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I was banded on 9/18. Today I went in for my one week follow up and I have already lost 8 lbs since surgery!! what a great day!!

I was banded on Friday as well. I'm doing pretty well, every day it gets better. I haven't really been hungry at all... how about you guys? Also, any tricks to get rid of the gas pains?

Hey all... I am being banded tomorrow, 09/18/09, and was hoping to be able to connect with someone out there who has already been there. I am very excited but also getting nervous... I can't believe tomorrow is the day!! Anyway, if anyone out there has any words of wisdom or is looking for a buddy to chat with and keep on track with, i'm here!!

Diamond... I am on Day 5 of the liquid diet and it has not been easy!! I got very sick of the Protein shakes, very fast. I do recommend Myoplex light in strawberry and chocolate... they aren't terrible. However, Once i discovered Isopure things got easier. It tastes like gatorade, has tons of protein (energy!!) and has no carbs or sugar. You can find it at GNC. Give it a try. How is everyone else doing? I am being banded on friday and it cannot come soon enough. Was anyone else banded at Day One Health??

I am being banded this coming friday (9/18/09)!! Any words of wisdom from those who have already taken the plunge??!!

For those that don't like protein shakes try Isopure. It is sold at GNC and other similar stores and is a liquid protein drink. It comes in many gatorade like flavors. A 20 fl oz bottle has 170 calories (similar to protein shakes), 40 gms of protein, and NO CARBS OR SUGAR!! These are getting me through the liquid diet because I just can't stand the protein shakes anymore... hope this helps a bit.

Hi Guys... I am being banded at Day One Health on September 18. It would be great to be in touch with some chicago bandsters!! How is everyone's progress going? Any words of advice for someone about to begin the process??

I think I finally have the blog fully working... who knew it was so complicated haha. Thanks for all of the encouraging comments!!

Just got my date... September 18... I am SO excited!! Any other September 18 people out there?? Also, anyone currently on the liquid diet that has any advice for someone about to begin?? Has anyone read any good lap-band books they recommend to others about to be banded??

Just got my date... September 18... I am SO excited!! Any other September 18 people out there?? Also, anyone currently on the liquid diet that has any advice for someone about to begin??