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Sugarbear -- I've been banded since 8/31 and have no restriction so far from eating any kind of food (bread, steak, salad, etc). I have given up pop completely though, and severely limit my intake of sugar, bread, etc.
Besides smaller portions, most docs will tell you to avoid bread, pasta, potatoes, and junk food even if they will go down just fine. None of those are conducive to weight loss. Lean protein, veggies and fruits are the best choices. Of course, it ultimately comes down to eating fewer calories than what you need. The band won't do all the work -- you'll still be able to eat junk, so you need to be committed to following a healthy eating plan.
Good luck! Hope you get your insurance to pay most/all of this. If not, make sure you have a financial plan for what you are going to do if you are one of the unlucky few who have to have a port or band removal down the road. [plus budget for fills -- they are expensive and the band is worthless without them]. Some docs do them for cheaper/free during the first year after surgery, so don't forget to ask about that.
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top 299/ surg 275 / now 190 / goal btwn 120-140
5"6'
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