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Hi Hazelbunny and welcome to LBT! Congrats on your surgery date- only 13 more days! Best of luck to you! Keep us posted-Gigi

Hi buckwheat and congratulations on your decision to get banded! March 9th will be here before you know it. I was banded 1 month ago and am so happy that I did it. I am down 28lbs so far and feel great. Best of luck to you. We'll be waiting to hear how you do! Gigi

Hi Kim and welcome to LBT! This site is AWESOME filled with lots of knowledge and support. Congratulations on your decision to get banded! I was banded 1 month ago and am so happy that I did. Best of luck to you! Gigi

Hi Craig and congratulations on your band! Congratulations on you weight loss so far. I was banded on 1/30/07. I am doing really well. Welcome and best of luck! Gigi

I am going to the gym 3-5 days/week and doing the eliptical machine for 35" and the bike for 10-15". Today I over did it. I did 45" on the eliptical and 25" on the bike. The reason I am a little worried is that I am only taking in about 400 calories/day. I don't want to mess up my metabolism again. ( I messed it up before when I was taking in 500 cals and exercising 2 hours/day). I love to exercise though- good thing! Gigi

I was banded on 1/30/07 and am still out of work though I'll be going back in about 1 week. I have a job where I lift patients. My doctor won't even let me lift weights until after my first fill which isn't til the 3rd week in March. Gigi

Hi wanabethin and welcome! I will keep my fingers crossed for you. I sure do hope that you are approved. Best of luck to you. We'll be waiting to hear-Gigi:)

Hi Jennifer and welcome to LBT. Congratulations on your band date! If you have any questions, I would be more than happy to answer them. I was banded on 1/30/07 and am doing very well. Best of luck to you! Gigi

Hi princess tink and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your decision to be banded! I was banded on 1/30/07 and so far is one of the best decisions I've made. I am feeling great! Tell me a little about your journey and how you decided on the lapband. Would love to hear about it. Gigi

Congratulations and best of luck to you! Let us know how you do! I'll be thinking of you! Gigi

Crishell, Congratulations on your band and on your weight loss so far. I was banded on 1/30 and am doing well. I am down 26 lbs and feel great! Best of luck to you on you weight loss journey-Gigi

Hi Karlee, How are you doing? Congrats on getting banded! I was banded on 1/30/07 and am feeling good. Take good care of yourself. It does get easier, I promise! It is behind you now and it's time to heal. Gigi

Hi Jennifur and congratulations on your date to be banded! It will be here before you know it! Also congrats on your weight loss so far! That is wonderful! Best of luck to you! I was banded on 1/30/07 in RI. I am doing well. Take care-Gigi:)

Hi Dana, Congratulations on being banded! I am glad to hear that it went well. You are on your way now! Best of luck to you as you heal! Gigi

Hi Justine! Congrats on being banded! You are doing great! I was banded 1/30/07 and am also doing well. Best of luck to you on your weight loss journey! Gigi:)

Hi Ashley and congratulations to you! You are doing great. Keep up the good work. I was banded on 1/30/07 and am also doing well. Best of luck to you on your weight loss journey! Gigi:)

Hi heartsmile 4 and welcome! Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I am sure that you will do just fine! I am 3 1/2 weeks post band and am doing well. If you have any specific questions, feel free to contact me. Best of luck to you! Gigi

Hi Gretchen! I am thinking about you! I hope the surgery went well. Looking forward to hearing from you when you feel up to it. I'm here if you need me! Gigi

Hi! my nutritionist advised me about hair loss before I had my band surgery and she was reccommending protein shakes. She said that she likes carnation instant breakfast, isopure, and myoplex light because they contain biotin which helps maintain healthy hair. She said that it's not so much the protein as the biotin that is important for hair loss.I agree with Mirissa. I hope this helps-Gigi

shues 138- Thanks for the recipe. It sounds yummie. I am still on liquids and mushies, but my family will love it! Gigi

Welcome and best of luck to you on your weight loss journey! Please keep us posted! Gigi

Hi Paty and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your decision to be banded. I was banded a little over 3 weeks ago and am feeling great. Best of luck to you on your weight loss journey! Gigi

Hi Chris and welcome to LBT! I was banded on 1/30/07 and I really think it was one of the best things I've done. I was feeling the same way as you are. I think that it is normal to feel that way. I am very glad that I have my band. It is a tool- not a cure, but I do believe that if you work with your band you will succeed. Best of luck to you! Gigi

Hi Gr8ful gal and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your upcoming band date! As you know, this site is great, containing alot of information and support. I was banded on 1/30/07 and am doing well. Best of luck to you! Feel free to ask any questions you may have (or pm or e-mail me). Best of luck to you! Gigi

Hi Nursedeeva and congrats on your banding! I was banded on 1/30/07 and I had and still have a hard time getting my fluids and protein shakes in. I have a shake for breakfast and it holds me for at least 6 hours. I do sip on water all day long. I am still not hungry though. I drink my shakes and eat cottage cheese because I know that I need the protein. I am still only taking in about 400-500 calories a day. I didn't weigh myself until I went to my 2 week post-op appt. My doctor said the same thing about the first 6 weeks being a time for healing. Best of luck to you! Gigi:)