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Its 7 weeks Post Op for me. I have to admit that I am officially struggling with my emotional side of eating. :mad2: Even though I have read, been told by the staff and know inside personally that the band is a "tool" to weight loss, I somehow thought it would be alittle easier with eating side. Maybe I am jumping the gun alittle. (my 1st fill is this Friday ) But my old habits are trying soo hard to break me. :sad: I am good all day. I stay focused and eat my Proteins, etc do what I am supposed to do, BUT when night time comes, my emotional demon comes out!:mad: Out of boredom, & habit, I want to graze which I admit I do. Feeling disappointed in myself for letting my old habits WIN :cry: I have stayed in touch with the clinic , have had followup app#'s with the dietition & now have a referral to the Wellness coach for more support. I am excited for my fill as I am hoping it will give me that sense of satisfaction that I am not feeling now and stay feeling full longer. (crossing fingers) I need ideas & support on how to get past that sense of boredom, and habit of night grazing. Thanks

I have a Bullet too...but honestly...If you already have something to mix/blend...why buy another?

Hi Scott I too, am feeling the same as you.....Its the fear of the unknown...and for me...the fear of failure. I am a Self Pay for my surgery and I am soo scared of failure. My surgery is May 28th. Flying out to Toronto ON tomorrow. Shelley

Do ppl need to be aware that we are banded in case of emergencies? I noticed when purchasing a medic alert bracelet for my daughter who suffers from Asthma that you can have 'Lapband /no NG tube without scope" or "Gastric By pass/no NG tube with out Scope" engraved into a medic alert bracelet. Is it necessary? Has anyone come across a medical situation where the EMS needs to be aware of our Bands? Very curious as to what do you's think? Shell

Its a very personal decision for me and in which i choose not to tell anyone other then my supportive hubby. It just takes the pressure off:) I get my support for him and these great forums. Mabe once my surgery is over with ( May 28th) I will change my mind, but for now, its me & my man! lol

Woot Woot! Congrats:) Now the really work begins!!

My doc precribed Meditrim shakes. Vanilla tastes GREAt with ice, & Crystal light sugar free powder. Blend it up to a smooth great tasting smoothy! Adding a bit of fruit such as berries..helps too:) chocolate tastes great too.. My advice is Blend Blend Blend! Add ice, sugar free syrups etc ..Do whatever to get them down each day.

I could, but I was thinkin over my options since I have to travel so far.

Has anyone ever traveled alone for their surgery and relied on an aftercare nursing service to watch over them for the 24 hour post period? DO you really need someone with you?

I am trying to research places in Toronto ON for a Lapband Procedure in the near future( I hope) Can any of you recommend I have read SLIMBAND websites...and "The Toronto Surgical Weight Loss Centre" Both sound awesome. I have a consult with one of the surgeons tomorrow ( via telephone as i live 13 hours away), But it would help immensely if someone could give me advice if you were a person who had to travel a distance to get banded. Thanks Shel