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No Sugar added fudgesicles - 40 calories each and they are very chocolaty and creamy - no fake sugar taste

I have had two other bariatric surgeons. One moved to California and the other i went to for over a year before transferring to Dr. Sandor. He is Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I recently revised from band to vsg and could not speak more highly of a dr. or his staff. Good luck.

I find that certain things sit differently in my pouch and restriction is not really a factor. Things like triscuits sit heavy and now after several fills so do things like cheez-its - both of which are not the best of band foods. Chicken wings sound delicious!! I got stuck on them once, because I forgot and ate the skin...not a good idea!

11/21/07 - lost 58 so far... about 45 to go!

Just recently flew - no problems with security.

My pa said that rice is the most common food that she hears people cannot tolerate with the band. It was the first food I had trouble with and as much as I loved it, I have gotten used to not eating it anymore. There is nothing like being miserably stuck to make you not want that food again! I find as long as I keep my meats moist, i.e., applesauce with pork, low-fat gravy with chicken or beef, things go down well. With each fill you may lose foods - this last fill made crackers and chips difficult to eat (it's a good thing - isn't this why I got the band??). I have however, willed myself to be able to eat pasta. I would die if I had to give that up - and I always eat at least the cheese and sauce on pizza. everyone is different and you won't know until you try with each fill. It is all worth it - you will feel and look so much better that it's worth giving up some of the foods you thought you loved, but maybe just liked alot : )

Funny you mentioned the iced coffee - I was banded in November and being ever so careful and diligent not to use a straw when one day I realized that I probably had six iced coffees in the last few months and drank with a straw every time!! Now I use the straw only for my iced coffee which I drink far more often because it's summer. I don't have any issues and feel fine - but I am careful to try not to intake too much air. I am afraid to try soda - and am keeping it that way since it has no redeeming value anyway.

Just thought I'd let you know about a new product i picked up this week ... All Bran Fiber Drink - it's a powder designed to be added to bottled water - I bought iced tea and each pouch has 10 g fiber. Tastes just like crystal lite or similar types of drink mix in.

It sounds like yeast. The doctors can prescribe creams, but I have found the rash to keep coming back. My solution has been a mild antipersperant daily after the shower to keep it at bay. Good luck.

Only 5 feet tall here myself. For those wondering what they'll look like there is a website called myvirtualmodel and you key in height, weight, if you are full chested, etc. and then the model is you! It is fun to see the difference at different weights.

waited a long time for my first period after surgery and then it lasted twice as long as normal and was very heavy flow. Feel like it is coming again soon - slight weight gain due to fluid. Yuck

I know everyone says its a sign of restrictions but I think it's like a baby who needs a burp. I feel very full before the hiccup and then it makes room and I am comfortable.

Down 12 since surgery 11/21 and down 30 overall. Yipee!

Congrats, you are doing awesome and are an inspiration!

Hello All, I guess I am officially a November Nymph. Had my lap band surgery on Nov. 21. It went very smoothly and I had very little pain. Today is day 3 post op and I feel really good. Can move totally on my own with very little discomfort. I am one of the lucky ones i guess, no shoulder pain ever, and only slight fever first night home. I did have alot of nausea from the anesthesia and that took a while to pass. Looking forward to keeping in touch and hearing how everyone is doing.

Thanks for all of your replies and support. I did not get a preop nausea pill but iv meds for nausea through the first night. I guess like everything it passes, but that was the worst part for me. Not bad, all considered. Looking forward to staying in touch through this board and hearing how everyone is doing as we move along. Best luck to everyone!!!

I have been on my preop diet for about 10 days now and there are moments when I just want to cry, but I keep thinking that it will lessen the chances of complications during the surgery. You need to do it for your own safety and health.

I see Dr. Mun at the Faulkner, associated with Brigham and Womens. At first I found the ride to be a nightmare, but as I've gone there several times now, it isn't so bad. I've tried different routes and found one that works for me. So far so good and he has an excellent reputation. I expect to be banded this month. : )

I am getting a band not so much to just help me lose the weight but to help prevent me putting it back on time and time again.

I met with my drs office this week and they said if everythnig goes smoothly I could expect to be banded right around thanksgiving as well. I personally was happy with it - thinking that by spring when all the sweatshirts and heavy clothes come off - I could be looking substantially better. Initially you may regret it - but I think come spring - it would be worth it.

I am just starting out on this journery too. First real appointment after info session next week. From what I understand loosing weight with band is very different from "traditional" weight loss so a dietician specializing in WLS is very important. I can't wait to get banded and start on my new life!!! In my drs. practice he is the last one to see so I have to do all the evaluations first and then see him. I just hope it doesn't take too long as it took me 1 year to fully decide to move forward and now that I have, I don't want to wait. Good luck to you, Maria.

You should probably check if your doctor runs an info session - most programs require that you attend at least one. I have been to two -at two different doctors and they were quite different, but both very informative. I have my first appointment with the dietician (first step for my doctor) 2nd week of September. Yay! Good luck.