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I must admit that is one of the rules i have real trouble with! sometimes, depending on what I am eating, I cant get through a meal without drinking water as well. but I do tend to drink when eating as a habit...I have realised this is a habit it would be beneficial for me to break out of. As I do feel the affects so much more when I don't drink. becky

Welcome cdgmum Its great that you have come out of 'hiding'. Congratulations on beginning your awesome journey...before too long you wont know yourself...keep us posted on your surgery date and progress. It is so inspiring and encouraging to hear of 'others' stories. Best Wishes Becky

Congrats on the weightloss...stick in there, your doing ok! Things will be better soon. becky

:hungry: hmmm stop it you guys you are making me HUNGRY! Becky

haha! good pointers! I tend to avoid parties these days though...too much temptation...Yummmy! becky

Hi ya Maurdan I am afraid it depends on the person...diff people have diff reactions...for myself i was hungry but I drank like it was going out of fashion and it helped...the first couple of days after surgery i didn't really feel like eating. I hope all goes well. becky

Welcome to LBT smilliegal I wasn't working at the time of my surgery...as i was off on maternity leave but i was pretty ok after the first week to chase after a toddler and nurture a baby and do all the housework that that entails...As to taking medication prior to surgery i cant help you there... as i wasn't on any at the time...but best wishes on your surgery...and i look forward to hearing of your progress. becky

hi kim...for her peace of mind she prob should go and see her dr. but those symptoms sound fairly normal. becky

hi ya suzy popcorn was fine for me too...obviously I waited until I was on solids but so far I have not had any troubles...Yummmy, a nice treat! becky

yes creamy soups, liquid yoghurt etc etc. I hope your surgery goes well! Best wishes becky

Hey ya...leenerbups I agree with mysherrijo sounds like you need another fill or two... keep on at it girl...you'll get there. keep us posted! becky

mush mush mush mush!!! eat it like the way you want it to come out!!! oh or maybe not...that just brought up some rather disturbing visions... Enjoy babe, savour the flavour. Becky

hi jim...welcome to LBT good luck with your research...we are here for support/encouragement and advice so do keep us posted wont you. becky

Welcome to LBT lovemypourch! Best wishes for your surgery this week. keep us posted... becky

Welcome Rose...how you are going with your insurance approval...its been awhile, I know since you originally posted this...but i am keen to hear of your progress. becky

yay...Congrats on your upcomming surgery...how exciting for you...You have come to the right place for support and encouragement...I have been a member here since May and I have learned sooo much and gained some really great friends as a result... so Welcome to lapband talk and I look forward to hearing of your progress becky

hi laura... Dont fret proper restriction didn't kick in for me till after my 4th fill! I have a 4cc band and currently filled with 3.5. I am having another fill this week so i am hoping to get to my 'sweet spot' then. It may take time before you feel the effects...but in the meantime just try to make the best food choices that you can... becky

KayDotRN You will be sooo fine....The hardest part is the waiting...waiting to go into hospital, waiting to be taken into theater after prep...but before you know it you will wake up and all the waiting will be over...Best wishes and I look forward to hearing of your progress. becky

mysherrijo So sorry to hear of your ill health...thanks for giving us the up and up...I am reaching for my water bottle NOW!!! Get well soon. becky

ohhhh you are going to LOVE the barium swallow...NOT! best wishes on your surgery!!! keep us posted. becky

MPov I think it is great that you have found somoene who you can be inspired and encouraged by. Everytime you look at her you can think to yourself I will be that gorgeous soon! I am finding just being on this site with the support and encouragement we get here is exactly what the dr ordered on my weightloss journey...I have friends that have been overweight (but not obese) and who have lost weight through JC and WW but their transformation hapened a while ago and they have a limited understanding of WLS so although they are very encouraging and supportive, lapband talk is a great place for me to connect with others who know what I am going through because they are going through it too along with me and who have travelled the same path in terms of lapbanding...But we can all learn from each other and there is no RIGHT way interms of weightloss methods just what is personal to you... becky

Welcome Lydia Best wishes on your own lapband journey i hope it all passes smoothly for you...keep us posted. becky

hi ya kjojojr Welcome! Congrats on your surgery and best wishes on your first fill...You will be fine...soon you'll start seing the lbs melting off! becky

Hi ya marysexton welcome to LBT and best wishes on your research. I look forward to hearing of your progress. becky

Welcome to LBT vanna I was also really nervous before I had my band...the lifestyle/habit changes just seem so overwhelming at times. but my motto is take each day at a time...if I slip up one day I always have tomorro to make it right... I slip up quite a bit!!!! but the lapband is my tool not my enemy so over time I am learning how to 'use' it and make the right choices to encourage the weight loss. Best wishes on your surgery date...keep us posted. becky