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Hi Everyone... I am a ways away from getting any reconstructive surgeries, but I was curious if anyone out there could/would recommend any surgeons in particular in AZ. Also, I have United Health Care.... was anyone able to get their plastic surgery covered by UHC after having the Lap Band? Thanks and Good Luck Everyone! :wave:

Wombat gives great advice... start very slow and chew, chew, chew. Take a small bite and give yourself a minute or so before taking another bite. Be sure to not drink while you are eating of course. And for me I have found often after fills its easier to eat crunchy than mushie. Everyone is different. Just work your way up. Best of luck!

Myoplex Carb Sense Chocolate Fudge for sure!!! I love these. I purchase them at Vitamin Shoppe. Served really cold they are great, filling, and I know I'm getting good quality protein with fewer carbs and calories. Best of luck everyone!

I'm 26. Banded 3/19/07 in Arizona. Good luck everyone!

Every experience is different I'm sure. The fill itself takes less than 15 minutes. However..... at my docs office I end up waiting around for at least an hour to see him.. :phanvan I always go late in the afternoon and by then he is a bit behind (to say the least). I'm sure if you tell them your situation they would do anything possible to move you along. Aside from being back on mushies for 48 hours, I can return to all my normal activities.

Yummy Yummy! I went out and got the non-fat, no whip, sugar free, cinnamon dolce latte after reading this thread. My first starbucks since being banded. I couldn't even finish the tall but boy was it yummy!!

Hi There, While everyone is different. It sounds like you are able to eat much more than you should be. My surgery was 3/19, I received my first fill 4/19 and got my 2nd fill today. I suggest expressing your concerns with your doc and they might see you sooner. If they still say no, be sure to ask why! As for your caffeine question... my RD said no caffeine right before or after surgery but I can have coffee, tea, etc now. Again, I can only recommend you ask your doc's office their reasons. Good Luck

hi SirGeorge, I had some difficulty with those items after my first fill, but try to work your way up to those items. And of course, remember to take small bites, eat slowly, and chew, chew, chew! Good Luck!

hlayne, Sorry to hear about your troubles. I just got home from my 2nd fill and everything seems to be okay so far. I'm doing liquids for the first 24 and feel good. Good luck!

Reading this thread, all I can say is... wow. I was so disappointed in myself thinking I wasn't losing fast enough, blaming myself, etc. It's nice to know I'm not alone. Strange thing is I've dropped dress sizes from a 20 to 16 so that's encouraging. I just want to get to Onederland! I guess we all lose at different rates anyway. I go in for my 2nd fill 5/17, hopefully it will get me that much closer to my 'sweet spot'. Congratulations to everyone. Keep on working at it! We will get there! :hug:

I too love the Myoplex lite shakes.. the carb sense ones are good too. An alternative to shakes are the IDS sports protein tubes. Only 3 ozs, 176 calories and 41 grams of protein! Great for on the go since they don't need to be refrigerated. I found them at Vitamin Shoppe.

I just got my first fill last Thursday and what a difference! :biggrin1: Who was your primary doc? Orris or DeBarros?

Thanks Julie! I was beginning to feel like the momentum had died and now with my first fill that the momentum will pick up again. Maybe it's partially mental, but I hope it will help me to eat less. :pray: :pray: :pray: Thanks for all the support!

I'm not nervous right now, but may get nervous closer to Thursday. I'm just glad I'm getting a fill!