steelergirl

B: 1/2 cup chicken salad 12 grain english muffin L: 3/4 cu, p baby lima bean soup 4 oz viactiv yogurt snack: small bag of cheese popcorn D: salad w/ chix, edamame,feta cheese, mushrooms,tomatoes and blue cheese dressing.

yesterday: B- almost 1/2 cp oatmeal made w/ ff milk L- baked Lays 1 serving 1/2 wawa hotdog D- 4 oz chicken breast 1-12 grain english muffin creamy dijon mustard and green leaf lettuce 5 grapes 2 glasses of wine 10 cheddar goldfish crackers Today: B- 1/3 cp of homemade chicken salad whole wheat bagel flat, toasted L- 1/3 cp homemade chili snack(working late) 1/4 cp of greek yogurt w/ fresh pineapple D- 3 oz Breaded chicken breast patty 1/4 cp steamed edamame

Now looking back on my experience I can say I had the exact same concerns. I had minimal restriction from surgery date 11/12 until my second month visit. So 2-3 months into this journey I had "full" restriction. I think it worked better for me to get gradual restriction, because i think if I went from having no restriction to having to eat 1/4 cup servings, I would have been freaking out! My band is currently around half full and I eat until my body tells me its full. Sometimes it can be a hiccup, sometimes it is a fullness in my upper belly, sometimes i just feel full. Im 40 and have never felt full prior to my lap-band. I can eat child size meals and have never experienced stuck, vomiting or sliming(knock on wood). I pinky promise you that you will get there and if you work the tool you have, you will be very successful!!!!! Best of Luck to you!

First I have to say this is only my opinion based on my own experiences. I have not had a single episode of getting stuck or sliming or vomiting since post-surgery. It sounds to me like you might be eating to quickly and not chewing enough. If you can't burp and it feels like a pressure, I would say yes... you have restriction. But listen for your body to give you earlier clues that it is full. This usually happens with me BEFORE the not burping signal. Hope this helps. Good Luck!

yesterday- B: 1 can of tuna in Water w/ teaspoon of olive oil mayo 1 slice light whole wheat toast L: 1/2 of a mild sweet sausage link 1/4 cup of 1% cottage cheese D: 2cups of salad 4oz pistachio encrusted tilapia filet snack: handful of whole wheat/black bean chips Today- B: 1 can of tuna in water w/ teaspoon of olive oil mayo 1 slice light whole wheat toast L: 3/4 oz of almonds (1/2 pack) Chobani yogurt/ strawberry D: plan 3 oz pork tenderloin 1/4 cup sauteed sweet potatoes w/ apples

I have found that "YOU" don't cut down your portion sizes....that is what the band does. If you listen to the band and use it instead of abusing it, it handles the portion part for you. I had my rough couple of weeks and head hunger but once I got proper restriction...I just listened to what my body wanted. More food or not. You will do great and don't stress. I did and it was silly looking back on it.

Thank You all for the great support and thoughts. Instead of food controlling me....I control the food!

I am 40yo. and I can honestly say that I have never been full after a meal. Even at buffets...my stomach would be upset but I kept eating and only stopped because I was embarrasing myself. Even at Thanksgiving when everyone stuffs themselves and unbutton their pants, I was still grazing in the kitchen and eating leftovers within an hour. I had my 3rd fill a little over 2 weeks ago and I can not believe that I actually get full. I eat until I am satisfied and I can eat everything. I can eat any meat or protein, toasted bread, cousous and most veggies with no problem. The amounts that are satisfying me are child like and I am dropping weight at a steady rate. I honestly didn't even expect this to happen to me after lap-band. I just knew I was going to have to struggle to keep my hunger down. I am so pleased with the band and my surgeon that I wanted to share. I almost feel close to normal when it comes to food and eating.

B: 1/4 cup oatmeal 3/4 cup FF milk L: 1/2 cup homemade chix salad with olives and egg (hearty) 1 slice of double Fiber whole wheat toast D: not sure but will be fish of some sort. 4oz filet and steamed veggies Maybe a glass of wine (I have company coming)

monicasf- I completely understand that! I know in my experience pre and post band I have to keep it exciting for my body! haha....It seems to get bored after a few weeks. I have to try new foods or switch up my exercise routine. It seems to work! Please keep me posted!

Question....Why liquid? That will not "stay" with you and keep you satisfied for very long with the band. Solid Proteins will maintain a full feeling longer. And remember no drinking at least 30 minutes after you finish your meal. I wish you luck

Why wait for her to excite you??? It is very difficult to not be excited when the person you are with and love is the one bringing the excitement to you. I find it hard to believe that your wife is sitting back and can't see the change in you....I think she is waiting for her husband to return:wink2: Love is great if you open yourself up to it

Thank you both. It was one of those moments that you remember when you are staring at that piece of cheesecake trying to decide if it's worth it or not...