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ok well i have some questions.i was bannded on 7-21-08 im going for my first fill on sept 2,now can i eat the day be4,can i eat that morning or do i have 2 get the fill on an empty stomach.also with the band can i eat pasta,i had some the other day but im not sure if u are supposed to.does it mess up the band?i ate it with no problom but just not sure if it will mess up the band.:smile:thank u

well i went for my 1 month check up with the dr.i lost 30 pounds so far.i also found out that i have the relize band not lap-band i have no idea what the differance is so if anybody does please let me know.so the doc said i lost 30 pounds and that i dont really need a fill but it was up to me.so i said that i would like a fill cause i can eat just about anything with no restriction.so i go sept 2.wish me luck :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

ok im a little mad here.here i am not eating anything but my protien shakes and some broccli im on stage 3 of my diet (starting 2day).i just weighed my self and gaind a half of a pound.im walking everyday for 30 min. why am i not loosing weight.my dr told me i may gain a little weight be4 i go for my first fill.god i cant wait for that fill....has anybody else gain weight b4 there 1st fill,or is it just me........what am i doing wrong let me know so i can fix it,now my stage 3 of the diet is......egg beaters,scrambled eggs,egg whites,baby food meats,tuna fish,canned salmon,non fat cottage cheese,mashed tofu,flaky fish,pureed bean Soups fruits-cabbed fruit,unsweetened applesauce,mashed bananas,soft fruits it says 2 blend this stuff it should be pureed,but i have no restriction and i can eat whatever...should i still blend this stuff......help me if u can

wow thats funny i went to dr.bilof also hes a good guy.tell maria marty say was up.have u met her yet.....she cool as hell.if u have any questions holla at me u can send me messages on my page......

hey claudia i 2 am from nj......i had a bmi of 35 and i was approved i got banded on 7-21-08 ive lost 23 pounds since then and i have no regrets.were in nj u from and what dr.are u going to

thats about right after my surgery i was told 1oz every half hour.i was also told that i need at least 48oz of liquid a day not 64

i had my surgery 7-21-08 everything went well.the 1st week i was on clear liquids.here i am on my 2nd week and the dr.told me to start phase 2 of my diet wich is liquids(48)oz. 60-70grams of protien shakes,mashed potatos........is there anything else i can have besides mashed patatos any suggestions......

hey norad i was also banded 7-21 and im goin for my 1st fill on 8-19 or the 26 pending on my progress

weel i drink 11oz can of worldwide pure protien shake.....its 35 grams of protien and only 170 cal. 2aday and u are good for a total of 70grams of protein and 340 cal....

hello everybody my name is marty im from newark nj and i was banded on 7/21/08.so far i am so happy that i did the surgery.im not gonna lie the first 7 days sucked.i had gas pains like a motha......:cursing:but now i feel great.im 5'6 my starting weight b4 surgery was 276.i am now 255. i had my surgery done at saint barnabas hospital,by dr.bilof..... if anbody got any questions just hit me up im new to this but im sure i can help. so dont be shy

was good mel thats was up ill keep that in mind keep in touch let me know how your proggres is going im interested

yea he had me do 1 day b4 surgery then 7 days after surgery.last time i ate somthing was july 19 at 1130pm i had me some popyes...lol funny thing is im realy not that hungry

hey was up i use centrum chewables they great

i feel good 2day thanks, i lost about 18 pounds