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Yes girls... Also tuna with fat free ricotta is bomb diggity. Ok I snorted about the pretzel sucking... Too funny!!! Lmfao!! Well since I had my fill today I've been on liquids....dinner was watered down tomato soup, a bit later I had a blueberry Greek yogurt smoothie (very runny) and just now some clear chicken broth. Let me tell u I'm soooo hungry! Afraid to drink too much water cause I'll be peeing all night!

Well my 1st fill was today and it was 2.5cc's. I'm pretty satisfied with that I suppose. The doc had me drink 2 cups of water before I left and all was good. Do u guys think 2.5 was pretty good, considering some docs only do .5 at a time? He told me liquids tonight and back to regular foods tomorrow.... Wonder if I'll feel any different?????

Grider, 4 lbs a month is awesome! I've been at a standstill for 2 1/2 weeks:( down a total of 14.

Victory... An example of my day is ( I got my band 2/14 so I'm about 5 weeks out) Breakfast: 1 pack oatmeal w/ 1/2 Greek yogurt Lunch, can tuna or chicken breast made w/ miracle whip and 1 whole grain WASA cracker and rest of Greek yogurt Snack: string cheese sometimes dipped I'm hummus....(Its freaken awesome) And dinner is 1/2 cup retried beans, plus 1/2 cup tuna or chicken salad.. Plus a sugar free pudding cup:) How about you???

Victory... No it did not hurt one bit! He did it so fast and w/o even numbing it, before I knew it BAM! It was over! Yes I was also surprised only 1 day of liquid. He literally said "regular diet tomorrow" I even had him repeat himself! Lol

It was in his office and literally took 30sec.... No it wasn't flouro. My port is very obvious so I'm trusting my Doc!!!

Is there a difference between the Allergan and Realize brand of lapband? Rumor has is it takes less fills to get restriction w/ the allergen? I'm not sure which one I have, I will be sure to ask my Doctor tomorrow when I go for 1st fill!!!

Well had 1st fill today (2.5 cc's) and turns out I have the Allergan:)

Thank u for the info Jim!!!!! They both seem to be fairly similar:)

Will do!!

Wow honk! And that's out of pocket each time? How many fills have you had?

Yes, I do... And I also think mine us expensive as well. My surgery was $10,000 and includes 1st fill only. Additional fills are $250. I'm hoping I won't need that many!!

Mj, what foods are you eating when u say u eat " around the band?" just curious as a newby. BTW congrats on losing 100!! Excellent!!

Yes... Very true. Always have your water!!

I had 2 glasses of red wine exactly 2 weeks after my surgery.... Tasted like heaven. I had no problems:) have fun!!!

Hi guys, can anyone tell me how to put a picture in the little picture box? I write from an iPhone.... Thanx!!

I hear a lot of talk about restriction,..... Can someone please explain to me exactly what it is? Does it refer to being restricted from eating certain foods? Or does it refer to the actual amount of food one can eat?

Elcee, your responds are always very detailed.... Thank you for that. After how many fills would you say you felt the famous "restriction"?

Breakfast: 1 cup special K high Protein Cereal with 1/2 cup skim milk Lunch: 5 Oz chicken salad made with miracle whip and ricotta cheese 1 wasa cracker 1 sf pudding cup Dinner: 1/4 sweet potato, 1/2 cup black Beans, 1/4 eggplant with melted mozzarella in top I'm one month post op, and I feel I'm eating so much! Any advice? Ideas?

Girl before u know it the 23rd is here. I wish u luck with your quitting smoking, my problem is my wine!! I looked forward to coming home from work everyday to my glass ( sometimes 2) while cooking dinner..... I still have it but 1 or 2 times a week, and darnnit I miss it!! Lol I'm sure those dreams good luck indeed! Soon we will be sexy mamas! Yes, this is now getting a little harder than in the beginning. I have not had my 1st fill yet so I can eat anything... Gotta be super careful not to overdue it. Its pure will power and making the right choices at this point for me. Really looking forward to feeling " restriction".... I still have not started to exercise so I am so happy that you are at it! I wish I liked it:( Hope to hear from u soon!!!

I know Xavier.. It's just that I'm reading 20, 25, 30 pounds lost in the 1st month of many other bandsters..... I started with a low BMI of 31, so i didn't have to do a preop diet.

Congrats on your success Hedder! That's awesome. I have not yet started to exercise.... I'm sure once I get started and get my 1st fill the pounds should begin to disappear quicker!!

Thanks for the info... When were you banded? How much have you lost? I had my surgery 2/14 and have only lost 14 lbs...

Hi Didi! Nice to hear from you! Well I am actually 1 month post op today, and 14 pounds have melted away:) I'm hoping it will go a bit quicker once I get my 1st fill on the 19th. How about you? Tell me how your journey has gone so far?

I am 1 month post op, and will be going on vacation this week:) Any suggestions on "smart" restaurant choices for this stage? ( besides soups please.. Lol)