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I am in the same boat as you are. I had surgery in Aug 2 fills already and have some restriction. I feel like I can eat and eat and I worry that I am eating to much. I see the doc on Monday and I am going to ask him how much I should be eating.....One thing I did notice is in the mornings I seem tighter so I drink a protein drink. I still love my band !

I would like to be down to 270. I am going to work very hard to reach my goal! best of luck to everyone --YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU SET YOUR MIND TO!

That depends on the brand, type (pre made or powder) I buy mine from Wal mart $15.00 52 g protein powder form flavor cookies and cream. I also buy EAS premade drinks 4 for $5.00

The band is a tool and we all have to change our bad eating habits with new ones it did not take us a month to gain these habits and it will take time to break them. I have changed my eating habits no bread, pasta, potatoes or greasy fattening foods. Its a lifestyle change and only you can make that change. I understand where your coming from its frustrating at times and but I now in the long run I will be healthier and feel so much better. If you ever want to talk feel free to PM me anytime. Hang in there it will get better and maybe you need to have a talk with your doctor and tell him the issues your having. My doctor and his staff are very supportive thank goodness. Best of luck to you!

I was off 10 days- I felt good enough to go back after 2-3 days off but decided to stay off 10 and get some Rest!

i sent you a PM

Iam interested in the dress pants if still available.

I have 2 fills and my doc gives fills every 6 weeks after my 2nd fill I could see a change in restriction but the weight loss has been slow. I go to the gym 5x week my doc said I am loosing fat instead of weight which is great. I cant eat boiled eggs bad news or beef its to hard to swallow other than that most food is fine

i agree with you its not only insane as we are not trained medical professionals its also dangerous.

costco has a great Protein bar called Premier Protein with 30 G protein they come in 4 or 5 different flavors. I cut them up and snack on it thru the day

Dr Tersigni in North Bend did mine,,Its a long drive from Bend. Here is his website Bay Bariatrics.com

thank you very much

I am very happy for you! Keep up the great work your an inspiration for all banders!

I am looking for size 20-22 business clothes (blouses, suits, blazers ect) any nice work clothes. please PM me Thank you:tongue2:

I agree with you she deserves an apology for the unprofessional behavior the staff has. She needs to stand her grounds and not let this happen again. We pay allot of money for insurance to cover our medical bills and we deserve the proper treatment medically and professionally.

I would tell them what you heard and demand to know what is going on. If they wont tell you find another doctor.

Welcome to band land I wish you the best in your journey ahead to a healthier life :thumbup:

I never felt a think with my shots

I was cleared at 4 weeks ( with no abdominal exercises)

I did a liquid diet-protein drinks (low carbs, low sugar) and yogurt (LF, LS) and drank 64+ oz water a day and dropped weight fats..And i walked 2+ miles a day on the treadmill.

I had surgery on Aug 28th after 5 weeks of a pre surgery liquid diet I thought I would never get to have surgery. I kept an open mind and remembered the band is a tool to loose weight not a magic button. The post here don't tell what people eat (who don't loose weight). If they dont follow the rules they may not loose weight. It didn't take a few weeks to gain all our weight and become obese so it will take work and dedication using the band as a tool to loose weight. hang in there and look at the positiveness of the band and ignore negative comments(post) and focus on your goals... Best of luck to you

The lap band requires a life style change---I did not cheat during 5 weeks of liquids. There is a reason for the liquid diet and you need to have will power and do what your doc says. Be strong and don't give in to temptations. Have some soup and tell your dad thank you so much for the company.. I don't mean to be rude this is my personal opinion (if you want the band to work for you -you have to follow the rules)

Welcome to band land You came to the right place for information. Best of luck to you on your journey to a healthier life :smile2:

Use a heating bad and walk that will do wonders.

The GS X did not help me..I used a heating pad and walked alot. The heating pad did wonders and helped so much. I only used pain meds for two days.