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Banded in KS...perfectly explained...exactly what my DR. and Nutri. said. and so far it holds true!(for me anyway)

HI, My doctor is a little different. He says if I do not have 70+ grams of Protein per day every day my weight lost will stall. So far I have followed orders and I've been loosing about a pound a day. 29 lbs since banded on 2/3. He says (dr.) protein keeps us with a full feeling and our bodies won't go into starvation mode.

I for one am not dumb. I have however asked alot of questions (some might consider "dumb") and to those of you whom answered..Thanks for your support....What I might consider "lazy" is the excess pounds I packed on over the years...which by the way took NO research at all.

OMG!!! Hell, I don't know if I have ever laughed so hard!! Thank you for that and keep em' comin'!!! Your one of a kind!

OH MY, I did not realize that we could eat pizza w/the band..little do I know. I am only 3+weeks post and still nursing the liquids with little mashed food. How scary..I don't think I could handle what you have gone through.Hope you feel better soon!

Hi Annamarie, I'm new too, banded on 2/2...so far so good. You found the right place for lots of great info and support.Keep us updated& good luck! Tina

Dawg, Thanks again....most helpful.

Thanks Dawg for the info...I'm such a dork...I read some of my "homework" and EMMI is exactly what you said "Expectation Management and Medical Information" My husband said I have the smallest band..What is Vanguard? and why different sizes?

How many different bands are there? I think mine is Emmi??.Boy I feel stupid.I keep reading about Inamed is this the manuf. Are there different sizes? Is there a certain about of fill they put in at surgery??:help:

Jack, Thank You for your response! I was wondering what the heck was going on...I've stalled..I started at 225 on 2/2/06 (day of surgery)and today 2/26/06 202...I started with a bang but now I can't seem to break the 200 mark.I keep up-ing my Protein and I do not have over 400 cal.a day.I'm starting to get discouraged. What you have stated makes sense..Thank You!!!

Vinesqueen, That is so awesome! What would you say has been the biggest change for you guys???

Tweety tart how many pounds is 30kg? sorry I'm not good w/the exchange

Just wondering who has lost the most? & how long? What are your feelings and how has your life changed (if it has) Any stories you could share.....

Will does look like Bobby Brady but more like Fred Savage from the wonder years..I think

Donali, Is erosion that early on possible??I'm 3 weeks post-op and still real swollen.What do you feel is best for wounds? my glue is coming off and I've been using mederma and vit E out of the caplets? Thanks Tina