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Call her back and get the name of the product that she is reffering to from GNC Ask her exactly what is the liquid diet, is it Protein drinks, full liquids, Clear Liquids? Once you get that info you may find something less expensive to substitute the $200 version for.

Cute Story Great NSV!

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Crystal, Unbelieveable 43 inches You have got to be feeling so fantastic. I'm so happy for you No inhaler for 5 days is huge Way to go!

I just had the discussion with my husband about how many men prior to my surgery would not give me the time of day, now it is a whole different story, those same men want to be my friend and now notice me and talk to me, all I can say is to myself is " Shallow". Even if I was not happily married, do they actually think I would be interested in them after how they treated me when I was heavy? I think NOT!

I drank the pre mixed protein drinks in the can they tasted the best to me and were the easiest. I love the Atkins Advantake Chocolate Royale blended with lots of ice and a scoop of peanut butter, I beleive the Atkins cans have 20 grams per can. They did not taste chalky or bad at all..more like chocolate milk! I have heeard Unjury is a good protein powder , I never tried it.

I love Peanut butter and chocolate, so one of my favortie protein smoothies was an Atkins Advantage protein shake with a scoop of peanut butter blended with lots os ice, It was so good and so filling. Loaded with protein too

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=5132&highlight=excess+skin This is is a thread from sometime back about loose skin, if you do a search here under Excess Skin several threads will come up with lots of info for you. I have been fortunate, so far I am ok in the loose skin, my arms are the only area that Iam concerned about. I just keep doing my free wieghts and hoping for the best

Thechatrooper, there are other posts here on LBT about this same topic with lots of responses. I have been lucky, my husband has always treated me like a queen and very attentitive to me and loves me fat or thin and thinks Iam the most beautiful woman in the world, he just reaps the benefits more so now being 85 lbs lighter. I will see if I can find the old threads and bump them for you

Lisa Green, You are one beautiful woman. You look gorgeous. Fabulous Job!!!

Eileenja As your journey progresses you will notice all kinds of funny sounds coming from your stomach and from your throat. It is the stangest thing and sometimes comical . My family gets a kick out of the sounds I make now. Luckily for me I have not been anywhere in public where people have noticed, it is mainly at the dinner table with my family. You are normal

10 days will be here you know it! I'm so excited for you. It was this time last year I was feeling the exact same way. What is the date of your surgery, April 7th?

Thanks Everyone for all of your encouraging and supportive replies. Once I get any information on the info-mercial I will post it and as far as a glamour shot..Hmmm Don't think he wants that

I get it too and always thought it was normal..if not I'm still thrilled to death to have been so successful if this is not restriction and what it feels like . Greg what did your Dr. say about this??

Good Question... I have not exercised much, I have made better food choices and ate fairly decent in the last year and have lost 85 lbs. Others may tell you differently. Everyone has there way of working the band

Vines queen I had the same problem and was worried but once I went to mush and solids it all changed. It is good that you are not tired with too few calories that was a biggy for me I was exhausted when I was under 1000 calories, no energy. Hopefully it will change for you too once you start mushy foods. SOmetimes we dont lose when taking in that lilte bit and our bodies go into starvation mode and conserves every calorie it takes in. It is great you are losing taking in so little!!

Smart Decision Terri, I have to concur with what everyone else has said here.

Hi Tuff Your stats are very similar to what mine were whne I started. I am 5'5 and weighed 265 My goal weight is 160. It has been a little short of a year and Iam down 85 lbs. So glad to read that you have gotten lots of info from LBT during your months of lurking, nice of you to join us. May 20th will be here before you know it Best Wishes to you

Vera, I do not know how I missed this post but just know I am thinking about you and I hope you get all fixed up

Monica it is normal to not lose once you swithch to solids, it takes your body a few days to a week to get used to now having solid foods, you are normal, the same thing happened to me and many othere here . This phase before you get your first fill is for healing only any weight loss during the first 6 weeks is a plus, once you start getting your fills you will notice a difference. Many do say they are not hungry in the morning and starving i nthe afternons and evenings. I usually drink really cold water when I am starving, it seems to tighten me up, maybe try that. Hang in there you will se a difference once you start getting your fills.

The only reason they ask you to quite prior to surgery is becasue of the lungs and going under and also it does help with the healing time afterwards to not be smoking. I did not quit prior to surgery. My Dr. gave me NO instructions to quit and actually my nurtitionalist at Orti'z's office told me to not try after surgery until I reach my goal weight, she said it is hard to try and do both, lose weight and quit smoking. Have you tried the patch or the NEW niccorrette gum it is better tasting then the old kind, I believe it is mint flavored and not so hard ot chew. Good Luck

Thank Guys for the kind words.... you a ll are so sweet! Marie I think thye will be using the same pics I posted here on the before and after pics thread. However Iam going to see Dr. Ortiz first week of Arpil for my year check up. I will take both with me even though he has a copy of them and my digital camera and see if he will take a better after pic since I have lost more wieght from when my last after pic was taken on Feb 11th . You guys are great, thanks for the encouragement and support!

I'd have to concur with this statement

As soon as I get the info I will let you know, they mentioned it would be aired in Southern California to start but could be aired nationally as well.

Monday 3/28 180 -1 lb for me this week