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A new friend on here and I met up locally and of course we hit it off, she's the best. It's great to have found someone to share this journey with along the way. Anyway she told me about a protein powder she uses and today I went to GNC and got me some and OMG I LOVE IT!!!!! I am plugging in my meals on MFP and only getting about 40 grms of protein and losing hair big time so I needed to up the protein. Tonight I fixed a shake and it was soooo good. It's GNC's brand Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 and I got the chocolate flavor powder. I used 1 scoop instead of the 3 scoops it called for because I was making 1 serving of 8 oz in my bullet and used light vanilla soy mi…

Ate to quickly to put it simply... Slimmed then slimmed a second time and some chewed up food came up. Is that considered vomiting? I don't think it came from the bottom stomach. liquids for a while? -BriannaXOXO

Hi All-- I am looking for a new fill doctor besides Dr. Kelly Fitzpatrick. Anyone have recommendations? I had my successful surgery in TJ, Mexico. Thanks!!

Hey Guys. I am so happy to say that since February I have lost my first 50 lbs, no 49, no 47, no 50. Well close enough. Well since school has been out, I have continued exercising and following my lapband rules. I am in the green zone and that is great. Buts the scale is no longer moving. Its been about 4-5 weeks with up and down the same 2 pounds. Seriously people, I was so excited to be in a 12-14 by August and now I know that is not going to happen. I eat about 1000 calories per day. What are some tips you guys have to get things moving again. I would be great to average 1 pound a week at this rate. At least it would be something. Thanks for your help!!

I'm looking for a band buddy in mesquite. I need someone to walk with.

I read on here that liquids go right thru... Is that accurate? And how long does food hang in there? I'm guessing 30 min giving drinking restrictions during meals but realized I don't actually know.

Ive been banded 5mo. I am down 46lbs! I am in ONEDERLAND I believe i am in the "green" zone I am exercising atleast 4 days out the week I am following my lapband rules I AM SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!! Cannot WAIT til i get to goal! P.S. I AM SO GLAD I FOUND YOU BANDSTERS YOU ALL MOTIVATE ME TO BE WHERE I AM NOW AND KEEP PUSHING TO GET TO GOAL!!!

I am on day 4 of the pouch reset. Weighed in at 165.4 this morning. I am having coffee with unsweetened creamer and crab with 1 egg for breakfast. Taking eating the egg and crab slowly, taking time in between bites and chewing. I am meeting friends for lunch and have a wedding later, but I am set on protein only.

Ok girls and guys I have a question. I had my first fill on Wednesday. I had 3cc in the bad after surgery and they tried to get my up to five on Wednesday but when I drank water I can fill the gurgle in my chest. I take it that it was not going down as it should. I ended up getting only .5 cc. Weight loss started back however everything is still going down sooo easy it seems to me. Is this normal? Has anyone every experience this? I was told at the doctors office that sometimes when one gets fills it can irritate the stomach the first few times. Can anyone shed some light on this situation. Thanks in advance

Hello fellow lapbanders! I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of the weightloss "drug" Ace? I'm not a fan of weightloss pills in the slightest, but I have heard this is a natural way to assist in the body burning fat. A friend mentioned it to me yesterday and said that she has dropped 2-3 dress sizes since the summer has started when she began taking Ace. I googled it and didn't really find any detailed information on this product as far as if it's an appetite suppressant or just a Vitamin type thing. I'm hoping she isn't taking anything that would harm her body. Any info anyone has on it would be great to hear for research's sake. Thanks!

Hi my name is Jessie, I am a 27 yr old female from Minnesota. I am an occupational therapy assistant but presently also in school to become an occupational therapist. I am looking for a mentor as I am just starting the process to get banded. Right now I am waiting to get a call to schedule my first consultation with the surgeon. I currently weigh around 275 and at my highest I was 292 and my goal is to get down to 150 but that goal may change once I meet with the surgeon. I am ready to get my life back on track and started up again, from reading these forums it is a life changing experience and it is not a walk in the park. I would love to find someone to be a mentor to m…

I am relocating to Tampa Florida. Need a doc down there for fills. Any suggestions ?

I am to be banded in one month and wanted to know which protein drink people recommend. I noticed Costco has Muscle Milk in chocolate and vanilla. Has anyone tried it and what are your thoughts?

How long do you wait between bites? Do you wait the 5 minutes like after surgery or just until you feel the food go through.

Hey guys, trying to figure out why my profile photo doesn't show up in the app? It seems like I can see some profile photos but a majority are blank. Also, is there anyway to access member profiles to see surgery info, photos etc as well as edit my own profile through the app?

Just curious as to what everyone's green zone is. Recently had 2 cc added, which put me at a total of 4cc in a 10cc band. But that was too much! I went back 3 days later because I could barely keep liquids down and now I'm at 3cc. I'm told everyone is different, some can have 7cc and some are fine at 2cc. Input please...

I am on day 3 of the pouch reset. I ate cottage cheese for breakfast, white blended beans for lunch with cheese, tuna with mayo and blended chili with cheese for dinner. I was out at a lake today and needed a little snack since I was feeling really out of it so I had a small package of unsalted nuts. I made sure to chew very carefully to a paste consistency. I had my water also. I do feel fuller faster but I guess I will know tomorrow when I have the ground meat. I feel pretty good today and not as hungry for some reason.

I am interested in 1X and 2X 3/4 length and long sleeve shirts or tees, nice tees like from Coldwater Creek tees or Kim Rogers brand shirts. I also buy from Stein Mart and clothes fit me from there. I don't like anything blousy anymore, go figure, lol. If you have graduated to a smaller size yay for me, let me know. thx Donna

Banded in December of 2012... I had my first fill in March 2013, and this week I had my fourth fill. What a difference! I'm not sure if my system needs to adjust a bit, but for the first time I am having problems with some foods. Salads cause discomfort... and I only need to eat about 1/2 of the amount of food I was eating previously to feel stuffed. I may have to go to four meals a day just to keep up my Protein and a minimum amount of calories. Hopefully this will get me off the plateau I've been stuck at for the past month. I can really feel the band working. What a different feeling.

I've read lots of folks recommend fills with floro. My surgeon's practice only does the scan after surgery and if there is an issue. Should I be advocating for more frequent scans?

I'm five years post op and have yet to find a yummy (or at least tolerable) strawberry or chocolate protein powder. I'm looking for something I can just mix with milk and have for breakfast. Any suggestions?

I'm just curious how long you all have heard that your lap band will last. I have heard that 15 years is max, but I haven't seen any hard evidence. What have you all been told?

After my surgery last summer 6/11/12 I got a huge burst of self confidence and went back to school, moved out and crazy enough re-entered the crazy wide world of dating, and now due to all those reasons and some health issues with my parents, I have been doing lots of emotional and stress eating, to the point I have put on 10 lbs and am now beating myself over that too. What are some ways that everyone else deals with their emotional eating? I found a great solution by going running, but due to my school schedule this semester I am tied to the computer doing homework so barely have time for anything else. Any suggestions that you awesome bandsters have would be so incredi…

I'm a little sad. I'm 6 week post op and already on a plateau for the past 2 weeks (so since week 4). I upped my calories from 900 to 1200 in the last few days because of the whole starvation mode - I recall reading too low cals could be the reason. I don't know how convinced I am about that though because to lose a pound it's calories in vs calories out and I'm expending way more that I take in. I religiously log every bite on MFP too so I know exactly what I'm eating and how much. I'm fully healed so I thought I'd be at lighter weight by now. Mary

My A1C at my last visit was 6%. I've since lost about 10 more lbs. I've noticed that I've really been wanting to snack lately even though I'm in the green zone and am not truly hungry. I know it's likely head hunger, BUT I'm wondering if perhaps I'm having a little hypoglycemia with the cravings being my body wanting sugar??? This morning I forgot my Meds, but noticed I had very little hunger and no strong desires to snack all day. When does the doc start decreasing medication for diabetes? I will talk to my doc about it, but I am just wondering what experiences others on this forum have had with this? Thank you all!

Only 7 days post op and was dropping the pounds nicely. About 15lbs at day 6. So it surprised me a lot that today GAINED .80 LBS ! How can that happen on liquid diet? I figured about 540 calories daily from protein shakes and broth comes in very cheap @ no more than 10 calories per serving in using bouillon!

So, I am down almost 90lbs Woot Woot! I am heading back to Maryland end of August and really want to try to hit the 100lb mark before my family sees me (Just a goal I would like to achieve) and so I have been hitting the gym 5-6 days a week, and then just switched to hour sessions 3x a week with my trainer. Talk about a butt kicker! With that being said though, I've felt very fatigued (more than I should for the amount of stuff I am doing) and learned that clean eating - the removal of processed foods and refined sugars- can give you energy. Along with the pros of losing weight because you are eating whole foods basically the energy portion is what I'm hoping for as…

I got my second fill last monday, everything was great; 3days later I started to feel tight! In the morning, I knew would be a little challenge ; during the day is also hard, very hard to drink took 4 hours to drink a protein shake, and I not able to eat Anyone know if this is the new normal?

I have been taking tuna kits to work since I was banded at the end of April, and well, I am tired of them! I am in a rut. Can you please give me some ideas that you bring for lunch or you run out to get during your lunch break. I need some fresh ideas. Thanks in advance.

In Order To Get Something Out of Something, You Have To Do Something, And If Nothing Is What You Got For Doing Nothing, Then You Deserve Nothing!!! Matthew 7:7 "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Keep God First!! Happy Friday!! Love All Of You!!! Stay Cool!!!!

I Have not read anything concerning the Nutribullet. I was given one this week for my Birthday. I am not plugging the product, but I love it so much better than a messy juicer & blenders! I gave a brand New Juicer & a Juicer about 10 yrs old & brand new blender! This works better than an expensive Vitamix! For 99.00 at Walmart, Target or Bed Bath& beyond! I feel better in only 3 days !!!!

Ok...so I've been a bandster since 2008...overall lost 147lbs. I've had 3 fills since then with my last at the end of march this year. I currently have 5.7cc in a 10cc band. After my last fill I could hardly keep anything down for two weeks..I thought I should go for an unfill but I usually swell up pretty bad so I decided to wait it out. It got better..but would still get "tighter" when I was stressed..etc. Lately its been very hot..like almost 100 degree temps..and I've been finding that I am superrr tight where I can barely get any liquids down. Has anyone else experienced this?

I am new to the site and just started a blog. The purpose of my blog is to shed light on the funny side of this lap band journey. I know I have had several comical moments so far. I also believe laughter is the best medicine. One problem, or maybe two. First, I don't know how to get the link to my blog so I can share it with others. Second, I would really like to link up with other members, read and follow their blogs. I only know how to excess the forums right now. So please drop me line, befriend me, teach me about the world of blogging and I will provide comedy relief and friendship.

So next monday, i go to my first seminar. I called to make sure they take my insurance (state) & they do. Im really excited to start this new journey and be healthier for myself & my daughter

Does anyone else have a lap band related blog? I find it to be great for accountability and would love to follow new band bloggers! I've been on a real bento kick lately so a lot of my blogging has been around bento meals but I've been kicking around some other thoughts for future posts. I'd love to read your band journey blog! thefatgirlthin.blogspot.com

Hello, my name is Holly, I am not really sure where to post this, feel free to move this post to a more appropriate area of the forum. I am nearly four years out from my original lapband surgery. I have had a few physical problems with my band starting with my port falling seven months after my surgery. Then again three months later. And very slow weight loss. Finally things seemed well and I lost 87 lbs (started out at 249 and got down to 162) after about two years post op. Last summer I had a full abdominoplasty and my weight loss surgeon did that procedure. He fitted me with a new low profile port while he was in there and I kissed him after my surgery because I…

Hello, I am 37 from Canada. I am booked for Slimband on the 21st of June. I am a big mix of emotions and anxiety. Would love to chat with newbies and veterans alike. I am only telling 2 people irl.

anyone interested in starting/participating in a local support maybe once a month? - I noticed some of the docs in SLC have something like this and maybe we could do something simular

I grow a lot of my veggies and this year we will have a lot of corn to "put up" in the freezer. Do any of you eat corn? Problems? Just wondering......

Made this last night and it was delicious! Coat the squash halves with evoo and salt, then bake open side down at 400 for 30 minutes. Scrape all squash loose, leave in the shell and mix in chopped tomatoes, basil, and garlic powder. Top with mozzarella and broil until melted. [ATTACH]27440[/ATTACH]

I went to a new doc yesterday I really liked him he unfilled me all the way then added 1cc to my band now at 7.5 after I had the fill I got real light headed and felt dizzy I had to lay down for about 10 mins then I was fine , but how long after your fill did you take you to get adjusted to it I know they say your stomach can swell do to fills ! Did you feel as it was harder to hold down anything for the first couple days ?

thx Donna

Hello ALL *newbie here* my name is Tamika and I'm having my first information meeting for lapband! I'm excited to take this next step to a more healthy life for me and for my kids! I would like to know how long is the whole process?? From the time you went in for the information meeting to surgery?? Also how long did it take until you could exercise again?? Btw..I've been in this group lurking and I must say you all are such an INSPIRATION TO ME..

I use my fitness pal and with daily cardio normally get my net calories to 800-1000. Should I take net calories as gospel or should I just only factor what gross calories I've had into my daily success??

I have lost 65 pounds since banded 12/21/13 (yay!).... But I've been off the wagon for about a month so of course no weight loss. I have 25 more to go and need a good kick in the pants. Part of my problem Is my band is tight and slider foods are easy but junk food of course and we went on vacation week before last. Excuses, excuses... Sounds like the old me. Plus I still need to add exercise... I'm getting saggy (at least my rear) and my hair is still falling out. Waaaa! Okay, time for the pity party to end and get back to basics!

Hi, I am preparing for a trip to the mountains (approx. 7,000 ft) next week. It just dawned on me that the higher altitude may have an effect on my band? Does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks

There is fully a 20lbs difference btwn my scale at home (high) and the surgeon's office (low). My doctor's office and nutritionist are in the middle but closer to my scale. I use my scale at home to track loss - but I suspect it shows me weighing more than I actually do - and I think my surgeon's shows less than I actually weigh. Do any of you have this problem? Which weight should I use? My scale at home is a Taylor digital - a few years old. Is there a secret to zeroing it out and getting it accurate?

Here's a short video ( I took with my phone after the fluoroscopy ) of what my restriction level looked like today during my doctor visit. He was pleased with the "pouch" size. Said everything looks good... almost 4 years post op. I now have 9 cc's in a 14 cc band. In the video, about 4 seconds in, you can see as I swallow the contrast liquid and it flows past the band.

I just got the call, August 6th is the date for me! Got my other appointments the week before for pre-op and second meeting with the surgeon set also. I hate to wish summer away, especially since it is so short in northern MN, but I am so ready to do this. Anyone else have an August date yet?

Had a fill a week ago yesterday and I swear its gotten tighter! So much so that I'm going for a small unfill Thursday. Really can't handle any solids! I was at 3.5 and went to 3.9. I think 3.7 is my magic number!