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After 3 1/2 years, I have very little appetite for food! The thought, makes me go yuck! I eat mostly fish, had baby calves liver lastnight. It was very tender and I was able to eat it, and digest it fine. It was the only "red" meat I have eaten recently. I was at a convention this week, and they fixed some pork, it was good, too. I don't miss most foods, now! Karen

Join us often! best wishes to your surgery!Karen

What tiggergramma said, that is a fluoro fill!

Congrats, finallytime, you are doing great! Others have gone there whole weightloss journey without fills.Maybe will be you, too! Karen

My surgeon insists on pych evaluations. But, I only ha d1, adn most people, I know< have only had the one. Best wishes, Karen

FlRosie, I am sure that is a personal choice,(chocolate). I drink coffee, and tea was recommended afters surgery. Karen

My surgeon's office says we need 2 days clear and 2 days full liquids after a fill/unfill. Try to go on liquids for a day or 2. Good Luck to you! Karen

My own surgeon,also, id gallbladder surgery for my daughter, and fixed things for my son while he was doing lapband surgery for him. My daughter's gallbladder surgery was performed a few months before her lapband surgery, but he probably can and would do it at the same time, check with him/her to see if your surgeon will! Karen

Calm down, back away from the scale! Healing!!!!Karen

Ya'll make me grin! . I sometimes have gurgling for gurgling sake! Sometimes I gurgle for hunger, but not usually! Karen

((((hugs)))), call your surgeon's office. Karen

Have you ever thought that you did not need this new fill? Others have never had a fill and have lost all the weight they needed to just by following the plan. Since you are doing so well, why did you get a fill? Well, it sounds liek you have a wise surgeon and are a wiser patient. best wishes!!! :wub: Karen

What the others said is true. Even liquids need to be taken slowly, as b-52 said it is like a funnel, and you need to sip even liquids. Best wishes, Karen

NJHAMAT, I too enjoyed your post! I only eat chicken that has sauce on it. Fish is my best friend! You are doing fantastic! Best wishes. Karen

My 1st fill was at 6 weeks, I think it was about 2 or 3 cc. Mine surgeon won't fill if he feels, with an interview sheet, that you don't need it.

You don't need to dissolve the protein powder in liquid if you put the milk, or liquid, in the blender before teh powder. I use about 1/2 full of ice, and then, pretty much like Terry's concoction! Best wishes on your smoothy search! Karen

Hi, bojangles0, Pre-diet does not ,usually, depend on your weight. I would never say never, because surgeons are different everywhere.Not all surgeons even require the pre-diet shrinking of the liver. However, most are about 2 weeks. Mine was 2 weeks of protein shakes. Other people, I know, have had only to eat Atkins diets. Best of luck, follow your surgeon's rules. Join us here, we are friendly, if not very active! Karen

NSV's around on this post! Yea!Karen

Soon, yest very soon! I am sure that the weight will show soon! Good luck, you have done MARVELOUSLY! :wub:

Best wishes, Sweetnana1, I had a slip back 1 1/2 years ago. The surgeon did an readjust of teh band without having to replace it. If you are on medicare, (at least 2 years ago), they will pay for replacement if needed. Best wishes. Karen

God bless, and Happy Monday to you, too!

Congrats on your losses Mike!

Congrats! can't wait to see pics! Sneezing must hurt!Take care

Yay! Rosie! You did the right thing for yourself and maybe for your casual friend, too! Your children needed to know. Do you have a living will? My hospital, and surgeon suggested one. It doesn't have to be elaborate. Do it for your peace of mind and your family's. But, enjoy this and stay focused on the goal! Best wishes, always, Karen

I agree with Grammy and with carolinagirl! I weighed about 118 when marring my hubby. I went up/down over the 44 years we have been together. Weight should not be about what he loves about you! Karen (my highest was 255)