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[Yvette1026 0]

I eat anything and everything just like before. Just smaller portions. Although the difference now is because I'm eating smaller portions I'm hungry because my metabolism is actually working instead of just eating one big meal a day.

Red meat, bread, Pasta, rice, etc.. I've had it all with no problem. Portion Control is key and I truly believe alot of it is mind over matter.

The difference is that I now *THINK* before i put something in my mouth. It's nothing for me to skip bread because I know what it does to my body. And I LOVE bread.. it all seemed so hard before I was doing it, now I wake up in the morning craving a Protein smoothie. The changes in my diet have been delicious and great for me, I'm constantly getting compliments on my "glow" even when I have no make up on (or like yesterday just out of bed lol) and I can only attest that to eating natural and organic foods.

So there's an upside to those Protein shakes lol but you'll be fine and you'll do great. The Protein Shakes and cottage cheese are good for a quick and easy Protein fix.

[Laura Lane 0]

i eat less and i need to be careful of certain foods. but i can eat a bite of my favorite foods, like pizza and Pasta.< /p>

just don't over do it.......your body will definitely tell you.

[ElfiePoo 109]

Some people make it very clear that they use the lap-band® as a tool and something that helps with Portion Control. These people sound like they still eat most of the foods they did before just in a lot smaller amounts. Others make it sound like I will be eating cottage cheese and Protein shakes for the rest of my life.

If someone can only eat cottage cheese and Protein Shakes then they are over filled. This may be a deliberate choice on their part or just a misunderstanding of what restriction means.

I'm 3 months post op and very close to my 'sweet spot'. I have 8cc in a 12cc band. Even when I have temporary restriction, I can eat pretty much anything I could pre-band...just less of it. There are a couple foods (chewy breads, eggs, ground meats) that give me a problem no matter how small the bite or how well I chew, but I can still have just about everything else...just less of it.

We had a garlic chicken thin crust pizza the other night and I had 2 pieces (they were small). There was a time when I would've eaten half of a pizza...or more. The other night I ate 4 baked chicken wings. In the past I would eat a dozen...or more.

For me, when I have restriction, the band is about portion control. Even without restriction, I find I have to eat more slowly than in the past so that has helped limit the amount I eat even when I'm not restricted.

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[Catherine55 43]

Marcox, I still eat burgers every now and then. I don't order them out, since sometimes the meat gets me stuck, but every few months, I'll have one at home. I can't finish a whole one, but eat about half (without the bread) and that takes care of the craving.

I also eat Mexican food regularly . . no problems there! I just order the stuff that works well with the band.

Hope that is helpful!

Catherine