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Gar, sounds like you are on the right track. Getting my Lapband is the best thing I have EVER done for myself. You got it for a reason and it sounds like to me, you should let yourself rely on it a little more. Keep your positive attitude and keep up the good work. GO RAIDERS!!!!

I stayed 1 night in the hospital and I think it is a good idea for everyone. I mean you ARE having surgery and it doesn't hurt to be monitored over night. This will allow you to rest without worrying about the family bothering you. Good luck and best wishes!

Every morning for me, but I have weighed myself every morning for as long as I can remember (even before Lap Band). Works for me.....keeps me in check!

IMO you should dine with your family. I would prepare my meals with them, sit down enjoy your mushies while they eat their meal. The lapband is your new way of life and you will always be eating differently from others, especially those who are not banded. I had surgery last year, about 1 week before 4th of July. My brother and sister in law had a spectacular 4th of July Bash with all kinds of wonderful food, but of course I was on FULL liquid diet, being only 5 days post op. My family was and has been VERY supportive throughout my journey and on that day in particular they insisted I sit with them as a family and enjoy my liquid. I did and we celebrated our freedom as a family. This year on the 4th and since my surgery, we eat all meals as a family when we are together, but I just eas ALOT less than everybody else. Good luck on your journey and have a WONDERFUL vacation!

I am kind of a plain jane. My favorite is Yoplait Light Pineapple Upside down cake

2 thumbs up to you!!!! Way to go

Hi Everyone, My 1 year anniversary has just passed and my total weight loss thus far is 45 lbs. Just wondering what other banders loss has been on their 1 year anniversary

I am enjoying an Adult beverage daily, but I make sure I have it 1/2 hour before I eat or at least 1 hour after I eat. Usually a glass of wine or Bloody Mary and sometimes a Margarita. I have a beer once in a while, but not too often as it is too bubbley.

9 months out as of last week 6.5 cc in my 10 cc band. Feeling pretty close to "sweet spot". Maybe another .24 or .5 cc will do it I thnk!

I have a 10 cc band and as of last week 4/1/11 I have 6.5 cc. Feeling ggod restriciton, but think it could have about .5 cc more to reach green zone

I was banded 6/29/10 and have lost 24 lbs. ********1 lb away from ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!!!!

Face & boobs : ( on the boobs

Yikes.....1 more week

12 days to go!!

I had my surgery on June 29, 2010 and have been back to see my Dr. 2 times also. I am schedule for a fill August 23.......almost 8 weeks after surgery : (

I just moved out of part 2 diet. I ate refired beans (fat free) with a little shredded low fat cheese......heavenly. Also, puree some chile from Wendys (small cup) awesome! best of luck to you!

Hello from Moreno Valley (Riverside Area). Been banded for almost 4 weeks. Love this site. Good luck to you!

Hey Bandsters, I am almost 4 weeks out and Iam doing pretty good. However, the last couple days I have been dying for a Diet Coke. Whats the deal with no soda? I don't see my surgeon for another week and would like some details and stories about anybody drinking or not drinking diet soda. Thank you:sleep:

I would have to rate my pain as a 4-5. The most discomfort I had was at the port site. I am 3 weeks out and still from time to time have discomfort there, usually if the waistband of my shorts or pants is resting on the port site. All in all, I would have to say this was a VERY easy surgery and recovery and been pretty easy as well. Congratulations and good luck!

Unfortunately no. My boss said I have to be 100% before I come back and Doc agreed. It's ok though, I am enjoying time off with my daughter who is on summer vacation.

I work at a grocery store as a Checker, lifting 50 lb bags of Dog Food and Kitty liter, not to mention cases of beer, soda and water. I had my surgery 6/29/10 and Doc. has me off work until 7/26 for a total of 4 weeks.

I am only 3 weeks post op and I am not getting more than 850 calories a day on liquids and purees. Is this normal? I want to make sure I am doing this right. I see alot of posts saying people are getting 1000 to 1500 calories a day.

You STOP that right now!!!!! You have lost 21 POUNDS. That is AWESOME! In just 5 days. You are being WAY to hard on your self. Remember how long it took you to get where you were before your surgery? The weight will come off over time. Also, remember, the Lapband is a tool, not a miracle worker. Hang in there and hold your head up with PRIDE!!

Hi there, I bought Isopure Cookies and Cream. 2 scoops mixed with 12 ozs. water for 50 grams of protein. Tastes ok, but mistake I made was I bought the 3 lb. container, makes 22 shakes. I am getting pretty tired of it and if I don't ever have something flavored Cookies and cream again, it will be too soon. LOL

5 minutes warm up and stretching 30 minutes treadmill: jog 1 minute and walk 4 minutes My plan tomorrow is: jog 1 minute and walk 3 minutes