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  1. hey 2 all.. i'm reading all these posts.. Lesley1971...u have great words 2say... i go for my 1st fill july 25th &hoping i have some restriction.. right now i'm just doing this on my own.. although i find myself overeating at times...ugghhh..sometimes i 4get i have this device in my stomach...my biggest fear is trying 2 stick 2 a low calorie diet. i hear so many scary stories about what happens after ur fills.. to b honest,i feel like i'm starving myself right now...just hoping i made the right choice...too late 2 turn back now.
  2. Hey i was wondering the same thing...i have a medical card...my 1st fill is july 25th...hope it covers mines
  3.    WinningLoser reacted to a post in a topic: Fustrated with lack of weight loss
  4. Hey & yes welcome....I was just banded & so far so good.. although i'm starting 2 get hungry.. i just wonder what will happen next after i move on to mushies & solid foods.....i hope the weight keeps coming off. i've been reading stories of failing & i'm getting nervous... i havent had a fill yet still in my 1st week of surgery...HELL ITS HARD NOW..fighting these hunger pains off. good luck. & RACHEL412 U R A GREAT SUPPORTER...U SEEM 2 HAVE IT ALL...I LUV UR SUPPORT & HONESTY
  5. hey ..i was reading everyones post....i think u're doing just fine..just keep doing what u do & the results will show.. i know understand this is not a fad diet. u really have 2 work hard at it... good luck..banded june 17th
  6. Hello all, ok i'm now 4 days post-op (banded june16th)..Since yesterday i have been noticing my bowels. i'm running 2 the restroom everytime i drink a protein shake. its like diarrhea..i'm worried since i haven't been taking my vitamins since surgery.. can anyone help me out plz. is this a bad sign something is wrong?
  7. hello everyone..so i got banded on the 16th..i must say i'm feeling great right now. Didn't have too much pain or gas..i was scared at first 2 drink anything,but nowits day4post op & i can seem 2 tolerate a little more liquids than b4... I lost 12lbs pre-op.. yeah water weight but it feels so good. i started exercising already (walking for 30mins).. i'm ready for this journey. i have my 1st doctors visit friday 24th let see what happens then...
  8. Hey Christine..well congrats 2 u.. well i just got banded on the 16th..i'm proud to say i'm feeling great already.I have tons of questions..thx for the support...hope 2 chat with u soon
  9. Hey Jennifer, my name is Aja & i live on the west side of Chgo. I'm actually getting banded 2moro the 16th.. so excited.. So u need a buddy looks like u got 2 so far. Hey Amanda....so i'll keep u posted on my surgery & days 2 come. good luck
  10. hey everyone.. glad 2 announce 2moro is my surgery. i survived so far.. so anxious,scared but ready for this new journey of life...i even lost a few pounds. i'm so glad i joined this site. it has been very informative & u guys r great supporters..
  11. hey,i'm getting banded on the 16th which is Thursday.. so my doc puts me on clear liquids 5 days pre op.. can i add skim milk to my shakes now? or does this have 2 wait after surgery.. the water mixed with the whey protein is disgusting,but i drink it.. any suggestions on tasty protein shakes?
  12. THANX ROZIECAKES....ITS DAY 2 & ITS STILL TOUGH..BUT I'M HANGING IN THERE..
  13. Hello to all.. I'm getting band JUNE 16TH....EXCITED & READY

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