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Congrats byrd. I too just purchased my first pair of size 14/16's in over 25 years and it does feel great!!!!!

There is nothing wrong with buying smaller sizes, besides, I find it to be a motivator. I to have been doing the same thing. I'm going on a Caribbean Cruise in January and I'm finding great deals on summer clothes but I'm only buying 2 sizes smaller and hopefuly I won't regret not buying smaller sizes! Or, maybe I will just in case lol. The only thing I will wait on purchasing is my LITTLE BLACK DRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I take Active Kids complete chewable (the most complete multivitamin) for kids and adults. I get it at Walmart. I also take Calcium 500mg gummy vitamins by vitafusion. These are so good tasting, I take 2 a day both at the same time and they break down really easy and I get these at Walgreens.

I'm right there with you, I too was banded in May. The other day I chewed a piece of meat and thought I chewed it enough when I swallowed it and bam!! It got stuck for 2 hours, no matter how hard I tried to get it back up I couldn't. After 2 hours I finally got it back up. Well, to me, THAT was a lesson learned and I will go that extra step to chew even longer. That was the most painful feeling I have ever gotten in my life. Good luck. Doreen

Welcome Merra, I'm also from the Boston area. Who is doing your surgery or did your surgery? I had my done by Ashley Vernon at Falkner Hospital she also works out of Brigham and Womens. I had the best care and experiance at Falkner that I have EVER received from a hospital. She keeps you overnight and you get a private room . Good luck! Doreen

I would talk directly to your surgeon and find out what is going on and demand answers! Remember, they work for you so don't be afraid to take up an hour of his precious time as your time to go see him is just as precious to you. This (to me) doesn't sound right what is your band size? I have a 10cc band but I have seen others that have a 12cc and 15cc band. I don't have any answers to give you but I hope you find some answers soon. Good luck!! Doreen

Tracie thank you for the info. I'm on ebay as soon as I thank you, lol. I take them down in 4 sips. I can't just shot them down because my lap band is higher then most people that have it because I had a floating hernia that was repaired during surgery, so they had to place the band higher leaving me with a smaller pouch. So if I drink fast it backs up . Well I'm off to ebay so thanks for the info. Doreen

Thanks Melissa I'll have to try them too. My Nutricionist said for me to stay within 1200 cals a day without going over so if I use Protein shot as a Meal Replacement then I'm ok. I love learning about new products and I love sharing them. I will definitly try one out so thanks again. Doreen

Just an FYI to anyone who wants a new protein drink. I was at the my Vitamin Shoppe yesterday and bought a new protein drink drink called - New Whey liquin protein. It is in a 3.8 fld ounce vile and has 42 grams of protein in it. I got the Blue Raspberry ( they have about 5 or 6 flavors and it tastes really good ( I like it ). Lactose free - Gluten Free - Caffeine free - Sugar free and Fat free. It costs about $3.99 a vile but I spent more then that on coffee and snacks at work everyday. I figure I'm worth $3.99 a day and I will have a great start to my daily protein needs. Check it out at www.newwhey.com Let me know what you think of it if you try it.

Thank you ALL for your advice it is helping me greatly and I appreciate each and every post good or bad. I had my 3rd fill today and I'm at 5 cc's now so lets see how it goes. 2days liquids and 2 days mushies before returning to solid foods. I hope I will feel restriction again. My Dr. said it's normal and my band didn't slip. So happy about that! Again thanks all .

I just take mine crushed from a spoon with Water and it goes down quite well although the metformin is bitter tasting. I was told I can mix it in the water but not all at once. and yes it is normal to just want water. I love my water and funny thing now is I don't like flavored water as much any more lol.

Thank you Elle, I too was banded in May of this year, on the 4th to be exact. I will be going for my 3rd fill this Tuesday and I will talk to my Dr. Thank you again!

Thank you I will use more detail next time! My bad! I am also 55 and have been fighting the weight ever sence I gave up smoking 20 years ago and put on 100 pounds. I was told that if you can tolerate it you can eat it but I do want to make it quit clear that I do not eat like this all the time. I mostly eat chicken, tuna and turkey. I guess if you read my post I was looking for advice as to if this could be the sign of a slipped band or the need of a fill. As you can tell I have only received advice on eating those dame hamburgs and not if I could be facing a slipped band. HOWEVER I do appreciate all the advice from everyone and yes even the blasters. Just a reminder to all, before you blast anyone next time for their post please, think about the first time you slipped but picked yourself back up and be more supportive and encouraging. Thanks.

Thank you for understanding and being supportive it helps to have support rather then ridacule as I delt with that from family for many years before the lapband. I come here for answers and support from others like myself. Why some people feel the need to blast you to get a point across is beyond me. Again thanks for the support!

Thank you so much for your support and yes they were sliders from Whole foods. I think I will continue to get my fill next Tuesday as your right, I do get physically hungry between my lunch and dinner so I try to eat a protien. I take in at least 84 fld ozs of plain Water a day as I love water. I also take a water pill. Again thank you so much for your support and understanding. Doreen