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wow Dana - just noticed your ticker shows 49 lbs lost!!! WTG! I am going to start counting calories tomorrow when I begin the pureed food stage. So far I have been eating very little and it has all been liquids. I was told to eat 1000 to 1200 calories. My first post op appt is on Nov. 2nd. I am looking forward to it because I want to get the clearance to go back to the gym.

I am pretty sure I know which site you are talking about. I went as far as emailing them and complaining about the treatment on the lap band section of the site. I also told them I was talking to my surgeon about it because the site is recommended in the paperwork we got as being helpful. I got an email back pretty much telling me where the block and delete buttons were. This is from the admin. I did bring it up the day of my surgery and my nurse promised to look into it , talk to my surgeon and perhaps drop it from there list of helpful sites. I tend to stay away from there now as there are better sites available. I love lapband talk. People here are friendly and helpful. Just what a newly banded person needs.

Have you managed to get in touch with the clinic in Moncton? I was reading your posts and am concerned about you.

WOW! $5000.00 is a lot of money. Is that for complete aftercare (forever fills)? Sorry I cant help you but I do sympathize with you. I just paid $16,000.00 for my surgery because the Ontario government doesnt recognize lap band surgery as a legitimate wls. They consider it cosmetic.

An amazing story! You are truly and inspiration especially to the newly banded like myself. I know now there is a pot of gold at the other side of the rainbow and it can be mine. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Yep, I got it too. I started adding peppermint extract to my chocolate shakes and it really took away the sweet taste. I also brushed my teeth and tongue a lot...lol

45 lbs is awesome! Keep up the good work!

Lots of hugs coming your way! Keep us posted. Your new life is about to begin .

Hugs and prayers coming your way!

Love your attitude! I am 61 years old and am also very positive and excited about my journey!

I am doing great! I really had no pain after surgery and very little gas. What I did have was in both shoulders. I was out shopping a few hours after my surgery! I start my pureed food on Saturday and I am really looking forward to having some substance to my diet. Soup is ok but I am getting sick of it. I lost 9 lbs pre op and so far 4 lbs post op. How are you doing? Surgery go well? Lynn

My experience was that I gained a few lbs after surgery due to the IV fluids.

I dont use the Protein shakes. I discovered that no fat greek yogurt and no fat cottage cheese have more protein than my shakes did. So I make a smoothie with cocoa, honey flavoured greek yogurt and skim milk. Very filling.

Awesome news! Keep up the good work!

I am sorry too. I am self pay and didnt have to deal with the insurance. They wouldnt have covered it anyway.

I was heavier too when I got home but dont forget they pumped us full of fluids and gas. The next day I was down those few pounds plus a couple extra.

Hi Tom. Surgery went really well and I am very happy with my progress so far. I had very little pain the day of the surgery and virtually none since then. Even the gas pain in my shoulders was bearable. I havent had to take any kind of painkiller, not even Tylenol. I am learning how to slow down now when it comes to eating. I start pureed foods next week and am looking forward to it. I would highly recommend Dr. Cobourn and his staff at SWLC!! The clinic is spotless and the special touches like the leather recliner with the heated blanket really made you feel calm and ready to take on this new lifestyle.

We need more info. When were you banded? What stage of pre op are you at? If you are eating properly and gaining then I would call my dr. and discuss it with him. Also are you watching your sodium intake?

Lots of hugs and prayers coming for both of you! Keep us posted.

I dont have any port pain at all. I am one of the lucky ones because I didnt have to take any extra painkillers and I was out shopping that afternoon. I do believe that it is due to the fact that I worked out 3x per week and had my personal trainer 1x per week for months before my surgery. The gas pains were not unbearable either and only in my shoulders. They have almost disappeared now.

Awesome news! I am 5 days post op and also am feeling amazing!

off to the right about 2 inches above my belly button.

Welcome!

I was told to stay away from cauliflower and broccoli for a while because they are so fibrous. Guess every doctor has their own way of doing things.

Awesome progress! I was banded on 10/19 and have lost 9 lbs on pre op diet and so far 2 lbs post op. I am not worried too much about how much I lose during my liquid and pureed food stages. I just want to get out and start exercising again. I cant wait for the dr.s ok.