GoCubbies79

I get all my supplements from Bariatric Advantage. They have a website www.bariatricadvantage.com where they sell chewable multivitamins and calcium lozengers that you suck on. I would check with your doctor to make sure they are suitable for your needs. My doctor recommended them to me and they work great. Good luck to you.

After you had your fill did you follow the following diet: 2-3 days liquid diet 2-3 days blended diet 2-3 days soft diet slowly try 1 new food at a time, dont drink 30 minutes before and 60 minutes after you eat. Take very small bites about the size of chicken in chicken noodle Soup and chew it very good. 1 oz of food should take 10 minutes to eat. Also did you talk to your doctor about the pain?

Dont be depressed! I had my band put in on March 1, 2011. It has been a month and a half and I have only had trouble eating 1 item, steak. Everyone is different in what they can handle and what they cant handle. Bread is not entirely out of the picture however from what I have heard you have to toast it and eat it in very small pieces. I have not tried it because carbs are bad for weight loss but I definitely understand your addiction to bread. The best advice I can give you is to try whatever you want but eat it very slowly and in very small pieces. The only way items will get stuck is if you eat big chunks, dont chew it enough, and eat too fast. I am eating, fish, chicken, hot dogs, burgers, ham, turkey, deli meats, tuna, shrimp, cottage cheese, various cheeses, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, italian sausage.

I would not ask for an unfill. One of the first things the doctor told me while going through the process is that this is a long term solution and that its not something you can pick and choose when to follow. My doctor told me that its not something that you can stop by the office before a holiday and ask to get drained so you can cheat. The band is there to help you make the right decisions and aid you in weight loss. I would strongly advise not asking. It doesn't mean you can't enjoy your vacation. Vacation should be about where your going and what your doing not how much you can eat.

I had my band put in March 1, 2011. I have not had any fills yet and I have lost just under 10 lbs per week. After my followup appt with my doctor I have been exercising for 1 hour everyday no matter what. I have a long journey ahead of me but it has been well worth it so far.

This is a great idea. I am definitely in on this. I have been banded since March 1, 2011, so far its been going well. This is excellent motivation for us all.

By the time my preop diet ended and I had my band put in I was so over the Protein Shakes. My doctor told me about Boost, its sold at walgeens. Its a high Protein Shake that comes in 8 ounces, has 15 grams of Protein, and it tastes like chocolate milk. It goes down easy, especially when cold. I sipped at that stuff along with Water throughout the day for the first few days. Good luck to you and wish you the best.

I learned after surgery... 1. I have to drink atleast 64oz of Water a day or I get really bad headaches, super dry skin, and constipation 2. I cannot eat steak at all no matter how small I cut it or sauce I try to put on it. 3. The cravings and mental thoughts about eating bad foods are still there. 4. Making subtle changes to my routine help me get past the cravings and thoughts of eating bad food a. I take a different route home from work than I used to so I can avoid fast food chains b. I sit in a different spot when watching tv to combat the need for Snacks c. When I am not hungry and get the mental thoughts of bad foods I drink a glass of cold water and go outside for a walk. 5. Going for a walk everyday helps me clear my mind and think positively about my choice for lab band surgery. 6. I can never have pizza again!

I had my lap band surgery on March 1, 2011. I have lost a total of 59 pounds since then including the 2 week pre-op shake diet. I am a big guy who also has a bad knee and have found that going for a walk on a daily basis has helped me dramatically. I walk for 45 minutes everyday. I have heard many people dont loose much weight until their first fill. I am having mine on April 15th. Keep motivated my friend and remember we are all in this together.