MikeinMD

Check the GNC Total Lean pre-mixed shakes. It says lactose free and I don't see soy as one of the ingredients. I like the chocolate ones.

I have a Realize 14cc band. Now first fill was 4.5cc's.

My fill went fine today. Lost 20 pounds since surgery (5 weeks). Doctor added 4.5 cc's to my 14cc band. I am thinking I am going to need some more but I would rather take it slow than have a situation where I cannot get anything down. I guess the next couple of weeks I will know. Next appointment in about 6 weeks for another fill as needed. Doc is very happy with progress. I just need to get in more exercise over the next couple of weeks because I would like another 20 before next visit.

Way to go. My first fill was today and I got 4.5 cc's in a 14cc band. Back to liquids for a couple of days.

It has been about 5 weeks since my surgery and tomorrow I weigh-in and get my first fill. I think I have lost between 20-25 pounds in 5 weeks but I don't trust my scale so I rely on the doctor's scale for official weigh-in. I will check back tomorrow with results and how the first fill went.

I guessed I lucked out because I did not face all of those fees. I just received the statement of benefits for my surgery and the surgeon was paid under $1000 for the surgery which I think is pretty low. The hospital got over $8000.

Decided to try on some smaller clothes today that I thought I will still need a month before I could wear and was surprised that I could fit comfortably. My girlfriend always says my clothes are baggy but that is what I have been comfortable with up to this point. May need to start shopping for clothes again.

My surgeon says no alcohol for 1 year after surgery and no carbonate beverages at all. There are several issues with alcohol from what I understand: Empty calories. Alcohol can cause ulcers Addiction - If someone is a food adict they can transfer addiction to alcohol. I think it really becomes a judgement call for each person but those are the risks as I know them.

I have been morbidly obese since my teenage years. I have lost about 100 pounds 3 different times before i started this process. It seems that once i get to 100, I lose steam and get frustrated and within a year to 18 months I am back where I started if not heavier. The band for me is both a tool to help with weight los but it is also an insurance policy that will help keep me from regaining weight in the long run.

Wow, what a blessing you are to those children. Keep up the good work on your weight loss.

Yes, I have no fill and have gotten stuck on scrambled eggs. Very unpleasant.

Glad to hear you are doing well. Remember, the first month is for healing so don't over do it.

Wow!!!

I just recently got something called Coco Lite Multigrain Pop Cakes. They are very light (16 calories and 4 g carbs). I would describe the texture like cheese puffs (without the disgusting orange cheese) but are flat circles about 5 inches in diameter. They disolve in liquid but work good for hummus or other dipping with very low calories.