Louisianagirl

Yes I have one been tanning for 2 weeks now.

My doctor told me get at least 75 grams of protein a day, with the band there is no way you can get all that through food. I buy the liquid Whey protein at www.wholesalesupplements.com I drink at least one every two days. you get 12 tubes for like 30.00 + shipping. They send you a free shipping coupon with your order for your next order. I keep it in the fridge, it tatse a little better cold.They have different flavors and they have 42 grams of protein. You need protein to keep the weightloss going and you don't want to start loosing your hair.

Well this is pretty interesting....lol. I stopped here because I saw there were a good bit of post. Well now I see why...lol. I don't agree with the shoe size thing.

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Are you getting hungry between meals? Did you portions increase? If so you proberly need a fill. What does your Dr. say about it? Are you getting enough protein in everyday? Not getting enough protein a day will stop weight loss. I take Liquid Whey Protein if I notice I didn't get enough that day. Hope this helps.

Hi I have a myspace too, I would love to add you. Mine is www.myspace.com/kilopitre, I think....lol. I will add you.

I agree, becareful that your band does not slip.

I think they sew it to something, not sure what they sew it to.

Just be careful you don't slip, My NP told me thats was causes a lot of peoples bands to slip is that they are too tight and don't realize that they are too tight. I have a 4cc band and I have about 2cc in mine and I feel pretty good with that. My NP won't give you a fill if you have lost 10lb or more. Just be careful. You seem to be doing awesome.

I am so excited for everone. To those that will be banded, your confidence will go up. Everyone tells me I look more happy and that is the truth, I feel so much better. I don't even sleep as much and have more energy. It feels so good to have clothes in my closet fit again. I don't miss when I use to eat till I could not move. Everyone will just love it. My hardest thing is saying no to chocolate. I have a six year old and she had all that Easter candy and I just had to have some. Now I need to get the rest of it out the house.lol Well good luck to everyone on their journey.

KLM3hrt, You look amazing! When were you banded?

Did you have your port checked out? If not maybe you should. My mom was banded the same day and she noticed if her jeans are tight her port area will be a little sore.

Go for it! Don't worry what others think. I am sure you could proberly find it a little cheaper. I paid 12,900. in New Orleans, La. About loosing hair, you will have to take vitamins the rest of your life and as long as you get about 70 grams of protein a day you should be ok. I take Flintstones and I drink liquid protein to make sure I get my protein in. I became much happier once I seen the weight start to come off. I have tried everything under the sun to lose and the most I had lost on my own was 15 lbs. Good Luck on your decision.

What is a bodybug?

I get the golf ball feeling about once a week. I never threw up, but like twice I thought I would. It must have been the slime it kind of feels like bubbles coming up my throat, then all of a sudden it passes through and goes down. One time was when I ate bread stix. I stay away from those things. I noticed it happens when I don't chew well and I eat too fast. Thats when I know I am eating too fast. I don't know what is the average time for the golf ball feeling but mine just last like 30 sec.

I was on the pre-op diet for 2 weeks also, I will not lie, I cheated too. I only lost 5 lbs. The nurse at the hospital for pre-op said, not too many people do it.

Hi Stacy, How are you doing on your journey? I don't know haw to add anyone to the list but i am sure someone will.

Good Luck!!! you will not regret this.

Yes I waiting to start swimming but the water is still too cold. We had some unexspected cool weather this weekend.

How many of you are really exercising? I try to do at least 20-30 min a day on my Gazelle but I just don't have time to stay committed everyday.

Go online to www.wholesaleSupplementStore.com. I was the cheapest place and once you order they send a free shipping coupon for your next order. It has like 45 grams in one tube.

I was banded in Jan.2007 and you all are doing wonderful.

Are you getting enough protein? I just bought some New liquid whey Protein. In one tube you get 43 grams. I sort of slowed down on the weight loss. It looks like you are doing great.

I think 2.cc. I know I am good for now.