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I use nectar Syntrax Protein Powders. They have great flavors. I get mine from mybariatricpantry.com

YEP, i get the dreaded bad breath every time i have a protein shake. I drink the Nectar Syntrax protein shakes as well. I love the flavors, so i just chew gum afterwards.

to kflo2004 >>> CONGRATULATIONS on your lapband surgery . I wish you much success on your journey. How are you doing so far? to Mrs. Doxie >>> I feel the same way about the drive, I live in Humble (northeast Houston) and making that trip downtown during rush hour really holds me back from attending the meetings. I have never been to one there and was wondering how good the attendance was.

Has anyone here attended the support group meetings at the True Results - Houston / Physicians Surgi Center downtown on Main? I believe they are held on the last Thursday of each month.

I was told over the phone that it would be $125 for cash patients at the Houston downtown location. My first year of fills were included with the price of the surgery. But now i am needing another fill, its been 4 months since my last fill. My one year bandiverary was in November. I have a scheduled appointment for February 2nd and I will let you know how much i actually paid after my fill.

At the top left of the page where it says "Signed in as.....", just click on your user name and it will take you to your profile. Once you get to your profile, there will be a tab on the right that says " Edit my profile". Hope this helps.

Good morning Kim, I hope i can explain this clearly. Bear with me. Please don't feel disappointed. This is very normal. When you have your band placed, there will be some amount of fat in the area that is in between the band and your stomach. When you get a fill, the band is tightened around that area. You might feel some restriction. But when you start to loose weight, that fat will shrink as well. Your will not be as tight then, and you wont feel the same restriction. This is when it is time for another fill. When you loose weight and the percentage of fat in that area is less and you feel restriction with a fill, that feeling will last longer and longer with each consecutive fill. I wish you a happy journey. I hope my explanation wasn't too confusing,

Today is my one year bandiversary! I started out at 238 lbs. and on surgery day, I was 228 lbs. Today i am happy to say I weigh 130.4 lbs. I have went from a tight size 18 and am now size 5/6. I just want to encourage everyone here on this journey by saying that if i can do this, anyone can!

Hi to all November '09 bandsters, I got this thread idea from another bandster. I thought it sounded like fun. :smile: I will start.... I was a size 18/20 and now I'm a 6/8. :biggrin:

I was on my period during surgery... the pre-op nurse i spoke with on the phone the day before surgery said that i could wear panties as long as they were cotton... Each hospital has their own rules and how strict they are to follow them... I would just tell them your situation and ask how they would normally handle it.

A suggestion that might be helpful for future bandsters.... my surgeon asked me to draw with a marker on my tummy where my pants and bra sit on the day of surgery. Many people complain if their pants waistband rubs where their port is, that it is quite uncomfortable. Also, if you wear an underwire bra, you don't want it putting pressure on your port either. This way he would know where NOT to put the port... very thoughtful!

Another suggestion that might be helpful for future bandsters.... my surgeon asked me to draw with a marker on my tummy where my pants and bra sit on the day of surgery. This way he would know where NOT to put the port... very thoughtful! :bolt:

Hi there.... I was banded on Nov. 17th, 2009... It has been a great journey so far.... I am down 92 pounds with my goal in sight. :smile2: I have had 5 fills so far, with the last one almost 2 months ago. I think i am around 6.5cc in my 10cc band. Some days I am at my sweet spot and some days I can eat more than a cup at one time. Not sure when I will schedule my next fill, I have always just scheduled them based on how feel I am doing in my journey at that time. Best wishes to everyone!!!!!!!!:smile:

Have you tried the Kashi GoLean cereals? The one I eat every morning has 13 grams of protein and it helps me get some fiber in for the day. Plus you get more protein with the added milk. I also add fresh blueberries or strawberries to it.

Gas X also makes strips that just melt in your mouth, they are great. They come in cinnamon and peppermint flavors. They are so easy to take.

How about selling them on eBay?.... This way you can make some money to buy the much needed smaller sized wardrobe.... :biggrin:

One word, WOW!... I was banded on Nov 17 '09 just like you. I have lost 92 lbs so far, almost to goal. And just like you, I still see the "old me" in the mirror. The excess skin doesn't help either when I look in the mirror. I am hoping to have plastic surgery around my one year bandiversary. :thumbup: Not sure if my head will ever catch up with my body. I guess that is what keeps us going and motivated. :eek:

I know this is of no help to you now, but this comment is for future bandsters who read this post... My doctor had me draw a line with a marker where i wear my pants and my bra on the day of surgery, so he would know where not to place my port. I am glad he was thinking ahead for me!

I absolutely LOVE the nectar shakes. I have 7 of the flavors in my pantry right now. Fuzzy Navel Crystal Sky Caribbean Cooler (my favorite... tastes like a pina colada) strawberry Kiwi Cappuccino chocolate Truffle vanilla Bean Torte I order them from BariactricAdvantage.com. I have other family members in my house that drink them as well. My reason for the stock supply.

Here is what I take: Bariatric Advantage Biotin Capsules Bariatric Advantage sugar-free 250 mg chocolate Calcium Citrate Chew Bariatric Advantage VitaBand Multi-Form Multivitamin Chew Watermelon Bariatric Advantage sublingual B-12

My doctor has just announced his June support group meeting for Thursday, June 10th at 6pm. Dr. Wilkenfeld / Texas Gastric Banding is associated with True Results - Houston. He is located in The Woodlands / Spring, TX. Anyone here going?

Just have to share this cute story with everyone. So, first off, I love watching the Dr. Oz show. My 7 year old daughter likes watching it with me. The other day we were sitting together watching a segment about a woman's weight-loss success story and my daughter patted my tummy and said " Dr. OZ would be really proud of you too." :thumbup: How cute is that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Bonnie, Welcome to LapBandTalk. Congrats for taking the first step to the new you. I read your profile and loved how open and honest it was. I have also sent you a friend request. I live in Humble (Northeast Houston). I am almost 7 months into my journey. I was self-pay so it only took me a month from first consultation to surgery. I am so so so glad I took that first step! :thumbup: Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

How about some almonds or walnuts? I also like blueberries or blackberries. they are low on the glycemic index... (The glycemic index (GI) is an important nutritional tool that can help people keep their blood sugar in better balance.)

I am cold all the time now. I live in Houston, TX also. My family hates it. We fight over the a/c settings... What a difference losing some "insulation" makes on our body temperatures. (at least for me anyway)