the 27th is my 4rth month anniversery and im down 90# { 120# total since i started pre-op classes = 30# pre-op and 90# post-op }. unfortunatley i hav a leak since surgery and will be going back under the knife in a week or two. we tryd to let it heal on its own but its not working,so back to the surgery table. iv been thru hell, but i know it will be worth it in the end.

Hi Shelley, I've tried sugary things a couple of times (just a couple of bites or just one cookie) and it didn't make me sick....which is probably not a good thing! I can also drink milk. I can basically eat/drink anything but don't have the taste for most things. I actually crave beans, especially Popeye's Chicken type, which I found in a can (New Orleans style is real close). Don't really want much meat/eggs either. I like chicken salad (real finely chopped) and the fish with creamy white sauce at oriental restuarants. I made a mushroom/chicken soup that was really good--my grandson loved it to. Good job on the 88 lbs. I'm down 74 with 40 more to go. Hope to lose at least 20 more by Oct (my daughter's wedding).

Hi Twyla and all... I am a RNY, and am over 4 mos out, but I have not dared to eat lettuce either. Is it a no-no?? Anyone ok eating it? Shelley

I had Lap-band surgery earlier this month. I am doing great, and I'm able to tolerate most of the foods that I've tried. I was wondering, when are we allowed to eat salads, or lettuce? Is this something that will tear my stomach up? For some reason I keep thinking I heard not to eat lettuce, but I can't remember where or why. All I can seem to find online is info from people that have had RNY, and I know that things can be different for bandsters. Anyone have any advice? Thanks! Twyla

Anyone try popcorn yet? If so, did it go down okay..im just worried about the kernals.