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Hi there, I know my band is adjusted properly when I have no problem with well-chewed Protein but people vary as to what works really well for them. I love salmon and soft fish, or stews where the meat is falling apart. chicken thighs work better for me than breasts. I stay away from potatoes, bread and Pasta as those are empty calories. Because my portions are so small I splurge on expensive cuts of meat. Banders love chili -- and there are so many kinds to make. I find with burger if I cook it with some stock it is softer and falls apart better -- and is delicious, more flavorful. The burger can then be dolled up to go Mexican (garlic, black Beans, cumin, etc.) or Italian (I just add a few jars of red sauce) or chili (onions, garlic, kidney beans, etc.). When I make red sauce the family has it on pasta but I just eat the meaty red sauce and some veggies. Curries are yummy. Again I just eat the good stuff and skip the rice. Look out for slider foods -- those will just go right down. chips, Cookies, ice cream -- even shakes are sliders. It's the chewing of the food that gives the esophagus squeezes signaling the brain for satiety. That is the goal. Have him check out the Eight Golden Rules for Lapband on-line for a better understanding of how it works. And with all the money you will save on food bills, restaurants, etc., get yourself a facial, a massage, new shoes -- because you deserve all of that for helping him get on his feet health-wise. Oh, that's the other thing, exercise! Even if it's just a little to begin, get walking a little further, a little further. That's the magic ingredient. Good luck! Can't do it for him but if he's on board fully it's going to be amazing!

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When I was banded, the biggest thing for me was moisture in my food. It was great to always have a sauce or gravy ( think evaporated skim milk or fat free gravy as a base), and soft is easiest. Best of luck!

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