GuyMontag

I generally can't eat sandwiches unless I toast the bread and flatten it to get air pockets out.

In was curious why some people are listed as Lap Band Guru, Member, Advanced Member, etc. I know that it normally is based on number of posts but I have more than many of the people that have Advanced Member and I'm just listed as a Registered User. Thanks. Okay...now I appear as an LBT Addict. Strange that it switched from Registered User.

I have a 14cc band. For about 2 years I had over 14.5cc of fluid in it but now I'm around 14.25cc.

You might really want to take a look at your liquid intake overall. Bandsters typically live their lives in a constant state of slight dehydration. It's really important to make sure you are getting enough liquids. Most people I know are tight in the morning and loosen up as the day goes by.

Some people add milk or water to 'fluff' up their scrambled eggs. I think that causes problems for bandsters. If you have eggs I'd recommend NOT adding any kind of liquid to them when you scramble them or eat them over easy or fried. However, it's always a learning experience with the band. You could just be tight one day...or that time of day...or dehydrated. I try not to cross any food completely off my list. I just try to learn when it's okay and when it's not okay to eat it or how I have to eat it whether that be really slow or lots of chewing or BOTH! Good luck.

Excellent! I figured it was something like that. It's cool to have them all laid out. Thanks so much!

Ha. I just noticed the switch too. What the heck. Guess they are still working on the forums

I drank a ton of Boost with Protein and it was my favorite. Of course, I only used it for the healing stages and moved on to solid foods as soon as I could.

I told everyone. It's better than them thinking that you're bulimic later on

The bypass takes a lot less work though. I still think the band or sleeve is a better option overall but for people that aren't going to put much work into weight loss bypass is a better option IMO. Bypass is a set it and forget it surgery. Hopefully they set it right the first time. The band takes more work. You have to constantly get fills, there are constant hurdles such as heartburn, being too tight, being too loose, etc., along with adjusting diet to lose weight. The band is a good tool. However, if you give me the raw material to build a deck I'll do it. Some people are never going to build a deck no matter how many tools and materials you put in front of them. Some people are just better off buying something premade from the internet and hoping it ends up working for them. I talk to people all day in chat that honestly should not have gotten the band. The pre-op diet is tough...but if you're questioning the band before you even get it and think it's going to be too hard then it probably is.

Chat is supposed to be back up by 6/15/12.

The band isn't a magic cure. It does take work. It's a tool but you have to be willing to do some work yourself. If it's this bad for you and you don't even have the band you may want to opt for the bypass instead.

It's just bandster hell. You need more restriction then you'll start losing more.

I had my first fill at 3 1/2 weeks. If you've healed up well then it's probably not a big deal.

Fills can take at least a week to really kick in. Also, you can get tighter from stress, exercise, too much salt in your diet, etc. Try going on liquids for a few days and reintroducing mushy foods into your diet again. If you are still too tight you may want to consider getting some fluid out.

I'm three years out and I drink soda over ice just fine.

This is basically so we can come and see if chat is down for more than just us...which it obviously is. I sent an email to Alex and will send one to Ken as well.

I gained a little during the holidays but not much and now it's back down again. Thanks to the band! Lol.

I'm just over 14.5cc in my 14cc band.

Just want to let everyone know that if you are looking for a cheap and easy alternative to the gym resistance bands are great! I just picked some up off of Amazon for $30 and boy am I sore. So far they are just as good as freeweights for me and much more convenient than driving to a gym. Here are the ones that I bought and thoroughly enjoy: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Mountain-Products-Resistance-Exercise/dp/7245456313/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1312767004&sr=1-3 Just thought I'd pass along the tip! Gaither

I'm learning the joys of resistance bands. Also, make sure to keep measurements and you may want to track you body fat percentage instead of your weight and BMI to gauge how well your workout routine is benefiting your body. Gaither