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Protien, Protien, Protien....its a must you need to take in at least 30 grams a day. There is also a pill that you can take called Multi Enzyme, that helps break up the protein and spread it through out the body.

Are you drinking alot of fruit juices? I was banded July 8 and the nutritionist told me that after day 3 you should start dliuting your juices with 1/2 water or it will cause diarreha (bc of the too much sugar). Try finding juices that are lower in sugar as well. Also, remember if you are in the liquid phase, you are pretty much emptying your bowels.. so when you do go, there wont be much substance. Hope that helps :ohmy:

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Were her right now...and you dont have to worry at all. Its VERY nice and its just like the states. You have to understand that US is like 10 miles north so they get a LOT of $$$ from the states with the people coming down and it shows. You will be picked up from the airport as soon as you land, taken to the center to fill a few forms, then taken to your hotel. Next morning go to OCC, see the doctors and by the way everyone is GREAT. You will be in surgery for about 30 min. I hear that opperation only takes about 10 min if that. My wife is at OCC right now. Also dont worry about calls...when your in the room you have free out going and incoming calls also free wifi. You made a GREAT choice in seeing Dr. Ortiz. He is a GREAT guy and really cares for his job. Good luck let us know how it goes. Read my other post on Post-op called ( "where here...shes banded"

Agnes did GREAT! She was in and out in 30 min and the doctor said that it could not have gone better. She was PASSED OUT! to say the least after surgery. Got her up walked around for about 5 min, then back to sleep she went. We meet some WONDERFUL ladies who were getting the surgery done today and they were great (and so was there guests) So thank you ladies for spending time with us. She's still there, could have come back but she had her own TV and was confe so she decided to stay till morning. So you all have another one that just joined your elite club and I do have to say that I am proud of her and each and everyone of you and my heart goes out to all of you for your efforts and hard work. Here it begins and it will only get better from here. Thank you all and will be sure to keep in touch Love ya, Erick (Enote) and wife Agnes P.S. Do me a favor dont ever do this surgery alone! Take a friend, a loved one, a co-worker, hell who ever. I saw a guy getting the surgery and he was all alone and my heart sank for him. Now he could not have had anyone but this was a VERY nice guy and I know he had some friends. So my point is PLEASE take someone cause I could not imagine having to do this by my self. And if you have no one, pay for my airfare and I will be by your side...:smile2:

Thank you all so much...head over to the Post surgery I will fill ya in there!

Well we have made the trip, and we saw the facility and we are in the hotel room. Tomorrow is the day Agnes gets the surgery.... She's very excited and looking forward to it...I will say that OCC is VERY NICE! And so far we could not expect better service. Was met at the airport, took us 15 min to get across the border and to the center, filled out a few forms then off to the hotel. Which is very nice. I think we would have been happier at the Marriott (FYI) Ohh and for all you out of towners out there, the center has FREE Wifi and you can make out going and take incoming calls free of charge. They really know how to treat a paitent. I will post tomorrow to let you know how the surgery went and how she is doing. Have a good night talk with you tomorrow, Erick

Isopure & Whey are they best... Isopure has a strange chalky taste after you finish it but it packs 50 grams of protien for two scoops. Whey is 24 grams for Protein for one scoop and tastes a lot better... I suggest going to Vitamin shop, talking with some of the peeople there, though you want something with LOW CARBS and LOW SUGER...which is why isopure is the best option. Also get a shaker to help you mix it up...mixing it with a spoon will not break down the clups well. Good Luck, Erick (Enote)

I agree with saffy...I mean you stepped up and decided to change your life. She can't knock you for that, but she may be jealous cause you are making this change. My opinion...If she was a true friend she would sit there and share your same joy and happiness. That is a true friend! Sometimes you see a persons true side, just takes certain things to figure them out. Good luck with everything! Erick (Enote)

This is just what my point was...well done! Great information...

Hey there ladies I sent a few messages a bit ago, but reading this I thought I would give you some thoughts from the "skinny" husband here... Ok, I LOVE my wife and am VERY VERY supportive about this. But as for a husband its not that fact I dont want her to lose the weight, I want her to happy about her self. BUT---Here is the one thing that goes through mens or womens minds. "Once you lose the weight and you get all that attention you will start to enjoy it and find something better" It is true.... I have talked to my wife and we have joked, once she loses the weight she will be wearing different clothes to make her self look sexier and (some personal ones for me ) lol But here is the thing, BOTH have to be ready for this, he just may be scared that once you lose the weight that you will not want him anymore and want someone better. Now thats just my thoughts some could agree some could not and I dont want to be rude towards anyone. But I will say its going to be great when me and my wife are walking and guys are checking her out...and you know what I will be thinking "Yep thats right she's with me" Just reasure him that he is the one you love and the one you want that you are doing this for your self and your health...it's all how you explain it to him. The more you do the more he will understand. Good luck Pnk! Erick (Enote)