tlhamilton

I have not kept my surgery a secret...my niece did give me crap about doing it at first but then she came around. Everyone from work to family have been super supportive. I do not regret telling anyone.

I buy the Lean Cuisine and Smart Ones, I try to make sure they are just meat and veggies....no noodles or rice. I did buy a couple for the just gotta have it moment, but when I do make these I take the protein out and weight it to my 3oz and then do the veggies and if there is any part of the ounces left then it is not very much. I try to make every meal 4oz (doesn't always work, but I do try). I also try to leave the gravy/sauce behind.

I have no regrets! I have been missing sodas and pasta but I feel with more time that will go away. I had to pay $11,000 for my surgery and feel it was worth every penny!

Dave, I know how you are feeling....I felt the same way before I had the surgery. I have no regrets at all...I do still miss soda but I am hoping as more time goes by that will get less or go away totally. It has been hard doing the 3 meals 4oz each one and no drinking 30 min before, during and 30 min after. I still feel this was totally worth it and am looking forward to a more active lifestyle. Tif

Hello can anyone tell me the importance of sipping your beverages. I feel like when I sip it is so hard to get in my 64 oz but if I take regular drinks not a problem. I am not sure why everything says sip, any ideas out there? Thanks!

Also on your mixed drinks make sure that they do not use any carbonated mixes in it....like I love Mojitos but they use soda water...so no more Mojitos!

I was able to add cottage cheese, oatmeal and scrambled eggs at week 3 and regular foods at week 4. But you need to check with your doctor....from what I have seen on here it seems each doctor has a different set of guidelines.

The weight limit on the Wii Fit is 330lbs.

I just bought the Wiii Fit and I love it, it does make your work out and have fun doing it....which I thought was surprising!

I did not have to do a pre-op diet, but on the post-op liquid phase I was allowed Sugar Free jello and Sugar Free Pudding.

I am in Vegas also and I am very happy with my choice of lap band. I, as many others, thought about my health...it seemed every doctors appt. was something new popping up. I also thought of quality of life....as a heavy person I felt I was missing out because I would tire so easily or just not want to do anything because of my size. Talk to you doctor and I am sure they can help aleviate some of the fears....or at least put your mind at ease a bit.

I keep the drink in the other room till at least a half hour after I eat, I have found it hard when I go out to eat with family/friends because there are drinks all over the table. I had a very hard time last night, my niece had a pepsi and it looked so good.....but I held it together and did not drink any of it. :-)

congratulations!

I had to pay 11,000 and my insurance paid 5,000. I do not regret it all. I feel it was worth it.

I feel like I am losing slow also, but that is why I chose the band I wanted to loose slower. Are you measuring your food...I try to eat only 4 oz at each meal (3 protein 1 other). I have had one fill and still fill no restriction, but I have heard it can take multiple fills to find the right restriction.

I have been having a hard time this week also, ate 2 mini kit kat bars and pizza....ugggg. I get my second fill April 30th and I hope I have restriction because now I have none. I still try to eat only 4 oz but it is very hard because I know I can eat more.

I know how you are feeling, I am loosing slow as well. I have gotten depressed as well then I tell myself if I even loose an ounce at least that is an ounce gone! Don't beat yourself up it will come off.

I was on liquid loritab.

My dr. didn't not numb the area either....and yes I too was very scared but it was nothing. Felt a tiny prick and that was it.

Dr. Soong did my surgery and I am very happy with him. I saw him after my surgery and he also attends the monthy support meetings. I have found the staff very helpful and have had no problems with anyone.

Thanks! I have noticed that because I do not feel any restriction yet but I know it will get better.

I bought Pro-Stat 64, it is pretty good, serving size is two tablespoons and 15g of protein.

I had to pay $11,000 while my insurance paid $5,000. If you need to finance you can go to carecredit.com, they do alot of loans for medical reasons.

SweetReesie, Congratulations 15 lbs is awesome.