Okay.. I've got to spend more time here.

You guys have a wealth of information!!! I have a question for you bandsters out there. Since the ladies have taken over the Lap Band Forum.... Have any of you had a very slowww rate of loss due to the VG Band? Rev. B.

Rev. B. I have the VG band and it was put in on 8/1/07.  Since having the band put in I have lossed 40lbs for a total of 60lbs when you include the two week liquid diet I was on.  Today I was at the doctors for my second fill, because with in the last weeks I have been able to eat anything that I wanted.  To give you some backround my starting weight was 477 and today I weighted in at 387, I currently have 5cc in my band.  Like any other tool, you need to work the band.  When I have good restriction I follow the rules: Protein first and very little carbs if any.  I generally start my morning off with a protein shake since I don't have time to cook breakfast and the protein will hold me to lunch time.  For my  food (protein wise) I try to make good choices such as: Fish, grilled chicken, turkey and my favorite trukey chilli.  I get a lot of water in as well.  And stay away from fast food with the exception of Wendy's for either a salad or Chili. I hope this help, if you want more information you can PM me. ~Mike~

Hey Preacher Man, Hang in there - you know that I'm in your corner. You were the one that inspired me to have my WLS and for that I am grateful. Enen though your weight loss has been slow, remember that you are still smaller than you were this time last year, and that is a true blessing.  Charles "aka Slim" Lee