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I have tried to keep it a secret. I have told my best girlfriends and limited family members. Like many others I don't want to deal with any criticism and judging from anyone. I know a woman whom it did not work well for and I didn't want to deal with the embarressment if my lapband failed too. Every other diet I have tried up until now has failed. So far I have lost 41 pounds since July. The weight is coming off slowly, but surely.

I am losing my hair too. I had my surgery in July and I have been concerned lately. I bought Hair and nail vitamins yesterday at Walmart. I talked to one of my good friends (who happens to be a pharmacist) about it tonight and she said that you can't take too much of the vitamins in that supplement. So I guess I will see what happens...

I had a great experience too. My surgery was on July 16th. I am feeling great!!! I think it helps to walk and get off the pain meds.

Isopure from GNC. Grape and the Punch are really good.

I had my surgery on July 16th and I refused the narcotics. I feel crazy and much worse when I take them and they don't seem to releive the pain I use ice packs and tylonel (when needed). Walking helps a lot!!! I went to Target yesterday and I was pooped when I got home, but I think the walking did me a lot of good. I hope you feel better soon!

My surgery is scheduled for July 16th and the liquid diet is not too bad. I have an Atkins high protein shake in the morning, broth for lunch, a Special K Protien water for a snack, jello, an Isopure drink before dinner, strained soup for dinner, and for dessert I have another jello. Surprisingly I am quite satisfied. I got my tonsils out 2 weeks ago and I have been on a semi-liquid diet since then so maybe that has helped me. My insurance approved me a few weeks ago. I did everything I was told to (6 month diet, dietician, etc) and they said that they would pay. My pre-op is tomorrow and I am excited!!!

My Dr. has me on a high protein liquid diet for 2 weeks before surgery and 2 weeks after. He says it helps to shrink your liver and make the surgery easier for him. Where are you getting your surgery done?

I am having surgery on 7/16 in Sherman.

I am on the liquid diet right now. My surgery is scheduled for July 16th. You just have to set your mind to it that it is important to you and do it. I did notice today as I was doing errands that I noticed ALL of the resturants on my way home. i could think of something yummy at each one as I passed it.

I am having my surgery on July 16th. We should chat and compare notes. Are you on the 2 week liquid diet? I am.

I would love to be your friend. I have an appointment to be banded on July 16 and I am excited, but scared.

Thank you for your encouragement!! I am just scared. If I have this major surgery in 3 weeks I want it to work.

I have an appointment (July 16th). My insurance has approved the surgery. I am about to start the 2 week liquid diet. I am scared and my first responce is to back out. Doctor says that if I don't do something about my weight there are severe problems in my future. I have several friends who have had it and they have learned to cheat it. I don't want to be a cheater. But will my bad habits make me one.