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Did you feel ok after your fill? I can't imagine being restricted more than I am. I am just a big Water drinker. I miss that right now.

Tiny you are with dr c? God I hope my third day isn't worse. I'm really thirsty. Thanks for your reply. Good to head about other people.

I was banded on feb 8th. I'm not looking for a miracle but so many people are talking about how well they are tolerating liquids. I'm not tolerating them much at all. It hurts to swallow. Is there anyone else like me?

I am getting banded tomorrow. I am so nervous and I don't know why.

I just saw my doctor yesterday for my 2 week post-op and he said I was ok to start excercising, so it may depend on your doctor.

I am 31/2 months post op. getting closer to the "green zone" but not there yet. 2nd fill next week. So sometimes its hard and im frustrated. But I have lost 56 pounds (which feels like I've worked very hard for) but i know its worth doing this. Do what I did today. Go into your closet and see that your clothes are fitting better or even have to be taken in!! Yay!! Summer is coming. We can do this and it will get easier!!

I'm on day three and I feel like i'm dying! I'm so hungry! Thankfully I only have to do one week. Hang in there....you're not alone!

There is 220 calories and 15g of Protein

I'm on day one. Should be interesting.

Did you mention this to your Dr? About the intolerance? Perhaps they can suggest something else?

I just want to be able to sit in a car without feeling BIG, sitting in an airplane without having to pull the buckle to the max! Oooooh, and ya just feeeeeling awesome about ME and what I'm wearing!
Good luck my dear!

U are going to Be ok I was band on 11/2/12 and I was in ur shoes too if u have any ? Ask away
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I'm February 8th. Can't wait to get it done. I'm in Ontario so I have to pay.

I have the joy of being gluten intolerant so I've cut out so much already. It sucks.

Thank you. I am going through with it. My first thought was they probably didn't want to eat right anymore. Got sick of trying. What do you think?

There are complications with any surgery even lapband. When we make the decision to have surgery we have to out-way the risk and benefits. This is why it is so very important for us to modify our behavior and not rely soley on the band for our success. I have several friends who after 3-5 years have had complications and have had their bands removed but I also know they never bought into the idea of adopting a healthy diet and life style. Doing everything right does not guarantee any of us that we will not have complications but modifying our behavior does give us a little better odds of life time success if we do. I chose lap band knowing these facts because morbid obesity was preventing me from enjoying life and my family. Talk to your physician, this is one study out of many and in medicine there are always going to be studies that prove and disprove the success of surgery. Gastric bypass has been around for a very long time, I took care of the patients that had this surgery in the early 1980's, a lot of these patients had cardiac complications, over time the surgery was improved and lessons learn. The same is true for lap band. I understand your concerns and fears we all share the horror and realization of what would happen if we lost our bands but which is worse the life we were all living or the life the band allows us to have. Please discuss your concerns with your physician and make sure this is a choice you really want to make, if you have already had the surgery than do what ever you can to protect your band and make this new life style a success.

Without knowing how long ago you were banded, it is not possible to say how you will go about drinking 3 litres of Water per day. In the early days you will find it difficult but it will get easier to drink greater quantities of Water the further out you are.
I drink at least 2 litres a day, often more. It's just a case of having my water always available and sipping frequently.
The important thing is to remember not to drink with food, nor for whatever period of time before and after food that your dr recommends. My surgeon says 30 mins either side of food and I have learnt to do that over time.
You are off to a great start in that you already drink so much water!
PS Nothing wrong with cappucino from my perspective, I have mine every day and am still losing weight. Down 64kg (144lb) so far.

I am getting done February 8th

Thank you so much

I'm so glad you a brave enough to admit the gain , you just won the battle! Remember what floridays said, it is just time spent. It's over and gone go forward to your goal.
Joni2