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Great work! I love your enthusiasm and look forward to watching you succeed!

If you want this bad enough, you'll follow your doctor's instructions to a tee! Trust us when we say, it's worth it!

I'm guessing you don't have much restriction? When I'm stressed, my band gets tighter, thank God! When is your follow-up appt?

There is a hot tea called Smooth Move (ha, get it?) that always works for me. But your fluid intake is great. Good luck.

You all have the tool to lose, just need to go back to the basics to jump start your losing again. If you feel like you don't have any or enough restriction, get a fill and stick to the guidelines your doc gives you. Liquids for a day, then soft foods, then regular meals, or whatever he/she suggests. You've worked to hard to get where you are, don't give up now!!

Protein bars and shakes keep me in line. I don't take biotin but do take a multivitamin and my hair is growing back. Thinner than prior to lap band surgery, but coming back nonetheless.

I wasn't made aware of any issues, they just had all the saline taken out and ate normally. Both still have the band in place after several years.

Strap yourself into that wagon! You're almost there!!

Congrats Rosie! I'm neither recent nor a sleever, but wanted to wish you well regardless. You'll do great!

I used to consider myself a night owl, going to bed around 1 or 2 am and sleeping for maybe 4.5 hours. But now, I CANNOT wait to get to bed by 10:30, and that's stretching it. I can barely keep my eyes open! I am almost 4 years out with a lap band and am at goal. I take a Multivitamin and B12 daily (mostly) but probably don't get enough Protein. Anyone else dragging?

I have a friend and sister in law who have had 2 pregnancies each with a lap band.

Wish I could help but I think your surgeon or obgyn will be a better source. I can be done with success.

Just remember, there are some people who would be happy to be where you are with a six month monitored diet. You have a plan and are moving in the right direction. Don't give up!

I'm in the same boat, surrounded by sleevers in my support group. I'm 4 years out and at goal and they say I'm the exception. Nope...don't think so. We got this!

@@Bandista, I just realized we aren't friends here. How did that happen?? I fixed that!

How long are you waiting after you eat before you drink? What are you eating? I have learned that i cannot eat eggs. Any form of eggs at any time of day. If i do, my day is ruined and no matter how long i wait, eating or drinking afterwards...it all comes back up. This might be the case with you, so determine what you ate and when you drank to see if it might be a specific food.

You are not alone. I've been married 20 years and although my husband is proud of me, he has serious doubts every time I leave the house. Couple that with the fact that I'm in the event industry and have to attend many events and travel to other states, it's tough. Be proud of who you are, you've done a great job! And yes, I too "un-eat" at times too. Thank you for sharing.

I drink it to up my calorie count. Not something I would recommend.

@@frios2014 How are you feeling today? Are you able to drink Protein shakes today?

Don't jump to conclusions. Just drink your dinner and give your tummy time to get used to this. It's OK to be hungry.