Kitty86

I am 4 months out and down 37 lbs. My doc is happy with that but I actually am getting a little antsy and wanting to speed it up. However, I know I am impatient and that the lapband has the slowest weight loss. As long as you and your doc are happy then I say you are doing great! It really does vary for each person. You can't compare yourself to anyone but I definitely understand wanting to know how others are doing because I am the same way! Keep up the good work!

My doc told me no alcohol for 1 year. But of course I knew I would not follow that. At 3 weeks out I had 2 glasses of wine and was fine. at 4-5 weeks out I had some mixed drinks with vodka. Yes, as you lose weight your tolerance will lessen and of course if you aren't eating much then you will absorb the alcohol faster. Alcohol is also a blood thinner so in the early stages you do have a slight risk of internal bleeding if things aren't completely healed. For the most part, In all honesty I'm sure you be fine with a few shots. I would just drink them slowly (like as in spaced out) and drink Water in between and just try to be aware if anything feels too 'off'. FYI - I used to drink beer or 'bombs' (shots with carbonation, usually redbull) with my girlfriends when we go out. I didn't want to tell them about my band yet so last time I went out I just said I wasn't drinking anything carbonated because "it has been giving me heartburn lately". It's not totally a lie because if I even take a sip of something carbonated I get terrible chest pain! Best of luck to you! Enjoy your time and be safe!

I do not like the strawberry at all. However I enjoyed the chocolate one mixed with milk and the chicken Soup one during the clear liquid phase. I also have been putting the unflavored in my yogurt and some Soups and it mixes very well and to me it is virtually tasteless!

I am on my 2nd week of liquids. I like the Premier Protein shakes. I also am allowed to have yogurt so I will do that in the morning with a tomato Soup or cream soup for lunch and cream of wheat for dinner. I'm making some potato leek and butternut squash soup this weekend that I am looking forward to! Best of luck to you!