MY lapband journey rockey at best so far

[ElfiePoo 109]

So true Hummingbird...the band works differently for everyone and each person has to find the best way for *them*.

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[honk 780]

Each person has different experiences regarding what they can and can't eat post banding. My doctor says you should be able to eat 3 oz of solid Protein at lunch and dinner (mornings you might be too tight); if you can't you are too tight. In my opinion if you can't eat solid protein without using Water to get it down you are too tight. I can eat any food at restriction.

[billhur 0]

I talked with my dietician and were meeting with the doctor on monday to see what we all think, I read alot of your posts to the staff at my doctors office many of you are on target some are not according to them. in any case im going to take it easy with some shakes and soft foods until then

[ElfiePoo 109]

, I read alot of your posts to the staff at my doctors office many of you are on target some are not according to them.

'Many' are not? So your doctor thinks there's only one way to do it right? If so, I feel sorry for their patients who can't work the band the way they think it should be done.

I think you'll find over time that a good majority of these bariatric surgeons know less about how this band actually works...and have less helpful advice than those who were banded. They also generally know squat about good nutrition.

In any case, good luck to you.

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[sandy1 1]

'Many' are not? So your doctor thinks there's only one way to do it right? If so, I feel sorry for their patients who can't work the band the way they think it should be done.

I think you'll find over time that a good majority of these bariatric surgeons know less about how this band actually works...and have less helpful advice than those who were banded. They also generally know squat about good nutrition.

In any case, good luck to you.

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Read his post. He did not say many are are not. He said some.

Here are his words- many of you are on target some are not according to them.

Have a good day!

[Humming Bird 275]

I talked with my dietician and were meeting with the doctor on monday to see what we all think, I read alot of your posts to the staff at my doctors office many of you are on target some are not according to them. in any case im going to take it easy with some shakes and soft foods until then

I am so glad you called them and didn't wait the 3 frustrating weeks for your next appointment. I hope they can help you get your groove.

Who knows if I am one who they think is on target. The most important thing is I am a success. I lost all my weight in a short time and have maintained a BMI of 24. (started at 41.3)

This thing will not work exactly the same for you as it does for me. In fact, since you are male your weight will come off faster than mine did. I just saw my surgeon yesterday and we are both very happy with the way I do it and my success.

[billhur 0]

they said some are not , not many, please re read my post

[Humming Bird 275]

they said some are not , not many, please re read my post

It doesn't matter who your doc thinks is on target on a public forum. What matters is he is there for you and willing to get you in sooner to help you. YOU are number one in YOUR journey.

[Rachel412 116]

I read alot of your posts to the staff at my doctors office many of you are on target some are not according to them.

LOL- I bet! They probably don't take too kindly to random people on a message board saying they know more/better/different than professionals.