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I was told by the nutritionist at my two week follow-up that I should be between 680 and 800 cals per day. Sometimes I feel more hungry than other times, so on those days I keep my calories at 800. She suggested that you don't go below the 680. Also that you need to keep your Protein grams at 45 per day. Hope this helps.

Lady Libra I had the same problem, but mine was from the paim medication. Are you taking pain meds? If so that usually is the cause. Try getting the Phillips Milk of Magnesia, worked wonders for me. On the gas issue try GasX strips, they work great. On the hungry issue, you should be having something just about every hour, which should keep you full. Hope this helps.

I have had my band for 5 weeks now and I have lost 22.6 pounds. My life has so changed since the band, so I would say yes, I would absolutely without a doubt do it again.

I am scheduled for my first fill on June 21st, a lttle nervous. I hate the fact that I will have to drink those shakes for a day. The two weeks was bad enough. But I guess at least it's only one day and not another two weeks. Only one day out of a lifetime. Is anyone out there going to the support group meeting in Worcester, MA on June 28th? Please let me know so I can look for you. Thanks.:clap2:

I have lost 17pounds but have been on a plateau for over a week. Has anyone had this problem? and how do you fix this? Please help me.

Hi kedasmom: I had Dr. Kelly at UMass. He was great, very thorough. He also is the top in his field. I had my lap band on April 30th. Let me know when you want to attend a group support meeting I will go. Email me at smylyp@sbcglobal.net and let me know. Talk with you soon.

one more thing cheifsfankatie, how do I get that tickler for weight progress at the bottom of my posts?

Thanks cheifsfankatie. I love all the feed back I get through this forum. I felt like because I plateaued that I was all alone. It's just strange that we barely eat 1000 calories and can still stay the same. I guess my body will catch up eventually. I just wish it would hurry up and catch up to my willpower. Thanks again for being there. It's hard to talk to people who have no idea what we are all going through or have been through already.

TracyinKS How do I join your shrinking violets club? I was banded April 30th. I would love to be a part of your support team and get some support as well. Yvonne

Thank you Marimaru for your insight. I thought I was loosing my mind and wondering if the lap band was actually going to work for me considering everything else has failed. I was starting to get a little emotional and depressed about it. Did you feel this way also?

Thank you I feel a little better now. I will try to alter my calories and exercise a little more.

Hi TracyinKS I would love to join your group and post my weight loss. I was banded April 30th 2007 and I started at 268 and now am 251, I lost 17lbs! I am at a plateau for over a week now, a little frustrating, but I am sure it will come off eventually. Not scheduled for fil until June 21st. How do I join your group of shrinking violets? Thanks

I just got banded on April 30th. I was so scared but i had Dr. Kelly and I was at Memorial Hospital, they were all great. I did very well, no nausea at all. Tolerated broth and shake before leaving. Second day was rough, very achy and sore. Anyone experience the gas, that is horrible, thank god for GasX, my new best friend. Also starting to feel a little tight in the abdomen, is this normal? A little nervous when I get to incorporate real food though. Please any thoughts from anyone. Just want some input.

I am a little ambivalent about the surgery. I was okay when I went through all the testing and classes for 8 months, but now it is down to the wire. I am nervous that I will have complications and have to have it taken out, or not be able to have the will power to follow the prescribed diet. I have tried so many other things and npot very successful at it. Is there anyone else out there that had it done and felt the way I do or is close to having it done like me? Someone respond and let me know I am okay. Thank you.

Hi I am getting banded by Dr. Kelly on Monday April 30, 2007. A little nervous. I would like to keep in touch. Let me know when you will be going to any of the meetings. I would like to talk. Yvonne

Thank you so much for letting me know that I am not the only one to have second thoughts or be nervous about this. I just want to be healthier and see my kids grow up and be able to do more things as a family.

Has anyone had Dr. Kelly from Worcester, MA please let me know what you thought. Smyly

Hi All, I will be having my surgery sometime in the end of February I hope. Just one more meeting with the surgeon. I am a little aprehensive.. but excited too. This has been a huge decision for me, since I have 2 children to think about. I am a little nervous about the after part and if I will be successful at this. I have not had very good success with any other weight loss plan in the past. Please someone give me their input. Thanks so much. Yvonne

Hi Everyone: I am soon to have the Lapband in February, 2007. I am a little nervous, only because I have tried other things before, and this is kind of my last chance... I am staying positive, yet still reluctant. Any words of wisdom? Thanks talk soon.