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I'm getting there myself. I saw the Dr. Monday and he asked me if I was staying satisfied, and as of Monday, I was...It's amazing what 2 days will do. I was ravenous yesterday. I kept it in check by drinking lots of water. I'm staying within the caloric limits I have set, but WOW...yesterday I could have eaten "the brass horns off a billy goat!" If I feel like I can't handle this, I will contact the surgeon. My first fill is not for another month. ETA--I was banded June 19th

I use my fitness pal. I really like it. It has a scanner option as well. I've had to use it a few times in the last week. Continued success on everyone's journey!

GOOD FOR YOU! It makes me smile to see someone start their new path with a great attitude! You can do this! The hard part is done.

What a wonderful outcome to your journey! It's great that everyone is participating and getting healthy! Congratulations to you ALL!

I'm still just walking and riding the bike. I can't wait to get back to my Power90. I still have weights restrictions for another week and a half.

I take gummies everyday. I have no trouble with them at all. I chew them very well before swallowing. I was banded 6/19

It's ridiculous that so many people who are trying to take control of their lives and make themselves healthier have to FIGHT with insurance companies to get it covered. It's almost as it they'd rather pay for the HBP meds, diabetic supplies, knee/hip replacements. It's just crazy. I'm glad you both got approved and are on the way to more healthy versions of yourselves. CONGRATS!

NO problem, and congrats on being banded!

I was told to start the multi Vitamin 2x a day, sublingual B12 the day after surgery and my calcium begins 1month after surgery. Jut ask your surgeon.

Congratulations! Today marks 15 days post op for me...it only gets better the farther down the road you go. I never had shoulder pain and not a lot of gas pains...I guess I was lucky that way...hopefully you will be too. Keep walking and drinking your liquids.

I have been drinking hot tea in the mornings to "fake" the coffee ritual. I love my decaf teas, but they are not coffee. LOL

I'm jealous Cazzy. I am caffiene free for another 2 weeks. My body needs coffee. I've also been drinking decaf iced tea. That doesn't bother me as much as it is the flavor of the tea that I like, but I really MISS my coffee.

My surgeon allows Cottage Cheese in full liquids, but check with your Dr/Nutritionist to be sure.

I was only dairy free the first 2 days. Check with your Dr.

I have the 20 lb weight restriction for the first 4 weeks. Walking the first month, everyday. Then at the one month mark cardio at least 4 days/week. I'm ready to get back to my Power 90. Good Luck!

Congrats! I'm doing ok...not a huge loss this week, but loss none the less. Gotta get to the gym to walk, walk, walk...

I was right smack in the middle of my cycle for my surgery. I was however allowed a tampon for surgery. I didn't have any problems, but like the others have said, just check with your surgeon. Good Luck

I'm lmayeux007

I had fresh blueberries and raspberries in my cottage this morning for breakfast.

I am only 11 days out and I have twinges in my port area, but I have been gradually catching a few "zzzzzzz's" while sleeping on my side. I am not a back sleeper so I had to figure something out. As far as sex goes, my doc says 2 weeks.

I am not allowed caffiene until a month out. So I'm COUNTING the days until then. 19 to be exact! I am soooooooooooooo needing my coffee

That is GREAT news! Congrats!

I take a gummy multivitamin 2X a day (morning, night) Sublingual B12 Biotin and in 3 weeks I will add: Calcium citrate 1000-1500mg/day