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Tulip - What book do you have? Name, Author so we can check this out!! Thanks, Cynthia

Hello fellow bandsters, I wanted to know what everyone else is doing when counting intake daily of Calories, Protein and Fat. I joined DailyPlate.com and it says in order for me to lose 5lbs a week I need to east 1458 calories at my weight as of now. Hmm the doctors twig LOL nutritionist has a basic calorie intake for everyone of 800-1000 calories a day. I range from 950 - 1300 Protein 72-90g and Fat 26-42g. Can I ask what everyone else is doing and what in your experience has been the best? Just wondering if this is a normal range for Calories, protein and fat intake a day. I know I'm dropping fat like crazy since I have clothes already falling off me. I don't weight myself until the 17th two week time frames. Just better for me that way. Please help!!

Hello how are you? I was banded 12/17/07 by the new doctor Hoffman. I'm also from the Buffalo area. Want to be buddies?? I've lost 31 lbs. I'm only two weeks out from banding. Cynthia

I wrote an E-mail to INAMED Health about the band and what they have to offer for new Bandsters once you have it placed. I had seen where someone did and got a gift!! LOL Here is what they wrote back to me today!! -----Original Message----- From: Mills_Don [mailto:Mills_Don@Allergan.com] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 12:40 PM To Cynthia A Subject: RE: INAMED Health Patient Information <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> Hello Cynthia,<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Your surgeon should give you a Patient Packet which has a Living with the<o:p></o:p> Band brochure, wallet card, weight loss wallet diary and a registration<o:p></o:p> card. Complete the registration card and return it for a pedometer.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Regards,<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Don Mills<o:p></o:p> Allergan Medical :clap2:<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p>

Yes... sounds belightful.... Let's do it girls!! or if boys want to jump in too!!

Awesome...... You're doing so good. I am to so excited and want the Surgery over. I mean that is our goal for now and then we can start the new year off as pure Bandsters....... I wish you the best on Tue. I will be on my way home while you're having yours placed..... I will truly think of you all during my banding..... I will write back ASAP when I can!! I want to connect with you guys if you like during or new healthy way of life!! Team December!!! LOL

Welcome... I know that's a long time to wait!! I have a personal connection with my doctor, he works here at my hospital where I work. He's only here one day a week in our OR to do general surgery. So when I started my doctor checks I found him to be the best in Buffalo... Once we met for the first time in his clinic for Lap-Band he was totally floored he knew me from being around/seen as an employee!! That was my shoe in for good treatment....LOL,LOL,LOL I let him know in a fun way no parties, drinking, sex, plenty of sleep the night before my surgery.... We laughed like crazy..... He has such a bed side mannor that cannot be matched by anyone else.... In my check on him I found out he even jumps in at Children's Hospital here in Buffalo to help in the Surgery unit.... Now that totally melted my heart!!

OMG..... What is your mother thinking??? I have a wacked out family just like yours is........... Just cuz sister wants help with cookies means mom & you have to tag along... It's surgery people... I tell you now don't over do it and run around that day... Relax and take it easy!!! The smell of cookies alone would make me sick that day!!!! Got to love our "mothers" LOL

I just got back from my last weigh-in before surgery Monday. I'm the first one @ 7:30am. I'm very excited and prepared for what needs to be done. Wow this is going to be great!!

Good Morning everyone, I have to say I just love, love, love this board. I'm being banded on Monday 12/17/07 and have gotten a ton of information on what to expect,advice and other info. What I would like to see if from the Banders who can give a list of what I should have in the house after surgery. Such as hints on food, OTC medications, wound supplies... Things that the doctor or staff may have not told you about...But you found helpful to have at reach once you were home and relaxed recovering. I have gotton some ideas but perhaps a bit of feed back to help us up coming Bandsters know.... Thanks everyone. Since I'm in Buffalo and the Holidays are coming getting out and about would be a bit tough... Sending family would be okay, but the less burden on them the better...LOL, LOL Save the favors for other things. Cynthia :help: :help: :help: :help: :) :D

I noticed when I went for my appointment they like to hear that we eat large meals at each sitting not that you graze all day. The head doctor LOL will feel you might eat all day in small nibbles all day and that the lap Band won't work for you. Since once you have a little room you fill it up again only to have no lose. Let them know when you do eat your a volume eatter. :hungry: :hungry: :hungry: The Lap Band is supose to help us large portion people to cut way, way way down. :omg:

Where about are you in UpState, NY We have Dr. Posner, Dr. Forbes and Dr. Hoffman at Buffalo General Hospital. They are awesome!!!

Can anyone tell me about drinking Diet Soda Pop with the Lap-Band. I'm having my surgery Dec.17th. I've totally cut Pop from my diet over a month a go. Not having a hugh problem with this since I only drank one can or bottle a day. I was told you should not drink carbinated drinks with the band. Then I went to a support group meeting and have three members tell me they do and you can that this is not an off limits item. I have an appointment with my Doctor Nov.15th which I plan on asking him about this matter. I just think not drinking it is better for my health no matter what is allowed. Just have to know, just in case I want some to drink some in the future in small amounts. Thank s all

That's an awesome idea.... I know you can do it!! I'll keep you close at heart waiting for your day to come. YOU GO GIRL!!!