This is going to be a fresh thread for all the band buddies that got banded July 2013

That was my biggest fear while getting mine done because 50 people around me were getting the sleeve. The staff kept telling me about the sleeve and I kept telling them I was getting the lapband. However' date=' not sure i would have been upset to get the sleeve.[/quote']

George did you have your surgery in Mexico?

Ps is anyone hungry? I Ben having my small meals 2 to 3 oz and 60 grams of protein and liquids but I am hungry more

I have been starving since my operation! I ate real food the day after. Along with liquid stuff, I ate some tuna today and a few crackers. I'm not a sweet guy, so all these hellos and Popsicles and protein shakes and sweet on top of sweet on top of sweet are to much for me!

My appetite is starting to return. It's because the swelling in or stomachs is starting to go down and we are healing. Just stick with band sized portions of whatever phase diet you are in and if necessary eat a bit more frequently.

I'm personally choosing to "white knuckle" it and if I'm hungry - well - isn't the first time and i will survive. I know I'm in the fastest time frame for loss that I will have and am trying to maximize it while getting all the nutrients my body needs to heal.

That's one way to do it.

8 days post op and I'm really starting to get hungry what r u guys doing to curb hunger

Bitching on this site about it. And Facebook. Lol

Skinny mashed potatoes are awesome! I can't believe how much I am enjoying them! Let me know if you want the recipes. No butter' date=' salt or milk![/quote']

I'm not sure i want that recipe. Lol!

George did you have your surgery in Mexico?

Yes I did. Self pay....

Has anyone noticed that almost every commercial on TV is about food or has a food reference in it?

Yes I did. Self pay....

I have a friend trying to have the surgery and can not afford the $28,000 . Can you give me an estimate of how much it is in Mexico? Don't mean to be nosy and understand if you do not want to.

I'm not sure i want that recipe. Lol!

They're delicious!!!!!!!

I have a friend trying to have the surgery and can not afford the 28' date='000 . Can you give me an estimate of how much it is in Mexico? Don't mean to be nosy and understand if you do not want to.[/quote']

All told, with airfare from Phoenix to San Diego and 2 nights in the hotel I'm at about $4500. That includes an extra $100 fee from the place for a guest and my guest airfare. If going alone, it's around $3800 not including airfare.

All told' date=' with airfare from Phoenix to San Diego and 2 nights in the hotel I'm at about 4500. That includes an extra 100 fee from the place for a guest and my guest airfare. If going alone, it's around 3800 not including airfare.[/quote']

Thank you George. That is amazing! I will let her know. Is there a web site she can go on to find out more information?

Thank you George. That is amazing! I will let her know. Is there a web site she can go on to find out more information?

Yes! http://www.weightlossagents.com/lap-band.php

You or her can PM me with any questions or ask on here. I got nothing to hide!

FTR, I'm not sure if it was time or the activated charcoal or walking around the mall and crop dusting the hipsters but I just noticed my gas pain, in my shoulder is almost all gone!

Yes! http://www.weightlossagents.com/lap-band.php

You or her can PM me with any questions or ask on here. I got nothing to hide!

Thanks George I will pass this on to her!!!

Hello everyone. I was banded July 15th, and I can relate to the hunger!! I started protein shakes which helps, my dietitian said that was ok, but today i had yogurt with some fruit blended in until smooth and for lunch I had some split pea soup that I blended until smooth and that kept me full for a while. The broth and Popsicles were just not cutting it. I felt like I was eating (drinking) constantly. My stomach was growling all the time and growling feels really weird now!! My dietician said liquid, but it doesn't have to be "clear" liquid so I think it's ok. The broth they gave me in the hospital is thicker than the broth you get in the store. I'm going to keep going with that, still soup but if it has chunks it goes in the blender. My reason for doing this was to not feel hungry all the time!