Angelface007

I was also banded by him on July 29'2011 and he is a really nice guy and I'm happy I went to him....

Mine is on the left side about 2 in. Above my belly button at an angle not directly above but to the left I can feel it very good but not really see it and I'm almost 2 months out

Omg! I feel like that too like it's slow or am I really losing weight, even though the scale says I am and some clothes. I had my surgery august 29, 2011 I was a 320 that day now I'm at 293-294, but I feel like the weight is taking forever to come off it's not like I eat so much food. I guess I'm looking at the people that lose more weight quicker and I Ned to stop doing that, and besides I gotta admit I can't get in the right mind set to start exercsing yes that's right didn't start yet, but trust me I'm gonna start. Oh and I have had 2 fills so far and suppose to get one thursday. So hopefully that maes me feel like want to feel like I'm doing my part and it's doing it's part also am I right or wrong give me some advice...

Yes what Jess said is correct and if 3 to 4 oz. Is not filling u can try 5 but that will be your guideline so stick to those options and stay focused and you will do fine.

My birthday was 9/3 and I went to work but it was ok because I had a fill on the 29th so therefor I wasn't gonna be able to eat so what fun would that have been.. But HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all the september people and many more to come!

Try Dr.Paul Wizman in Tamarac Florida he performed my surgery and he did good and he is also nice.

Well I had to drink 5 slim fast a day and one meal which was 5-6oz. Protein and a cup of green veggies. That should add upmto be about 70 grams of protein a day. Thebdoc tells you why to do anyway but try slim fast you may like them

I have one I got off QVC a couple of years ago and I'm gonna cook meat in it because it does cook meat tender and fast. I am 3 weeks post op and I will be eating full proteins in about a week and I will be pressure cooking different things. I love that pressure cooker by the way it's electric..

Thank you I've tried eggs and tuna I guess I'll try the humus..

Need to know what proteins besides meat I can eat now I'm 3 weeks post op and I can eat 5 to 6 oz. Of protein 3x a day any suggestions?

Thanx I've tried eggs and tuna I will try the humus...

Yes you can do it! That is so awesome and I'm glad you got back on track . Oh yeh good luck with your ps I know you are gonna be so happy..

Everyone is right don't ever worry about what people say about you just try to get pass that because this is for you remember that. If you were a hundred lbs they would talk about you, if ur 300lbs they talk so don't worry about it..people have more issues than weight, some of those same people have things going on that people outside don't know about and to get there mind off there problems they'll focus on someone like you or even me because I'm overweight also but I don't worry about them actually I love to know people are always thinking of me... So get up, fix up, and just get out and enjoy....

Hi guys I'm also new banded on July 29th including pre-op I hav lost 14lbs didn't lose that much pre-op..but don't get discouraged at all if it goes slow at first remember your body has to get use to this new tool, but once that happens and you drink your water , try to get 64oz or close to it a day separate from your other liquids and you will see..and like you say $10k HELLO I am in the same boat I can't waste any more money...hope I've been helpful...

Well I'm also new 8 days post-op yayy! To help with that question even though I'm not at that point yet but I have lost 8 lbs in 1 week. I just want to tell you that with the lap band everyone is different all I know is that when u get it follow the rules and it will work for you. And key make sure you drink a lot of water nit flushes you out and keeps the weight coming off. Also one more thing I stay on YouTube listenig to alot of different stories which alot of them are very helpful and everybody has there own journey, some are good and some are not but as you read you will kinda figure out why some are not, the ball is in your hand. That's why be positive stay focused and the work you put in will pay off trust me..bye bye I hope I helped out.....

Well I 2moro is my 1st day of soft foods. 2moro will be one week post-op and I hav to eat 2oz of soft then drink a shake carnation instant breakfast 3 x's formthenday it seems like I can't wait for the egg omg!