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Me too mf2122!!

This worries me too. I had a nasty bout of food poisoning this past winter from bad salmon. Blech! I was violently ill in the middle of the night. I understand that it would be imperative to get in for an unfill but I live 1 1/2 hours away from my surgeon and should something like this happen again I would be in panic mode for sure!

Wondering if maybe u have the stomach flu? Otherwise, what is your surgeon saying?

If I can offer a glass half full opinion....I think it may be a good thing that you're getting something different than everyone else in your family! Noone to tell you how to do it....no know-it-all opinions...no RNY police to tell you how they did it differently than you are! This is YOUR band and you will rock it because you are having a unique experience compared to the others in your family and you can do it your own way!! No judgements! Yet they CAN be supportive of the journey in general!!

Best. Thread. Ever. That is all.

Maybe you can go to a local grocery store and get some soup by the hands, apple sauce and yogurts to get you through? I mean, we all have to be able to adjust to new situations and settings without compromising our bands, right?

Long Island here too. Being banded on August 17th.

I'm sorry your having a bad experience on here. I'm new too, and I have found people to be super supportive! Someone very wise once told me..."In order to HAVE a good friend, you have to BE a good friend." Loosely translated for this forum...maybe you can "meet" a few people on here by offering a kind word...lending some support...joining a group. NOT just looking for YOUR needs to be met and questions answered! I wish you the best of luck...turn that angst into determination and NOTHING will stop you!!

I want to run a 5k...not a marathon...not even a 10k...just want to run a 5k race. edit: oops...I'm posting in your Delaware forum...I just hit "new posts" and didnt realize where I was......but I still wanna run a 5k even if I have to come to Delaware to do it!!

FormerFatChick, I live on Eastern L.I.

Here's the August 2009 Group if anyone wants to join. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/groups/august-2009-bandsters.html

I thought the same thing! Everyone was loving it and it is the one drink that has made me retch the worst! I am actually enjoying Atkins Premade Strawberry Shakes. The Chocolate Truffle by Nectar was okay. I bought some Muscle Milk today to try.

I am thinking Lap Band so far. I dont like the way the Realize closes. Although I have read that the Realize band has a lower slippage rate at 2%-3%, as compared to Lap Bands 3%-5%. Anyone have any idea what they're choosing yet?

Kim, I hated the Roadside Lemonade too!! My husband and son were laughing cause I gagged in such a horrible way! LOL

I am from NY, being banded on August 17th. I have a BMI of 44....265 lbs at 5'5".

My surgeon does not require one. Although, I am trying to cut back on my own. I've cut out all soda, caffeine, and carbonation. I am drinking different shakes for Breakfast in an attempt to acquire a taste for one! I am taking Vitamins everyday. I am also continuing on with the therapist who did my pysch, trying to give myself the best possible chance at success. So, what are your pre-op requirements?

I dont know.....maybe tell her that u can tll the difference in her confidence level?! She seems happier?!

I have always gone to Fitday.com but I have seen others mentioned, such as dailyplate, spark people, calorie king... What's YOUR favorite and why? I will be banded in August and I want to start getting used to one of them now!

Long Island, New York

Hey! I'm August 17th too! I'm staying here in the states but I've read some good things on here about being banded south o' the border!

Restless, I thought she was calling YOU a tool...in the not so nice sense at first!! LOL!

I love Power90. Not to be confused with Power90X where u have to be a marine fresh out of boot camp....with a history of doing triathalons....while wearing a weight vest, to complete.

I have told my husband (obviously), my kids, 2 friends and everyone at work. I also work at a doctors office and I'm a patient there as well so my charts right on the wall for anyone to see.

I'm August 17th! Do we have an official August group yet?

August 17th here! I have 2 of those "blender cups" that you can get at GNC. It has the little metal spiraled ball inside that keeps your shake smooth whenyou shake it.