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Go get some South Beach cereal bars or a good pure protein bar.It will sartisfy you and give you the nutrrition you need at the same time.I had to try several before I found ones that met my needs.South Beach are 100 calories and 10 grams of protein and usually cheaper than other protein bars.

Hi,I am really struggling with eating as well.I just bought protein powder from wallmart with 52 grams of protein in it,I can put it in hot water.I have a hard time eating in the morning and have resorted to soups and beans.I e-mailed indigo girl for some help.I have been banded 6 months and lost 48 pounds.It is harder now than in the beginning.

Hi I was banded June 1,2009 and have the same issue.I don't need to be reminded to eat.Iwish it would hurt after and not before eating.Still looking for the answer.

I use cream of wheat with choc protein powder in it.This keeps me satisfied most of the morning.

Try some cream of wheat with choc protein powder in it ymm keeps me full all morning

Go to lapband.com and you can call and order a card.

I started coughing thurs night and called my Dr this am.I have so much restriction.I can't eat very much.I am having trouble eating just what I'm susposed too! Funny!!! Last week I was starving.My blood sugar has been in the 90's all day ! I made alot of homemade soups and eat them at night as they have meat and veg in them.My Dr allows this at night but, they have to be pureed. safeway has a new protein shake out on sale now 4 cans for $5.they have 20 grm of protein in them.I have to have 60 grms a day.Sounds like you are doing good.I am so excited about this new journey.Let's keep in touch! Has your pain subsided in your shoulder? Mine is mimimal and am just on two tyenol now.Janet

Just had surgery June 1.Did fine until two nights ago now when I lay down I start coughing.I am calling my Dr today.

I bought a six inch ace bandage and my husband had an old knee bandage with an ice pack holder in it.They were my best friend ,holding the ice bag and keeping my fat from jiggling as I walked after surgery.I think it should be a given for all patients.My surgeon didn't offer me anything but, the standard paper ice bag.

I had my surgery on Monday.They put air around your stomach not in your intestines.Gas-x is for your intestines.It takes at least 7 days for your body to absorb the air you have in your body.Walking and a heating pad on your shoulder really helps. When your bowels start to work you might need gas-x.You can have alot of gas due to your intestines starting to work again.

I don't know but,I was banded June 1 and woke up coughing.Hurt! Did a nasal flush and am sucking on a cough drop.It reaqlly hurts to cough and I don't want to undo anything.

Had my surgery Monday.Thinking of you.Hope things went wellI know what you will be going through.It gets better

I had my surgery June 1 too.I am really sore where the port is but,have been up walking every day.Keeping down the diet the Dr has me on and doing fairly well for what I've been through.Questions anyone?

I am having surgery with Dr Brown in Denver ,Colo.Denver is four hours from my home.We are staying in Denver three days to make sure all is ok.I can have my fills in Grand Junction as he is starting to do surgeries there.It is only 2.5 hours away.He gives 2cc fill at four weeks.

My surgery is June 1 ,2009 at 7:30 am.Hope yours goes well.I start clear liquids tomorrow. It is already starting to stress me out.I wish Monday was already here.It will be worth it though I'm sure.

Me too!Surgery June 1. I am starting liquid diet for three days. How's that going with you? I can't have protein shakes just SF jello and popscicles.Let's keep in touch.

I will be thinking about you.Good Luck!

Any tips to help me?I start clear liquids tonmmorow.I am getting nervous.

I am having surgery June 1 too! I start my clear liquid diet tommorrow.

My surgery is June 1st too! I hope they have a good weekend and are ready for us.I go in at 7:30am.I tried the shakes last week and got so hungry.I decided to go ahead and eat my cravings so I won't be wanting them right after surgery.My Doc only requires three day clear liquid diet. My endo started me on insulin so I am getting my blood sugars down a little. Hopefully when they are more controlled I won't be as hungry.Let's keep in touch.

Is eight weeks the normal time before a fill? Were you hungry ? What meds did you cut?

When did you get your band? I am all set for June 1 at 7:30 am.Yahoo I just have to live through the three day clear liquid diet.

How did you get away with not doing a pre-op?Are you a diabetic?

Hi,I am getting banded June 1st too.I am excited and nervous.Getting banded in Denver,Colo.I am doing the low carb diet now My Dr doesn't require it but,my diabetes is so bad I figure I need to do all I can before surgery.He only requires three days of clear fluids before surgery.Keep in touch!

Yahoo! Just got approved. I have diabetes and BCBS approved my LAPBAND.Will e banded 6/22/09