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Thanks y'all!! I am not going to do any carbonated drinks, I am still antsy on those, I am a wine lover, so this makes me happy. My husband figured I would be a "cheap date", he isn't complaining LOL!!! Hope all had a good Thanksgiving!

I have a question!! I am going out with the hubby tonight to a concert and I haven't had an alcoholic drink in months! I was wondering if anyone has had any since being banded??

I take 2000mg of biotin a day. I make sure my protein is good as well, but I notice when I was on a high protein diet before the band, that if I stressed about loosing my hair, it came out regardless. So I have not stressed this time, and I am doing good! Pre natals do work good. Also, use keratin based hair products.

I was banded 10-28 and my site is still tender. I also had a hernia repair as well. I get my first fill next Thursday, I am a little nervous!!! I notice when I eat and I get full, left side gets sore. So I have had to take it easy.

I am looking for a protein powder that I can add to anything when I feel like I am not getting enough protein. Does anyone know where this is available??

Hey! I am 3 wks post-op and I want to start my exercise. I know I can't do my abs for another 3 wks. I want to start working on my legs, hips, arms and rear. What is a good weight to do this at?? Thanks y'all!!

I was right there with ya! I had the worst gas, I am almost 2 wks out with my surgery and I am still sleeping in a chair. I am waiting for my port to completely heal so I can sleep on my stomach. When I was hurting I was like I want this out NOW!!! I walked constantly when I had that gas bubble from hell too. Gas X strips are heaven sent!!!

I just got my band, I am scheduled to get my first fill in 4 wks. When I get my fill, do I have to start back with the puree foods, or do I have to cut my food smaller?

I get my first fill after Thanksgiving. Does it hurt?? Do they numb the area before injecting the port??

Since having my surgery, I have had sex once with my husband, granted I am barely 2 wks out from having my surgery done. At first I was like you won't like me cause I am going to be different, blah blah blah. He told me he loves me regardless. He loved me when he met me, married me and he loves me even more now! Having the surgery is a head game because it is a major life change, but it is sooooo worth it in the long run.

Congrats!!! I am really excited about exercising!! We have had a membership at a gym for over a yr and now I happy we have it.

Thank you!! BTW how do you put the ticker tape on here??? I really want to be able to track my progress!

I am almost 2 wks out from having my surgery and I am super excited about starting Zumba!! When did any of y'all start exercise where it was comfortable? I was told to take 2 wks for my port site to heal, does that sound about right?? Thanks in advance for any helpful hints!!!

I am so thankful I saw this one!! I just got my band last Friday and I have been told so many different things about what to do. I was discussing this with my husband and he was like if you get into the habit of good exercise, I don't see why you can't eat everything, you are going to burn it off!!! THANK YOU for posting this question, b/c I am italian and so is my husband and the thought of not eating pasta and my homemade sauce depresses me. The way I have been told, you have to give everything up and eat HIGH PROTEIN!!! I do like chicken but I like me some Italian sausage!!! Thank you everyone!!!