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I need some advice on bariatric vitamins. I am currently taking the Bariatric Advantage Mixed Berry flvor and I HATE THEM! They are so yucky and almost seem to fizz in my mouth...GROSS! I will take them until they are gone, but I want something different. Any suggestions? Also, what are you taking on top of your bariatric vitamins? B12? Biotin? What is your vitamin regimen?

Quit weighing everyday! You will drive yourself crazy. If you have to weigh on a regular basis, weigh just once a week and in the morning right when you get up. I use my Wii Fit to weigh. It keeps up with my numbers for me and is accurate with my dr.'s scale. Your portion question: I only eat white meat, but never a whole breast. Usually 1/3 to 1/2. Your Protein should be around 4oz. For eggs, it really just depends. I cannot eat 1 egg in the morning, but in the evening for dinner I could eat 2. Just make sure you are getting enough protein. I use sparkpeople.com to track my food. I also like livestrong.com. They have great tracking tools and also have apps for my phone.

And make sure you weigh at the same time, everytime. I weigh once a week on Friday morning around 7ish. Anytime after that and the scales are crazy! Find a time and day that is good for you and keep it. If you can't get to it at that time, weigh the next day at the same time.

My doctor couldn't stress enough "DO NOT THROW UP"! He told me that the very moment I started to feel sick or nauseated, I was to call his office immediately for meds. I have phone numbers for 3 nurses just in case that happens. Vomiting can cause your band to slip and that is the last thing you want. I have medicine on hand and a band to but on my wrist just in case. Vomiting is apparently a HUGE no no for bandsters!

Congrats!!! I know you are excited! You are doing great!!!

I cannot do salad very easily. The lettuce just doesn't cooperate very well. I know some people that eat it all the time though. We all are different. I like steamed broccoli and carrots. I just carry them to work with me in a container and throw them in the microwave with a little water for a couple of minutes. Chili is my go to food though. It is good for you and easy. It has carbs, but they are good carbs. It is just a process of elimination. I do have a general rule that I go by: Nothing with over 3-5 grams of sugar. Not for a whole meal, but for each individual item. This helps keep the bad carbs out of your diet, as well as high fructose corn syrup and bad sugars. I can really tell a difference doing that. Good luck!

I would really put down the crackers and the potatoes. That could be what is causing the problem. Also, I think you weight gain has more to do with that is going on with your period than what is going on with your food intake. You might have noticed that weighing around your time of the month sometimes makes your weight higher/stay the same. Always take that into consideration. If you are losing inches, but not pounds, it probably means you have quite a bit of Water weight going on. Also, please don't let anyone convince you that not eating enough calories puts you into starvation mode. It doesn't. Starvation mode is a myth! http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=35501 Good luck and definitely talk to your gyno. He may have some ideas of what might be able to help.

I am currently having some hair loss issues. I was banded in Sept. 2010. From what I have read, this is pretty normal due to the trauma of the surgery and should stop within 3 months. I get all my protein in and am taking my bariatric vitamins along with Biotin. Hopefully it will stop soon.

I went to the movies with a friend of mine and wanted an Icee so bad, so I got one, not even thinking about the carbonation or drinking out of the straw. About mid-way through the movie I started getting the worst pains in my chest and neck. The GAS WAS HORRIBLE!!!! I thought I was having a heart attack! The neck pain from gas after my surgery wasn't even this bad. I recommend staying FAR AWAY from Icees. The pain is not worth it!

Hey! I was banded by Dr. B on Sept. 23 and have lost 60 lbs. I love my band and Dr. B's staff is amazing! Good luck and stay in touch!

They are high in sodium and also tend to be pretty high in sugar. I generally stay as far away from frozen dinners as I can.

I have noticed in the last couple of weeks that my hair is coming out alot more than it used to. I had not been taking my vitamins like I should, I just always forgot. So now I am trying to be more consciencious about it. I think I will get some Biotin too, though. Whatever works!

Welcome!!! It is good to know that there are people here from Middle GA! Keep in touch and let us know how you are progressing!

I think that is plenty of time. I had my surgery on a Thursday and was back at work on Tuesday. I know several who went back on Monday after Thursday surgery. It really all depends on how your body responds, but I think that 5 days off is a good idea.

I got an XBox360 with KINECT for Christmas from my parents and I love it! It is kicking my tail!!! My daughter and I were running laps (in place) last night. I had to lay down I was so tired. I think this is going to be a great addition to my elliptical routine. Does anyone else have one and what exercise games are you using? I was thinking about the Zumba one?

In 3 1/2 months my "girls" have gone from a 46DDD to a 42D and are still shrinking! I haven't been a D cup since high school (15 yrs. ago)!

T ypically if your band has slipped, you will have nausea and it will be hard to eat. Reflux will also be pretty bad. It is probably just your body adjusting to the changes in diet. If you are still concerned though, I would at least call your dr.

I slipped up one day and drank some of my daughter's Coke Icee...I don't know why, I just wasn't thinking. I got the worst gas pains in and around my neck! Felt just like it did after surgery. I will never drink another carbonated beverage!!!

I use my Wii Fit for a scale. It keeps all the information so I don't have to write anything down. Even gives BMI. Love it!

Being too tight will not keep you from losing weight, eating too many calories will. Maybe you should look at your diet and see what you are eating. Slider food are typically higher in calories than what you should be eating. Look at your diet and make the changes there. If you still are not losing weight, then talk to your dr.

1. how many cc's you have in your band - I have 4.25ccs in a 10cc band. 2. do you feel you have restriction- what does that mean for you? I feel restriction. I cannot eat alot AT ALL! I eat very small portions. I have several things that get stuck, rice, bread, chicken nuggets, but fritos slide right on down, LOL. Fritos are NOT allowed in my house anymore, I have no control when it comes to them. 3. are your calories tending to stay below like 1600 (or what are your calories generally.) I don't count calories. I watch my sugar intake (nothing over 3 grams) and eat pretty healthy. I can't eat that much, so counting calories is a moot point. 4. what is your weight loss like: I have lost 55lbs. I lost 18 lbs on the 3-week pre-op diet. I have lost 37lbs. since my Sept. 23rd surgery date. 5. are you hungry between meals. Sometimes. Typically only during the week between Breakfast and lunch. 6. are you exercising, and how much. Not really. I am looking forward to getting my XBOX 360 Kinect for Christmas and doing Zumba with my 12 yr old in the mornings before school. 7. how much Water are you drinking? Not enough. I drink hot tea and crystal light during the day. I should probably be drinking more.

I was banded on September 23, 2010. I lost 18 lbs pre-op and 35 lbs post-op for a grand total of 53 lbs!!!! I LOVE MY BAND!!!!

Starvation Mode is a horrible myth. I hate that people use it to justify no weight loss. If you eat fewer calories than you need to maintain, you WILL LOSE WEIGHT. Your metabolism will slow, yes, but you will lose the weight.

I was banded Sept. 2010. I know it hasn't been that long, but I can tell you that getting banded was the best thing I could have done for myself. Bypass was never an option for me. I have seen too many people with complications/death and I have 2 young children. It didn't even cross my mind. The band has been a great tool for weight loss. I am down 53 lbs and so proud of what I have been able to do so far! Do your research and figure out what is best for you.

Since several of you are updating, here are my stats! Banded by Dr. Bagnato on Sept 23rd...as of yesterday I am down 48 lbs! Best thing I have ever done!!!