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WTG Destynee! We're going to rock this band! WooHoo!

6 1/2 mths for me. Cooper gave you the best advice. Don't rush in. There is a lot to learn about the Lap Band. It's not a quick fix to obesity. It takes a lot of work on your part. It took me every bit of that 6 mths to learn everything I needed to learn to be successful. A lot of ppl have this surgery and go on eating like they used too and expect the band to help them lose weight, it don't work that way. I know this is more than you asked for, but I want you to succeed! Best wishes!

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe send her a PM.

There was a post just like this a few months back and all the hospital handled it differently (like everything else) Some got a mesh disposable pad, some just had a pad put under them . This is very normal & common, don't fret over it! If I miss you before Friday, thought& prayers for a speedy recovery!

PS. not "anything you want", anything healthy. I liked chili and taco soup.

I had my 6wks Monday with first fill, no numbing, Dr had me lay down and raise my feet up and he just felt around a little stick and it was done. I lost 36 lbs and my Dr was very pleased. He said "I know it was all you that lost the weight, not the band, but I promise you after enough fills , the band will take over". 35 lbs averages out to 5 lbs a week, what does your Dr. expect? Go with the same mushies as before, anything you want blenderize it! You've done very well, keep it up!

My Dr told me on average between 4cc & 7.5cc. He put 3cc in. There are some ppl who don't need fills. I'm not one of them.

You need to just worry about healing right now. When I went for my first fill Monday my Dr said " I know the weight you loss was all you, as soon as we get enough fills the band will help you a lot". You're in what they call "bandster hell", you can eat as much as you used to, but you shouldn't. Just hang in there until you get some fills. I was 6 wks out for my first fill! Are you eating enough Protein, that is what's going to keep you satisfied? Worse comes to worse call your Dr. and tell him you need another plan, maybe he'll allow you to add something to your diet.

One day I'm going to show my a@#! No,No my real a@# in tight jeans, not my sick sense of humor!

Thanks Aj! I learned this in my nutrition class 5 mths ago ,but forgot most of it. I know 3 oz of meat is a deck of cards. Going to print this out and carry it with me.

Doing great! Keep your eye on the prize, a smaller healthier you!

Congratulations fellow bandster! Yes you must walk,walk walk & sip sip sip Best wishes for quick recovery!

Thoughts &prayers for a speedy recovery! Keep us posted!

Yes, that's where my Dr & nutritionist get their recommendations from. They gave me a booklet to check this site and all the rules & regulations to LBS at my first visit.

Is there a ghost writer? It's your fault Dee, posting that cute a+% in tight jeans! j/s

Welcome Hanna! You've come to the right place to learn about LBS. There is a lot of knowledge,inspiration &support here. Best wishes on your journey! Post often!

8 lbs down by Dec31

Can't help it , every time I think of Dee's butt that's what comes to mind. It's Dee's fault! Who do I sound like?

Definitely trying this!My daughter will be over to help eat it. She likes all things zucchini. Thanks for sharing!

Great job! Congratulations!

Beautiful family & beautiful new you! Congratulations!

Cute picture! I don't understand the bean part. I eat all kinds of beans ever since mushy stage. Fat free refried beans excellent source of protein & fiber. Talk with your Dr and find out his reasoning and continue his instructions. Let us know what he says.