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Congratulations!

You should be able to drink Protein shakes. If not sure, contact your doctor. I did SF Jello and several SF popsicles to curb my hunger. I had to go 18 days after post-op. You can will yourself to do this. YOU will succeed! Best Wishes

You have made the right decision. You are here because the diets in the past didn't work. The band will only assist you and not work a miracle. You still have to work at it but there has been more success stories here on this forum. Just ask around and almost all will say they should have done this long ago. Best wishes

Congratulations. Your special day is so close now. After surgery, take pain meds on time, SIp the Water and anything you are not sure about, contact your doctor. Best Wishes

Welcome to our team! Prayers for a quick and speedy recovery. Please follow doctors directions. If not sure, Call the doctor. If you were given pain meds take them as directed for the first 2-3 days. Even if you dont have much pain and at night before bedtime. This may help you get a good nights rest. Use NO Straw in Water. Traps too much air with each SIP. Best wishes

Your surgery is close and Best wishes and prayers.

Wow! This is amazing to me. I didn't know we could eat cake on this diet.

Its usually up to us to make the band work correctly. The wrong foods in our mouth and the worse results we obtain.

Its always good to ask yoru doctor on how much is in the band. Some doctors during surgery, prefill the band. I asked and found this out.

When i go to their place nearby, I usually order their soup and salad. Very tasty.

I had a bad hiatal hernia and heartburn prior to being Banded on Aug 6, 2012. The doctor also repaired the hernia during band day. Now and then I take a Tums, usually if I eat too much spice.

Been using the costco Premier shakes since Jul 2012, 1 month prior to lapband on Aug 6. They are very tasty. Put them in the freezer for 55 minutes and they come out like a thick smoothie. 30g of Protein in only 11 oz, with 160 calories and 0 sugar. 18 each for $24.99 in chocolate(my favorite) or vanilla.

Ask all your questions here? We have people here who have lived most of ther questions and can answer truthfully with their own experiences. Don't be shy, we are all in this, together! Banded on Aug 6, 2012 and the best thing I've ever done, except loving my ten years ago departed wife. Best wishes

Since my doctor hasn't done a blood followup so far, I'm hoping it's okay. I've never had a sugar problem before the Band, so I don't believe I will have one now since I'm eating better food types, staying with lots of veggies, chicken and many Soups as my main meals. I did Lapband on Aug 6, so I think I'm coming up on a blood test soon. I never crave sweets before, except for sweet ladies. Lol Best wishes

You Go Girl! This is for YOU! and your good health by being in control of your weight. We can all make excuses and deviate what is really a good choice for all of us. Sometimes we do carry our weight well by the clothes we wear everyday. Wouldn't it be better to be able to wear anything each day and look great? Let Nobody change your mind for you, it's about YOU! Best wishes

Sugar may destroy your body! Sugar definitely stops a person from burning the calories we eat, and it may assist in you craving additional wrong foods. You may obtain a better and healthy body by eating correctly. Follow your doctor and dietitians rules. You paid for them! Best wishes

WE usually feel better than we look! Our brains as stated already, takes time to catch up with our bodies. We've been eating the wrong stuff for so long and now we are eating and making better and wiser choices. One day YOU will feel and look Great in your brain. It's right around the corner! Sometimes these corners are Big, but stay on track and you will get there. Best wishes

gcmy, YOU are succeeding! And NOT gaining weight. People around here are all different in how they burn calories. That's why many are members of this great forum. There Diets didn't work in the past! Keep it up and stay on track. YOU will get to YOUR GOAL! Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

You should always have water available for emergencies. I order lots of soups, and salad with vinegar and oil dressing.

Keep up your great effort. Outstanding photos of goals you are achieving. Best wishes

You did the right thing by contacting your doctor. I had one of my incisions turn red on me and I took a picture and send it to the office by cell. They analyzed it and told me to keep it clean with peroxide and a loose bandage for a few days. The incision cleared up and no other issues. The incision was made to assit the doctor in a hiatal hernia repair at same time of the lapband. Best wishes

Costco Premier Protein Shake ready to drink for $24.99 (18 each, 11oz,, 30g of protein,160 calories) Put them in freezer for 50-60 minutes to thicken and its tastes like a thick smoothie. Very tasty.

We all hit plateau's some will stay for awhile and then move on. Be consistent with your eating habits and finally your body will catch up and you'll start losing again. Keep on track! Best wishes

My hair thinned out so now I dont cut my hair as short. Taking Biotin 1000 2 times a day.

Congratulations! I used dried onion in all my broths for an added flavor. It spruced up the broth real well. I used Protein shakes during my liquid part (my dr. approved the shakes, some do not) and it wa sfilling to me. I used the SF popsicles and SF jello's to control the cravings. I drank lots of Water (sips) for 64 oz a day. Hang in there, it gets lots better. Banded on Aug 6, 2012, and a bit over 80 pounds lost. Best wishes