Buy yourself something special. I know some banders have bought themselves a charm bracelet... pandora type, and buy a new charm to Celebrate. Anything that means something to you will work... except food! LOL!
so are you going on a cruise or was it you or someone else looking in to booking a cruise for banders I can't remember and we we're wandering when and where maybe , just asking cause like I said it's been a while and I don't remember , blog or post to let us know please and thankyou, if it was you.
It depends.... some days not problem, others it is a struggle. I take to mini calcium tabs each time even they will stick some days. Multivitamin is huge, no problem! Go figure. The vagaries of the band day by day.
Low Carbs works well for me. Maintain portion sizes and eating habits, eg, chew thoroughly, don't wash food down with water. Use good lapband eating style and portions. Good luck!
Mine in on my abdomen... just under my right breast. No problems with it here. It may depend on what sort of exercise you plan after surgery. If you do a lot of core/abs work you may make it sore at first.