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180!

It is very medically necessary to follow the post op diet to a T! Your doctor wouldn't give the post op instructions if you could really have solids within days or even weeks after a surgery like this. You chewed it up well and nothing happened? What if something would've happened... Is it worth the chance of SERIOUS complications? I would think not.

At True Results Houston, that's part of the package. If you have a hernia, they do the repair while the do the band SX. I had one and it was repaired. Don't let the doctor talk you into something you don't want to do- especially when it comes to something like this.

Don't be embarrassed! No one outside out you, your doctor, and a couple family members have to know! You have such an advantage being so young and making the decision to become healthier (and happier!!) using the band as a tool! I'm 27, still young!, and am so happy knowing that I have my whole life ahead of me! You and I may not remember what life was like being heavy 30, 40, 50 years from now! Good luck and keep your head up!!

I drank (and still do a couple times a week) GNCs Total Lean (ready to drink!) chocolate Swiss. I love them! They have a chocolate milk consistency so no chalky, bland, think texture to worry about! Good Luck!

By the way, they are a chocolate milk consistency... So no chalky, bland taste!

I drank GNCs ready to drink Chocolate Swiss Total Lean shake and love them! Easy for on the go! I hope you find something that works!!

I'm 27 and it was the best decision! I have my whole life ahead of me and will be a healthier (and happier!) mom and wife, too!

You look great!! I wish the rest of my tummy would go next! Haha! Yours looks so flat! :-)

Banded on April 29th and have lost 60lbs (including pre-op) closet3.bmp Anyone have a "before" and "during" or "after" they'd like to share?? I find it so inspiring to see the changes! Happy Friday!

Name: Kristen Weight on Aug 1: 184 Goal weight for August 31: 176 AgeCity/State: 27, Houston, TX area Dietary goal for August: Focus on getting more protein Exercise goal for August: Keep up with exercise 4-5 days a week Personal goal for August: Go shopping for next size down! Date banded: April 29 Total weight loss since banding & including pre op diet: 58 lbs Favorite End of Summer Activity: Hanging out with my family!

Checking in at 184- my second goal for this month! Yay!

Thanks for the replies! I have been doing well... Banded April 29, have had 3 fills putting me at 6.5ccs, and have lost 56 lbs (pre-op included) I just wanted to make sure I was eating enough, sounds like I am- 1000 or less. I like the ideas for meals, too. :-)

I'm curious- what is your daily calorie allowance? What is an example of your day? (Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and any snacks)

Checking in at 188! Met my goal for this month, so I'm making a new one of 184! :-)

I'm consistent with 5 days a week. 3 of those days are CrossFit and the other 2 are either walking or a bike ride.

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It will come back! I couldn't burp for a while, but I can now!

I go for my 3rd fill tomorrow! I'm not quite there, but I'm close! :-) (Sorry I'm just now responding, I didn't see replies til just now.)

So, I'm feeling "naked" at the moment and 8pm can't get here fast enough! I dropped my wedding ring off earlier to get sized! After losing 60 lbs, it had to go from a 5.5 DOWN to a 4.5! Yay!! The small things are exciting, too!!!