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Swelling after the surgery makes you feel less hungry, as your body heals you will have an increased appetite. You can live off your body weight for months, so not to worry, just make sure you are staying hydrated. Good luck!

Just ask your doc's office, they probably will do it.

Same thing, do a crunch small pinch no big deal....

RUN!

Small Townes do have high turn over on doctors! If you are lucky enough to actually have an m.d. Good luck! Do the best you can with what you have. You sound motivated, it will work out.

Hi Joe, Protein and veggies. eggs, Canadian bacon, Greek yogurt, Protein shake if you don't have time for Breakfast Easy lunch, deli turkey breast use iceberg lettuce for wraps, in fact any lean meat wrapped in lettuce. Fish, steamed broccoli, cauliflower Greek yogurt smoothies Salads with chicken, meat, fish, with waldon salad dressings or salsa Good luck, welcome back!

Cover with a band aid so it doesn't poke you with your clothes?

Calm down, chill out.... these are all reasons for getting the lap band.... It's all gonna be ok.

Don't get dehydrated! If all you can get down is Popsicles, go for it! Call your doc before you have to be put on I.V. Fluids. You can go along time without food but you need water!

I try to look at situations like this as a blessing. There may be a reason why you are meant to have a delay. Have patience, it will happen when it is supposed to.

Oh my gosh! He is just gorgeous! So pleased everything went well for you and your new child! Blessings you lucky lady!

Good one Terry,! LOL

Girl! You look awesome!!

How about a "dance" exercise video?

Speechless. It's so wrong. I hope insurance or finances turn around for you in the future for you to get what you need. Big hug!

If this is the sinusitis bug that is going around, you are going to need lots of musinex! Probably some cough med too. Head for the primary doc if you start getting head& face ache. Seriously, it took over a month for me to get rid of it, and coughing after being newly banded, hurts! Feel better soon! Much luck, hope it just the common cold!!

That would be a great idea!

So true PT, We are all experts at loosing weight.... Not so much keeping it off...until now.

Consider yourself wished ! Welcome, join in anytime!

I had to stop watching utube and the neg. post on the board, I KNEW the band is right for me, but all the other stuff sure feeds into our fears... Good luck to you!

I thought the same thing about the protein shake, but another protein option is individual containers of Greek yogurt. My two fav's are Chobani ff Greek with blueberry, and fage Greek yogurt with fruit on the side. If it is too sour for you, add in some truvia or Splenda to sweeten it up. It will help hold you over and is quick to eat. If carbs allow, you could cook steel cut oat grouts for the week, pre pack in one cup containers, add blueberries and walnut pieces (if you can/like). A little sweetener, pop in the micro. Or another thought, how about a hard boiled egg?

I sure hope someone answers this, or many veteran bandsters. All you asked are questions I would like answers to as well. I know we can ask the doc's, but experience is very much valued!

If I could "like " this twice, I would! Way to rock it!

My doc told me not to expect the desire to eat for two to three days, and if I did, only clear liquids. I left a box of broth in the fridge, and when I did want something, I had a few teaspoons of it, lots of water 24 hours, and a fruit punch protein drink, mixed into a water bottle, to sip on. It takes time for your body to progress to the protein shakes. Then to puréed, then mushies, then real food. I promise, you won't starve to death that quick! I am so sorry you are having a rough start. One thing I know, if something does not work for you, (human or animal) go back a few steps, start where you were successful, then build on it. One step, one hour, one day at a time.

I did not feel nauseous. Did you feel that way immediately after surgery?