LadyMaggie

My energy level is very LOW too; I was banded on 04-09-2012; I keep telling myself that this is considered major surgery and it takes 6 weeks to recover; if it does get better by late May, I will be seeing my doctor. I take the Advantage Bariatric vitamins but they aren't helping with energy level.

I am also 5' 4" and my goal weight is 150

my doctor recommended the vitamins from Bariatric Advantage

I made the decision to have this surgery because I have struggled with my weight for the past 20 years. I have witnesssed close family members go through hip and knee replacement as well as developing diabetes. I did not want to go down that road. I also want energy to keep up with my grandson. I did it for ME. Thanks for sharing

My Nutrionist cautioned me about thinking twice who I tell. She said she found that some people's co-workers and families were too judgemental about weight loss surgery and caused some additional stress. I did tell my immediate family members (parents, spouse, children and CLOSE friends). I did NOT tell any of my coworkers. She suggested when people ask you how you lost weight to tell them you are eating less . . . which is true. GOOD LUCK

I agree with "Mrs. Monique" my Nutrionist told me as long as I used my blender or food processor, I could add several different foods during the "mushie" stage . . . a few exceptions: NO bread, potatoes. You can sort the food list on www.lapband and search for some really GOOD recipes. Good Luck!

I also teach (4th grade) in Kentucky. I had my lap band surgery on Spring Break; but I did need to take an additional 2 days for recovery. So, I did not work for 7 school days (9 days counting weekends) and I was VERY ready to return to work -- had no issues.

I was banded on April 9, 2012. My experience has been 99% positive. I have had (like most others) some pain the day after surgery and some gas issues. Other than that, I have followed doctors and nutritionist's orders to a "T" and I have lost 28 pounds. I go in for my first fill on May 27th. I wish you nothing but the best

I started my pre-op diet on April 1st and was banded on April 9th. As of today (April 20th), I am down 22 pounds and I CANNOT believe it . . . but I am sure it is due to all liquids at this stage.

HEY: I also got my band on April 9th . . . that means you also had to "drink" Easter dinner . . . me too!~

I purchased a LARGE bag of the Bariatric Advantage High Protein Meal Replacement Orange Cream (Dreamsicle) and cannot drink it. Is there a way to jazz this flavor up so I don't have to waste it?