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Hi everyone. My name is Michelle. I am 35. I live in Minnesota. I was banded on February 25, 2008 by Dr. Jeff Baker at Unity Hospital, Bariatric Center. So far I have lost 45 pounds total. I am very glad I made this decision! It is the best one I have made in a very long time. I have found alot of foods I used to be able to eat, that I can no longer eat. Beef Jerky is the one I miss the most. I also am not able to eat even very toasted bread. I do not miss the bread.

I am very happy to find this website. There are no Lap Band support groups where I live, only gastric bypass so I find it very hard to find people like me who have been banded.

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Welcome to LBT, and congratulations on your weight loss. This is the place to come for everything Lap-Band.

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Oh you have done so wonderful I had mine on Jan 28, 2008 and have only lost 28 pounds - for a while I could eat anything because I guess my band was not tight enough - what are you eating - I have finally reached my 'sweet spot' and am having a hard time finding what I can eat without sliming now - sure is a struggle - but still so glad I did this - I have waited 3 years for this

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Welcome Michelle! I originally looked to have my procedure done at Unity Hospital too but then I switched to Park Nicollet. My first consult originally was with Jeff's father, Dr. Daniel Baker. Small world. :sad: Great work on your current weight loss and good luck for the future!

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Hi! I eat alot of Protein, tuna, fish, eggs, mashed potatos, cottage cheese, beef, Soups, rice, fruit, vegetables. I still eat pretty much what I used to except for the fast food, chips and deep fried foods. I am having problems with bread, even toasted. I have gotten some pretty good receipes for some dishes that are not too bad for you either....let me know if you want me to share!

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Sure, I would say share them. I believe there is a forum section for food and nutrition with a recipes section. That would probably be the place to post them. :biggrin2: Thanks for sharing.

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