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I think 86 pounds in 7 months is a lot. You just need to stick to high protein and low carb. Your body might stall for a month to catch up and if you stick to 1000-1200 calories a day you will see the scale move. Even Atkins has added more carb to their diet

My recovery from revision surgery was very easy. I was I was 45 when I got the band - 52 for revision. It was done in 1 surgery and I did not have the gas pain like I did with the band surgery. I was expecting the recovery to be long & painful and was pleasantly surprised how easy it was

I agree with the others. Stick to soft foods for now and soups. Keep us posted on her recovery

Nope!! Eat it every day at work

Don't compare yourself to anyone. It will just frustrate you. Just be happy to continue to lose , even if it's only 1 pound a week. I'm one if the slow losers, anywhere between 1-2 pounds a week but I never hit a stall so I'm happy

How's she doing today?

That's the key! Congrats!!

I too can take a few gulps. If I have too many I'll start to feel line it's going to come back up but I can easily do 3-4 gulps

Finally some good news!! Please keep us posted - I can't wait for your post one of these days to say " she's doing great! Loves her sleeve" Lori

I stArted at 2 months post op. We have a salad bar in our cafeteria at work and I make a salad every day and cut up chicken in the salad. When I had the lapband that was the easiest way for me to eat meat and it still is easy for me to digest

Hope the IV helps even though she only got thru 24 hours. Keep us posted on her surgery and we will all be praying for her. Lori

My insurance only covered 80% so my portion came to $3100.00 and I got a separate bill from Anesthesia for $467.00. I only stayed 1 night in the hospital because I felt fine. I'd you stay longer your bill will go up

I love Premier and Atkins has a Mocha Latte shake that is delicious!! Especially if you like iced coffee or Frappucino's

How was she today? Is the surgery still happening on Thursday?

The nurse told us while watching TV to sip during every commercial break. It helped keep me on track to get the fluids in

I will occasionally eat the "sandwich thin" but I'll toast it. I have 1 cup of pasta every other week which suits my cravings. I'm 3 months out and haven't been to a restaurant yet- I don't want to take the chance on regular bread. I'll also use a low carb pita as a pizza crust to make pizza on

The food commercials were killing me the first few weeks post op. Once I started eating food- I stopped noticing the commercials.

How far in your recovery are you?

I would probably be so hysterical that they would have to sedate me. My concern is how she feels after the stone - I hope this is really the cause

I hope she's feeling better for the next 6 days while she awaits the surgery

My stomach gurgles for about 15 minutes after I eat. Then all is quiet again

Mine was done at the same time. My recovery went very smooth

Glad you are better but your health is more important. Besides, your diet should be "low carb" not "no carb". Just get back on track & you will be fine. It's good that you followed your doctors advice to get healthy even though it meant eating more.

My dog & I will spend a couple of hours at the dog park during nice weather. She's cooped up every day while I'm at work so this gives her the opportunity to run and play with all her friends and I enjoy meeting all the people and playing with all the interesting dogs I see there. My surgery was during the horrible winter we had in MA so I hated being cooped up during that time.

I no longer have that "time of the month" lol but I gave into cravings a couple of times and then lost interest in those foods. I have found that the Atkins chocolates and Russell Stover Sugar Free chocolate satisfies my chocolate craving. I have 2 every day at work