Fran

Please do not say that you only have lost 35 pounds because if you did not have the band, perhaps that would be +35 pounds. You will find the right restriction as you go along. Are there any foods that stick? Sugar free jello is great, and a shake is a wonderful filler. Also, I cook fresh vegetables and then puree them for the times when I feel I must have something. A little parmesan cheese on it and way to go. I wish you much luck. Do not be so hard on yourself. Only I am allowed to do that. Be well. Fran

Where did you buy this? I am so interested and tired of the other shakes and their putred tastes. Thanks. Fran

I cook fresh produce-broccoli, cauliflower, squash, etc. with some college inn broth and then blend it. For added taste you can add garlic or onion. Sprinkled with parmesan cheese, it is wonderful, and oh so healthy. Reheats easily in microwave and is very filling. no two soups come out the same. I now have a pot of spinach, garlic and squash simmering. Enjoy. Fran

Did anyone ever use the protein powder from GNC from the Biggest Looser? Fran

Getting stuck is the pits. You never know where, when or what will make it happen. I can down an entire bag of microwave popcorn, but no chicken. Chicken breast is too dry also. Try the dark meat with some sauce. Fran

I never felt worthy of putting myself first because I thought I looked horrible and everyone would say yeah, sure, there goes that fat woman. I put everyone first at my expense. It is a hard habit to break. After loosing 118 pounds, I started to feel "normal" but now I am putting the weight back on and feel like the same failure as before. Again, this is an ingrained feeling of self wothlessness which is hard to change. Try to be strong.Be well. Fran

I went to him, in New Jersey and hated his office staff so I did not use him and had it done elsewhere. Fran

Do you know if this is kosher?

are these shakes in powder form or already made?thanks Fran

Hi, [My band slipped at goal weight also, and they put in a new one. I was throwing up and had severe pain. The pain was really terrible. Perhaps yours is not so bad and will go back into place. I would suggest another band as we have tried this on our own before. If they have to operate, the replacement is not bad. The surgical assistant asked in the operating room asked if I was the right patient as I did not look like I needed a band. What a nice compliment!! I have since gained back weight and am stuggling. I wish you continued good luck. Be well. Fran

My band slipped at goal weight also, and they put in a new one. I was throwing up and had severe pain. The pain was really terrible. Perhaps yours is not so bad and will go back into place. I would suggest another band as we have tried this on our own before. If they have to operate, the replacement is not bad. The surgical assistant asked in the operating room asked if I was the right patient as I did not look like I needed a band. What a nice compliment!! I have since gained back weight and am stuggling. I wish you continued good luck. Be well. Fran

You look wonderful. I agree that the band is only a tool as head hunger drives me crazy. Be well. Fran

I too had to have my band replaced. I was vomiting and had pains worse than gall bladder (which was removed too) The surgeon blamed the prolapse on the vomiting,but I blame the vomiting on the prolapse. At this point I had lost 118 pounds and told everyone after my second surgery it only took a week to loose that amount. Ha Ha. Second surgery was fine, and came home the next morning. The only thing is is that it is hard getting mentally back into the liquid/mushy/small portion mental mode. You will do fine, and I wish you well. Fran

I do not have an answer to your question but this is funny. I was banded in August, 2006 and my band slipped this past May and I needed revision. How are you doing now? I am struggling after loosing over 100 pounds and also have body image issues. I had plastic surgery on my tummy and still feel fat. Be well. Fran

Atkins is the yellow light, the lap band is the red one. You cannot proceed past it or there will be consequences. I wish you well. Fran

Ajoneen, you made me really laugh out loud. Why would post-banded people need a free band surgery?? Good point, and thanks for the chuckle. Fran

I had a slipped band and was in horrible pain. Please get yours fixed before anything else happens. Perhaps the insurance company will pay as this is a true emergency. I was a self pay and then took an attorney and won on appeal. Not the full amount, but better than nothing. Therefore when I had my surgery for the slipped band, it was covered. Please make sure you do not compromise your health. I wish you well. Let me know please what happends. Fran

The band is so fickle. It is either too tight or too loose. I never know. Sometimes things go down, yet at other times-oh no!! I will have my two year anniversary on August 30th. and I still cannot eat chicken. Boy do I miss chicken. Continued success. Be well. Fran

I do not understand why someone would do ww if they were banded. WW does have a lot of food, and some of it we bandsters cannot eat. Good luck on your journey. Be well. Fran

I was told at my surgeon's office that stress does tighten the band. The band is around a muscle (stomach) and when we get stressed it tightens up. So, the problem is not the band, but we need to get rid of stress!! Be well. Fran

I think you should try to work with the band because why did we go through surgery, etc. if we want the medication. I agree that it is not easy, but do not be discouraged. It is more about changing what we eat and the way we do so. Please reconsider letting the band do its business. I wish you well. Fran

Thank you and may you continue to reach your dreams. Be well. Fran

You have a lost an incredible amount of weight and are to be commended. I lost 118 since 08/06 and now am struggling. Do you have any secrets for your success? Do you continually loose? Be well. Fran

Please do not beat up on yourself. We do that all too much. I blame myself for everything that does not go well in my family, and have lost so much time worrying about this. I too have had bad and good days with the band but it is wonderful. It became my best friend and the only thing that helps me to not over eat. I have lost 118 pounds and still struggle daily. It will 2 years in August. The beginning was the easiest part-now it is hard. Be well and be positive. Fran