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i like the atkins protein shakes. they taste good and have lots of vitamins. 18 gm of protien and 170 calories. i drink 2 a day. i also eat chicken for more protein, also yogurt and sometimes cheese.

i try not to drink for 30 or more minutes after i eat. i do take a few sips sometimes. i try to drink first, then eat. i dont eat much so it doesnt matter if it pushes it through my band. i get full after 5 or 6 bites of anything. i only eat in the evening. i drink protein shakes during the day.

the best thing to do for me , if i think something isnt going down, is to drink water. this dislodges it for me and the i puke it up. works everytime.

wow , 7 miles . i gotta get moving. i run 20 mins. ok , jog . i do 40 mins on the elliptical trainer . i want to get up to the 5mile run. how long does it take to go 7 miles? how much weight have you lost, and how long have you been running?

did you get your thyroid checked. you may have a sluggish metabolism like me. i take armor thyroid. my tsh was a bit high and my free t4 was low. the thyroid meds helped boost my energy levels. i have to work out a lot too. also think protein and only good carbs. i only eat salad and soup, yogart and apples most of the time. i drink lots of atkins protein shakes. 2 a day. also i take liquid vitamins and 1000 mg of l-cartanine a day. make sure you get enough fiber too. i dont eat much. i lost 68 lbs since last november. sorry to hear you have this trouble. i never had problems with my fills. good luck . keep tryin'

my fills never hurt. my doc is a pro at them. he doesnt numb the site. just sticks the needle in fast. tiny stick. i hardly feel it. dont worry .

i was a plus size model in florida when i was skinny. before i gained weight. i was a size 12. that was the plus size norm then. now i see real plus size models, much more realistic. im down to a size 12 again thanks to the lap band. i hate that the most models look like coke addicts. kate moss. what is up with that. that look is gross to me. curves are in.

how many people are ever going to go on this post and admit they cheated? i doubt anyone. if you did cheat, i want to know why.

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i like to drink a few margaritas now and then, but i get too wasted too fast. so i can only have one. if i have two , im too buzzed. it also makes my restriction greater the next morning. it makes my band feel tight. so i have to be careful. my tolerance is very low. i work out and i dont want too many wasted calories, but i still like to have a drink with friends now and then. i think no booze until after your first fill. make sure you are all healed to prevent problems.

hi, i dont know that doctor, maybe he is new. there are several popular docs that do the lapband in mexico . i used DR HUACUZ, i was very pleased. i think if you read the posts you will hear about many docs. call around and check them out. i had my band a put in a year ago and ive lost 70 lbs. im very pleased but it is a big adjustment. i was afraid it wouldnt work. but, it has been the best thing i have everdone. the first few weeks are the hardest. you have to follow the RULES. cant eat too much or too fast or you will get sick. i did that a couple of times and now i am very careful to eat slow. i dont eat much at all anymore. mostly soup and salads. i do still have a few alcoholic drinks once in a while. not too much or it makes my band feel too tight. so just listen and follow the docs instructions. dr huacuz has a really awesome nutritionist , DR ROMERO , he knows so much about metabolic syndrome . he gave me great advice on what to eat and vitamins to take. i take liquid vitamins and L-CARTININE. he will tell you what to eat and when. they print out a complete guide to go by. i still have mine. they also do your fills. so far ive had 3 and i feel good as long as i get enough protein. i drink atkins protiens shakes daily. good luck. i hope you find a doctor you feel comfortable with. i feel lucky to have had such a good experience.

hi. i went to dr. huacuz in tijuana. i was very pleased with the price and the care i recieved. i know there are many docs to pic from. i have sent many of my friends to doctor huacuz and so far all are pleased with him and his staff. i have not had any complications or pain. this was the best thing i ever did for my self. just make sure you do follow the instructions the docs give you and you will be fine. the lapband is a tool and i had to learn to eat slow and not too much. i hope you have a good experience like me. i had no pain or nausea after my surgury. i was only in the OR for 40 minutes. it is a pretty quick procedure. i can reccomend doctor huacuz. i like his staff, everyone made me feel special and comfortable. i was nervous about going . but it all worked out fine. i go back for my fills and that is always fun. i actually like mexico now.

I like my lapband and i like dr. huacuz in tj. I have sent my friends to him also. we are all pleased with the service and the aftercare. I think he is a safe choice. check out his website and call. He has a very good staff and a nice private clinic. I think he is trust worthy. good luck. I am so glad i got the band. life is good.