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I love Dr. Averbach and his staff. They have a very well structured program, starting with the information seminar, to the psych eval, to nutrition counseling. The staff are efficient, friendly, and accommodating. Dr. Averbach is wonderful. He's helpful, knowledgeable, and very good at what he does. I have nothing but positives. I am 11 months banded through his office. Feel free to email me.
Stephanie

Hi. I'm nearly 2 years out from surgery. My nutritionist's guidelines were to eat a mini-meal every 3-4 hours, two of Protein and fruit and two with Protein and veggies. So, my typical day would be:
6:00 a.m.: protein shake
8:30 a.m.: protein + fruit (Morningstar Farms sausage + apple)
12:00 pm: protein + veggie (spinach salad with 3 oz chicken)
3:00 p.m.: protein + fruit (1/2 C. cottage cheese + strawberries)
6:00 p.m.: protein + veggie (3 oz. fish/chicken/protein + veggie)
Hope this helps!
Stephanie

I'm in the same boat as you, but I think it's because of the weather change. In in Maryland, and fall has started. I think the cooler temperatures are the culprit. I'm just taking it a lot slower, following the rules a little more closely (chewing, pausing between bites). So far, so good. Good luck to you too!

Good morning fellow lap banders!
I hope you all have a wonderful day! Someone told me a few days ago," if you mess up, don't beat yourself up. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and keep on going!" If today you feel discouraged just remember our main goal is to be healthy. Remember we are all here for eachother and if you need to talk, talk to me!
God Bless,
Cortney

Good morning. My doctor explained to me that fills are "fluid," meaning that when Fluid is removed (such as to check fill level) and then re-added, it can refill the band differently so an adequate fill level may change. I had to have Fluid removed once and when he refilled it, it was less than a previous level where I had actually been hungry. Hope this can help.
Stephanie

Good morning. My doctor explained to me that fills are "fluid," meaning that when Fluid is removed (such as to check fill level) and then re-added, it can refill the band differently so an adequate fill level may change. I had to have Fluid removed once and when he refilled it, it was less than a previous level where I had actually been hungry. Hope this can help.
Stephanie

Hi, Sylvia. I also live in Maryland. Had my surgery at St. Agnes Hospital on August 16, 2011. I'm down 69 pounds and doing well. I would be happy to be a support buddy. I know this is a scary journey, and someone to bounce things off is always helpful. Good luck on this wonderful journey.
Stephanie

Good luck, Sylvia. Praying for a speedy recovery. See you on the other side!
Stephanie

At ten months in, I am grateful for:
1. Healthier habits
2. 69-pound weight loss
3. Ability and desire to exercise
4. Feeling "normal" now
5. Better quality of life.
Thanks!
Stephanie

At ten months in, I am grateful for:
1. Healthier habits
2. 69-pound weight loss
3. Ability and desire to exercise
4. Feeling "normal" now
5. Better quality of life.
Thanks!
Stephanie

The power of positive thinking is amazing. Thank you for all of your positive, inspirational posts! I look forward to reading all of them.
Stephanie

LOL...your screen name kind of matches your topic.