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Hi Grace. Did anything ever come of the trip to Vegas? I was banded on June 28th last year and have only lost 80 lbs. Would love to meet up with other June banders.

I am located in the San Francisco Bay Area. I think meeting for dinner is probably out of the question!! I don 't mind chatting online.

I live in the East Bay and would love to either start a group or join an existing one. I was banded June 28th and as of today I have lost 50 big ones. I think a support group is good for anyone wanting to share problems, successes and share ideas. Any takers?

I'm curious, how many calories are you eating each day? I am eating much less. Yesterday I had 1/4 c. of fat free cottage cheese with a slice of cantalope, lunch was a Campbell's Soup at hand (Wedding style) and for dinner I had some (2 oz.) meatloat with steamed zucchini. I was banded on June 28th and have lost 28 pounds. I limit my calories to 600 or so a day and I try to keep the calories down during the day so I have enough left to have a no sugar added fruit bar in the evening. My menu is dull, I know, but I am on the road during the day and must keep it easy to follow. Hope this helps.

I buy my Protein powder at Trader Joe's. The size makes more sense to me as I am now beginning my 5th week since surgery and don't want all the calories that the powder provides. I made smoothies with it and never used more than 1/2 scoop at a time. I am so calorie conscious!!

I find that a small glass of tomato juice or V8 satisfies my hunger. I drink thiis and get busy doing something that takes my mind off of the hunger I am feeling. I actually works for me. Try it!~!!

At your age your skin still has some "spring" in it. I am 61 and am afraid that mine will not be as resilient. I have hopes that i won't need anymore surgery, and would never create a rash to qualify, but if my belly hangs as low as my boobs, it just might be necessary!

Hi, all. I am just over one week with my band and I have lost 15 pounds. I am a little concerned that the loss might be too much for just over a week and I am always hungry with liquids (water, green tea, broth, jello, etc). I have started eating yogurt and smoothies. Does anyone know if this is too early for these? I don't see my doctor till 7/11.:hungry: