Angelizz10

I was told to drink decaf only. I had already switched before surgery because of high blood pressure. I can't tell the difference and I am a gourmet coffee drinker. I buy all my coffee, naturally decaffinated without chemicals, from a local roaster, grind the beans just before brewing. Give up the caffeine, just like getting off sugar. Doing that gave he the worst headache I have ever had.

Ahhhh day three and things will improve dramatically from now on. Everyone said walk, walk, walk and I thought ---sure,sure! But, you know it did! Also IF your constipated get the suppositories to get you past the first week and/or Metamucil . I like the Metamucil Clear & Natural. I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis several years ago after a horrible bout, and this stuff is incredible. Please keep posting so we know how your doing. I am stuck at 18 pound loss for the past month. Discouraging, BUT I look at it as a win, because I didn't gain.

Understandable. Every Dr. Is different too. Also, it depends on how much weight we need to lose and also other health issues. I wish you only the best on starting your New Life.

How long have you been banded? I'm postoperative 2 months and my Dr. Said to get OFF ALL Protein drinks. I need to re-enter the "real" world and eat real food. The protein drinks were meant only for two week after surgery. Most drinks are loaded with sugar and I was diabetic before surgery, but off all Rx's now! I'm NOT about to get on the sugar merry-go-round again!

I hear ya! A "few" small bites is not going to make you fat, trust me! It. Might surprise you that it satisfies that particular craving. There will be more cravings, and that's life. At the very least, you will find out if you can tolerate bread. I simply can't and so that settles that choice! Lol

Wonderful! You are going to need the support of someone who has your best interest at heart. When is your surgery date? You must have gotten approved very quickly or are you self pay??

WONDERFUL site. It does explain this whole thing much better than what I have heard from my Dr. OR this forum. But, this forum would not let me include Dr. Simpsons site. I hope you post it again!

I agree. Eating bacon and other meat with NO fruit? Does that mean no vegetables either? Now that is just crazy. Get back to a nutritionist and Dr. Don't you want to be in good health for YOURSELF, let alone your family? Your, in my opinion, asking for very major health problems. Been there done that.

My doctor no longer includes the plication with the lapband. He told me the latest studies have shown you don't lose any more weight and KEEP it off with the plication. Also, my insurance company only pays for lapband, not plication. My insurance paid in full for everything and also pays for fills. Now, let's wait and see what ObamaCare does if he gets re-elected which I pray he does not.

Absolutely. It's hard enough anyway so why put yourself in others judgement.