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Nurse Cathy, When did you have that trouble with you fill? Two weeks ago I have my 2nd fill and it was too tight. The doc brought me back to where my first fill was. 0.6cc (1.2cc was too much) I feel fine again but probably should be at 1cc. Good luck at the summer camp job, it sounds great. I live in NY and work as a school nurse... is it a camp for kids or adults? It sounds like that show the biggest loser! I have lost 87 lbs since being banded 7/06...I have not given up my Protein shakes and I weigh and measure my food. maybe this will help you. . Let me know how you are doing. I'm actually a new member just a few days now.:paranoid

I remember when they told me no more soda...ever...the carbonation can stretch the new pouch. I felt a little panic because as you all already know about "addiction" . I'm happy to say that it will be 10 months on the 17th of May and I have not EVEN once felt the need to drink a soda (and I used to use a diet pepsi instead of coffee to get my caffeine.) While I was preparing for my surgery, this time last year, the nutritionist/educator said that sometimes we find we like things we didn't like before. This turned out to be kinda true, I now actually like apple sauce, the unsweetened kind. Also, I start my day now with reg. hot cup of tea (after 3 mos. my docs allow caffeine.) Throughout the day I use decaf. As far as cravings go, I actually crave my Protein Shakes that I make. I mentioned them yesterday. (milk, Protein powder, ice cubes , fruit or Peanut Butter. ) I do also get at least 75 grams of protein a day from these shakes, I wanted to preserve my muscle as much as possible. Sorry, I tend to be long winded. It comes from being an RN we are born teachers.:embarassed:

Hi, I'm new to Lapband talk so bear with me. I've been banded since 7/16/06 about 9&1/2 months ago, I'm down 87 lbs and I feel fantastic. (I look pretty good too, if I do say so myself) I do agree with LisaH when she said she got the band to be have a normal relationship with food. I myself don't drink but after 3 months my doc allows caffeine, (I only have one in the am the rest of the day I go decaf whether it is hot or cold) And most of all once in a while even naturally thin people have a "real" treat. But for the most part you will come up with a treat that is high Protein that you love. I have a Protein Shake everynight -- 1 scoop of Protein Powder, 1 tbl spn of Peanut Butter , Water or milk and ice cubes in the blender or magic bullet. it is great. you can experiement with fruit too. P.S. I have recently discovered that I do not like cake, it felt like a sponge in my mouth...a day for celebration!!! So good luck!