Laurinda

The pain should be gone by then yes :biggrin: Congrats on the band and welcome to the board :smile: This is a great place to learn a lot! Good-Luck to you

The dietitian isn't "looking for" anything hon! Mine did go over what I eat and then gave suggestions as to what would be better, also they will teach you how to eat with the band (protein first etc) Congrats on your band decision and good luck to you!

HEEEELLLO Florida person :biggrin: Congrats on your decision to get the band! It really has been the best thing I have done for myself! READ~READ~READ! This board rocks for info! Welcome and good-luck!

YAY for you! This is a great place! Good-luck on your journey!

Congrats!!! This board is filled with hints lol read on! Good-Luck with your journey!

Don't give up! If you give up now what will the future bring? If 4-5 pounds have you feeling this way what will added weight to do your outlook? You are more then worth it! Weight issues are so very exhausting, Lord knows we have all felt the frustration related to it. DON'T GIVE IT!!! <please>

Hey there :teeth_smile: Welcome and good luck to you! This is a great place to find lots of info!

You don't wanna know how long I waited lol but I have Humana. All I can say is it was worth the wait! Good-luck to you on your date set!

I too was band in Jan. and eat both with no problems. I eat only a little and chew very well

"I think I almost liked it better when I was so fat I was invisible" I do so understand this statement and many others you made! I am so sorry this happened to you...... Karma is a bitch baby and what goes around comes around. Being so nasty and hateful will come back to bite her in the azz. Congrats at your awesome weight loss!! I can't wait to be able to post proudly that I too lost 123 pounds!!! You have done a great job and don't let some person filled with negative energy pass that on to you! :thumbup:

TY I understand "clear" liquids :thumbup: I guess I was asking : if there is protein shakes being consumed now what kind of pre-op diet was being followed. Like so many days liquids and then so many days "clear" liquids. I'm sorry if I didn't make myself more understandable.

I have never stopped drinking coffee :thumbup: Good - Luck with that deer meat thang

Do you have any local support groups you can go to?

Bless your heart I do think it's the norm after surgery to be having those issues. It is different for everyone but I have read many times here the same thing you are going through. Good-Luck to you! :thumbup:

I was on liquids for 14 days before my surgery and I had 3-5 protein shakes a day. What are you doing now? The fact that you said "clear" liquids kinda confused me.

Being on liquids is out of the norm so yes it can be some we fear. Just know it goes by FAST and poof before you know it you have the band and you are on your way!!! Good-luck to you!

Welcome! I think we have all felt that way about "the fat has to go" tis why we are here lol. This board has been very helpful and I am sure you will learn so much by reading on! Goo-Luck to you on your weight loss journey!

Yay! Good-Luck with your WL Journey! I know this band was the best thing I ever did for myself! :thumbup:

Welcome to the board! Yes keep reading! Great info here :thumbup:

Very wonderful story! :thumbup:

Nice to meet you too :smile2: Yes I have seen the State really showing up on the board! How's everything going on your Lapband journey? Stop in and say hey from time to time

Hey all ya'll Florida ppl :smile2:

Welcome!!! Yes this board is wonderful for finding info and what not! The band is the best thing I ever did for myself! We all have those days when we worry and wonder but stay strong and focused! A new life is right around the corner! Good-Luck on your journey!

HEEEEEY!!! I have passed by this "Florida Peeps" many times and it's always naked soooooo I thought I would post a Howdy out there to all ya'll!! I live in Jacksonville and have pretty much my whole life. My kids (bless 'em) went to the same elementary, junior high and high school I went to! :ohmy: what can I say we don't move around much lol. Welp I hope some of ya'll from Florida put in a shout out and say hello! :smile2:

I weigh myself every morning and have started weighing nightly too. Anyways.... I have noticed twice now (at a.m. weigh in) I have jumped 4-5 pounds. The first time I lost it and then some, this time.... time I will tell. I don't understand the cause but interesting to hear some one out there other then me has had the same problem.