radarluv

very sweet of you to think of others, and prayers for you, too. You will do great. I am right behind you on the 19th! Don't forget about us, and report back!

Not feeling good at all. I hear day 4 is the nigh hurdle. I gone straight liquids even though doc said I could have some greens and 3 oz lean meat. Maybe later, but I am on a roll.

I am drinking sooooooo much water that I am in the bathroom every 10 minutes, however, I am also a flight attendant, and I am on a trip, so the dry air does dehydrate. I just finished my 4th protein shake for the day, and feel a little better. Is it possible for my body to be withdrawing? Like detox?

I am on day three of my 2 week diet and am having a lot of nausea. Is this normal?

I hope not as I fly for a living! I know someone who works with me that has the band and she doesn't have any complaints about cabin pressurization. I can do anywhere from 1-7 flights a day. I haven't been banded yet, so I can't tell you for sure about how it effects my body.

League City here (Houston), band date 7/19/12. Liquids phase. It totally blows, but fot the eye on the prize.

absolutely not. My LBL was the WORST decision I have EVER made. I have said so many times that I wish I could go back in time. I am seven years out. The scar is horrifying. All weight gain went to upper body and I feel like a linebacker.

B52- the book I was given allows for carbonated beverages (sugar free). So it is so weird the differences in opinions o this one. I will not do anything to jeopardize the band until properly healed, but the book says carbonation is just fine. It is jusnt the empty calories in beer that concerns me. Kathie52, Yes, CCL. I cruise a lot! Good luck tomorrow. My doc is Hollis, and although his staff sucks, HE is absolutely aces! He did my EGD 2 days ago.

yep. i did the whole LBL 7 years ago and the ballooned. My stomach is tight and hips are thin, but I look like a linebacker! I hope this does not create problems in the surgery with all the scar tissue.

I had a TT and LBL about 7 years ago, and then got fatter. My skin is tight though. Wondering if this will effect my surgery in any way.

I read that it can be handy to carry a cocktail fork, and eat with that. Maybe in the beginning it wouldn't be such a bad idea. A physical reminder, instead of reflex.

I have this exact situation coming up. Getting banded on the 19th, filled just before my cruise on the 12th of August. 9 People on that cruise and NONE of them know I am getting banded. I know they offer a lot of Soups. That's good. I will bring my Protein shots. I will be indulging in a bit of tequila, but not too much. Beer will be a no-no this time Hey B-52, I see your profile pic, you have a beer in hand. Do you drink it with no problems? Don't worry, I am not going to try it anytime soon, but in the future, when I travel, I like to indulge in a local brew.

Once I have lapbound, I am just assuming a lot of food will go to waste for me. That's one of my biggest problems now. I eat eerything on my plate because I paid for it. Gotta mentally get out of that.

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Krogers has them on sale right now for 1.59 per shot (tube). I wiped them clean out! lol. They are in the pharmacy section.

are steaks completely off the menu after band? i eat mine rare (cold in the middle) so they break down easily.

tryy the protein shots. they are great and not a chore to get down

Tomorrow is my 2 week liquid start! woohoo! I cannot imagine folks starting this liquid diet during the hili-daze. Good on ya. Wish me luck, and I will keep you all in my prayers.

I looooove the protein shots. Kroeger has them on sale right now for 1.59. I wiped them clean out. They are near the pharmacy section, close to the EAS/Slimfast junk. I love them because the have 26 grams of protein, no sugar, 10 calories and a fruit flavored and I just down them. pretty refreshing and NOT a darn milk flavored drink. They are pretty expensive, even online, so run out to Krogers now! 2 people in the check out line asked me what they were.

Same here about the jeans! I sed to wear a 2 and the PCOS and endo and diab 2 took over and all went downhill. I loved sliding into a pair of jeans and a tank and not feeling like I was gonna explode! I have been big for 13 years now and nothing works. I pray for relief. CONGRATS! I recover quickly too, and I have had a lot of LAP surgeries for endo. I fully ecpect to be up and around the house that evening!

BravoGT, I think many ways, acid reflux being one, and that is what I get. I am not sure how it's handled.

TxGrl1, when did they repair it? During your surgery yesterday or prior?

Has anyone read the lap Band Solution by paul O'brien? It actually encourages up to 7 drinks per week, stating; Our patients did intake alcohol despite our guidence and so we did a study to see if they loss less weight because they were "breaking the law". To our surprise, we found that , within a modest alcohol intake range, the more they had, the better the weight loss. Most were drinking wine with meals...Moderate alcohol intake has a number of established health benefits, such as a reduction in the risk of heart disease and strokes...Since our study, we have acknowledged a further benefit of a modest alcohol intake on health and have allowed up to seven standard drinks per week. .. Admittedly he only speaks of wine only, so I don't know about those chocolate martini's