Bandster Rules

I am 4yrs post op & I need to start from scratch, can you please all remind me of the rules
I am gonna give it another go.  I lost pretty much all my weight the firt 9 months & I need to get back to that.  Thank you!

do you need the diet? 

Yes please that would be wonderful!

 no drinking while eating
30 mn before eating and 60 after
chew chew chew
eat slowly 
small pieces
nothing dry
is that what you were talkng about?
Good luck
Wendy

How much protien am i supposed to have?

Hi Tracy!
I know Longview is a hike, but if you ever want to come to the support group that I lead we'd love to have you join us.  We meet the last Saturday of each month at a library near Seatac Airport.  This months meeting is unique because we're meeting at a member's house in West Seattle, (near the Fauntleroy ferry).  We have a great group of ladies, (all bandsters) and even have some that come from Portland, Salem and Ellensburg!

IF you'd ever like to come or if you want to be on the e-mail list just P.M. me.  We also have a private group on FB so if you do FB friend me there and you can be part of that group (which is fast becoming our favored form of communication!)  Just PM me if you're interested and I'll send you the details of how to find me on FB.

Good luck as you jumpstart your band living!

Lisa O.

My surgeon says that 65g is the absolute minimum. If it has been a while since you have been in for a "tune up" you may want to schedule an appointment for a possible fill and to talk to your surgeon and dietitian. Also, see if any support groups are in your area. The office may well have that info.

Also part of the rules;
get your fluids in 64oz. per day minimum of low or no calorie liquids.
eat dense protein
weigh and measure your food
around 3-4 oz. of dense protein and 1/2 cup of veggies
If you aren't full, stop anyway. You should remain free of hunger pains from 3-5 hours after a meal. Any less is a clue that you need a fill.
You don't have to feel full or satisfied. The band doesn't work that way.

Others may have more to give you.
Good luck, Sue

do you have a email address I can scan my info from my nurtitionist in and email it to you I do not know how to post it here

Thank you all for your very helpful information.  I have an upper an upper GI Dec 2nd & after I hear back from my Dr in Mexico that everything is ok then I will get another fill.

Tracy,

One of the great things about the band is that you can always start over again!

Now, before I make my next suggestion, I need to tell you (and anyone else who's reading this thread) that I'm not promoting my book as much as I'm answering your question (and I am a paid advertiser here on OH)...

Last year I published a book, Bandwagon, that includes the band "rules" as well a lot of other strategies for weight loss success with the band.  The banner ad for the book (and the Bandwagon cookbook) can be seen at the top of the band forum page. Click on the ad to go to my shopping cart.

Jean