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You do not get all of your protein from the shakes from what you said with only 1 shake a day. Count the other protein in your meals.

Sounds like you need a more supportive practice. Mine did seminars and passed out diet information way before surgery. Look into alternatives. All doctors give different post-op instructions based upon their experience, which is why none of us really want to advise you specifically.

I feel restriction, but I can certainly eat around it. The lap band is there to help you while you make the lifestyle change required to be a healthy weight. You have to WANT it!

The book is fabulous, and I can say so without fear of being an advertisement, cause Jean did not pay me. I think it ought to be a per-requisite to surgery!

People fear what they don't understand. Lap band takes work, so you have to WANT it to be successful.

Seems to be for me. I think it is the high protein

Unjury chocolate splendor is my all time fave, and Peanut butter cookie, from Nashua. I mix my shakes with Almond milk, unsweetened. Same flavor only only 30 cals per cup for the milk and extra calcium.

I took chewable or liquid versions of mine for the first 4 weeks.

Learn from mistakes and do not repeat.

Ports do flip. Sorry yours did. Do what your doctors recommends to make it right. Good luck.

Sip, sip, sip. Dry mouth is very common and it tells you you are dehydrated.

No cheating here... I made a decision to change my life and I did!

Ditto what Maddysgram said, only it was by choice, not doctor's orders.

Cottage!

The surgeon's office should be able to answer this type of insurance question. I do know that there are some people on the forum who got surgery via medicaid.

When ever you and doctor agree it is time. No one on here can tell you as each person's experiences with the band are different. I have a good friend who has lost almost 100 pounds with NO fills. FIlls so not do the work, they just help you do it!

Nope it is Cheryl2586. Look her up!

Look for Cheryl2538 I think.... she lives in Jacksonville and has been very successful.. I will PM her your post.

Low grade temp is not unusual. Percocet can make you nauseous if you are moving around a lot. Unfortunately it is the walking that helps the bloated feeling. If you do not have a scrip for nausea you might want to call the doc tomorrow and get one. I don't regret my decision, but there will be a few rough days. Prayers and best wishes for you!

I think I have a clot in my nose... if I take a picture can you tell me what you think I should do? Also, I ate chips and salsa in my post-op phase, do you think I hurt my band? Can you tell me what to eat? Why is my cat losing more weight than me... We eat the same diet? OMG PEOPLE... GET SERIOUS. This is not a game. I get so depressed reading this crap! I think I will take a mini vacation. I need a tranquilizer to keep this crap from driving me insane. Do these people think we are not working our butts off to do this? Who the F U C K told them it would be easy? Rant off... sorry having a bad morning... hope yours is better!

Try flavored water... it is important to stay hydrated!

While healing, it is normal to fill completely full. Be careful with salad, as most early banders are warned off it. Congratulations on your surgery and best wishes.

OK.... this is me falling on my sword. Had a pissy day and fight with my hubs. Took it out here. My bad. I agree information is for everyone and I should not be so snotty. Thanks to those of you who took the time to point it out to me in PMs. I do appreciate it. I can also be blunt, honest, helpful, funny, and wrong. Mostly I try to help. I have NO patience for whiners, so be forwarned. I do not mince words in my opinion. nor will I post disclaimers. When I am wrong I admit it. As I am now. I am also sending a PM to the post originator with my apologies. No excuses.