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Congrats, and those are some of the best NSV"S, (non-scale victories)! Best wishes for continued success. Karen

Too tight! If you are having trbl eating everything and have done liquids for a few days to make sure you are not swollen from your fill, you might need a slight unfill. Best wishes, Karen

Yea for NSV's!

Exactly! Best wishes on your journey!

NO, my experience is that the burps are just little tiny ones, and not gross stinky ones. The gas releases from you somehow! Better from burps! Karen

You are not a baby, I agree with newskinnygal. It is actually harder to sit than to stand after surgery. Others can do so much more, my own surgeon swore that he had surgery in Mexico on Friday was home and back doing surgery on Monday! Whatever, you take the time you need not what others say! Bless you and good luck, Karen

That growling is normal, your stomach is getting used to the lack of food to digest. Don't worry about drinking to often, you can't at this stage, just remember to SIP your liquids don't try to guzzle, it will come up! Best wishes to all, Karen

You are so right. This should be the reason that we all get the band. Not for show or someone else, but for us. The 1st time I wen to and saw what others, and probably myself before lb, put on plate, it grossed me out. Eat what and how much you are comfortable with and let the others eat and be stuffed. You will enjoy life more not being stuffed! And maybe, you can start a new tradition of going out to play with the young folks! Karen

Skyvic, you are right on That is a great description and probably the best one that I have heard of the"green" zone. It is not about restriction; it is about your 3 meals and satisfaction and loosing weight, and not getting sick! Thanks , Karen

I, eat most of my fruit in smoothy form as others save said. I did eat a cherry without trbl. I don't eat most other fruits tho'. Blueberries with their skins are sneaky and I have gotten stuck even when using them in smoothy form. Lucky the lapbander who can eat fruit. Karen

I and many others like me have lost 100+ lbs. I don't eat steak, I will agree with your surgeon on that. It is hard to digest, also, beef of any sort. I eat very little pork , but eat lots of chicken and seafood. I,also, eat little salad as I have hard time not getting stuck on lettuce, but everyone is different. Tmf is right, he may not push the lapband in his office. My surgeon's office doesn't do gastric bypass. Best wishes, Karen

Usually, those folks are so busy pigging out that they can't see what you are not eating. Just take a little and eat a little. If someone does notice, which is unlikely, just say well not too hungry, today. If you have something on your plate, they should ignore that yo are not skarffing down everything in site.

I tend to stick to a fish type meal. I don't do salads well. For right now, since you don't have a fill, you could do salad. I, also, tend to eat an appetizer for my meal. I went out for my birthday to Longhorn, and got chicken Marsala that I ate for 3 days with take home. I will, also, get a meal that my husband likes to share with him. Best wishes. Karen

It is hard, but they love you, so they will understand. Best wishes. Karen

Hang in there! And remember the good that comes out of the bad. Come back to share with us whenever you need the support we are her for you! Hug that babe a little tighter and be thankful! My condolences in your loss! Karen

Try magnesium citrate, you can get it in a clear liquid. Good luck, Karen

When I received this on my email, I had to log on to see who sent this becasue it did not say. I just wanted to say you are doing fantastic and congratulate you. Karen

tmf, well said! Thanks from all of us!Karen

Best wishes, I agree with myturn, you probably do need motivational meetings. I have not been, but have lots of support locally(daughter, son both had surgery). I know that when I was doing WW, if I went to weekly meetings I did better than the time I did only the weigh in. Also, I come on here everyday for the motivation it give me. Others, have recommended the "5 day pouch test". Good luck, Karen

welcome Sphinx. Most insurance companies will take your co-morbitities in to account, some, like my son-in-law's will not. That being said, most of us have the yoyo effect of weightloss, that is why lapband is so good for us. Good luck on your research and search for the right thing for you. Karen

judych, go buy some new pants, you will feel better about your weight loss accomplishments! I remember doing the same thing, I was wearing 18w, and then tried on 14 becasue I was going on vacation and the others were looking bad. I bought new pants and gave the others to someone they would fit! Karen Congrats to your 1st NSV, luck2bLaura! You are doing great! Best wishes to you both! Karen

You both are doing magnificent! Karen

It's called head hunger! But, when you are only 1 day post op, everything is liquids, so you can drink freely all day long. There is no such thing in all liquid diets as not drinking 30 minutes before eating! You are not eating! Best wishes, and hang in there. It will get better. Calm down! Karen

Yeah! if you are not having any other trouble, it might be a cold! But, it can be a sign of a slip and reflux. if you think you are having band trbls, August 28th is a long time to wait.

Congrats, you have done magnificent! Karen