumbup: I'll try to change my preferences.