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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

can a band erode after only 8 days????do you mean slip????

Shanna, couldn't agree w/you more. double mint.... laughing...wounds hurt...as for the boys...maybe the little guy..cute..but needs to practice more..and the frank sinatra one. Tina

oh oh! can't look on the west coast

Kelli, WOW! I'm stunned our DR. would say that. What was he thinking??My weight lost has slowed ...Kristi(nutritionst) says not enough Protein...she also said normal lost should be about 3-5 lbs a week. 8 lbs is good!! Tina

TAYLOR! What a breath of fresh air! Each week I can't wait to see what he will sing. Ace is good too (the whole package) but I'm for different this year. Girls: Mendesa? &the one with curly dark hair & the last one to sing.

Hi Stacey! I has surgery 2/2 and so far down 20lbs.. 223 pre-op..it is scary..almost like post-pardom depression!!LOL!Keep up the great work!

When did everyone start eating salad? Is it hard to digest?I love mixed greens w/oil&ving. & crumbled blu cheese or feta. Just wanting to know if anyone has had an adverse reaction???

Again..totally agree w/you..The day of surgery I had a plasma TV waiting for me in the bedroom (with all my favorite movies lined up) what a surprise!and depends...Thank the makers of depends!At my 10 lb. lost I got a tennis bracelet...and a victory lap(don't ask).

Retired..and lov'in it!!!!

Hi Janet,I finally weighed myself today..Update for tina/Feb.2nd is 203 on 2/15 down 20lbs.Thanks for doing this..It helps alot:nervous