Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

I think the no fruit for 3 months has to do with higher carbs. Those little clementines are great. Do you tolerate them ok?

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Hello All...

Got a question. How does everyone do with rice?

Mom is making Broccoli, Rice, and Cheese Casserole just for me, and I don't want it to go to waste. I've heard some people have issues with rice.

I think I may have to have some liquid taken out. I can't eat anything, but I'm not really eating anyway. Can't decided if it is going to get better or not.

Happy Holidays fellow bandsters!!!!

Ahh I am so glad the food eating holiday is over. Yesterday was rough! I had a huge family party. I drank a little too much juice. I ate well, but drank too many sugary juices :tongue2: I also have my menstrual cycle so I have been going from 223 lbs to 225! I hate it!

I got the magic bullet it is great. I picked a cheaper brand but was not happy so I went back and got the bullet. I am planning my surgery for Jan. 2009. I hope to start the new year with a new me. Good Luck

Love is Lovely,

I have had a had time this holiday. It is almost like I am not even banded. I have a 14cc band and have 4.5 cc. I can still eat anything I want which is not good. I have never gotten anything stuck and it doesn't hurt. Any advice?

Cheryl

I got the magic bullet it is great. I picked a cheaper brand but was not happy so I went back and got the bullet. I am planning my surgery for Jan. 2009. I hope to start the new year with a new me. Good Luck

OK...I'll bite. What is the "magic bullet"?

Hey, Do you still crave sweets and soft drinks? I am having surgery in January and these are my two weak points. Do you eat or drink these after your surgery?

Absolutely not to the sweets and soft drinks. Why would I have this surgery and not follow the guide lines as closely as possible? I did allow myself a couple of small Christmas cookies at a Christmas party and on Christmas eve but Christmas is over and those were my Christmas rewards for being a good girl!

It is a pesonal size blender, chopper, etc. It is great for

protein shakes. It is good for travel. I will be going out of town next week will have to take it with me so that I can begin my fluid diet. I got it at Kohl's, they also have them in Sam's. You can look at it on line on their website.

Dear jec1, thanks for the reply...good luck with your trip and your up coming surgery. I am very glad I took the step and wish you the best for 2009 and with the whole process.

Howdy Ya'll,

I just had my 1st. fill on 12-18-08. After a couple of days I could realy tell that it's helping. Now I'm learning even more how to work "with" the band. My portians of food are getting smaller all the time. Even my plates are getting smaller. Sure is strange how little I'm eating now.

Down two more pounds. That made me feel good.

Good luck to every one in "2009".

Don

I plan to have the Realize Band done in January 2009. My doctor now is using it over the lapband. Did you have a choice of the two?

Yes, I had a choice. My doc said that his patients are doing better with the Realize Band. People over 65 yrs. old are doing better/ with less complications. So I'm sure it's the same with people under 65.

I have the Realize Band also. I did have a choice but my doctor said the Realize Band is easier from the doctor's perspective of positioning it and easier to do fills from. Apparently the actual area that they insert the needle in for the fill is somewhat larger. He also said that his patients that use the Realize web site do better than the patient's that don't track their progress as well.

My doctor had begun using the Realize band so I didn't have a choice. I am just presuming that he knows best!!!