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Hang in there Danigirl. My surgery hurt a lot more than I thought it would too and Ive had a bladder surgery and hystorectomy. In one week I have lost 10 lbs. Is that average? The first week yes, it should slow down as you add more solid foods. I average 1 1/2 to 2 pounds a week and eat about 1,000 calories. Which are the best Vitamins to take and what dosage? I take Bariatric Lap band vitamins from the nutritionist and nothing else. What are the best supplements (calcium citrate or the other, etc) I may start taking Vit D3 to help prevent hair loss Best chocolate Protein drinks or powder without chalky taste? unjury chocolate with milk or unflavored in your cooked foods. I dont add chopped ice, I just mix it with a mixer. Best tasting clear liquids protein drinks? None for me Any lotions or tricks to prevent saggy skin? exercise or go to work for a plastic surgeon. When will I feel normal again? I am 4 weeks out and get hungry everty 4 hours but eat anything I want. I just eat my protein first and I eat slowly. Any good blogs or website that could be helpful now that I have the band? this one is prettty good I think. I do realize my success I have a realize band Any other good tip you think I should know? Remember why you did this. It wasnt to eat anything you wanted. it was to help you stick to a diet. You can eat milkshakes all day and gain weight. so choose your foods wisely and plan them. Great food site is "eggface"

The fill restricts how fast food can go from your pouch into your regular stomach. If you tighten the band and eat a lot the pouch will expand to hold the food until it can all push through the small opening made by the band. A fill does not restrict the amount you eat if you eat past feeling full. The pouch will just keep expanding. Thats why you are able to eat what and how much you want and have gained the weight back. Of course it doesnt stretch with just one meal, it takes time.

:smile2: Hummm sounds like youve stretched your pouch to accomodate the food you are eating. I read on this forum that if you return to the full liquid for 5 days straight the pouch will shrink back quite a bit. Only eat 1/2 to 2/3 cup of liquids at a meal while doing this. Then start back eating what you are suppose to eat according to your doctor. Anyone with lapband WILL gain weight if they dont eat right. If I sip on milk shakes all day, I will gain and not even stretch out my pouch. So eat what you should, protein first and dont exceed 1 cup a meal when you are off liquids.

Thanks for all the information. I really appreciate it. Especially the amt of calories and protein daily.

Did you get the vit D from a health food store?

Ive made an appointment with a dermatologist for Jan 18th to discuss my options for this. Ill post the results and findings if there are any

Hey, Ive only been banded for 2 1/2 weeks and Im worried about hair loss. My hair has thinned out on top a lot and dont really want to lose any more. Can I hear from those NOT losing hair and what theyve done?

Has anyone gone to a skin doctor for hair loss treatment?

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Well, today was my weigh day and I lost 1.5 pounds through Christmas week. {pat} {pat} patting myself on the back. : P

I try and eat about 3/4 to 1 Cup of food at a meal. Ive been journaling my calories cause I fear Ill start eating more and more. Im only 2 weeks out, but I have really slowed down on the losing. Of course its been the holidays. Im eating about 700 -900 calories a day including the protein calories.

I feel I did good today. I pureed left over turkey and gravy, 1/4 C greenbean casserole, 1/4 C mashed potatoes and felt full. Im keeping up with my calories since I dont feel any restriction yet. Of course I have no fill and no fill was put in at surgery. I ate 900 calories today. My weigh in day is tomorrow, so Ill post an update then and see how it all comes out after the holidays!

Wow ! 102 lbs lost! Great Job!

Very good insight. Thanks. A good point was raised thow that if your chewing really good whats the difference. Im on mushies, but I am an curious person too. Thanks