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Hey Molly - Welcome and good luck! I'm glad your getting as much info as possible - people here are very helpful. You are so close to 40 it would be a shame for you not to qualify. I belive you should. Worst case scenario - wear heavy clothes like the lady said or God forbid, gain another lb but I didn't say that. : ) Keep us posted - I'm sure you'll get approved.

I lost 16lbs in the first month after banding but everyone is different, we all lose at different rates so would be hard to make a definitive sort of response. A lot of people dont lose weight at all till they start feeling restriction from fills. My first month was all liquid diet, followed by 1 month mushies then solids after that. I ate a lot of soups, broth and 0% fat greek yoghurt mixed with skimmed milk made into a drink, i did not do protein shakes I am still losing a year post op but have slowed down considerably. Average was 2 to 3lbs a week now its maybe 1 or 2 lbs a week at most .. not far to go now but will continue just eating healthy food and exercising to maintain what i have lost. Some people manage to lose just from eating smaller portions of normal type food u will have to learn what works for you .. good luck

papya enzymes work an so does pineapple juice.....

I struggle with this... The most important part. So I rely on protein shots 42 grams of whey protein. It's called New Whey, 1 vile shot has 180 calories, 2 carbs and 0 sugar. I do 1/2 of one a day (1 vile lasts 2 days) so it's an easy 21 grams right there. GNC sales it for $3.49 a vile. I am going to see the nutritionist this week. I thought I paid careful attention to her ideas but without thisI would not get my 60 grams.

Don't give up. BC denied me twice and only authorized surgery after being contacted by a lawyer. Authorization was granted 12/23 but, too late for me to request time from work. Insurance companies are crafty...So, a new year and surprise to me my employer signed with a new insurance- Blue Shield. Another auth. request...and happily BS authorized first time. About the lawer, my surgeon referred me to a lawer hired through Allergen (makers of the Lap band). This may be an option for you. I can certainly give you their contact number.... Good luck and dont give up, that 's exactly what the insurance companies want you to do. Brit7

Remember that muscle weighs more than fat. However, the biggest culprit is water. By working out, you are tearing down muscle and rebuilding it. During this process, muscles will retain water. Give it some time - probably 4-5 weeks. Your body will adjust and then you'll be surprised at how it will begin to come off, even if you have to take a week or two off from exercising.

Yep, that's been my experience too. I'm one year out and still get the shoulder pain almost everyday. Being very near my goal weight feels great but I could do without that pain in my shoulder.

Most people would'nt drink in front of someone who is recently gone sober; but don't realize that a food addict has the same issues. While your family does still need to eat they could be more understanding. I went to breakfast with my sister about 8 months out and she ordered fresh made donut holes; but when they arrived she said "Do you want me to put them on the booth seat so you don't have to look at them?? " Did not bother me that they were on the table but she did ask.

Thanks for the chart Alex!

That's probably the stupidest post I've ever read on here!!! First you compare smoking pot to smoking CRACK and then advise someone to DRINK alcohol over smoking pot .... I stopped smoking about a month ago because I was warned by my therapist that they will do a drug test with the pre-surgery testing, for the anesthesiologist. I've going to give myself about 2 weeks after surgery before I light up again ... I think I'm looking forward to that more than anything else :heh: