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The only thing that helped me was that the protein bullets were very little to actually drink. 42g in 3 oz isn't tooooo bad. I would do 2 sips at a time which was about 1 oz. I drank 2 bullets a day and that was more than my required. I doubt I could've drank an isopure drink since it is so much more liquid. I do hear about people who don't like the New whey bullets mixing them with Crystal light, but I never tried it. I drank them straight and didn't think they were too bad. Oh, and for my vitamin, I use the One-a-Day Essentials. They are a little smaller than an m&m so I just swallow them. I think you can only buy them online now. I had them stockpiled because it is all my teenage daughter would swallow.

You should call your dr's office to make sure. For the most part, the soup probably goes right through your band, but you must make sure everything is ok.

Recovery is a little different for everyone. On day 5 I don't think I would've felt like sitting through a show, but you may be fine. Just make sure someone else drives and bring your pain meds. I felt like a human again after 1 week.

Y'all are in, but pvtash61, you need to copy and then edit your start(todays) weight for start and current where I have the ? marks now. Then put in the "to go" OR, post your weight now and I will fix it for you. Name.............Start Lbs..........Current..........Goal.......To Go Bklyn1984...........263.0..............263.0............253.........10 .0 Bobbie155...........255.8..............255.8............245.........10 .8 Burgygirl.............230.2..............230.2............220......... 10.2 coloradobanding...236................236...............220.........16 crzytchr.............239................239...............229......... 10 gingerbug...........179.8..............179.8............167.8.......12 irishgal...............197................197...............185....... ..12 Janesays............214.8..............214.8............202.........12 .8 Kristilaw.............264.................264..............252........ ..12 .0 lindar172............229.4..............229.4............219.......... 10 mair...................225................225...............215....... ..10 Merda................270................270...............260......... .10 mljalways...........215................215...............200.......... 15 MsNickelback......179.................179..............167...........12 pvtash61............???.................???...............200..........?? ValJean..............266................266...............254......... .12

A fill doesn't seem necessary. If you decide, however, to get one, make it small, like .5cc. Each one of my fills was only 1cc and I have only had 2 in 7 months in a 10cc band. I was lucky, like you, and had some restriction just from having the band placed. This means you will probably be sensitive to fills, so take it slow. P.S. since you have a stomach that is sensitive to being messed with also, if you have any surgery near your abdomen get an unfill even if you are told you don't need it. I had a hysterectomy in December and was told by my band surgeon and the gyn that I didn't need to get unfilled. BIG MISTAKE. I became too tight and started pbing and couldnt unfill, because I had a new incision close to my port, so I didn't want it pushed on to unfill it. I was too tight for a month and was NOT A HAPPY CAMPER!:scared2:

Thanks. I am going to after hours this morning. I am hurting so bad and finding bruises in the most random places. Who knew? This is the first major wreck I have ever been in:crying:

Name.............Start Lbs..........Current..........Goal.......To Go Bklyn1984...........263.0..............263.0............253.........10.0 Bobbie155...........255.8..............255.8............245.........10.8 Burgygirl.............230.2..............230.2............220.........10.2 coloradobanding...236................236...............220.........16 crzytchr.............239................239...............229.........10 gingerbug...........179.8..............179.8............167.8.......12 irishgal...............197................197...............185.........12 Janesays............214.8..............214.8............202.........12.8 Kristilaw.............264.................264..............252..........12 .0 lindar172............229.4..............229.4............219..........10 mair...................225................225...............215.........10 Merda................270................270...............260..........10 mljalways...........215................215...............200..........15 ValJean..............266................266...............254..........12

Thank you Charlene. I am really sore now. I am taking 2 xtra strength tylenol with 3 ibuprofen at a time. I plan on going to the after hours Ochsner clinic tomorrow. I just did not want to go to the emergency room. I didn't have anything life threatening and could possible catch something waiting in the emergency room:scared2:. I didn't see the Easter, so I joined the April Fool's. If you post the link for Easter, I will join that one too:tt2:

You are in. Bklyn1984.......263.0..............263.0............253.........10.0 Bobbie155.......255.8..............255.8............245.........10.8 Burgygirl.........230.2..............230.2............220.........10.2 crzytchr..........239................239..............229..........10 gingerbug........179.8.............179.8............167.8.......12 Janesays........214.8..............214.8............202.........12.8 Kristilaw.........264.................264..............252..........12 .0 lindar172.........229.4.............229.4............219..........10 mair...............225................225...............215.........10 Merda...........270.................270...............260..........10 mljalways........215................215...............200.........15 ValJean..........266................266...............254..........12

Well butterflies... I had a REALLY crappy V-Day!!!:crying: I got in a wreck when a lady made a left hand turn in front of me. I hit her, it spun me around, and I got hit again. It looks like it totaled my 1 year old car. We got a 3 yr note on it when we bought it so we could pay it off for my daughter's graduation. So, needless to say, we are on the losing end of this deal when all that basically happens is that they pay it off!!! We paid over $7000 in notes this past year. This is of course assuming that the woman's insurance is still active. It wasn't a good sign that when you call the claims number they are only open M-F from 8-5.:scared2: The 4th car involved in the wreck couldn't believe I actually walked away relatively ok from it. I am just hurting REALLY bad. Hopefully it will all work out. I hope everyone else's V-day was MUCH better than mine! Oh, are y'all going to join the April Fools Day Challenge? http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/april-fools-weightloss-challenge-87874/

Don't mind me....Just alphabetizing the list! Name...........Start Lbs........Current..........Goal.....To Go Bklyn1984.......263.0..............263.0............253.........10.0 Bobbie155.......255.8..............255.8............245.........10.8 Burgygirl.........230.2..............230.2............220.........10.2 crzytchr..........239................239..............229..........10 gingerbug........179.8.............179.8............167.8.......12 Janesays........214.8..............214.8............202.........12.8 Kristilaw.........264.................264..............252..........12.0 lindar172.........229.4.............229.4............219..........10 mair...............225................225...............215.........10 mljalways........215................215...............200.........15 ValJean..........266................266...............254..........12

Name...........Start Lbs........Current..........Goal.....To Go Janesays........214.8..............214.8............202.........12.8 Burgygirl.........230.2..............230.2............220.........10.2 Bklyn1984.......263.0..............263.0............253.........10.0 Bobbie155.......255.8..............255.8............245.........10.8 crzytchr..........239................239..............229..........10 ValJean........266...................266...............254.........12 Kristilaw.........264..................264..............252..........12.0

My surgeon didn't require a preop diet either, so I went to the Beau Rivage Casino buffet on Saturday night. I only made one trip to the buffet, but it was good. My surgery was two days later on a Monday and I haven't missed any of the foods yet. I will NEVER do a buffet again, because I can't eat enough to justify it.:thumbup:

I know!!!! After reading this thread I bought Miralax about an hour ago:scared2: almost $10 for a small bottle with 14 doses! But, if it works really well, I will start buying the bigger bottle.

I didn't and I haven't heard of anyone having one. For me, it wasn't necessary. I had pain, but it was controlled with the pain meds they prescribed.

Hot liquids tend to loosen the band up a little bit.

I have never heard of being required to wait 3 hours before or after eating. Most doctors suggest 1 hour. Some people only wait 30 min before and 1 hour after. If you are waiting 3 hours, no WONDER you are constipated you NEVER get to drink fluids!:thumbup:

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Ok, find another surgeon and quickly. It sounds like someone's office staff doesn't want to do their job and you don't want them screwing things up for you with your insurance company. Ask for your file and go somewhere else. The case manager's at my surgeon's office were friendly and helpful. I had my approval in less than a week. You deserve someone who is willing to put forth an effort. The "we don't file appeals" is a clue that they aren't going to work for you. Good luck!

Congratulations!!! Would you continue to post updates on this thread so I can follow it? I am very interested in your progress. I need it on my abdomen and my dang hips.

Thank you! My one month plateau finally ended!!!

You are correct, it probably will kill you. Congratulations on losing the weight so far. That is commendable and not an easy task. No one can decide is this is right for you or not. Only you can do that. What I can tell you is that I am eating more than you right now, losing weight and don't feel hungry all the time. I also had insurance but it still cost me over $2700. It was the best $2700 I have ever spent and my children and my husband agree. I am taking off the weight relatively slowly. As of this morning I have lost 70 lbs. What the band does for me is keeps me satisfied on less food and the comfort in knowing that I probably won't gain it back. This is the least I have weighed in over 10 years. I feel much better. No more GERD, sleep apnea, swelling feet or hands, or hurt knees. I know that I made the right decision for myself and my family. That did NOT, however, keep me from being terrified for the two weeks prior to my surgery. From the moment I had my surgery date set I imagined everything that could go wrong. It didn't, everything came out perfect and I am thankful I didn't give into my fears. Good luck to you and know that whatever decision you make, it should be YOUR decision and no one else's.

First off, shame on your doctor for yelling and shaming you. THAT is not her job. She should have asked you what you were eating and if you would've told her what you put here, she probably would've realized that you sound a little tight. If you are eating Proteins like chicken, fish and ground beef and chewing it well, it shouldn't make you sick. If you are chewing well and you are sick, then you are probably too tight. Go back to the doctor, or a different one, if possible, and get a small unfill. This should allow you to begin to eat properly again. Restriction should help you feel satisfied on less food and stay full longer, not make you sick.

I was 310 when I had surgery in July. This morning I weighed 240.

I am with you on this one! Food journaling keeps me honest. I did not drop ANYTHING for over 4 weeks. I knew it TECHNICALLY wasn't my fault because my calories were correct. I stuck with it and now my scale is moving again, finally. I guess it helps that my band loosened up a little bit so I stopped eating the Special K. I know it is supposed to be good for you, but my body doesn't like straight carbs like cereal.