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22, 20 & 18.

How about next Saturday around 11am or 12am. That will give me time to sort some of the larger sizes out.

I live in the northeast valley. I'm in between Scottsdale and Mesa, so finding a location can be easy. What is a good day for you to meet?

I have 16/14.

I'm a client of True Results Scottsdale also. I live in Fountain Hills. My surgery was November 2012. I am very pleased with TR. I would love to be part of a coffee group/support group.

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Suddenly, my band tightened. Self diagnosed, I went to a clear liquid diet. It did not help, it became more uncomfortable and I could not get Water down. I was also having regurgitation in my sleep. It was very unpleasant. I had an emergency appointment to relieve the pressure in my band. Immediately I felt relief. It took a few weeks for the reflux to subside. However, it did. My appetite never increased, nor did I regain any weight. I see many members suffering from "tightness", yet sacred to have any Fluid removed in fear they will regain. I just want to confirm that a decrease in fluid from the band doesn't mean weight gain will occur. I remained in the "green zone". Please do not refrain from getting an "unfill" because of fear. The relief is priceless.

Donna, I wish you lived closer. I have so many clothes size 22 to 16. I would love to give them too you. It would cost so much to mail them. I'm so happy for you! You looked so fantastic in the last picture you posted.

SF=sugar free

FF=Fat Free

NUT=. nutritionist

MFP=MyFitnessPal

TOM=Time of Month

PS=Protein shake

My doctor also told me "no liquid calories", and that included Protein Drinks. I, however, have two Protein drinks a day. I have one at 8am and one at 2pm. I do not have an appetite until 4pm. I receive 60g of protein, and 320 calories a day from the protein drinks that I wouldn't receive otherwise. My doctor understands my situation and supports this option for me. I wish you the best of luck!

Yes!

Caffeine and Tylenol may help. ONLY if you are allowed caffeine. Best wishes! It gets much better!

I'm an RN case manager and had surgery on a Friday and was back in my office on the following Tuesday. The walking' date=' along with lots of Water was key for me. At post op day 7.... I am so much more aware of my abdominal, and accessory muscles. I bought an abdominal girdle to remind me not to lift and use good body mechanics. I also started Medifast because I just didn't want to deal with planning. So thankful to give and receive support from this forum. Good luck all![/quote']

I also use Medifast. I'm pleased with it.

I'm a psychologist, PhD. I own my agency, specializing in children with special needs. I found myself going back to emails and paperwork the following morning of my surgery. I can totally relate to the post regarding being appreciated with gifts of food. Cookies, cakes, donuts, bagels...client families are always trying to feed me and my staff. I appreciate it, but some treats are tough to walk away from. chocolate is the most difficult.

I named mine "Pocket"

I paid 10k and have one year of follow up care included. Almost eight months and very happy. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

My fanny was the first to go. I have no butt at all.

I concur with B52. It does get better, much better. I was convinced that the Lapband was a huge waste of time and money. It took well over four months for my band to function. Now, it's almost magical. I have no real hunger, I am satisfied with very little. I'm down over 60 pounds. I couldn't be more pleased. The band does work and will work for you too. Just give it time and be faithful in your follow up appointments. It will happen for you too. Just don't give up on yourself or the band.

I've been having issue fainting when I stand up. It started after surgery. I've taken some knots to my noggin, which has been troublesome. After numerous tests the doctor determined it was low blood volume and that I need to increase my sodium intake. I am very happy that I only require about 900 to 1000 calories a day. I don't think I could physically add anymore food volume to my diet. I'm really happy with the healthy food choices I am making and I don't want to add processed food to my diet. Using extra table salt ruins the taste of my food. Has anyone else needed to increase their sodium intake? What are some ideas for increasing sodium in my diet without making unhealthy over processed food choices?

My husband has been having more fun on me since my lapband, than he has been having on the patio. Just saying...

I didn't have a pre op diet, but did have a post op diet. Lol.

Me? I was serious during the post op diet. I was a wee bit crazy though, I made melon and cucumber Water, even made a concoction out of Pickle Juice. I would crush Popsicles and then eat them like a snow cone. I would freeze my Protein Drinks and made shaved ice treats out of them too.

I'm going to sue Netflix! They suggested that I should watch Cake Boss, I'm four episodes into it and now I'm all nutty-crazy craving cupcakes. Ugh!

I had another fill today and tonight I have my gurgle back.

I didn't have a pre op diet. I wish I would have, I went crazy and kept having "one last meal", I gained five pounds in a week.