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Hiya, im currently 13 days post op, how many grams of protine do you make sure you have each day? Or what should you be having?x

I am back after a few years off. Got a slight fill about 3 weeks ago, going back next week for another. I came across the 5 day pouch reset. I have never heard of this, although my drs nutritionist said I could go on a 2 week liquid diet for 2 Weeks. I was thinking it would be good to reset my pouch. I have not had too much restriction in a couple years at least and have dieted by doing south beach diet to maintain. I am going to start tomorrow and I'm excited at starting this journey once again!

Hey guys I just wanted to get together with more people my age that got the band. Thanks

Does anyone do weight watchers? This site used to have a great weight watchers group but it fizzled out.

if you have never or RARELY PB or slime? After reading all the blogs, I'm a bit worried about that. I am not down with vomiting or spitting up food. The slime sounds horrible. But I see it happening to people who say they are eating correctly. Who HASN"T had a problem with this, and what do you attribute your personal success of not having these complications?

I am 11 weeks post op and have lost 35 lbs and 11 inches off my waist! This was the best decision I've ever made. I was told I wasn't big enough to have the surgery. Now I look back at the pics and I was huge! Other great things happening- I got engaged June 13th and the wedding is in 2 weeks. I can't wait to walk down the aisle 35lbs thinner! These before pics were taken a week before surgery. I still have 30 lbs to go.

I am a 40 year old female. I'm 5 foot tall and weigh 181 lbs. My BMI is right at 35. I went in about a month ago and got pre approval from my doctor. It took about a month to get all the paperwork together and all the appointments, like the psych evaluation. The doctor submitted my forms via internet at 9 this morning and I was approved by 1:00. No joke. I am so excited, nervous, overwhelmed, and anxious. I have been fighting my weight since I was a teenager. The lowest I've been in my adult life is 163. I look at pictures of myself and don't even know who I am. I feel like there's a different person inside of me waiting to get out. That probably sounds dumb . My surgery …

Hi I haven't had surgery yet but I'm looking for lapband support groups around my area, I live in Camden County would anybody know of any groups around here?:smile2:

Can I eat clam chowder? Or Black eyed peas? I'm hungry but then I'm not hungry. I can't feel any restriction ! At all... Counting down for this fill !

I'm almost 3 weeks out of banding and am in the pureed diet phase. I was looking over my list of things that I can eat but have a question for you all. In the pureed diet phase can I eat anything as long as it is pureed? for example, my sister made a great pasta sauce/chili full of beans, tomatoes and garlic. I took maybe 1/4 a cup of pasta (just to firm up the pureed sauce) and half a cup of the chili/sauce and put it in my magic bullet, pureed it and ate it. I was thinking about it later and I got worried that maybe I somehow cheated. My list of pureed foods says oatmeal, scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, pureed soft fruit and some other soft things like that. Do you guys…

My surgery is set for july 29. Mydoctors do not believe in a pre-op diet. Nutritionists says drink every hour after surgery. I'm getting nervous. I usually inhale food.

Just wanted to chek in on everyone and see how you are doing. I was banded on 12/10. My doctor says I am right on track and doing great. I have only lost 12 lbs! I am a little discouraged but I think it's temporary. I had my first fill on 1/5 and will have my second on 1/27. I don't have but a little restriction right now. It's a struggle. I am at eating 3 oz per meal but I have to say I could eat more. I still have a bad habit of picking in the afternoon. This is when I am home with the kids from school. I need to rearrange my protein shake I think. that may help. I hope when I get the next fill it will help. Anyone else feeling a little frustrated right no…

Anyone got a fave you use via cooking it in with order foods? I tried unjury in iced tea once and found it gross. I'm approaching the mushy stage and intrigued by getting some additional protein by sprinkling in some powder to my puréed soups.

So I remember something about not eating rice with the band but can't remember why (other than the carb content). Isn't there another reason why we shouldn't eat rice?

Hey all. I have been a patient of TR for 2 1/2 years. I personally love how they have finally separated their new patients for surgery to go in on one side and well us post surgery folks go in on the other side. What are your thoughts on that or anything else regarding TR?

Would love to hear what you bandsters are having for lunch and/or dinner that's high Protein band-friendly meals. Really needing some ideas since lunch meat is getting real old!! Thanks for helping us all out!! Can't wait to read the responses!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Hi all! I was banded back in 2003, and it took me 2 years to reach my goal weight. Then came the great lap band slippage of 2005. I went for the corrective procedure and was told all was well, since then I have had nothing but trouble - I've regained 60lbs and can't seem to loose any of it. It's as though EVERYTHING I eat causes me to gain weight - even though my diet consists mostly of veggie Soup (cause its about all I can keep down) and I wake every night choking on reflux, not to mention the constant pain at the port site. So today i went back to my surgeon and as suspected, the band has slipped again. I've discussed my options with Dr.D and have decided the bes…

How do you guys get your calories...I find even tho im eating frequently during the day I get uncomfortably full when trying to get enough. I have been adding protein shakes to my diet to increase my calories but i find even those fill me up. I have a really hard time with raw veggies and most fruits so its hard to pack those kinds of things to work with me. Starches are impossible because they almost always get stuck. I guess im just having trouble being on the go and on such restrictions. I would love to hear what eveyone else is doing.

Well, I've been banded since November 2006 and initially lost 80 lbs. I've since gained 40 lbs back and am pretty much fed up with the band. I'm starting on phentermine tomorrow to get to my goal weight. I've heard lots of good things about it and it's better than getting back to the weight I started at. Anyone ever take phentermine?

feeling great and proud Im a size 12

Okay lets start with I had my surgery on 01/21/2013, I am at 6cc in a 10cc band, I have lost a total of 35 lbs... I have not lost any weight since the beginning of June. I am feeling really discouraged, I am having a hard time with portion control and I am getting into bad eating habits again (cake at birthdays, candy at movies, bread with all meals, etc.). It is really funny because I was one of those people in the beginning saying why would people mess up after having such a procedure and now here I am having those same problems. I think a lot of it has to do with my boyfriend, in the beginning of this he was right there with me eating all the good stuff and exercising …

has anyone tried the "tea" or "juice" flavors that mix with Water? I'm kind of interested, but super nervous and they don't have a small sample size for me to try, I have to go big or go home hahah

Ok guys I need help,,,advice,,,whatever it takes to help me get these last 10 lbs off. I had my surgery in dec 12. Lost 75 lbs pretty fast,,but geese the past 2 months are at a stalemate !!! Last week I finally hit the 159 mark. I was in 160s for 2 months or more. This morn right back in 160s. ... I follow the Lapband rules very closely,,so is there anything else I can do??? What r carb busters? Help,, I'm drowning here

I have 5cc in 10cc band. I have felt restriction post 2nd fill and I can't eat a lot but I am still hungry before four hours are up. Today I had a mid morning meeting which I had to drive to and I have been very bad, I didn't stay for the lunch but came back to office and had the followings: 2 x low fat crackers 2 x slices of processed cheese 1 x small banana 1 x 55g bar chocolate ( I know ridiculous) 1 x 160ml fruit juice Nothing got stuck, and I don't do this every day, in fact I have lost 40lbs since 3/21/2013 but I do not think I am in the green zone.

ok so long story ill try to make it as short as possible.... so last month here in ct I was chosen to do a research study they pretend to take your fill out one day and the next they do take your fill out or vice versa and they don't tell you which day they are doing what and then they monitor your brain activity.. I could completely tell the difference because you eat lunch when you are there anyways I got my fill taken out the second day and they went to put the fluid back in and I couldn't even get water down so the dr took out 1.5 cc and I felt like my band was completely empty even though it wasnt with just that taken out... 1 week after which was a little over 3 wee…

My band and I have parted ways about 2 months ago i was totally disappointed that i had to have it removed after a bad slip that couldnt be fixed after a complete unfill so im making the switch to the sleeve in 1 week im so excited yet nervous something will happen to the sleeve!! I wish all my lapband friends luck and hopefully they have better out comes then i did.

Was hanging out with my (skinny) friend, looking in shops and whatnot. Ended up in Target with which I have a love/hate relationship. Their prices can be great but their sizing sucks. So, a short sleeved cardigan caught my eye. I handed my purse to my friend and said "I'm going to try this on but I know it won't fit." after all, it was a Large and I barely fit in XXL in that store. Well, imagine my shock when it slipped right on and fit comfortably even with my shirt underneath. Goes to show that when you aren't feeling like you're doing so great, you can be presently surprised!

There is so much talk about getting all the water in, and how important it is to avoid dehydration. Is dehydration a bigger issue when banded? Maybe this was touched on in all of my pre-op classes, but I don't remember. I only remember how important it is to get in 64oz of water daily. Just wondering why this may be more of an issue now, over pre-band. Dehydration is never good, but with all the talk about it here, I thought I'd ask if it's band specific.

I had a fill in March that probably was too tight. I just really focused on eating small bites and chewing. After a weeks it got better. I have not gone in for a fill since then because I get stuck fairly easily. About a month ago I began getting stuck on everything. I eat my yogurt...stuck. I cannot eat anything of any nutritional value. I thought going on liquids a few days would resolve this and it does help for about one meal and then I get stuck on everything again. I am now to the point that I am pretty miserable. I will call the doctor Monday morning. I am not a complainer so I did not want to go into the doc for every time I get stuck. I want this to wo…

The only time I've ever forgotten to eat is when I'm at my green zone, and I'm not at that point yet with my new band, so imagine my surprise when I left work today and my hands were trembling because all I'd had all day was a cup of unsweetened coffee. The thing is, I went shopping at lunchtime, and while in a suit shop I got a call from work, so I talked on the phone while wandering back to the office. I was distracted, so forgot to pick something up to eat, and didn't remember until I realised I was trembling after work. No hunger to prompt me at all. As bad as that was, it's one of the big signs that after almost 18 months, I finally have a working band again! An…

Cleaned my closet today. Nice to box up the clothes that are too big. Couldn't believe that I had 3 huge tubs of clothes, with the majority of them being CJ Banks. I hate to think how much money I spend on all of that. Now if only I had more clothes that fit me at this stage in my weight loss journey. It has been a slow steady process for me, not seeing the huge losses that some people are seeing. But, I'm still seeing progress.

Hello! I went for my 1 month post op appt this past Friday! They accidentally scheduled me for 2 weeks after my surgery, so I was also in 2 weeks ago and in 2 weeks lost 8lbs! Total loss ( no pre op diet) of 28 lbs! I got a fill and was a little nervous. It wasn't as bad as i thought! Found out at the time of surgery mr Dr put in 4cc in my band! They gave me 1 more, so I have 5cc in a 10 band! Felt good afterwards. Liquid all day friday and sat and today I can start mushies! So far so good! Hope you all are doing well!

Hi all, I weighed myself on friday and the scale said +3lbs.. I felt so disappointed that until now I have not stopped eating. Ferror roches, ice cream, juice, cocktails, chocolate, chicken wings... And surprise another +1lbs.. Total in 7 days I have put on 4lbs and today I had a word with myself..that I can't just go back to my old ways (eating when I feel that I have failed) because I have lost 34lbs so far... But it is so hard because in my head I feel like I can eat these things! Sorry, had to get that out my head! Today I had 3 eggs with 1 slice of bread and for dinner I am going to have grilled chicken breast in bbq seasoning and salad with some fat free diluted…

Had my lap band surgery 3 years ago and have been really disappointed. Considering having it taken out. Please help

I went to a wedding last night and was very aware after nibbling on a plate of food during the cocktail hour, that I had likely had enough. There was no soft stop, my band didn't object to anything I was eating...I just sorta figured it was time to stop so I could also partake of the dinner meal as well. At dinner, I treated myself to the filet mignon but had to cut a portion of it away so I'd know when I had enough. Same for the potatoes. I also made the choice to have one small taste of each of the dessert offerings....about four items in all. I did fine, and weighed in this morning as I do every Sunday and lost a pound this week. Now up to 71 lbs. lost..so I know…

I got banded two days ago and will need someone to connect with in the Madison area when I'm up and running. Anyone interested in starting a meetup group?:tt1:

Before getting my band I did not think I had an obsession with food. I just ate too much. WRONG! I am slowly coming to terms with my addiction to food because I was very much an addict as hard as that is to admit to myself. While coming to terms with this I realized I needed a distraction. Otherwise all I think about is food. So its time to break out the hobby drawer. Who has started a hobby to deal with the extra time that would be otherwise spent eating/cooking? Mine is drawing and reading.

Banded in Mexico yesterday. Awesome place, great people, amazing hotel. Got back to hotel room and walked a lot to relieve gas. Never did but it will soon. Problem is. I am starving. Ate pretzels and combos on plane ride home. Ate a tuna fish sand which when I got home. Maybe 38 hours after surgery. I plan to call them on Monday to see what is going on. I bought the X-ray and it show to be ok. It's not right. G

Im still trying to figure out whats best for me im 33 and 305 lbs i have medical issues and want to get healthy for my kids

Have any of you taken collagen supplements to help your skin elasticity? I have over 200lbs to lose and i've been over weight all my life and I don't really want excessive sagging skin. I know I'll have some excess skin I just don't want a "muffin top".

Can we have popcorn? The air popped kind not covered in butter and salt of course And second question My dr said 1 hard boil egg should fill me up in the morning but why are we allowed a full 1 cup at every meal if an egg is not 1 cup? Thanks everyone! -BriannaXOXO

I've had my band for 4 weeks now and still get stomach cramps 2 hours after I eat. Sitting is the only thing that makes it not hurt. Any suggestions

Hi All, I am new to the board and very excited to here everyone's trial and tribulations of the lap band. A little background; I have always had an athletic build, but once i graduated from college, my weight yo-yo'd about 40 pounds + or -. I have tried every diet known to man, the only one that has typically worked is low carb/atkins. I have 2 beautiful children and a very supportive husband. I had a hysterectomy when I was 32 due to severe bleeding, but left my ovaries for hormones. Unfortunately, the past 2 years the pounds have packed on and I can't lose, regardless of working out and counting calories. I went to a bioidentical hormone Dr. and they did blood wo…

Hiya i was banded on the 3rd july, still feeling very lousy and think its because im not getting the right nutrition. Im currently allowed soft foods with lumps in, not mashed up. Like soup with bits in. So ive been pretty much living off just that. I do my home made soups jam packed with veg but feel like im missing something else. Any suggestions?xx

Hi, My name is Evelyn and I going to be banded August 27, 2013. This is one of the biggest change in my life and I am a over 62 senior. I started my plan May 7, 2013 at 295 lbs, My doctor told me I had to lose 15 lbs. before I could be banded. so I had to see nutristist, psychologist and a cardiologist so with all that my nutristist came up with my food plan, psychologist came up with my new thinking plan and my cardiologist made sure my heart can take my new plan. Each time I went back to the my Dr. I had lost weight thanks to my new 1500 calories. Well this is month July 9th I weighed in at 276 Yes I am so happy. And since my surgery is in August I am now on 12…

Still trying to figure out what's 'normal' with the band and I'm looking for thoughts on whether a fill makes sense. I have an appointment tomorrow and plan on talking to the doctor but would love your thoughts. I've been struggling with losing weight since surgery - I lost the majority of my weight (20 lbs) when I was on liquids and it has pretty much stopped I started eating food (7 lbs in 8 weeks). I've joined Weight Watchers to ensure that I'm eating the right things and keeping my calories in check. I'm eating about 25 Points + (around 1, 300) calories a day, I drink 100+ oz of Water (propel, crystal light, MiO) and walk about 2 miles a day, 3x per week. I am def…

Just wondering if this has worked for anyone? I need to 'reset' myself.

I love how far I have came with my band and I am even more excited to see what I will be able to do in the future with the band but sometimes I just wish I could eat normal again. I hate that I just cant grab something to eat and go I have to make sure its going to go down. Iam also having trouble finding veggies and fruits that work with my band any suggestions on what goes down easy or good side dishes?

Hi all. I have been banded for 4 years now. I have had reconstructive surgery to remove excess skin and at that time my port was put back into place, etc by the plastic surgeon. I have had no problems with soreness where my port is (other than when getting a fill). The last two days, my port site is VERY sore. I can't even run my hand over it (I have a very moveable port that is close to the top layer of skin, so you can really easily feel it). Even when I walk and the skin moves over it, it really hurts. Ay ideas why this would come up out of nowhere? Never had anything like this before.

My band date is 8 July......what's yours?