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My first flight after banding was Hawaii! You will do great eating there. n The seafood is good for you! Don't forget to try the appetizer menu. Sometimes I can get a smaller meal that way! Aloha and have a great trip!

DRINK MORE FLUIDS!

Never, never, never give up!

You will figure it out. n Congrats on your surgery!

No effects from flying. The cabin is pressurized.

Congrats on you new band! There are a lot of protein shakes, including the ones you make yourself. Don't write them off too quickly. You will need them to keep you protein levels up at first!

Wow! I am impressed. Your will power bodes well for your success! Good luck with the surgery!

Do what is right for YOU and all else will fall into place. Regardless of the consequences you deserve to be healthy!

Great NSV!

Hiccups are part of the program. Severe hiccups may cause your muscles to tense up, and that can pull on the port. I think you are fine, but I would mention it to the doc next visit!

Great progress.... keep up the good work!

Actually about 6 weeks as I recall.

You will love it!

Welcome Jason... some of us are a bit crazy and blunt, but we are here to help!

There are a lot of us over 60 here... I am 63!

You are one of us! BB's forever!

No need to see the doc prior to consultation, in my opinion. The seminar will give you more questions to ask the doc! Read all you can in advance.

Good luck Jessica, so sorry for your problems.

I think Jean was pretty clear. Allergan is selling the Lap Band division. Whoever buys it will also buy responsibility for long term. I don' here much about erosion from people who follow the basic rules. I don't feel dumped by the way. I still have a weight loss practice with competent medical professionals to guide me.

I am a cat person myself! Dogs are too needy, like me and someone has to win!

Learning is tough but it gets easier and I love the feedback!

Goals are good!

I have no problems with full sized vitamins, but did need to change to calcium citrate minis. CVS has a good generic and they are frequently BOGO!

Keep up the good work. We are pulling for you and all of us as well!

A great milestone! Congrats. Careful with the omelet. You still have to chew, chew, chew in small bites! II learned the hard way. Took my first bite of scrambled eggs and immediately had pain. Just cause it soft doesn't mean you don't need to chew! Trust me on that!