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What do you normally eat after the band? What does " stuck " mean? And 5 yrs from now do you still have to eat the same way? I'm getting the band in December but I'm finding a lot of these post are starting to scare me to the point I'm not sure about this anymore.. HELP

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What do you normally eat after the band? A little bit of everything I like What does " stuck " mean? When you eat too much, too fast, take bites that are too big, don't chew well enough, or you're trying to eat a challenging food (like soft, Gummy bread), the food can get stuck in the stoma (the small opening between the upper and lower stomach pouches). And 5 yrs from now do you still have to eat the same way? Yes. I'm getting the band in December but I'm finding a lot of these post are starting to scare me to the point I'm not sure about this anymore.. HELP If you're getting overwhelmed by all this, maybe you need a little internet vacation?

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i eat pretty much whatever i want

just one cup and focus on Protein first and veggies

i drink all day long.

you have to get rid of the diet thinking (oh i cant eat this or that)

the band will help you eat less but not tell you what to eat...thats up to the person

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Yes the site can be overwhelming. Jean is right on target with her comments and so is Carolina Girl. This is not a diet, this is about learning to eat healthy and live healthy. Your MD should be your first place to get the answers to your questions,

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What do you normally eat after the band? What does " stuck " mean? And 5 yrs from now do you still have to eat the same way? I'm getting the band in December but I'm finding a lot of these post are starting to scare me to the point I'm not sure about this anymore.. HELP

a typical meal for me is 3 to 4 ounces of Protein, half cup of vegetable and quarter cup of starch. During my losing stage ..the last 22 months I ate no more than 1000 calories every day.

Now I am ten or so lbs from goal and I can to eat much more then that... However I am not counting calories but I am still making smart food choices.

Keeping the weight off will be a life long battle... The band doesn't change that. The band does make it easier for you to control your portions so you won't gain it back... But there is a big difference in eating 3 oz or lean Protein vs 3 oz of McDonalds hamburger....

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I just got banded on the 3rd and I'm scared to start eating i know I still Have a couple weeks before I get to eat anything other than liquids I do not want to get stuck, but this is a great question

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I just got banded on the 3rd and I'm scared to start eating i know I still Have a couple weeks before I get to eat anything other than liquids I do not want to get stuck' date=' but this is a great question[/quote']

I was banded on the 3 rd also. I also have been afraid of the stuck thing. Im petrified that i will dislodge my band and have to go back to surgery. Im on liquids till tues and the puree's.

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Good luck I've been doing a little broth and I have done two 4oz Protein Shakes and a lot of Water

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