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Thank you! I'll try to remember that.

Hey robgoblin87 or anyone else that may know, I was banded on 5/16/2007 and I was thinking about getting myself benefiber. I haven't had any real problems so far, but I haven't been really regular either. How much/how often should I take it? Should I just follow the directions? Or are we "special cases"

First of all I will introduce myself, I am new to the boards and to the band. I was banded on May 16, 2007. I went to see the dietitian today for the first time--because if some other issues I never met with her before. She said I was doing good, except I was still eating a little too much. I have been eating about 1/2c Protein and then 1/2 cup veggies for lunch and dinner. For Breakfast I usually have these 3 little veggie bites from Boca that are very soft and mashable. Usually before bed I will have a little bit (like 1/4 cup) of peaches or mandarin oranges again, cut/mashe up. She said I shouldn't have any Snacks at all. And occasionally I will have a mini babybel lite or some soy crisps broken up and chewed really well. That way I have been hitting about 80g of protein per day and staying at about 700-1100 calories. She also said to try and eat starch with my meal like mashed potatoes, toast or cream of wheat... Okay now here is my question? Do I have to? Especially since I am eating enough protein? She wants me to supplement with Protein powder or drinks... Which seems unnecessary to me... She said to have more of a "balance." I just find bread, Pasta and potatoes to be trigger foods for me. I have so far never gotten hungry.. granted I do sometimes have a 50-100 calorie snack though, but always a high protein one. Also I have never (knock on wood) gotten sick. I don't eat until I am "full" I allot a small portion eat it and am really satisfied. I am just afraid to deviate too far from this routine b/c it seems to be working pretty good. ( I have lost 18 pounds so far) But I also don't want to do anything that will hinder my weight loss. I figured you all would know best. You have probably interacted with a lot more band patients on a regular basis and also probably hear a lot more about their eating patterns and what works for them "realistically" I guess I just felt like this was a very generic outline. But believe me I am not trying to be difficult, I just wanted your input. Now I am in no way trying to follow a "low-carb" plan--I just find that I am really happy and satisfied with fish and chicken and veggies? Which is so incredibly unbelievable to me! Like tonight I had about 3/4c of this 99% lean turkey chili I made (with no beans) and two mushrooms cut up and sauteed in 1 tsp of olive oil, I would much rather eat that than 1/4c chili, 1/4c mashed potatoes, 1/4c fruit, 1/8c of veggies and 1/8c of cottage cheese... what the handout suggests... Thanks so much for listening--I hope I am not being difficult.

Hi everyone, I'm Carolyn. I am new to the boards. I am scheduled to be banded on Wednesday May 16, 2007 at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL. Needless to say, I am very excited! I went last week to get my pre-op physical, bloodwork and chest x-ray. Everything came back good except the EKG showed that I have something called Long QT Syndrome, which is most likely being caused my a medication that I am taking (lexapro) for anxiety my disorder. My GP told me that she doesn't see a problem okay-ing the surgery, but problems could arise during my recovery if I get dehydrated, etc. I have to be watched very closely. I also had to go in yesterday for an additional blood test to check my magnesium levels to see if I would need to take something to increase them before my suregery. I am probably the only weirdo that this has ever happened too. Let me know if anone has any advise for me. I really hope everything goes okay and I can get banded, I have waited sooo long for this day! So please keep your fingers crossed for me!

Thanks everyone, I am so nervous and excited at the same time. I can't wait to look around the boards when I have more time.

I am new to the boards, I am also 8 days away from surgery. I am scheduled for May 16, 2007. I can't wait. I am so excited. My doc has me on a "liquid diet" 2 days before surgery. His nurse said it doesn't necessarily have to be clear liquid's though; a shake would be okay. I was just wondering if anyone had pointers or advise or words of wisdom or whatever!!!