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I was banded December 27th, 2010. This past Monday, February 6th, was my 6 week mark. I am not officially on a bandsters regular diet. This is also the time when I am to do my 6-week post op. Well, that appointment is not set until February 22nd... 8 weeks out. That day was also supposed to be my first fill. Well, I found out that the office where I go, the nurse practitioner has left. So, I have to wait until March 1st... 9 weeks out to have my first fill. Is that normal? To me, it feels like a set-up for failure. Please let me know your thoughts...

I just had my surgery Dec 27th and I will be going to get my first fill in a couple weeks. I have BCBS. I go to Baylor. Dr. Nicholson's office is right across from NorthPark. The number is 214-820-8220. Call them and see what they can do. Good Luck!!!

Congratulations!!! Today is one month for me too and I'm super excited. I'm still not 100%, but I'm feeling better everyday. I haven't lost quite as much, but I am super excited about how much I've lost since I learned I was approved. Keep up the good work! I Celebrate my 1 month with a great alternative to a Wendy's Frosty!!!

My doctor's office suggested that and they have been great... I have a set in my lunch bag, a set at home, a set in my desk drawer at work, and a set in my purse. It helps me be prepared wherever I go. And mine are Disney, LOL!!!

My doctor told me no laxatives so I take Benefiber. I have been taking it over other day, twice a day, to keep me regular. It works really well and helps make the experience not painful.

Does anyone have any suggestions for liquid vitamins. I took the advice of some people and purchased Bariatric Advantage Vitaband multivitamins and calcium citrate vitamins, all chewables. Well.. I strongly dislike them. I hate the way they taste when I begin to chew them Then, to top it off, I have to take 3 of the calcium vitamins a day... YUCK!!! Please help me with any suggestions for liquid vitamins as I think those will be more tolerable. Thanks!!!

I'm approaching week 3 tomorrow and I'm supposed to be on soft solids. I have strayed a bit, but nothing that I shouldn't eat. In any case, I keep getting this awkward feeling in my chest. I can't tell if its stuck or full. It's not very painful, but it is slightly uncomfortable. Has anyone ever felt that way?

I LOVE CEREAL!!! Can I eat it? Does anyone have any suggestions as to what kind. I know I should be watching my sugar intake so please suggest something. Thanks!!

Hello Everyone... I was banded 12/27 and I think my body is still ging through the healing process. I have been experiencing this weird, almost shap, pain under my skin. I think it's where the band is as it is inbetween my port, left side of stomach, and the healing incision above my belly button. Sometimes it can be very painful, especially when I bend over or sit down. I can sometimes feel it when I lay on my right side. I welcome comments and suggestions. Thanks!

I looked for the book online but have not been able to find it. Can you give the author and isbn so that I can try to get it? I love the 2 recipes you posted and I love anything that I can make myself. Thanks!

Hello Everyone! I was just banded on Monday, and so far, I'm doing okay. I have really bad heart burn that comes and goes, but I suppose it could be worse. My problem though, is that I think my body is hungry. I'm on a liquid diet for the first two weeks and that's going well, but I'm constantly getting hunger headaches and just feel blah. I have no energy to do anything. I think my body needs some energy to make up for the lack of food. What should I do? Happy New Year!!!

Last night I signed up for a seminar near me to learn a little more about lap band surgery. I have done tons of research over the internet so now I am ready to talk to some people in person and get the ball rolling. I'm a little nervous because I know this is a major commitment and a complete lifestyle change, but I am excited about the possibilities and what the future holds. I welcome any comments or just genereal information that anyone is willing to share!