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My favorite receipe is a smoothie: 1/2 cup of different berries. I use 2 different kinds(good antioxidents) 4 oz fat free cottage cheese(in the breakstones individuals, or the big container) 2 tbls Peanut Butter Splenda ice Away you go. It contains the Protein, fruit and for those who dont love PB or cottage cheese, you dont taste it, it just gives it a thicker consistency. YUMMMMMMMMMY C:hungry:

a size 8 would be nice:D

:think I am so sorry for your loss. C

I thought the Vanguard held 14cc's. C

It seems that you are not ready for a committment, to change your life. The band is just a tool, not a miracle worker. Your doctor cannot make the decision for you. Unless you are serious for a drastic change, dont do it. C:omg:

around 6:00 to 6:30 solid food, but I have a protein pudding around 7:00

Since I dont eat after dinner. I sometimes will drink Water with my dinner meals, and I personally dont feel hunger. Everyone is different though, and I do understand the water/eating theroy C

Bypass Is Dangerous. It Was Proven Years Down The Line There Was Still Complications. C

She will be fine, no need for mattress. It is easier to sit up actually. C

I am originally a good old girl from the east, now from Texas

I did not go thru that. It may be because I was self pay, and insurance requires it.

Thank you, and I work for an Elementary school in Plano Texas

But a great one C

All I can say that with your support, and Dr J as the surgeon, you got it covered. C

Did my surgery on Aug 30th. He is awesome C

I am free of the food monster. Cheri

I was banded 9/30, and have already lost 21lbs. I am thrilled. Awhile back before my fill, I asked how a restriction would feel. A few responses were pain in upper chest, you will know it, and so forth. All helpful answers. So, today another question, since I have never eaten till I was full (prefill) ( good foods only) A week ago I had my first fill, and I still continue to eat well, yet I have not dropped another ounce. Also what is enough to eat and feel with a fill? I dont want to test the waters, but isn't the restriction the beauty of the band? I have a 14cc, with a 3cc fill. Thanks Cheri

I have been banded since Aug 30th. My weight loss is 21 pds, and I am happy with that. Since my surgery, I have eaten only until I am satisfied, never until I was full. I know before a fill, there is really none or little restriction. Yesterday, I had my first fill 3cc in a 14cc band, now on liquids for one week. Question is how will I know I am restricted, it I only eat until I am satisfied. Thanks Cheri

I am also 5 weeks out, and it is so weird that the people I ate my chips, pretzels over, are really getting on my nerves. However, I am aware of it, and choose to not let it get to me. Sometimes,I feel naked without my coping tools, on which I relied on before for so many years, but a renouned sense of worth, and realization came over me, that because of my band (physically speaking) I can never overeat again, to hide the pain. Let it out there, but gently. Remember keep loving yourself, and you will always win the battle. Plus there is always someone, or something that gets under your skin. Mine, thank god is my port(ha) Cheri

Being sick from lack of cigs are due to the toxins leaving the body, it takes awhile, but it will even out. The cough should dissapear as well. Take care

Beleive it or not. I am a School Cafeteria Manager. I have my ladies do the tasting(ha)

By the way that was my banded date also

This is my fourth week, and I am still coughing (not as hard or much) All is well with me though, just think it is the weather or something. Use a pillow. I dont think any harm cancome to the band. I used Robutussin at night only. Doc did not want me on anything, he felt the coughing was productive after the surgery. Hope this helps

I have been banded Aug 30. I have some coughing that is driving me crazy, and must of had an allergic reation to the strips, cause I am red around my incision. Went to doc(general) he said looks like an infected skin rash, put me on antibiotics, steroid cream. It is getting worse, so I deceided to see my lab band doc. Anyone else experience this? However, in spite of this all I am proud to be banded. Cheri

Anyone been banded by Dr Jay in Dallas. I have a date for Aug 30th