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I only weigh at Dr. appts

Hi, First of all beer is a no-no, the fermentation of the beer acts like carbonation in soda.lapbanders are not supposed to drink sodas, sparkling wines or beer They can expand the pouch & cause band slippage.If you eat whatever you like, you are not going to lose the weight. Remember the band is a tool & you have to work with it to achieve success.

Gazpacho at this time of year is perfect.

Carol, You have lost 71 lbs since June 2010! Fantastic! What more does the Doc expect from you... I think he is being over aggressive, average weight loss is supposed to be 8 lbs a month.

I order my Syntrax Nectar & Labrada protein bars from DaMuscle. I think the Bariatric Pantry is more expensive than the other sites I've searched.

dab the incision with a damp clean washcloth.

The incisions should be healed by now. Go for it1

Eat a high Protein,low carb diet. The protein keeps you satisfied longer. You should be able to go 4 hr. between meals. You need to figure out if you are physically hungry{stomach growling} or "head hungry". You might need a slight unfill to tolerate proper food intake instead of the "slider foods"

I would go to the ER to get it checked out! I'm an RN btw.

do you still have your gallbladder?

You are doing great! I think you need to eat more with all the workout you are doing. Make sure you are eating high protein/low carbs. If you are feeling hunger less than 4hr between meals I think you need to eat more than 3/4c.

I went home 4hr. after the surgery...however you must understand every patient is different& how one reacts to anesthesia,pain, tolerating liquids,etc. I had no problems what so ever.

I happen to be the nurse that recovers the bariatric patients on the surgical unit. My co-workers have also my mantra of walking. It has been 3 1/2months since my lapband& have already lost 58 lbs. I walk 4 1/2 miles 3-5 days a week.

Walk,walk.walk!

Ladies, For those of you using a diaphragm for birth control... losing & gaining weight makes adifference in sizing of your diaphragm & proper fit. Since I'm past the age for birth control, I don't know if it is a popular option for bc these days. So yes your vagina could become tighter,especially if you have not had a vaginal delivery

Just to be sure,call MD's office & explain the situation I think it would be alright.

Starbucks passion fruit tea ,sugar-free& decaffeinated.

WOW, that's awesome! ....and I thought I was "all that& a bag of chips" because I lost 58 lbs in 4 months! All kidding aside, isn't an emotional high.

Dr. Wilfred Aguila in Tampa is fantastic! I'm an RN working sursery unit,so I wouldn't let anyone do my surgery without first hand knowledge of surgical outcomes& bedside manner. I chose him after "taking care of his patients for approx.3 years!:thumbup:

How about a Vodka Gimlet! vodka & lime juice:thumbup:

Amanda, I am a surgical nurse on post -op unit that is why I asked you about the surgical adhesive & cleaning the incision. From your picture I'm thinking the dermabond was applied with blood& betadine still on skin. By the way I'm the one who gave you the info on Syntrax!

Before you "jump the gun" on the infection idea... do you have an opsite over the incision or surgical adhesive? Have you showered & cleaned the incision? I can't tell from your picture.

With Ramadan don't you fast from sunrise to sundown? I would eat as much protein as I could prior to sunrise,drink water throughout the day,then eat again after sunset.

I love peanut butter also! You need to try almond butter OMG it is the "bomb"! I use MaraNatha brand. Same amt of calories as peanut butter.less sodium,and slightly less saturated fat. I actually prefer it to peanut butter.It is however more expensive, but we are worth it!

Hi Spoiltmom, I'm glad to see that you got your samples. Wait to you try the Roadside Lemonade& Fuzzy Navel! I usually drink one as a supplement to my diet. When you get to the protein bar stage I have a favorite to recommend to you.