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Mine is december 18..... So I asked my plastic surgeon and he said it would be up to the ansthesiologist not my bariatric surgeon. I thought that was interesting. I am waiting to hear....

It's a personal choice. If you don't want to disclose it to some I would suggest not telling anyone except someone you trust with your life. I wasnt going to tell anyone but it was too hard to explain why i was on liquids during holiday parties so I just decided to come clean. The Support was overwhelming... It made me that much more motivated.

My dr is conservative. I think my first fill was 1cc. He doesn't like it to be to tight. His motto is we can always add more. I was banded on December 9..... I was on 3 weeks of liquid then mushies.... On January 1 for a week then I was able to move to solids at almost 4 weeks post op

I doubt my dr would have approved but certainly speak to yours about it. Before you take it. He may be fine with it.

Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!

You can eat it.......but. It isnt a good idea to swallow unpopped kernels. I don't eat it by the handful anymore,,, i eat them one or 2 at a time. I can rarely eat more than a cup at a sitting.

i decided before i was banded that this was going to work. It was drastic and a heartfelt do or die decision on my part so that played a role for me to stick with it. Also I think the band is a permanent reminder so yes for me it was way easier than the thousands of other diets I have been on, I physically cannot eat too much. I will throw up or be so uncomfortable So i avoid it at all costs. Honestly much of the time during my Losing stage I couldn't eat everything on my plate that I was allowed. And I wasn't hungry. The only thing the band doesn't stop is making poor choices... That's all us. But because I could see the results... I was willing to make the sacrifices.

My surgeon doesn't do the sleeve or bypass. Maybe he feels like it interferes with the normal bodily functions whereas the band doesn't. That's my take on the other procedures . It's just opinions but he was has done over 600 bands I believe... That tells me something.

I wasn't allowed meat for a month.... I did do tuna but but it in the food processor to puree it.

Thank you for the compliment I have a friend who was banded about the same time... With similar stats. She lost 11 lbs but she also cheated on the 3rd day....

Looks great but fish wasn't on my mushy list. I do eat a lot of fish now tho and love it. Although I did eat tuna... But only because I put it in a blender with sugar and fat free dressing...Yum,

Depending on what stage you are or how fast you want to lose I would agree with you for the most part. For me I needed to get the weight off before I started enjoying anything in moderation... But now I do to a point and I am maintaining nicely. There are some foods I dont enjoy eating anymore because my band has a mind of its own ...like fried foods and rice.

For the duration of my losing stage I ate 3-4 oz Protein, 1/2 c veggies and 1/4 c veggies at each meal. However I can promise you I did not always finish it

I can't tell you how much people typically lose....I can just tell you that I lost 22 lbs and I started at 377 and my BMI was 55 Hope that helps...

I focused on weight loss from the first day of my pre op diet.... But the first 2 weeks on liquid post op you don't have to worry about it much as long as you aren't drinking milkshakes and liquor.... Once I started on mushies it was game on.

I have tried to steal fries every so often... Just 2 or 3 but evidentially I am one of the lucky ones the has a finicky band... No sooner then I swallow them... They come right back up. My band is allergic to grease I think because it happens with anything greasy....

I lost 215 lbs without formal exercise. I did however start to walk 1-2 miles a day starting after the first year. My skin doesnt sag as much as it could be considering I am over 50 and lost almost 70% of my body weight. However it is proven that exercise is healthy and I advise it. In fact there is a treadmill in my house right now waiting for me to learn how to use it. I just want to go on record that you can lose without it.

I agree.. just because you get a band doesnt mean you will lose weight. This is a proven fact. I just ignore the uninformed people and move on... Its not my job to educate them. On the other hand... the band will help you if you work with it. I and many others are proof of that.

I bought very basic pieces and wore them until they fell off. I wore the same 3 skirts and maybe 6-8 tops for work until they were too big... I hated the idea of spending money on things which would be too big in 2-3 months. Consignment stores are great ...you can buy more things then turn them in when they get too big!

I can tell you what my Dr would say. No. But please ask yours to be safe... You could must likely do it via the phone.

I do the same thing with my tpoddler Granddaughter. SInce we eat about the same amount I watch how she eats... enjoying the textures, flavor and color.... its pretty cool

Thanks I have always remembered what my Dr said so wanted to share.

LOL I just want you to believe you will be thin..half the battle is in your head!

Thanks but I may have to come up to NC and bop you on the head.... what do you mean you will never be thin?

I do the same thing... I watch people eat... it borders on obsessive ...LOL But it amazes me how MUCH fat people eat. I was right there with them at one time but I never noticed it.