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I was told to take a multivitamin (Flintstones is my choice) and B12 every day.. vitamin D is recommended if you are not out in the Sun much.. (fortunately I live in Fla.) I have good energy. try it and you will see a difference.

I did HCG last year.. lost 50 lbs... however, I did the homeopathic... in order to get the real HCG you have to get it from another country.. it's illegal in the U.S. anyway, it worked but if you eat 500 calories a day now without the HCG you will lose 1 lb a day I am sure.. as soon as I quit doing that diet, I felt so bad, no energy and lost hair.. I immediately started eating anything that didn't move ... gained every lb back and then some. I finally decided to get the band. I have lost 28 lbs since being banded in Jan and I feel great.. I think HCG and other diets are a temporary thing and make you feel so deprived you go back to eating worse.

chicfilet is also good for chicken tortilla soup.. it's so good and only 260 calories.. good amt of protein also. applebees has a good selection also. I do not eat out often either but like to have options when I do. I'm getting better at making good choices ....I ate some chicken nuggets from Wendy's the other night, got caught while traveling. They weren't bad I only ate 3 of them...

I have eaten eggs since I could eat real food.. actually when I was on soft foods, I had some eggbeaters scrambled but I can eat real eggs easily... I do put some turkey sausage and some cheese in them to make omelettes.. they all go down easily... even fried eggs do well as long as I keep the bites small...

I had my first fill yesterday... I was banded on 1/15.. have lost 28 lbs also... yes I am doing liquids yesterday and today, then soft or creamy tomorrow... I am hungry though.. I am not sure if that is normal. but I can get through it... I am very happy with my band so far...

I have diabetes II.. had my surgery on Jan 15, I have lost 28 lbs.. I do not take any of the diabetic medication I was on now.. My family Dr. took me off of the glipcide when I was on the pre=op diet to keep me from having a low blood sugar.. I check my sugar each day and it remains in a good range. just make sure you keep your regular Dr. informed.I think you already have a good handle on it.. you will be surprised how much better you will feel after losing some weight.. that is why I decided to have the lap band so I would have a healthier life... good luck on your journey

Your age isn't the problem.. I am 66 and I had my surgery on 1/15.. I was really sore and couldn't take the pain meds because it caused nausea... I took children;'s tylenol (liquid) and used a heating pad and walked around the house about every hour... rest is so important as well.. I was surprised as well but now I feel like a million bucks.. have lost 28 lbs , have tons of energy... It is normal to question your decision, I thought what in the world was I thinking... but now I am very confident that it was the best decision for me.. My diabetes is under control, blood pressure down, back pain and knee pain gone.. I still have a way to go but feel for the first time in many years that I can be successful . as my mother used to say keep your eye on the doughnut.. (don't eat it)

75 lbs is awesome... your answer should be "I got this"... I have lost 75 lbs and I'm good...Thanks for your concern and advice ....Keep on doing what you are doing.. I eat eggs most days for breakfast.. We have "real" eggs from the farm.. so they are really good. I have friends and family who now leave me alone. I have lost 28 lbs since I started my journey ... surgery Jan 15th..

I love Wyler's Peach Tea... way better than crystal light peach tea... I like their pink lemonade also.. I really don't like plain water either.. I try to drink a few bottles through the day but somehow it makes me hungry? I totally wait for 45 min. after I eat to drink anything so its not that ...

You will get better every day.. the gas will eventually go away... I used a heating pad on my shoulder and took some tylenol.. didn't take pain meds.. but some people have to. Good for you for taking this step before you had too many years of damage.. I am 66 and I had been overweight for at least 20 years.. I wish I had taken control back then. it's never too late though and I am very happy that I chose the lapband...The journey will be worth it.. Good Luck

welcome .. There are so many long time bandsters on here with so much knowledge and information... You deserve to have a healthier life and only you can make good choices for the rest of your life.. The Band is so helpful.. I know you will succeed .. Good for you for taking control of your diabetes now... Best of Luck and don't let the 1st week after surgery deter you.. it gets better everyday and you will be on your way to a new life before you know it...

Oh I am going to try the Peanut Butter, Yogurt.. I love peanut butter and putting some in the yogurt gets that protein in there... I love all the good ideas on here...

I have used Truvia for a long time.. it has a good taste to me.. much better than the chemical sweetners.. sweetn low, equal all of those are like poison .. You can cook with Splenda easier, it does better heated than truvia. at least what I have tried...now they say that the aspertame and such cause memory loss... my Dr. and nutritionist are happy with truvia...

I had to ask my Dr. about gum, because I always chewed sugar free gum when I was on a diet.. so, yes the best thing to do is to ask.. they all have their own issues with different things..

Everyone , responses and opinions are like navels we all have them.. Nobody has to be snarky or try to be cute when someone responds honestly to a question... I thought we were adults who were serious about weight loss on here, but evidence of the contrary is here on this thread. I am too old for drama and the "gotcha" game and I don't think my statement was meant to be silly or cute.. I simply said what My Dr. says.. that is what he is paid to do. There are always exceptions to some things and as a new band person I am very serious about not doing any damage to myself or my band..so think before you make your comments..

I said "Accidentally " not that I am some child that would purposely swallow my gum.. If your Dr. says chew gum then chew away... I am newly banded and I am not taking any chances...

My Dr. says no gum ever.. he explained that if you accidentally swallowed it it would get stuck and you would have to have it surgically removed.. also the chewing of gum causes too much air to be swallowed which is not good for your pouch..All I know is I didn't go through all of this to chew gum and have it screw up my band.... whatever my "Dr. says I am doing.. he also does not allow straws or carbonated drinks of any kind... so I think I can live without all of those things for a healthy life...

You look really good.. you look short like me ... If you want to lose more you probably could. I think you are cute as a bug... now... keep up the good work.

Terry what a great feeling for you. I am the opposite of you.. I am very short and fat.. they don't make clothes that are both petite and xxl... so this week due to a 25 lb loss I could actually buy a petite , large.. I am looking forward to getting down to petite size small.... good for you.

I discovered Lean Shakes from GNC on my pre-op diet... I like them the best... plus they often have a sale on them.. I think I paid 7.99 for 4 the last time I bought them.. I don't drink them as much now but I use them for a on the go protein boost... Swiss Chocolate is my favorite and then the Strawberry... Musle milk is good too but the Lean Shakes have more protein and they are 16 oz...

I was told no straws ever and absolutley no gum... I don't miss either one... I just drink slowly and try not to gulp...

Went to my surgeon today, he was going to give me a .5 cc fill , I am 3 1/2 weeks post op, but he said let;s wait .. I am doing good, not super hungry.. I have lost 15 lbs since surgery and he says I can start exercise . I have been tracking my calories on myfitness.com so, I am eating my cup of food with a couple of protein snacks a day and I am only eating about 700 calories a day..my nutritionist says I am okay as long as I am losing... I am kinda happy cause I wasn't looking forward to doing liquids for 2 days again but if I get super hungry he said to call him.. I have another appt in 3 weeks.

Refried Beans were my best friend.. a little melted cheese on those babies and I was happy as a clam.. I also ate some mashed potatoes (bob evans are the best) I liked cream of tomato soup too.

My Dr. suggests milk of mag .. I used that post op and it really relieved my constipation without being too strong.. other laxatives can be too strong... for the lapband I think.. you should probably ask your Dr.

I had a 1100 calorie diet, consisted of 3 protein drinks or bars a day 7:30, 10:30, 1:30,pm and a lean cuisine @ 4:30 PM.. I lost about 10 lbs.