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cassandramontes    112

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No I don't feel it

Ok. I was wondering about that. That was the one question I forgot to ask.

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fashionstylist    458

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Ok. I was wondering about that. That was the one question I forgot to ask.

Are u celebrating tonight ?

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hockeywife91    106

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I'm in The Woodlands and was banded on January 10, 2013. I'm down 33 lbs and I'm loving my band. My weight loss had stalled for a couple weeks, but I just had my 2nd fill yesterday, so I'm hoping to see some movement again. Slow and steady wins the race :)

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cassandramontes    112

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Are u celebrating tonight ?

No not celebrating. I am preparing for the STAAR testing next week and I am trying to relax and get my head together. I iwll Celebrate after testing lol

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cassandramontes    112

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I'm in The Woodlands and was banded on January 10, 2013. I'm down 33 lbs and I'm loving my band. My weight loss had stalled for a couple weeks, but I just had my 2nd fill yesterday, so I'm hoping to see some movement again. Slow and steady wins the race :)

For sure slow and steady win. Glad to hear that everything is going well with your band. So may I ask a question? Before 2nd fill did you start to feel hungry a lot ?

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hockeywife91    106

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Yes, but I had to postpone my 2nd fill for two weeks because I was out of town and that was the soonest I could get in to the doctor because of my schedule. If I had got my fill when I was originally scheduled, it wouldn't have been as bad because I wasn't very hungry at that point. But waiting another 2 weeks put me over the edge a bit. I still stuck to my plan, but it was difficult at times.

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cassandramontes    112

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Yes' date=' but I had to postpone my 2nd fill for two weeks because I was out of town and that was the soonest I could get in to the doctor because of my schedule. If I had got my fill when I was originally scheduled, it wouldn't have been as bad because I wasn't very hungry at that point. But waiting another 2 weeks put me over the edge a bit. I still stuck to my plan, but it was difficult at times.[/quote']

Thanks. I really guess if one get there fills Luke they should and eat/drink right they should have no problems. I'm super excited and can't hardly contain myself. Before the surgery did you stock up on your supplies? I know I'm going to definitely have to get a blender also half and one cup containers.

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fashionstylist    458

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I'm in The Woodlands and was banded on January 10' date=' 2013. I'm down 33 lbs and I'm loving my band. My weight loss had stalled for a couple weeks, but I just had my 2nd fill yesterday, so I'm hoping to see some movement again. Slow and steady wins the race :)[/quote']

That is great ! You r so right! Slow and steady.... In the next few weeks you r going to b surprised

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hockeywife91    106

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Thanks. I really guess if one get there fills Luke they should and eat/drink right they should have no problems. I'm super excited and can't hardly contain myself. Before the surgery did you stock up on your supplies? I know I'm going to definitely have to get a blender also half and one cup containers.

Yes, I stocked up on lots and lots of low fat creamy Soups. The first couple days they have you on Clear liquids only, so be sure to have low sodium Soup broths, sugar free jellos, sugar free popsicles (loved these because I had a sore throat from the tube they put down your throat). I also like the EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control Protein drinks, you can get them at Walmart or HEB by the vitamins/pharmacy. They're high in Protein about 17 grams and only have 3 carbs and 0 sugar. It's a great way to get some protein in, especially when you're only getting an ounce at a time.

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cassandramontes    112

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Yes, I stocked up on lots and lots of low fat creamy Soups. The first couple days they have you on Clear Liquids only, so be sure to have low sodium Soup broths, sugar free jellos, sugar free popsicles (loved these because I had a sore throat from the tube they put down your throat). I also like the EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control Protein Drinks, you can get them at Walmart or HEB by the vitamins/pharmacy. They're high in Protein about 17 grams and only have 3 carbs and 0 sugar. It's a great way to get some protein in, especially when you're only getting an ounce at a time.

So you like the EAS protein drinks? That was my next question. I have tried many in the pass and they were just not my cup of tea. lol Thanks for the info on the foods. I have wrote it down. I am praying that I do good on the 2 week preop diet. As long as I am at work I will do good. I been doing a lot better at home as well. I just have to make sure I have meal replacments here during dinner time. Did you do the pre op diet? If so, does it matter if you have your small meal for lunch or dinner? I was thinking about doing my small meal for lunch.

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hockeywife91    106

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So you like the EAS Protein drinks? That was my next question. I have tried many in the pass and they were just not my cup of tea. lol Thanks for the info on the foods. I have wrote it down. I am praying that I do good on the 2 week preop diet. As long as I am at work I will do good. I been doing a lot better at home as well. I just have to make sure I have meal replacments here during dinner time. Did you do the pre op diet? If so, does it matter if you have your small meal for lunch or dinner? I was thinking about doing my small meal for lunch.< /p>

I love the EAS drinks. I tried others, but didn't care for them. I prefer the EAS rich dark chocolate. I tried the chocolate fudge, but it was too thick for me. It wasn't bad, it just felt heavy going down. The dark chocolate is smoother, in my opinion. I haven't tried the other flavors...I'm a chocolate girl...lol

I didn't do the pre-op diet. For some reason, I completely forgot that I was supposed to do it. It wasn't until after my surgery, when I went to the support group and was listening to others talk, that I realized I didn't do it. My bad!

You'll do fine, just do as your doctor suggests and everything should be okay. The hardest thing for me is drinking enough Water. I love Water, but I just don't seem to have enough time in the day to eat my food, wait 30 minutes, then drink. I always seem to get busy and forget. I really need to set a timer. I have a reminder set on my computer at work to remind me to take my Vitamins, so I guess I should do the same with my water.

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cassandramontes    112

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I love the EAS drinks. I tried others, but didn't care for them. I prefer the EAS rich dark chocolate. I tried the chocolate fudge, but it was too thick for me. It wasn't bad, it just felt heavy going down. The dark chocolate is smoother, in my opinion. I haven't tried the other flavors...I'm a chocolate girl...lol

I didn't do the pre-op diet. For some reason, I completely forgot that I was supposed to do it. It wasn't until after my surgery, when I went to the support group and was listening to others talk, that I realized I didn't do it. My bad!

You'll do fine, just do as your doctor suggests and everything should be okay. The hardest thing for me is drinking enough Water. I love Water, but I just don't seem to have enough time in the day to eat my food, wait 30 minutes, then drink. I always seem to get busy and forget. I really need to set a timer. I have a reminder set on my computer at work to remind me to take my Vitamins, so I guess I should do the same with my water.

I am going to try the Protein drink this coming week. Thanks for the tips. I really appreciate it. I was told if I had not lost weight when its time for the surgery they will cancel. I understand that they want to shrink the liver to get to the stomach better that that's a little bit of pressure to me. They didn't ask you to bring in a two week journal or questioned it before the surgery?

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hockeywife91    106

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I am going to try the Protein drink this coming week. Thanks for the tips. I really appreciate it. I was told if I had not lost weight when its time for the surgery they will cancel. I understand that they want to shrink the liver to get to the stomach better that that's a little bit of pressure to me. They didn't ask you to bring in a two week journal or questioned it before the surgery?

Fortunately, mine didn't. But yes, I should have followed the diet before-hand and if I had to do it over, I would follow it. Since I had surgery Jan. 10th, I guess I was so wrapped up in the holidays, I completely forgot about the pre-diet.

I cannot stress how important it is to follow your doctor's guidelines. The couple of times when I didn't, I paid for it dearly. I thought I could eat something a little more solid when I was on liquids, it was extremely painful and I ended up throwing it up. It's so not worth it. Do what your doctor and nutritionists say and everything will be fine.

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cassandramontes    112

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OK , I have my EDG consulation set up for the first of May. One thing I hate about that is having that sore throat afterwards. Ughhh!

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