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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...

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.

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.

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.

yes I was told not to take anything larger than a baby aspirin.. I bought chewable baby aspirins and I crush my other pills if I can.. I have not taken my diabetic medication because my blood sugar is normal since surgery...You might ask your pharmacists if you can crush your pills or if they come in liquid or chewable...I got stuck on scrambled egg and it is very uncomfortable.. It made me slow down and take smaller bites ...

My Dr. puts his patients on liquids only for about 4 days post op, then you gradually add creamy foods like puddings.. I am just now on regular foods and I had surgery on Jan 15.. but each Dr. has a different protocal.. sounds like you are doing great...

I specifically asked about coffee when I went for my first appt. Dr. said coffee is fine but not soda. which I can live without... coffee would have been a deal breaker... I have mine every morning with truvia and heavy cream (small amt.) I drink about 2 cups each morning , then maybe a cup in the afternoon if our neighbors come over.. no problem with my weight loss and it doesn't seem to make me hungrier... I have lost 23 lbs since surgery on jan. 15.

Awesome job.. you will be looking at 250 before you know it..

I normally donate clothing to Hospice but I would be happy to ship Bras to Soma.. please post the address and contact person..I will have some large sizes to donate and they are in good condition.

yes I was banded on 1/15... the first week or so I thought what in the world was I thinking? but after healing and being pain free, I feel good. I have lost 25 lbs and have more energy than I have had in years... the adjustment to a new way of eating and thinking about food will come and you will be happy that you had the surgery... Keep your eye on the prize as my mother used to say and you will think differently ... I will be getting my first fill on Monday and I am looking forward to moving on to a new phase.

I think sometimes people think they are being helpful or showing concern.. even my husband who is so supportive makes dumb remarks sometimes but I'm newly banded and he has always been a feeder so not only do I have to adjust to a different lifestyle so does he.. co-workers or nosy people can be cut off just by saying that you have a Dr. and a nutritionist and that is what you paid them for...the older I get the more I try to be tolerant of ignorant or rude people..

Prior to my surgery on Jan 15.. I cleaned closets, drawers, etc.. just was determined to get it all done before I had surgery.. so glad I did it now.. we were able to make room for things in our closets and I even got my linen closet organized... My best friend came down from Alabama and stayed with me when I had my surgery,, she even spent the night with me in the hospital.. My husband is great but can't drive good at night so he went home... so, my house was nice and clean when she came..I also cleaned my bathrooms from top to bottom.. Now I don;t feel too bad taking it easy .. I Have about 2 more weeks of layinng low...

I like the muscle milk and GNC Lean shakes.. both are good and don't leave that after taste.. Muscle milk is like chocolate milk and Lean shake is good too, both have 20 gms protein... low sugar..

I never thought I would make it through the pre-op but I did it and now I am almost 3 weeks post-op . keep your eye on the prize... tomorrow will be another day.. I know it is tough to ignore all the ribbing but think that next year you will be thin and healthy... Take Care honey.. I am rooting for you.