juliegeraci

I rarely go to my support group. Its a 45 minutes drive. I would rather come to this forum.

I'm in between stage 1 and 2 being down almost 50 lbs with another 40 or so to go. You have done remarkable. Good job!

I want to say about 20-30 minutes. That is why it takes sometimes 45 to get a cup down.

I did see the Larry King interview where she admitted to medical intervention and that she couldn't lose that much weight through diet and exercise. I am glad she looks good. She did have plastic surgery as well.

YOu are incorrect. You will lose 1-2 lbs a week no matter when. The first month obviously you will lose more because of the liquid phase. It is quite common to actually gain weight once you get on solid until you get a fill or 2. Don't set yourself up for disappointment. I would say 10 lbs in the first month would be good, maybe 20 if you're lucky. Good luck.

You should be fine after a couple days. The hardest part will not to be able to lift him. Is that possible?

Hi Danielle, welcome to lapband talk forum. You will love being banded. It will really help you with eating those large portions you were describing. Good luck.

I love my band. It is wonderful. Congrats on your surgery.

I don't have a physical job so I only took off a week. I would say that 2 weeks should be better for you. Good luck.

You will do great. I think you can lose 60 lbs in a year. Just follow the plan.

Berry, how much protein are you getting in. I would up your protein with protein shakes if you can. Your energy will come back but it might be when you move back to solids. Congrats.

Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. Congrats on your impending surgery.

Bandita, congrats on being banded. I think it is great that you and your husband are both banded. Way to go!

I always start my day with a protein shake. They have 25 grams in them. I also ate a chicken soft taco from Taco Bell today. It took me about 45 minutes to eat the entire thing.

Yes you can just not much of it. I order pepper chicken and spicy beef. I can only get down 1/2 to 1 cup of food at at time. I do well with fried rice too.

Ginger, this is very common with the band. They are very fickle. You just have to follow your body for that day and see what you can get down. There is no other way of telling unfortunately. Good luck.

Congrats on getting banded. You will love it.

lshontz, you are really swollen right now. Just continue to sip your liquids. You may be swollen for a week or 2. Good luck.

Fergie, you will be okay. Just move to liquids until you see the doctor. He can unfill you and the band can move back into position if indeed it is a slip. That is very common to work. Good luck to you. Everything will be fine.

I am on Lexapro combined with Wellbutrin. The Lexapro wasn't enough for me. I am depressed with bipolar. The Lexapro alone may help you but it wasn't enough for me. Good luck.

LoriPA, congrats on being banded. You will do great.

Sorry your mom bursted your bubble. Just try and stay focused on yourself right now. Get rid of all your 30s. You will be shocked how fast the weight will come off. Good luck.

$91k is staggering. Mine was 1/2 that. That is terrible.

Dr. McKeen is really good too.

Almonds are really good for you. I try and eat a handful and that really helps me when I am hungry in between meals. They are fattening but very good for you. A small handful is just perfect.