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An occassional soda will not kill you. You just shouldnt have it all the time.

Julie, it all sounds so exciting. Good luck to you!

Kat, thanks for the post. She sure put you through a lot. I think after all the shock wears off I'll be able to take a fresh look at it. She wanted me to be totally honest about my affair, but when I was she became judgemental. I certainly don't need friends like that. I have some other friends that would never judge me.

You may have to have more than 1 fill to feel good restriction. It will also help with your hunger. Try not to eat more than 1 cup of food at a time. Limit your snacks and try and eat as healthy. I think once you get a couple good fills things will turn around for you. Good luck.

I eat everything just in smaller quantities. YOu will be fine.

Bethpia, its okay to gain a couple lbs. That happened to me in between fills. You will be okay once you have the proper restriction.

I relate to all of it. I really thought after 25 years my friend would be lifetime. She couldn't get over the affair I had last year. Its too bad because I trusted her and I was completely honest with her. Just goes to show you really don't know a friend's true colors until you go through something. I am better to have known her but unfortunately I can honestly say she will never be in my heart again. She has totally burned me.

Karen, sorry to hear about your husband and mother. It sounds like you really went through it. I am glad that I am handling it a lot better today. I just have to remember the reason why some people come into my life. Some are for a reason, season or a lifetime.

Dr. McKeen is in San Jose and he is awesome. He charges $200 for a fill. Not sure what his price is if you don't have surgery with him. Good luck.

Benbax, you should definitely have protein shakes. Mine are from GNC and they have 25 grams of protein in them. I would make sure you have protein shake mix in the house for sure.

Sherri, what you are experiencing is normal. Just take it easy and you will be pain free soon. Good luck.

My fear is actually that I will not hit my goal. I have been on a plateau for about 2 weeks without a budge. My calorie intake is low so I don't know what is going on. Good luck being banded. I can't wait to hit goal and have my plastic surgery!

I eat a lot of tuna fish with mayo, no bread. I also enjoy yogurt, protein shakes, cheese sticks. Tuna is my favorite though.

I have felt the same way. My highest weight was 320. I was banded at 282 down from 308 (lost 30 on my own). I'm now about 237. I look in the mirror and can't believe my size 24 is in a size 20 now. I can actually fit a size Large shirt! You just need to visualize the loss as it goes away. Take care of yourself every day. You will find that you will be looking really good soon. Just accept the fact that the old "fat" self is going away. Good luck.

Alison, congrats on being banded. You will love it.

Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. Congrats on your weight loss to date. Good luck.

Matt, I can feel every bite go down. Just try and limit your food intake to no more than a cup. In a 45 minutes span you are probably doing okay. It allows enough time for the food to begin to pass through the band so you probably are not stretching it out. Good luck.

Productive Burp. It is just like vomitting.

xraychic, try and go back on your liquids as soon as you can. You probably haven't done any damage but it is important to heal. Good luck.

Phatty, a ton of woman miscarry. It has nothing to do with the lapband. You did everything right. If you were filled you got enough nutrition to the fetus. They don't take much. Just try and mourn and get over your loss. I had a miscarriage 19 years ago. It was difficult to get over but I did. You will be fine. Just give it some time. Good luck.

Hi Monkey, you should be okay alone after surgery. Just make sure you have all your post surgery supplies like your foods in the house. You will be a little sore to get in and out of bed. As far as being off of work, I had my surgery on a Tuesday and was back the following Monday without a problem. I would say 5-7 days is okay to take time off. Good luck to you. You will love being banded.

Hi, good luck with your surgery. I too am saving for plastic surgery. I can't wait to have a TT and some lipo done.

Angel, I eat just about anything just in smaller portions. You will definitely have to cut your meat the size of a pencil eraser. You will do fine. Good luck to you.

I would try and cut back on your protein drinks. If you cut out 1 you might start to lose again. Good luck.