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  1. Post-op weakness & lifting

    By VSG4aHealthierMe,
    • 5 replies
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  2. pre-op and post -op coffee drinking

    By kemo46,
    • 10 replies
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  3. is this for seniors?

    By stoongal,
    • 29 replies
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  4. How Many Guys Getting Banded?

    By gettinthelapbandtogether,
    • 24 replies
    • 3,298 views

  5. Has anyone chickened out?

    By wishinghoping,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,298 views

  6. I went protein crazy!

    By gettingsleeved1,
    • 53 replies
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  7. Unjury

    By destiny79,
    • 39 replies
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  8. Effects of Protein Shakes

    By miss_cee85,
    • 49 replies
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  9. Severe Gastritis

    By sophrosyne,
    • 2 replies
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  10. Losing weight quickly before surgery

    By Newlife2017,   
    • 17 replies
    • 3,293 views

  11. Pcp Says No Alcohol With Lap Band?

    By horsegirl315,
    • 22 replies
    • 3,292 views

  12. I DONT KNOW HOW TO APPROACH THIS

    By midgelovescookies,
    • 22 replies
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  13. My Terrible Day

    By Bel12,
    • 46 replies
    • 3,291 views

  14. Chickening out

    By sasicas,
    • 23 replies
    • 3,289 views

  15. 401K hardship withdrawl?

    By scottiff,
    • 3 replies
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  16. WTH?! I need to stop reading!!!

    By ybnormal,
    • 23 replies
    • 3,287 views

  17. 2 week liquid diet

    By julez,
    • 58 replies
    • 3,285 views

  18. DID TIME JUST START MOVING 100 TIMES SLOWER?!?!?!

    By MimiMermaid,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,284 views

  19. My Surgery is on Thursday!

    By wannaBthinsoon,
    • 79 replies
    • 3,284 views

  20. I need to Vent...

    By 2bslimkim,
    • 21 replies
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  21. dietition says if I dont follow diet..........

    By reenie11,
    • 38 replies
    • 3,282 views

  22. Bariatric Center at Providence in Waco, Tx

    By bowlinJJ,
    • 0 replies
    • 3,281 views

  23. Pre-Op with question about MRSA (staph infection)

    By crystal w,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,278 views

  24. Haven't told my hubby :-(

    By heidib,
    • 48 replies
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  25. Pysch Eval- what kind of questions do they ask?

    By oherin,
    • 14 replies
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  26. Anybody In Their 20's

    By myownjourney,
    • 64 replies
    • 3,277 views

  27. Prescription water pills for hypertension & water retention......

    By S(he) be(lie)ve(d),
    • 7 replies
    • 3,276 views

  28. StartingProtein Shakes Before you need to...

    By SDTeaGirl,
    • 10 replies
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  29. IS lapband possible for a peritoneal dialysis patient ?

    By ddp,
    • 3 replies
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  30. Gastric Bypass Way More Dangerous...

    By connie3,
    • 30 replies
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  31. What about the boobies!?

    By Sleevie.Nicks,
    • 55 replies
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  32. Anyone else extremely nervous???

    By rachel73,
    • 37 replies
    • 3,273 views

  33. Mexico, Really?

    By Duane_77,
    • 23 replies
    • 3,273 views

  34. What Triggered You?

    By KtKt,
    • 40 replies
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  35. Pre Op Diet

    By gg83,
    • 43 replies
    • 3,272 views

  36. Pain Medication

    By DivaDee84,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,270 views

  37. How long from initial visit til surgery

    By hotmessmom,
    • 30 replies
    • 3,270 views

  38. Need Help with Soda Addiction

    By lkcraig316,
    • 25 replies
    • 3,270 views

  39. Is Lap-Band an 'elective' surgery

    By loser4life,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,269 views

  40. Anthem

    By mch080208,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,269 views

  41. Keeping surgery a secret

    By Chele6378,
    • 30 replies
    • 3,268 views

  42. Anyone here from Indiana?

    By Luckyinluv,
    • 47 replies
    • 3,266 views

  43. International Sleeve Gastrectomy Expert Panel Consensus Statement: Best Practice Guidelines Based On Experience Of >12,000 Cases

    By COsleeveDude,   
    • 7 replies
    • 3,266 views

  44. Bcbs Il ppo what has been your process?

    By Rucamama,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,266 views

  45. Whats the worst

    By Dadams2102008,
    • 21 replies
    • 3,266 views

  46. Vsg Causes Accelerated Aging?

    By Marquel,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,264 views

  47. Self Pay

    By MommyX1,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,264 views

  48. 9 months and 100 pounds later... what I've learned.

    By StormRoyale,
    • 17 replies
    • 3,263 views

  49. Great - 6 months of diet before band

    By Hope4Joy,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,263 views

  50. Nervous for surgery

    By slcarter,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,261 views

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
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