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Hey Ashley! I fell off the wagon too....went on a long trip to Ireland and it was so difficult....but I am vowed to stay with this and get off sugar again too! We can do this I know we can! Thanks for sharing! susan

Dr. Curry was $13,000.00. That includes two years of fills and followup with his dieticians. I think they have a great program and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

I was just relaying what my doctor just told me, sorry for the confusion, I think its best to see your own doctor

Hey My husband and I are getting ready to fly on a trip. My doc says to not eat on the flight because of tightness in the air. Does anyone know if you are allowed to drink?

Hey everyone! I didn't know there was a 50's and older forum! I've had one fill and have hit a bit of a plateau, but the good thing is that my workouts are consistant and I am hanging in there to bust this plateau! Would love to hear from any other bansters of any age!

I also would not worry about slippage yet either, it does sound like you are too tight. My doc says slippage happens mostly later,like a year or so out and if you don't follow the rules. I know that when you are too tight you can't even swallow your spit. I would just wait until the doc sees you! Hang in there

Love your idea for the star bucks protein shake! I had some old medifast to use up and tried the pumkin spice recipe on the side. It is very good, just use one envelope of the vanilla mix and all Cinnamon, and pumkin pie spice to this.....it would also work with vanilla protein powder, also vanilla pudding with protein powder, Good luck

b- 2 eggs, one whole wheat toast l- 2 cups salad with 2 oz turkey 4 oz chicken, green Beans 1 oz turkey for a snack. Drank my Water and also had one Fuze drink between meals

I don't have any good recipes with lentils, but I do eat a lot of split pea and black bean soup. Good luck, I'll be happy to share these recipes. suse

Thanks Cher for the hints! I think the 3 rules are great to remind all of us. I have only had one fill and have to really remind myself to eat slowly and take small bites. thanks susan

Angel I have heard two weeks. I also have a hot tub and I am three weeks out from surgery. I am going to play it safe and wait about a month or two. Unless you really keep your hot tub well santitized. My dr.s office says its the biggest breeding ground for germs and I don't want to take the risk! Take a long hot shower and some aleve! I have artritis too! Good Luck susan

great recipes, thanks for sharing!

Brog you're hilarious! I am in Bandster hell right now. Just two weeks out and about two weeks until my first fill. My hunger just came back! I'm trying hard to pretend its still the same but now I can tell I am healing! Can't wait for that first fill! Hang in there susan

Hey Maribelle! I was banded by Dr. C about two weeks ago. I just got back from my meeting with the dietician. Although I have not had my first fill yet, I am still trying to eat just about a cup of food each time. And I am also writing down everything. My hardest thing to do is make sure that I get enough water. I am still eating a lot of chili and I am trying to be careful so that I don't stretch out my new stomach! I hope that helps. I figured I paid enough for this that I am going to try to make it work! Good luck susan

Hey! I am two weeks since surgery, thanks for the info about the fill. I get my first one in two weeks. I feel pretty good now, I start on soft foods tomorrow! Did you feel restriction after this fill? susan