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Agree with Missy... you know it was wrong, and one slip can lead to another, and pretty soon you will be one of ones who says the band does not work. The band works if you do. It is that simple.

Great post Floridays!

I think they have about covered it. Good luck!

I am not aware of anything that reliably works. You can start toning exercises as soon as you are able, but other than that is it mostly genetics.

Yes, they all pass easy for me too. It is very easy to find yourself taking bigger bites over time. I fight it all the time.

Congrats... hope you reach goal soon!

Mine said six weeks. But walk as much as it was possible.

Thanks Jean for the clarification.

Since you have not responded I am guessing that you may have jumped the gun on the post-op.

It sounds like a reasonable question to me and I recognize your post from earlier on this site? Still looking for an answer you like? Try OH. They love to talk down the band.

Congrats and best wishes to all the newbies here. Ask away. We love questions!

What state?

Too funny! I lost evenly across my body.... BUT... I had had previous lipo on my butt. My hubby says it is gone now and he cannot recognize me from behind! Small pears are healthier than big pears! Think about which you really want to be!

“Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do.” ~Ella Fitzgerald~

Lost more weight on my own than I ever have weighed in my life. I gained every bit of it back. Lap Band was a lifestyle change commitment for me. I wanted to change!

I have seen others here who have been successful. I am sure someone will post.

Only if you have been approved for solid foods. Otherwise no. Sprinkle salt on your tongue or drink chicken both!

Most hospitals file insurance no matter what you tell them. Good luck yelling at them!

I am afraid I agree with Mis73... you will need to call and ask. Every doctor seems to have different ideas. It can be frustrating, but you best bet is do what the doc said!

So sorry, I misread!

Floridays is right. No added stress or angst will help. I will tell you that I know the horrible feelings you are having. I told only my immediate family, husband and two daughters. On of my daugters was worried for me with the surgery, but now is very supportive. The other spend hours trying to talk me out of it and finished in a huff saying, "well I won't say any more or ask any questions since it obvious you don't appreciate my feelings." So yes, I have been where you are now. I have been successful, but my older daughter has never acknowledged it at all. I have learned to live with it. It was my choice to make, and my life to improve. I do recommend you mend fences with your hubby, but his family could be a lost cause. Stick with your program, and they will eventually see your success, but may never acknowledge it. Sorry to say that, but is is a possible outcome. I am proud of you trying to make you hubby happy. He is probably very confused about what to do now. Talking solves many problems.

I had 3 weeks liquids, then 2 weeks softs, so based on the posts so far, yes... the post op vary too! Just follow what your doctor had given you. No one here is qualified to tell you otherwise. IMO

Thank you for sharing your story. I am sorry for your troubles and the loss of your husband. Every can say how they feel on this forum. I don't promise any ugly responses, but many people here LOVE their bands. Best wishes for you future recovery!

My band size??? no clue! I was outpatient and left the decision to the surgeon. I was in at 7:30 and home before noon!

I use Dreamfields... sparingly. Low glycemic index.