I just had the surgery last week and weighed 388 the week before that. I was placed on a pre opt diet and weighed in on the day of surgery at 375. Since the surgery my weight has stayed around 358-360. I'm working out twice a day for 30 minutes and drinking shakes, I made a mistake last night and ate a blueberry muffin, I finally cleaned out my refrigerator and pantry with anything that would tempt me further. I learned last night that this mental and I need to be strong, going to look at different shakes and protein today. I need to be able to mix fruit or bananas into those shakes it's getting old.

Congrats!!

I've said it at least a thousand times; a positive can-do attitude is a much stronger tool than the lapband. With both in place; the sky is the limit.

A muffin once in a while won't kill you but next time, make a compromise with yourself and only eat half the muffin.

Congrats and welcome to bandland! You'll be saying "goodbye" to those 300's soon! I, too, have had to be DETERMINED. I started with an empty band due to complications. Bandster Hell was a long road for me...I also need knee replacement surgery on both knees, so my activity is limited. Therefore, I keep only food I can eat in this house. I do have true "restriction" now and it's wonderful. Even with my limited activity I am losing. Not as fast as some people on this board...but the weight is coming off. So hang in there and keep that great attitude! Best wishes!!! ps. it helps in the beginning, when you start real food, to measure your food and count the calories. That kept me from gaining during the wait.

Hi. Until you can put fruit in the shakes; perhaps you can add sugar free Jello Powder/ and or pudding mix, or sugar free Davinci syrups. Might help to have some different flavors.