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I use it and add protein to it. 1/2 serving of Dutch Chocolate Cake protein from Bariatric Eating. It wasn't available for me until the 3rd week. But enjoyed it!

Take it slow and listen to your body. No means no more! Stick to your post op orders, they are written based on experience. Best of luck!

Nope. Not crazy. That is RESTRICTION! It is awesome! Respect it and you will have no problems! best of luck!

One thing most of these replies had in common was that everybody was afraid of becoming a stereotype. I am a CST and for sure, I always felt like I didn't fit up at the table. Like some of you, I have seen what biscuits can do to a belly, back, bones, feet, and oh the hernias that I have seen in larger patients! The ulcers, the hardend vessels and plaque removals, oh and the bypasses.....Like you, I just didn't want to be one. Knowing all about general surgery, staples and roux en y surgeries (which aren't just done for weight reduction) I was terrified of the risks. Lap Band, while rather new to me is the best choice I have made. No regrets, no depression and no struggles with food. No cravings and little hunger. I feel blessed! Congrats to you who feel the same. I was back at work within 5 business days. My only issue is trying to get in the H20 while being scrubbed most of the day. Any suggestions?

I didn't have one for a week and wasn't constipated. Just a liquid diet day before surgery along with a bowel prep and clear liquids afterwards...there wasn't any substance to form stool! Once I started eating mushie....I started making poo!

Love the Arc Trainers! Feel like I could go for days on those things!

My post op instructions were not to swim or take a bath for 6 weeks. Blah! My incision has closed nicely since July 21. Not quite sure about why the wait for the bathing but the swimming is because the cut through my abdominal muscles. They need time to heal. Oh, and the stitches....they absorb with in 2-4 weeks, depending on what kind they used sub-cuticular.

Sure do microwave eggs and egg beaters. I put mine in a mugg with a squirt of milk, pepper and zap for 40 seconds, take out, stir, and zap again. Quick and easy. If you are worried about the salmonella...don't be. Salmonella is found on the egg shell, not inside the egg. So, if you wash up after cracking you should have no problems.

I can't wait to start a regiment of exercise. My band was installed on 7/21 and I was told no exercise for 6 weeks. I have been doing dancing from Just Dance, the Wii game but nothing hard core. Doc will be pissed if I bust my stitches which should all be just about absorbed by now.

Enjoy the Versed! Best wishes! Mine was last week and I haven't thought once that it wasn't worth it. Hugs!

Karma! I am with you too! I had my band installed on 7/21. I was sooo thirsty at one point and I started drinking small sips...then the nausea came, then I vomited. Won't do that again! I have made ice cubes from crystal light.....and the sugar free pops have held me up. Jello too since I can savor it before I swallow. Good luck!

Yes, we had the same date! I was thinking of you on surgery day and hoping your recovery is going smoothly. Hugs!

I agree with poster above. While he will support you because it is what you want to do, surgery could be scary to him. It is drastic to have surgery to lose weight (not saying I don't believe in it). If he doesn't understand the procedure, he might be worried but not want to share it with you for fear of looking unsupportive. Remember in the late 90s there was a lot of news on the death rate of gastric bypasses (2.5%, and as high as 5%)....well, when I told my hubby that I was choosing this option, he responded the same way. He just thought all bariatric surgery was the same. Even with approval, he responded the same way. I couldn't get him to perk up. A friend of his had a sister who went though bariatric surgery and struggled to regain health. He choose not to educate himself and just had this horrible picture in his head that I was going to croak on the table. He even asked me for my life insurance information twice! I told him to stuff it, that the procedure was easier than a gall bladder removal and that knew because I work in the OR! He put on a strong face the day of surgery even though I could tell he was frightened. He perked up after surgery (when he saw that I didn't die) and has been supportive since. best of luck! I love my choice!

All I am going to say is it isn't up to them what a phenomenal number is, it is up to you. And 40 pounds is a phenomenal number to me! Think of 40 pounds of ground beef, or 160 sticks of butter, or 3-4 clothes sizes........Don't let them tell you what significant is. Your goals are your goals....... Sending hugs and courage! Muddie

I had surgery on 7/21 (last Wed) and I plan on going back to work next Wed, 1 week. While you are still bloated and fully on intra-operative gas, your body is still tired and will want a nap. I did drive 2 days out but had problems checking over my shoulder. Your post op care instructions should tell you that you have to be cleared to return to work. I would also suppose it depends on what kind of work you do. I went to the movies yesterday and almost blew up sitting still for 2 hours. Gas was killer! (not the kind Gax-X helped either) Take care!