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Ok ... I'm gonna go get some right now... I'm on day 4 and these liquids and it's driving me nuts!

I've mixed some refried Beans, hummus and salsa for lunch.< /p>

Did you have to puree the refried beans?

I had quite a bit of pain and discomfort. However... Today (day 3) is much better..I've tried to feel the port... But it looks like I'm gonna need to shed some softness around the middle before I can actually feel it!

Nerms...

Resting up, still in a bit of pain but from what I've heard the third day will be the worst! im on the 3rd day and it's much better than the second or first... Looking forward to sharing our successes!!

Alicia... You're just up ahead of me... I've been on almost only liquid and I did Atkins shake and also yogurt... What meals are you enjoying now and when did you fold in more solids?

I just got BANDED on July 28th... Journey is just getting started,,,simple small steps. I must recognize that the goal here is progress....not perfection! Thanks everyone for being here!!

I talked with my doctor an he said the shortness of breath is due to the swelling of the stomach. With limited space in there for you diaphram to cause the lungs to breath it makes sen! Im glad to know you on this journey!

Well I had the same concern- I haven't been able to find a diet that satiated me EVER But since I got my LapBand I notice that I don't have the ravenous MUST HAVE MORE urges. For example...I was feeling like I should eat something today, Then I ate 1/2 cup of Greek Yogurt with strawberries on the bottom--- (super high in protein). I became "full" feeling quickly. Detecting the "full" feeling has never been easy for me before my LapBand. It would usually come once my stomach was completely stretched and unpleasant. This is why I have so much hope for using this tool as a way to make healthy choices in foods and portion size. Have you ever looked at a label on anything and seen the "recommended service size"?? I used to think that those serving sizes were appropriate for toddlers, but not anyone above the age of 12.

Today has been a great day. I am finally taking action and doing something positively healthy for me. Hope this helps! We gotta stick together. Because only we understand. The "slenders" (you know the people that can eat a bucket of KFC and finish off a cake and never gain an ounce, they just don't understand what I'm talking about. But you guys here are "my tribe" I'm glad I made the choice to get a LapBand and found you guys in the process!

Rob in Utah

Today is day 3 for me. I have added some Atkins Protein drinks (2) and also a single Greek yogurt. Other that that Ive stuck with Water and broth. Does anyone else have occasional shortness of breath? I got the Lap Band installed with stomach placation

I just got banded on July 28... This is day 3.. I'm with you all the way... Rob in Utah!