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  1. Finally Did My 1St Ever Before/after Slideshow Movie

    By brol1k,
    • 49 replies
    • 5,133 views

  2. 8 Months post op- 120lbs lost!- pics included

    By tiffany1521,
    • 48 replies
    • 6,164 views

  3. Finally Under 200Lbs

    By s0utherndivadoll,
    • 48 replies
    • 6,084 views

  4. Weight Loss Tally...... add yours on to the previous post.

    By HealthyNewMe,
    • 48 replies
    • 3,751 views

  5. 9 Months And 152 Pounds

    By DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!,
    • 48 replies
    • 4,898 views

  6. Goaaaaaaaalllll!!!!!!

    By Jane_J,
    • 48 replies
    • 4,734 views

  7. 9 Months--there is a light at the end of the tunnel!

    By Sleevedreamz,   
    • 48 replies
    • 7,465 views

  8. I am not taking Laura-ven as a role model...NSV #1!

    By LipstickLady,
    • 48 replies
    • 3,873 views

  9. NSV + "oh my goodness" moment!

    By Elode,
    • 48 replies
    • 2,879 views

  10. 3 1/2 years out and maintaining a normal weight for the first time in my life!

    By atgoalgal,
    • 48 replies
    • 7,450 views

  11. 400's, 300's, Now Finally 200's!!

    By DELETE THIS ACCOUNT!,
    • 48 replies
    • 5,007 views

  12. Non Food Rewards

    By Scaredy Cat,
    • 48 replies
    • 3,338 views

  13. Best decision of my life

    By #thebestofme,
    • 48 replies
    • 5,720 views

  14. My Story

    By sfernandez2828,
    • 48 replies
    • 4,293 views

  15. 16 Months Post Op With Pic

    By Felicity2u,
    • 47 replies
    • 11,265 views

  16. No Longer Hot? Omg This Is Awesome!

    By WhoozisAnyway,
    • 47 replies
    • 5,734 views

  17. What a difference a year makes... (Pictures - size 20 to size 4!)

    By sarahcc,
    • 47 replies
    • 6,633 views

  18. 6 months out... What's your progress?

    By teshadb,
    • 47 replies
    • 5,598 views

  19. I Must Retract My Last Goal Thread... Omg You Won't Believe This...

    By LilMissDiva Irene,   
    • 47 replies
    • 3,979 views

  20. Three Year Update

    By clk,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,341 views

  21. I was feeling down so I needed to do this...

    By LilMissDiva Irene,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,071 views

  22. Another NSV for me! Wearing a dress!

    By FayBee,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,321 views

  23. Goal Weight Met! Some advice from a bandster.

    By dert,
    • 47 replies
    • 9,647 views

  24. 361 Days Later: My Story

    By OutsideMatchInside,   
    • 47 replies
    • 8,121 views

  25. A Year Already....My Story (w/Pictures)

    By reree6898,   
    • 47 replies
    • 4,637 views

  26. Living below goal!

    By jinxxy5,
    • 46 replies
    • 5,875 views

  27. Recent pic

    By Mrs.RRn,
    • 46 replies
    • 5,654 views

  28. Any Long-Timers here

    By DiminishingDawn,
    • 46 replies
    • 5,835 views

  29. 2 yr mark in 2 weeks!

    By amandall27,
    • 46 replies
    • 5,468 views

  30. Look At Me Now :)

    By ~Christi~,
    • 46 replies
    • 4,368 views

  31. 250 pounds down in my sixth year and finally coasting

    By sandi2004,
    • 46 replies
    • 9,793 views

  32. 11.5 Months And 138 Lbs Down.. What A Ride.

    By Just-A-Gem,   
    • 46 replies
    • 6,553 views

  33. 20 Month Post Op Before And After Photos

    By Supersweetums,
    • 46 replies
    • 5,405 views

  34. Hit my goal... feeling slightly underwhelmed ...

    By Indigo1991,
    • 46 replies
    • 2,987 views

  35. 80 grams of protein?

    By lynziv,
    • 46 replies
    • 6,713 views

  36. 99 lbs down and Onederland!

    By Tekara3927,
    • 46 replies
    • 3,882 views

  37. Does anyone end up in a bikini? Please be honest!

    By bangbangbarbie,
    • 46 replies
    • 5,737 views

  38. 6 Months and 99 Pounds Lost w Pic

    By livvsmum,
    • 45 replies
    • 7,858 views

  39. My Weight Loss Journey - Highest: 699, Current: 591 (Pics)

    By Patrick Curl,
    • 45 replies
    • 4,927 views

  40. 6 Months Post Op (pics)

    By Martene81,
    • 45 replies
    • 9,742 views

  41. 21 Month Photo Update

    By M2G,
    • 45 replies
    • 4,517 views

  42. New To This Website, Just Got My Lapband On Tuesday 8/28/12

    By Cpvillacis,
    • 45 replies
    • 3,838 views

  43. My one year anniversary

    By kristy3k,
    • 45 replies
    • 5,526 views

  44. One Year Bandiversary---Wouldn't change a thing!

    By kgloverii,
    • 45 replies
    • 13,256 views

  45. Just because

    By Tiffykins,
    • 45 replies
    • 5,311 views

  46. 7 months

    By Bedwards32,
    • 45 replies
    • 5,984 views

  47. Shut Up 7 Months Out And 81Lbs Down W/ Pics And I Feel Amazing !

    By cutie pie,
    • 45 replies
    • 4,785 views

  48. 1 year bandiversary, 110 pounds gone!

    By akurre12,   
    • 45 replies
    • 4,748 views

  49. Surgerverssary With Pics!!

    By breekahouse,
    • 45 replies
    • 6,077 views

  50. 113 lbs down. Pics before & after!!

    By Julie3856,
    • 45 replies
    • 4,522 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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