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Hi Jackye, Yes, I'm listening!! I thought they would prefer longer liquid diet! Who did you talk to? Iv's ugh... catheter :-(... what else did they say that could help us?

I am trying to watch what I eat, but I also want to eat all of those things I will not be able to have later!!!! I hope I don't gain anymore! How long will you be doing the liquid diet? I will try for 4 days, with clear the last... I know they say only 1-2 for my BMI but I want to be sure they can do the surgery OK.

Hi Jackye! You and I seem to have things in common...first our weight is same!! Our goal weight is essentially the same., same Doc, .... when is your birthday?

Hi everyone! I am so glad we finally have our very own November discussion. We need to start a list of what we need to take to our surgery, especially if going to Mexico. I will be bringing: Loose, soft, comfy nightgown slippers chewable Gas X Envelopes of chicken broth Protein powder a good book comfy clothes for the hotel and for the flight... What else?? Congratulations to all of us November Bandsters!:clap2:

A great alternative to milk or saoy milk which many people cannot tolerate is almond milk! It is delicious and only 40 calories per serving...you need to buy the one with no sugar added. It is also low in fat and the little fat it has is heart healthy! So enjoy!!!! It comes in chocolate also!:hungry:

Please make sure you are dfrinking plenty of water even if you have not eaten much. When you go into ketoacidosis you need to flush out those ketones quickly to prevent damage to the kidneys. So please force your self to drink water t/o the day at least 72oz per day since you are in ketoacidois.... make sure you do keep a good level of poatssium in...so blend a banana into a protein shake once a day. EmergenC is also a good source of vitamins and minerals...it is liquid vitamins....you put an envelope in water and drink it slowly. It contains what you need in vitamins and minerals.

I recently went to the Amazon and Machu Picchu and managed to keep up with twenty something's, but it was very hard!!! I want to be able to return and be able to trek through the rainforest and climb Machu Picchu again without getting short of breath, and without needing a walking stick! I also don't want to be the biggest person in pictures! I am healthy...but I am BIG...I didn't relaize how much until I saw mysself in pictures and video from my trip...I was horrified!!! My problem is portion sizes...the band will absolutely help that! I want to wear regular clothes again...I want to be able to wear pants...I only wear pants when I need to do so like when I went on my trip in June. Nov. 7 is the date!!! I am so glad to have this support group!

Hi Tabitha, Please get a second opinion from another MD as to the need for Lupron. Maybe there is an alternative med you can use. Lupron by the way can cause ovarian cysts, and you have had these. Endometriosis can be treated with other meds....before Lupron there were other alternatives. It is also used for before fertility treament...losing weight can help one with all kinds of problems including gynecological ones. Make sure you drink purified Water and lean Protein. sublingual B6 B12 and folic acid very important for you and for any Bandster really since we cannot get enough enough through our diet..or most diets with so much junk food being consumed out there. How old are you? There is one other thing which is somewhat different but it does work... it has to do with our mind... have you heard the saying be careful what you wish for??? Well there is truth in it. Subconsciouly we can make things happen or not happen....we can will our bodies to do many things including gain weight and/not lose it. Every morning and night write down a sentence or two that essentially say... I am losing weight and I am healthy. I hope some of this helps somewhow...don't give up, you can lose the weight! Angela Dr. A- naturopath/naturologist

Hi, I have seen people talking about PB's several times....what is it? Any other abbreviations we new bandsters need to know? :think Thanks!

Hi Carlen, Yes, still many people belive this to be true.... many of those people watch only FOX news, were the news are not for the most part true... somehow anything political in nature is censored to show only what "they" want us to believe. I always read news from all over the world and from various U.S. sources so that somewhere in there the truth is visible. The internet is a good place to find uncensored news also. Television is a good source for controlling minds... it's ok to wacth comedies and certain weekly dramas... but don't believe everything you hear on the news, or similar. Do your own research. Believe me...I know a few journalists who say they are not allowed to tell the truth or they will be fired!

According to the your post it sounds as if who ever wrote it still thinks that Iraq had something to do with 9/11. In case that person has missed out on ALL the news all over the world for the past few years, Iraq had NOTHING to do with 9/11. Al-qaeda is not related at all to Iraq. Bin-Laden has NO link to Iraq, he has a link to diectly to Saudi Arabia our so called friends. Remeber we went in there under false pretenses( because there were NO weapons of mass destruction either!) It is all an OIL thing and something called peak oil...the world is running out of oil and the BIGGEST user of oil is the US! It is a shame.... so many historical treasures destroyed, so many innocent lives ended starting with our young people being sent there, the many women and children and regular everyday people just trying to have a somewhat normal life there... like we try to do here...work, raise our children, enjoy our family, practice our faith, protect what what/who we love .. Iraq was a treasure for all of humanity...now it is ruins... Let's focus on being good to one another, to be tolerant, to help those who cannot help themselves, to take care of our environment for our children, and their children...let's NOT overconsume... gas, plastics, paper, electricity....and yes, for us bandsters....food :grouphug: Love brings peace... Love and Peace to all of you!

Hello Everyone! So herer I am...I am really doing this! I have been like a yo-yo since my son was born almost 25 years ago. I am healthy...eat very healthy, but too much and have splurged lately...also i have not moved as much as I did before. Anyway, after trying every diet out there and then just eating super healthy I still keep gaining. I am a holistic doctor and surgery was the last thing on my mind, but the band seems to be somwhere in between. Nov. 7 is the BIG day! I am so happy to have found you!

Hi Bella, While I am waiting for mine I will be doing liquids only one day a week, to get used to it and also to help my body detoxify and also to help me not gain any weight until then. A couple of protein shakes and any amount of clear broth and water. Some homemade juice is ok. through out the day, but drink mostly water.

Hello everyone! I am so glad to have found a group for people with lap-bands from any Dr.! I am scheduled for mine on November 7 with Dr. Rumbaut. I know Jackye is scheduled for the same day Anyone else? I am a bit nervous since I will be going alone... Anyone out there had their band put in by Dr. Rumbaut?

I am also going tohave surgery on Nov. 7! Where do you live?