The Ten Commandments Of The Lap Band....

[Knaroz 31]

I found this years ago, and while it sounds crazy, I always listen to what it says lol.

1. Thou shalt consume thy Protein first, followed by thy veggies and fruits. If thou, then hast any room left thou shalt comusme thy carbs lastly!

2. Thou shalt take the tiniest of bites, placing thy fork and thy spoon upon thine table, that thou shalt have more time between bites to savor that which thou hast eaten, and allow thy stomach adequate time to inform thy brain of thine fullness.

3. Thou shalt chew and chew and when thou has done so, thou shalt chew some more, lest thy band rise up and smite thee,causing in thy chest great pain, and spewing forth.

4. Thou shalt drink of thy Water, copiously, consuming all that has been recommended to thee, that thou mayest be spared the pangs of hunger and dehydration, and thou shalt thus, also keep thy kidneys well flushed, that thou shalt not develop stones to aggrieve thee.

5. Thou shalt exercise in a manner that thou mayest choose, of thine own accord, providing that thou art faithful to thine execise regimen,that thou shalt not falter on thy journey to thine smaller self.

6. Thou shalt honor thy band and maintain it well, that it shalt be a steadfast friend to thee throughout thine entire life. Thou wilt,from time to time, as thou hast been told, obtain for it the fills that it needest that it may then help thee in thy hours of need, keeping it always in perfect adjustment for thine benefit.

7. Thou shalt not worry and gnash thy teeth, becoming aggrieved at those times when thy losses seemingly stop and thy weight remaineth constant, remembering then that thou tookest long to acquire thine pounds, and that thy pounds must then take time for loss.

8. Thou shalt maintain a log or dairy of thine measurements, that thou mayest truly perceive the effect of they band when thine scale doth pause in it's downward progress.

9. Thou shalt join into and participate within thy local support community, for without the input, experience and love of they fellow bandsters, thou shalt have a much more difficult time in thy journey, and when thou art well upon thy road, thou shalt then likewise assist those who followest in thine footsteps that they too might be successful in their own diminishment.

10. Thou shalt beware of thine " soft calories syndrome", keeping always in thy mind that thou canst thus sabotage thine efforts and thine investment and lead thee then therefore into depression and guilt. As once stated "Just because thou canst, it meaneth not that thou shouldith".

[elcee 3,341]

Knaroz sounds like you have been propositioned!

I wonder where "Antonia" hails from.

[BayougirlMrsS 3,934]

I love your post..... it always amazes me that i started at 223 and got the large 14cc band, and other who's weight is more, got a smaller band.

I think Elcee is right..... someone wants too...."connect". Anyway, keep up the great work.

[RhiRhi 12]

I need to read #7 every day. Somedays more than once!

[Cazzy 725]

I love your post..... it always amazes me that i started at 223 and got the large 14cc band, and other who's weight is more, got a smaller band.

I think Elcee is right..... someone wants too...."connect". Anyway, keep up the great work.

The size band is normally to do with the size of your stomach internally where the band fits and not your weight .

[Knaroz 31]

The size band is normally to do with the size of your stomach internally where the band fits and not your weight .

Very true also depends on if you have the hernia repair or not. I was close to 400 lbs and had the 10cc band but no hernia, my ex was around 260 but she had a hernia repair and ended up with a 14cc band. Up to your personal situation.

[Knaroz 31]

Knaroz sounds like you have been propositioned!

I wonder where "Antonia" hails from.

LOL ok now this just sounds wierd since they removed the spambot postings of undying love lol.

[DAWSEY 1]

Hi im one week post op and find this very helpful for when im allowed to eat food.< /p>

I hope to follow them with success.

[Knaroz 31]

You are on a great road Dawsey. Enjoy it because its gonna be a hell of a ride, but in a good way lol.

Congrats

[sam3841 57]

Very true also depends on if you have the hernia repair or not. I was close to 400 lbs and had the 10cc band but no hernia, my ex was around 260 but she had a hernia repair and ended up with a 14cc band. Up to your personal situation.

That's really weird cause I weighted 294 and never had any other surgery and got a 14 cc band. I never did ask my Dr why he chose that size. Maybe I should. I have 6.5 cc in my and the restriction is okay but not great.

[Cazzy 725]

That's really weird cause I weighted 294 and never had any other surgery and got a 14 cc band. I never did ask my Dr why he chose that size. Maybe I should. I have 6.5 cc in my and the restriction is okay but not great.

I dont understand why u are worried about the size of the band, 14 cc's gives u lots of room for adjustments..it really makes no difference to how u feel restriction.

[jennabean27 6]

i was laughing so hard whilst reading thine commandments LOL!!! just got banded 1/12 so this is all still so new to me. i am printing them up to put on my bathroom mirror. thx!!

and is it wierd that i dont know how big my band is??? dont really care i guess but i will find out on thursday.

love this site by the way Ya'll are awesome!!!!

[Humming Bird 275]

LOL ok now this just sounds wierd since they removed the spambot postings of undying love lol.

Too funny, I read it this morning and had a good laugh. I think she likes your after pic.

[readytogoforit 172]

Loved this, thanks!!!

[horsegirl315 114]

This is hilarious! I wil keep these commandments!