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I didn't share the information with anyone buy my husband and my mom until a month afterwards. We went to dinner with family and I finally shared . .. the first thing someone said was, "cheater". That's why I didn't share before surgery . . I only wanted support - not hassles. Now people know and they've been supportive.

I haven't added anything . . I don't feel anymore jiggley than I did before surgery. I am walking a lot, I suppose that is helping. I'm not sure if I'll get to the point of needing something . .I still have my big 'ol belly, it seems to really hang on. My arms, hands, legs are all feeling/looking smaller, and I know my belly IS smaller, it's just not coming down as much as I would like . . patience, patience! I was banded 7/15/10 and have lost 39 pounds (that includes pre-op weight loss of 10 pounds) Best wishes!

Good to read from you again! So glad you're out and about more . .. I would not say I've increased my social life yet, but definitely understand about feeling better. It's just amazing, isn't it? Let's just keep doin' what we're supposed to be doin' and we'll get there, huh?

Best wishes!!

Ditto to harliquinn and LosIt! . . Wow, Janet that is amazing. Thanks for sharing - very inspirational.

That sounds absolutely wonderful! Thanks for the inspiration. I don't eat fish, but eat a lot of chicken and I'm always looking for new ways to prepare it. FYI . . I found a marinade at Meijers (it is Meijers brand) . . it is lemon pepper. I use chicken cutlets and place them in a skillet on the stove top with salt, pepper and garlic powder, then put some of the marinade on each one and cover and cook on medium, turning once about 10 minutes and they're done when the thermometer reads 165 (there was a sample lady giving these out one day and I loved it . . have been making it for a couple of months now) . . they also keep well for future meals! Thanks again, I will be sure to try your recipe soon.

Hey Loseit!, hope you are feeling better. I have talked with several people, my daughter is one, who have had a stomach bug or sore throat lately . .. it's that time of year, I think. Take Care and have a nice restful weekend.

Thanks for sharing your experience, Shonette, I have not had a fill yet and just store up these stories, so when I do have one I will know to behave myself! I am glad you are feeling better.

I made my own vegetable and chicken broths and froze them in one cup containers . . . then I could add beneprotein powder to them if I wanted. And yes, the sugar free popsicles are a must!

I am sorry for your loss also . . I lost my dad in 2007 and I still miss him very much . . dad's are special people in our lives. Secondly, congratulations on doing so very well with your weight loss - good for you and keep it up!

Good news! Hope the liquid diet goes well for you . . my doc allowed 1 cup of cooked veggies/day and that helped a lot .. .are you allowed anything to crunch?

Fingers are crossed, and toes, and how about eyes . . . ouch, that hurts . .ha! Best wishes. . .

I hope so too! Good luck and just keep doin' what we're supposed to be doin'!!

Thanks for sharing belbarr . .. I am one who hasn't had a fill yet, so appreciate reading what to expect so I can be prepared. Best wishes!!

Wow . . . that's a lot of changes . . . good for you and best wishes! Keep us posted.

How are you feeling? Tired I'll bet. . . but it just gets better and better as you get more strength. Good for you!

I am almost 2 months post op, harliquinn, and getting 600 - 800 calories a day, which right where my nutritionist says I should be . ..making sure of course to get 50 - 80 gm of protein . . . I don't know what your doc is thinking??

Way to go!! Just keep doin' what we're supposed to be doin' and you will get there . . .keep us posted. Best wishes.

Welcome aboard! And yes, this site is an incredible source of encouragement and information . .. best wishes.

I agree with what everyone has said and would only add that your band will also let you know when you are getting full . . . you will know it is time to stop. You'll do great!

Best wishes to you, hserra. Sounds like you're all set. We'll look forward to hearing more from you.

Congratulations and welcome back! I'm so glad everything went well . . .just keep doin' what you're supposed to be doin' and you'll be fine! Best wishes.

Also. .. good to make sure your food is moist, that helps a lot. After a while, it just becomes second nature! You'll do fine. Best wishes.

For sure! As I read the posts here, I see so many different plans, but you know what? I figure you are paying a lot of money for your doctor to give you his expertise . . .either you trust him or you don't. If you trust him, it's best to follow his plan -- that's what I think anyways!!

I was finally able to get a picture of myself in a format I could upload, so .. . here I am! Nice to see all of you :smile: