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Luvs2sing, I have been there, and the time between empty band and a new start can be tough, but as Terry said you need to adjust your thinking. Using a small plate helps a lot! I have not used a full size plate(except maybe eating out) since my 1st visit to a nutritionist! You just get used to eating smaller meals when using a small plate. Best wishes to you!!kll724

Mine closed nicely, I had stitches(I think), but left the hospital with seri-tape. The only one that is fully visible is the port, that is because it is the biggest. But, that fades pretty much too(as I left my top and look)!!

Never too late, that is why the band is adjustable. You can get back on track by calling your surgeon, or fill doctor, and getting an appointment for a fill or adjustment or just talking to the nutritionist. Get ye to the phone and make an appointment(after the office opens, that it)! Best wishes, Karen...aka..kll724

You, go b-52! You are just the inspiration needed by so many folks here! Thanks folks for all the NSV's

I waited quite awhile before having a drink. I noticed after I did have a drink, (note a drink), that I am now a cheap date! 1 drink makes me feel light headed now! If, after your surgeon okays a drink) you go out make sure to have a designated driver, because you will not know how a drink will affect you! Karen...aka..kll724

Today is the day. Be good to yourself and stick to the preop diet. In the end, you will be glad and proud that you do! Best wishes. Karen...aka..kll724

You go, countrysweet, you are on your way! Hopefully this is going to be your time! And you are starting a new year with anew you! Congrats!!Karen..aka..kll724

I agree, it is a great pre-op diet. I was allowed shakes, only shakes and they were the prescribed by the surgeon's office kind. They were not bad,it gets pretty boring!!! Best wishes, you ae on your way!kll724

Yogurt is not part of a clear liquid diet. But, check with your surgeon's office, sherbert might be. Best wishes, it is worth a try. I lived on the sugar free popcicles the 1st couple weeks after surgery! kll724

Congrats! to you! I hope that you will heal well. Keep on walking!!!Best thing for you. Karen..aka...kll724

My surgeon makes us wait the 4 days, too! Two days clear and two days full liquids. It gives you chance to have the swelling from the fill go down. Try to follow your surgeon's plan. You will be fine! Best wishes, Karen...aka..kll724

Don't know, but call to find out! Explain to the new doctor and the old why you need to see the new doctor. Best wishes. Karen...aka..kll724

Best wishes, NewMeDebbie, I am, also, a snacker. I have never learned the self-control of not snacking. If you can, more power to you! Karen...aka..kll724

Congrats, you are on your way to a new life, and you have found new "friends" to share it with! Welcome!!!Karen...aka.kll724

Congrats, shastapants, you are doing great!

Thanks, Cheryl. that is what I was trying to say, too!

Lol! Terry! If we have been veterans for awhile, most of us have been there. Doesn't seem possible that last little bitty bite will do it, does it? Well been there, trying not to do it again! Karen...aka..kll724

Climb back out of your hole that you are putting yourself into, and dust yourself off. You are much to abusive of your one failing! We all have had an error in judgement. Today is a new day!! Karen...aka...kll724

Frederic is right. it is one that the moderators want to stay so that people will continue to respond!Karen..aka.kll724

It sounds to me, that the gas they gave you may have caused some swelling. How are you today? I think maybe a day or two on liquids would be helpful! I hope that you feel better. Karen...aka..kll724

I have been in the green zone for quite awhile. It doesn't mean that I still have no "head hunger". i do! I sometimes see something on TV, and say "Its been a long time since I had that". But, I really have no appetite for it! When you say you are not in the green zone, just what does that mean to you? Green zone should mean that you eat, and then are not hungry for 3-5 hours. It should not mean that you are not able to eat, but, that you are satisfied with a very small amount! Maybe, rethink your definition of green zone and restriction! Best wishes, Karen...aka..kll724

Peering into your future, I see success!! Best wishes, Karen....aka..kll724

Be proud, 25 lbs since October!!Woohoo!If you gained 25 lbs in 2 months, you would be flabbergasted! So to lose 25 lbs in that same time is FANTASTIC!!! Congrats, Karen..aka..kll724

Well, just read this, so by now you are a bandee! Congrats and well wishes to you!

Happy birthday!!