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I've tried a lot and the only ones I like are Luna. chocolate Cherry Almond & Cookie Dough, Cal: 180 Protein 12grams. I use these when I want something sweet. I eat about 1/2 bar. Good luck on your journey....

Hi..I'm Dee I understand what you are going through. It is a roller coaster ride. I have good days and I have bad days. It will get easier as time goes by. Hang in there and good luck on your new journey. 1. How long have you had your band? I was banded on the 19th of Oct. 2. How much weight have you lost? 33.4 lbs 3. How many fills and unfills did you get until you found the "sweet spot"? I have had 2 fills. 1st was 4.5 cc, 2nd was 1 cc and no I still have not found my sweet spot. 4. If you stick to a particular diet (ie weight watchers, low carb, atkins, etc) which on works for you? I just do high protein. 5. How often do you exercise? walk at work but not to much. 6. Does anyone do Yoga and how long did you wait until you started practicing again? No 7. Do you ever drink alcohol? Sip every now and then. 8. What foods give you a problem? Anything dry. 9. Does your port stick out? No 10. How much water do you get in each day? Between 52oz -64 oz 11. Any tips that will help on the journey? Be patient....everyone is different.

I'm going through the same thing..I agree with chriper, we just have to hang in there. Good luck.

Hi..I was band on Oct 19th. Good luck. It's really hard to find the support you need but I'm here if you ever need to talk. How are you doing with weight loss? I've lost 26 lbs in the very 1st Dr. appt How are you emotionally? Good days and bad days. Are you exercising? No not really. A little walking but pain at the port site. What is your daily routine? Up at 3:30 eat around 8:00 egg or shake, lunch around 11:00 some type of meat, dinner around 5:00 meat and veggies. I snack on cheese sticks and yogurt. What has been the easiest thing so far? Eating small amounts What has been the most difficult? Port pain... burning and tearing

Hi...I was wondering if anyone has had any pain where the port is? I was banded on the 19th of Oct and was doing great till last night. I think I might have slept wrong. Above the port is a burning type pain only when I bend down. It feels like when I first had the band done.

Hi...I was banded on the 19th of Oct. I have my first fill on the 3rd of Dec. I too have stalled on weight lose. I lost 22 lbs but have come to a stop. I was wondering if you have had any problems with the port site? I think I slept wrong and it has irritated the port. I have a burning type pain. I feels like it did when I first has the band done. Good luck on your journey.

I was banded on the 19th of Oct. I have my first fill on Dec 3rd too. I pray I can get through Thanksgiving. I have done pretty good since I started my journey. The weight was coming off stead but it has slowed down. Good luck....

Hi..I'm Dee. I am 42 and a mother of 3 girls. I was banded on the 19th of Oct. I would love to be your buddy. I'm here if you need to chat. I was really sore where the port area is but much better now. I have lost 22lbs since my 1st visit to the Dr the end of Sept. I am eating solids but not able to eat much at all. I have my 1st fill on Dec 3rd. Good luck on your new journey!!

It's been almost 3 weeks since I was band. Well I'm starting to feel a little down. I haven't lost any weight in the last week. What am I doing wrong? I'm getting my protein and eating a small portion and drinking my water. HELP...!!

Hi Sunnydee...I am feeling the same way you are. I was banded on the 19th of Oct. I lost the first 2 weeks but haven't lost anything since then. I guess it will take time. Good luck on your journey..

Went for my 1st Dr. visit since I was banded on the 19th. It went good lost about 18lbs since. the 11th. I can start eating solids. I get my 1st fill on the 3rd of Dec. I hope I can continue to loss weight between now and the fill. Wish me luck....

I was banded on the 19th of Oct. I went today to the Dr and he said I could have solids just make sure they were soft and no dry meat. 1st 2 weeks- pudding / pureed foods like cream soups and potatoes + protein shakes 2 weeks - soft foods 2 weeks solids Good luck

Well I go back to work tomorrow after being off for 2 weeks. I'm a little scared about getting all the liquids. I feel great, but still a little sore at the port site. I haven't told the people I work with that I was banded. YIKES......

I was also banded on the 19th.....Good luck..

I feel yucky....I have been doing pretty good on the liquids and today I decided to eat a little something and now I'm in pain. Went to my hubby's class reunion and ate like a dumb A$$. All I took was about 4 to 6 bites and now I feel like crap. I'm not making that mistake again til Dr. says to start soft phase.. What was I thinking....Oh that's right I wasn't.....

I feel great...Still a little sore around the port area but other than that I feel awesome. I still can't get all the liquids down but doing better. I have lost 12.2 lbs which is WONDERFUL....I'm still trying to decided how to tell people that I was banded. Good luck to everyone that is on their new journey.

I was banded on the 19th...I have lost 12 lbs and feel great. Getting banded was the best thing I have done for myself in a long time. Good luck on your new journey.

I need some advice. I'm not sure how to tell people I have been banded. I do not want to lie but I don't want to hear all the B.S. either. I realize it's not anyone business but people are starting to ask questions. My family is very supportive but my husband feels it isn't anyone business. How did you all handle it.....HELP :thumbup:

Hi...I was banded on the 19th. I'm feeling pretty good. Still a little sore at the port area. I'm having a hard time with getting all the protein in. I had a feel sorry for myself day a few days ago but for the most part I'm good. Good luck.

Day 5 post-op....I'm feeling a little blah. I'm tired of the same liquids....YUCK....Thank goodness I'm not really feeling hungry. I cooked last night for the 1st time and I was very proud that I didn't want to eat what I had cooked. My family has been great through all this. I'm ready for the SOFT phases.....:smile2: