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Yes, I think your rumblings are normal. I'm 3 months post-op and still rumbling. Best wishes!

Every single morning 5:30am on the dot.

Oh. My. Gosh. That is truly amazing!! Get well soon.

I was on 2 different BP meds prior to being banded. I am now down to one and all my labs are normal, even my A1C, which I am thrilled about!

Breakfast- coffee and oatmeal Lunch- Weight Watchers Smart One or chicken salad Dinner- Protein and veggie Snack- Weight Watchers string cheese or banana or yogurt Water all day

Name, real or screen~ Stephanie Goal weight for April 30th~ 200 Weight on April 1st~211 Dietary goal for April~ Drink more water, eat more veggies Exercise goal for April~Start Zumba classes Date banded~ Jan. 11, 2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 23 pounds What about spring do you like? ~Opening the windows, spring flowers, cool breezes and Reds baseball!

I was totally fine with only Tylenol and Phenergan. Never touched my Lortab. It would be nice to have it available though, if needed.

Way to go!

My family says I get this look on my face then take off to the bathroom!

Glad she wasn't pissed today!

Weight Watchers string cheese is my favorite snack.

Welcome and best wishes! I was banded 1/11/13 at UC.

Does your employer offer a flexible spending plan?

Miralax and coffee!

Way to go on the will power! I would have caved.

That's so great!! Congrats.

I would try to get rid of the junk food. The kids will live without it, I promise. It's much too tempting to keep junk in the house.

I agree, chicken is evil!

I take Nature Made 2500mcg and they are little softgels, no problem to swallow at all.

I sure did...for a few days after my 3rd fill. I had to finally get .5cc removed and I felt much better.

Slow and steady.

My doctor prescribed Topamax to get me off of Cokes. It is a headache medicine, but it worked great because it makes the soda taste terrible. No headaches and no caffeine withdrawal whatsoever. I took it for two weeks and haven't had a Coke since. I was able to kick my 25 year Coke addiction quickly. Good luck!

Such a good question! Even though I thought I was mentally prepared, everyday is such a roller coaster ride for me. Sounds like you're preparing yourself and that's a great start. Best wishes to you!

Panera has some good, high protein choices on their "hidden" menu and they post the calories on the menu!

Are you on a pre-op diet?