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Yeah you!!! I hope I am as successful as you have been! Happy Anniversary.

I felt the same after my first and second fill.........it takes a few days for the swelling to go down. That is why it is really important to eat liquids for 24 hrs. after then progress to mushies. My tightness went away after about 48 hrs.

This sounds just like my family! Except it was my mom who told people. She also didn't do it to be mean but it is like I told her..........this is my journey and I should be able to tell my good news when I want. But, there is nothing we can do! They are just excited for us. Congratulations on your success.

Be careful with anti-depressents because some of them can cause weight gain. I know my doctor put me on Wellbutrin because it is not supposed to cause weight gain. I'd ask him which one would be right for you.

I have a gurgle gurgle in my throat when I am at my "done" point. If I take another bite I am doomed!

After the pre-op liquid and post-op liquid diets......anything sounded good to me! I probably would have loved shoe leather is it was seasoned!

Yes, dry mouth was the worst. I was not hungry for several days. Just drink your Protein shakes a little at a time if you can. Congratulations! Welcome to the banded side.

I count every calorie that enters my mouth. My nutrionist wants us to eat around 1,200 per day. I have been doing that since pre-op and have been really successful so far. I use myfitnesspal.com

I use myfitness pal.com it will calculate calories, carbs, protein, and fat. Great tool. It will give you daily goals in each category.

When I get stuck.............it is the most painful thing! I am not one of the lucky ones who get something stuck and quickly throw up to relieve the feeling. I feel like there is something sitting on my chest and I can not breathe. Then if I am lucky in about 20 minutes I either throw up or it will go down. I have found drinking something warm (like tea) will ease it up. That being said, I love my band. I just avoid things that will get me stuck. You will learn really quick what you can and can not eat. P.S. Ask any questions you want! That is the only way you find out the "real" answers from people who are banded. Dismiss the rude comments. Welcome to forum.

Congrats on your decision. I too suffered from depression. Yes, mine too was weight related. Since loosing weight I feel really good! Much more energy, not so sad and the future is definately brighter. This has been the best choice I have made for myself in a long time! Good luck with your journey.

People are much friendler to me now and look me in the eye. Shouldn't happen but it does.

This was the easiest surgery....in and out! I chickened out 2 years ago (and gained an extra 20 lbs. that I now have to take off). The surgeon just wasn't the right fit for me. It was a blessing in disguise because I adore my surgeon and his staff. Just remember........the band works if you work with the band. You will still have to watch what you eat and excersise. It is not a magic cure-all. But, it is so much easier with this tool in place.

a heating pad.........that was the best thing for my gas pain

Congratulations! You deserve to do a victory dance!

Don't worry...you are fine! If cheating is "soup" then you have a great mindset!

I am a myfitnesspal user. I have been using it for about 3 months...everyday! I love it. It makes me very accoutable to every bite I take. I say find what works best for you. You may need more calories.

Yep! Isn't it lovely? I can belch like a man now.

I have read about people who get two scoops of protein powder. There is only 30 calories per scoop and it really ups your protein. If you get skinny lattes they use sugar free syrup and skim milk.

I use myfitness pal. It is the only way I can be accoutable. I credit it for my weight loss because I have very little restriction.

I have a skinny hazelnut latte from SB with a scoop of protein powder (they have protein powder at SB). My band is tight in the mornings and that way I get my protein. I too hate black coffee!

Oh my gosh! I tried to get the Lap-band surgeon to not take my picture either. They told me I would be grateful later.

I was so bad before surgery that I refused to be in my brother's wedding pictures. So sad! I am looking forward to the day I feel good about pictures.

Night time eating is what made me gain weight. I try not to eat after dinner at all. Maybe coffee (decaf) if I feel I must have something.

Taco bell has a fresco taco with fresh salsa that is minus cheese. Really yummy and under 200 calories.