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1 more thing. My pharmacist told me that most people need approx 4000 units daily not 1000. I was on 1000 after I finished the 3 mths of 50,000 units & my Vitamin D dropped once more. I am taking 4000 units daily per my Dr. & have maintained within range.

I also had less pain once I started taking them. Probably bcuz Vitamin D difeciency also prevents calcium absorbtion. So Not only did we start feeding our body Vitamin D but started absorbing calcium better.

Congratulations! That's awesome. I can't wait to reach Onderland. Have 7 more to go.

I had my 1st fill yesterday which was 1.5cc & I already had 4.5cc from surgery which gave me no restriction. So I have 6cc in a 10cc band. I lost weight on my own will power. I have been really struggling since this past weekend. Had a wedding & a family BBQ. Im feeling good and know it can take anywhere around 3/5 fills b4 reaching sweet spot but hope this gives me enough to get me to my next fill in 1mth. Keep up the great work! Im just really happy I got the lap-band.

Had my 1st fill yesterday & finally weighed in & sooooo close to my labor day goal. Have 1 lb to go. Im pretty sure I can do it since Im on liquids for 2 days then mushies for another 2days etc & im kicking up the exercise. Good luck everyone

Hi Rachel, Glad to hear from you. We all have our moments. I had a wedding & family BBQ this weekend & struggled. Not to bad at the wedding. I did have few sips of wine & bite of cupcake. SUNDAY my sisters makes the best pulled pork with all these yummy sides. I took carrots sticks, celery, jicama & hummus but forgot I even took it. Did not eat too bad but gave in to few chips wth guacamole & baked Beans. I swam most of the day but i felt horrible. I kinda slacked on my exercise this week also. I used to walk my dogs 2miles am & 2miles eve & go swimming 5 times a week. Well....I have not done the eve walks & swam 3 times this week. I need to kick start the cardio. You have done well. You have lost 19lbs since your surgery, thats awesome. You are averaging 2lbs a week which is how you should be losing. Stay positive. Take it one day at a time. Im going to start my evening walks again & you will start your daily walks again. I love to walk outdoors. It really makes me feel real good. It's the "feel good" endorphines working. sooooooo lets get started on our walks again together. As I always say. "we can do this together one day at a time" You are really doing a great job! :biggrin: Isabel

Yay!!!! I got my 1st fill. I just found out I had 4.5cc put in at surgery & he added a little over 1.5cc today. That puts me just over 6cc in a 10cc band. When I took my sip of water I felt the difference. So liquids for 2 days then mushie foods 2 days & then SOLID foods which Im quite nervous. Ive lost 19lbs since 1wk b4 surgery & 1lb away from my Labor day challenge. Sooooo very happy :biggrin: Had to share!

Im going for my 1st fill tomorrow. Excited & hopefully will feel some restriction. I lost 10 lbs 1st week after surgery but have not weighed myself at home so tomorrow I will see how well I did. Been eathing pretty healthy then of course the weekend b4 dr's appt I have a wedding Sat & family B-day BBQ on Sun. Did pretty good but did eat a cupcake on sat & few cornchips (delish) wth guacamole on sun. Today is a new day :cursing: I am also happy July 2010 bandsters have a home. We can do this together one day at a time. :thumbup:

My Dr told me that most people have difficulty getting something down in the morning cuz the band stiffens overnight. He told me drinking some warm tea helps.

Ebony~ Your doing great. I also tell myself if I lose 1 lb a week that's 52 lbs a year. I would be happy with that also. Im going for my 6 wk post-op & 1st fill tomorrow. I have not weighed myself at home so Im anxious & excited to get on the scale. I have increased my exercise & have been eating healthy. Yesterday I kinda went off diet but not to bad but that was my fault. I did not have lunch & went to my sisters to celebrate my nephews b-day & we were swimming and playing football and I was starving & was eating fast and wanted a little of everything. Today is a new day and I will let you know how it goes tomorrow. ***keep up the great work everbody*** We can do it 1 day at a time ******

I had to stay the night & at first was upset cuz I wanted to go home but was soooooo thankful to stay the night. I was treated like a queen. They not only gave me my meds on time but I had the morhine drip if I needed it. I could not sleep so they offered me something to help me sleep. I was nauseated & they would give me something that wld cut the nausea instantly. I also got heperin injection's in my belly to prevent blood clots (They did not hurt a bit) I had a catherter so no bathroom issues but I was going thru ice chips like they were going out of style & they kept my cup full 24/7 The nursing staff was the best. soooooo I would say stay :cursing: Best of luck & keep us posted

Call your insurance co & have them give you a list of Dr.s that do psych evals but let me tell you that most insurance co's cover only for approx 2 hrs & some run about 4 hrs just the visit & not the time it takes to type up the report. The report is quite lenghty one also. You might get lucky & find a Dr that will take the insurance pmnt as payment in full like my Dr. Best of luck

Welcome & congrats on your upcoming Lap-Band. This is a great place for info and support. Wish you the best & please keep us posted on your journey. :biggrin:

Jacqui~ I Know what your going through & I will be praying for you. As so many have said you have the will power, mental & physical strength to get you thru this. I was diagnosed with Follicular Non-Hodgkins lymphoma 5 yrs ago. After I had my Hysterectomy I found a lump in my groin & was diagnosed wth a small hernia. Dr's thought I started exercising to soon after surgery. I was quite healthy 145 lbs ate pretty much a vegetarian diet & was quite active. Had completed the LA marathon 2 yrs in a row when suddenly the rug was pulled from under my feet in an instant. I went in for Hernia repair surgery & was told upon waking it was not a hernia & they wld run a biopsy. To make an already long story short. My cancer is incurable, there is no treatment. Im a stage 3 & was told anywhere from 4 to 12 yrs life expectancy (12 being stage 1) I did the math & I had 1 huge panic attack that seemed like it lasted for months. Telling my family was the most difficult thing I have ever had to do. I am a patient at City of Hope & have a great team of Dr's. My cancer is a slow growing cancer & was told I would most likely live a full long life. I get tested every 3 mths bcuz it can change to an aggressive cancer at any time. My faith, my family & friends support got me through this & you will get through this also. Listen to your body. Keep hydrated. Rest & eat healthy & nutrtious foods. High alkalien food (Greens), Cancer thrives on sugar. You will be in my prayers.

I had the same problem. I use benefiber unflavored also. I add it to my crystal light, plain water & protein drinks. It should do the trick.

I was banded on Monday July 19th & went to my cousins wedding shower the following Sat. I was feeling really good but was easily ehausted bcuz was on clear liquid diet. I was only able to stay for about 2 hrs & that was pushing it. I was starting to feel faint after 1 1/2 hrs but pushed it a little to much. I was absolutely drained. Once I got home & rested I felt better. Hope all goes well for you. Get lots of rest when you get home from the hospital and drink all your liquids walk so you can get rid of the shoulder pain which will be due to gass. Wishing you the best

That's awesome Humming bird. Thanks for sharing. I'ts so motivational to hear about everyone's NSV I cant wait till I go thru that experience.

Molly & Rachel ~ Congrats on your 1st fills. Im getting closer....10 days away & cant wait. Glad to hear it was a pleasant experience for you both. Keep us posted how much restriction you feel. 2beskinny~ Happy you're doing so good after your fill. Glad you enjoyed your family dinner. Im sure it was a happy occasion for the whole family. Wishing everyone a Healthy & Happy weekend :biggrin:

Welcome Sagreenia & congrats on beginning your journey. Remember to drink all your liquids for the day & get all your protein in also. As you read these threads you will see everyones Dr has a different post-op diet so if you have any ?'s or begin to get hungry call your Dr or nutritionist they will be able to advise you. Walk often as it will really help your recovery & gas pains if you have some. Gas-x helps with the gas pains also. The first couple of weeks is all about healing. At first you will not feel hungry but in several days you will. Remember you have no restriction yet and you will be able to eat pretty much as you did b4 surgery. This time is for you to learn & incorporate new eating habits & make healthier food choices. I really suggest you measure yourself bcuz you might not lose much or any prior to your 1st fill but you will lose alot of inches. Dont keep weighing yourself cuz you might get dissapointed. Remember that this is a journey & it is a slow process at 1st but once you start getting the fills and reach your "sweet spot" the lbs will start to melt off. Best of luck and keep us posted.:biggrin:

Im so glad you posted this. I had come across her blog and somehow I lost the link & could not remember what thread I had found it. Thanks again. She does have so much info and great recipes:thumbup:

Hi Franky, Ive known of him & many of my Dr's speak highly of him. Dr Martin operated on me 6 yrs ago on a hernia repair. I was originally scheduled to see Dr Lourie for the lap-band but they rescheduled me 3 times b4 telling me he did not take my insurance. Dr Martin performed my lap band on July 19th. I had not had this experience 6 yrs back but I think because of Dr Martin seperating from the practice the whole office (all Dr's & staff included) have been somewhat in dissaray. Im staying with Dr Martin because he takes my insurance & my insurance was not able to verify Dr Lourie or Dr Powell. Since I started with him I might as well continue in hopes no more drama with either Dr. Best of luck to you & keep us posted on your journey.

Hi Jillian, I dont now of anyone's surgery being postponed due to low vit D but call your Dr's office & Im sure they will be able to tell you. Best of luck & keep us posted.

Thanks for the info Storm :thumbup: Congrats Shell, I cant wait till I get mine. Hope you get some restriction.

Hi Jillian, I was at that same level but they gave me prescription for 50,000 units 3/wk for 3 mths. Now I take 4,000 daily. This was about 6mths prior 2 me starting on my lapband journey. My levels were fine when they did labs just prior to surgery. I have read that people who are overweight tend to have low Vitamin D & that also prevents your body from absorbing Calcium. Best of luck!

I forgot to ask my Dr's office so maybe you guys can help. Im going for my 1st fill on Aug 31st at 9am. Do I go on an empty stomache? can I have my protein drink b4 I go? I appreciate your help :thumbup: