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I am definitely going to order some of that! Which Liquid Protein do you use? I saw Protein drinks like lemonade....is that what you mean?

I weigh myself daily....in the morning before I hop in the shower. I feel that I need to keep a close eye on it. I expect fluctuations but also need to see the downward trend to keep on track.

Awesome! Keep up the good work! It's paying off!

I am scheduled for lap band surgery April 5th. I am flying from Branson, MO to Dallas to have surgery with Dr. Marsden in Richardson TX with True Results. I have struggled with weight loss for almost 20 years now and can relate to so many of the stories I have read on this site. I have been looking into Lap Band for a couple of years now and I'm ready to take the plunge. I am nervous because the success is so widely varied but I am praying that my determination will be enough that this tool will enable me to be successful for the rest of my life. I start my 11 day pre-op diet in the morning. I am happy to see that it seems less harsh than most I have come across on this forum. I have been instructed to eat 4 meals per day, 2 of which are Protein shakes the other can be my choice of 2: Yogurt, fruit, whole grain Cereal, toast, muffin, bagel, waffle, and the 4th meal should be 4-6 ounces of lean meat and a serving of a green vegetable. I stocked my fridge with everything I will need for the next10 days before I fly to Dallas. I am blessed to have a great support system at home and pray that my surgery team is amazing. I am also very glad to have found this site with so many inspiring stories to help keep me motivated. God Bless!

I am mainly worried about immediately following surgery during the liquid and mushy stage. I'm hoping my Dr says I can have smoothies because I LOVE green smoothies and I'm sure that will help.

Awesome. Yes I am flying out of Love Field and super happy about that! Lol

Anyone take any fiber supplements? I am worried that the increase in protein in my diet is going to make things difficult in the restroom. I am scheduled for surgery on April 5th. I start my preop diet on Monday. I bought some chewable fiber supplements but not sure about these for after surgery. Any advice or suggestions in this area would be appreciated.

I have been looking into this as an option for years as well. I really wanted to do it on my own but I need help. To me Lap band will be just that....help. It is NOT going to do the work for me but I am praying that if I follow the instructions I am given it will be a tool to help me stay at a healthy weight for the rest of my life. It is going to be a hard journey but everything worth having is worth working for. I am so ready.

Thanks for the info! I am nervous because I am having surgery on a Friday morning and I fly home on Monday at 10am. I hope that's enough time to handle the flight. The flight is only 1 hour and 10 minutes. My patient advocate said I should be fine by Monday....any thoughts?

Anyone have Dr. Marsden for their surgery? Tell me all about him! I'm scheduled with him for April 5th.

I'm pretty sure we are all the same in the fact that we have done it without the lap band many times for many years and we are unable to sustain success. I am sorry to hear you had a bad experience. complications are a risk but a very small percentage of people have complications.

At True Results in Richardson (Dallas) with Dr. Marsden.

What an amazing display of willpower! You rocked it! Have you tried Unjury protein powder? They have a chicken soup flavored one that has excellent reviews. I havent tried it yet but I will next week. I start my pre-op diet on Monday so it is on my menu! Just thought it might be a nice change from the sweet ones. Also, an idea that I got from a post here...when you are having a rough week or feeling tugged on by temptation go through and look at photos of yourself and remember why you are doing this. I know that will really help keep me on track. Best wishes! Looking forward to keeping up on your success!

Where are you having your surgery?

me too!! I start mine on Monday but my surgery is April 5th. What is on your pre-op menu??

How many follow up visits did you go to in your first year?

Congrats! I'm counting the days! Keep us posted on how you are feeling.

I brewed a cup of decaf coffee and put it in the blender with 8 oz of milk and a cup of ice and blended it up then I poured 8 oz of that mixture into my shaker bottle and added one scoop of Unjury Chocolate Splendor. It was really good. I just refrigerated the left over coffee mixture for my afternoon shake. I like Unjury protein powder the best so far.

I always use spinach in mine too. I have a ninja blender and it is very high powered...you don't have to trim the stems and you can not tell its in there. You can even throw in apples with the peel and it tears them up too! LOL .. I prefer baby spinach because it has a sweeter flavor.

Awesome! Definitely a noticeable difference! Keep it up! How great that must feel! I can't wait to get my band!

I hate it when people tell me that too! I have been struggling with weight for so long and I always lose some then gain it all back plus more. I wish I would have done this surgery about 2 years ago when I first wanted to. Only 2 more weeks to wait!! I'm ready!

Congrats! Glad to hear you are doing so well fresh out of surgery! I am scheduled for April 5th and can't wait. Hope your recovery is a breeze!!! Keep us posted on your progress!!!

I feel the same way!! Can't wait to get this done!!

Goalseeker, I have been thinking about insanity but wasn't sure if I would be able to do it. If you dont mind me asking, what was your weight when you started it?

Oh man this topic thread had me cracking up! LOL for real! Thank you everyone for your witty replies! Laughter is great for the soul! Auto correct is a pain but it sure is good for a laugh now and then. Congrats on the mushy phase!! Best wishes!!