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I'd like to network with others who were banded in August. I'm 4 weeks post-op and have lost 21 pounds. I haven't had any complications other than small postop infection that cleared with antibiotics. No fill yet but I feel full after about 5 ounces of food. :faint: This from a woman who could eat 1/2 a large pizza. My husband was banded at same time and has lost 30 pounds.:clap2: We're eating pretty normal food. I do add some whey to about 1/2 c of coffee and 1/2 c of 1% milk each morning. But getting plenty of Protein isn't a problem on about 1000 calories per day. No diet cokes or booze. We have tried all kinds of flavored waters to replace our usual diet cokes -- nothing seems to satisfy that itch. How are you all doing? Have you found a drink you actually like?

Mike & I have been together 30 years & in that time, we've gained a 3rd person -- in weight. (no kids, just fat) We are 3 weeks post-op and down a total of 40 pounds.:clap2:

We eat out with clients a lot -- because of my job. Most folks think my husband & I are on a high Protein diet with portion control -- like Protein Power. I let it go at that. Funny story: My 5 year old niece "out'd us" at her family birthday party -- first thing out of her mouth was "Mike & Nane had surgery." My sister almost fell through the floor. Had no choice but to admit it was lap band. What else do you & your husband have done at same time? Guesses included car wrecks, liposuction, bypass. She called when they got home -- to apologize. I just laughed. 3 weeks post-op. I'm down 18 pounds. Mike's down 22.

Very pleased with Dr Kuhn, great bedside manner. Baylor was superb experience. Husband & I had it as the same time. 2 weeks post op, I'm down 14 pounds & Husband has lost 15.

Very pleased with Dr Kuhn, great bedside manner. Baylor was superb experience. Husband & I had it as the same time. 2 weeks post op, I'm down 14 pounds & Husband has lost 15.

My surgeon recommends waiting 2 years post banding to do any PS work. Skin shrinks very slowly. I know it is tuff to look in mirror. Remember everything is a process & takes time. I have a friend who lost over 150. After the 2 years, she didn't need plastic work.