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Okay, I went to the website, it is something that is very do able. I am going to start in the morning, sounds like a great way to break a plateau. Kinda like hitting the refresh button.

what is the five day pouch test????

it goes by pretty fast. There are steps you have to take. With each step you will be that much closer. Good luck, you are going to love your new band, its worth waiting for!!!!

No one really answered your question. I usually do my shakes in the morning. I am not sure if there is any special time you are to drink them. Just make sure to call your surgeon and find out how much protein he wants you to have a day. I usually had soup for lunch, and a greek yogurt for supper. Just something to think about.

I also had my surgery on Aug 9. To this day I have lost about 30 lbs. It makes me feel better to see everyone say that is about right. Yay!!!!.

I think 43lbs in 5 months is pretty good. I do know how you feel though. I have lost 30 in 3 months, and when you break it down, it averages 10 lbs a month which looks good on paper, but, you know what you have been doing, and realize it probably could have been more, so you look at it as not really that much. And starting thinking if I did this or that I would have lost more. When I spoke to my dr. they really don't want you to loose that fast, its not healthy, so as long as you are going down in weight you are being successful. Even when you are maintaining your are doing good, thats not so easy either.

it took them about 2 weeks to approve me.

It might sound a little gross but I really like avacados on mine.

You hit the nail on the head when you said your husband just dont understand. I had problems with people around me being jealous. A few of my friends wanted lap band but didn't have the insurance or the money, and now they dont speak to me any more. I don't know it they gave you a green book or not, but what I did was put it and any literature I had in the bathroom and took everything else out, that way my husband had to read it, if he wanted to read. I guess not everyone likes to read but my husband gets all caught up in reading and stays in there forever lol. But don't you worry about anything, Sooner or later the negative comments will stop. I too had the problem with my kids thinking I would die. Now that they see that I am as normal as I ever was, no one says anything, and I am only 3 months out. Be sure to let your family know that this is not easy, and nothing happens overnight, and It would help you alot if they gave you support. You will be ok, This is all new, Let us know how you are doing, and remember when you start to feel alone you can always come here, no matter what time of day or night, and you will always get positive support. Take care

I was having pain in my port and still do occasionally . I went to the dr and he said that there is some mesh in there and it is stitched to the muscle, he said it could have something to do with scar tissue and the mesh. He said as long as it isn't constant it is probably ok. He said to call him if it gets unbearable or is constant.

sounds really serious, not to scare you, but you seriously need to take everyones advise and get to a bariactric specialist quick. How long has this been going on and did it stress you out when you moved? Just take care and let us know how you are doing.

yes, that is probley what it is, an allergic reaction. I had that and they were taken off and the dr said not to use anything like neosporin, just let them get air. It clears up pretty quick. But you still should ask your dr.

I pulled out my instructions from after my surgery, and it said nothing about using straws. I have been using them, and havent had any problems.

I am 3 months post op. The last 3 days I have been having a stinging sensation where my port is. There doesn't seem to be anything in particular that brings it on, it just happens, it only lasts a few minutes and I can "rub" it and it goes away. It is almost like a stitch is stuck or something. Has anyone else had this problem? should I be worried? Should I wait and see if it goes away on its own?

Just be your self. Its a piece of cake.

I quit using chantix. After about a week, you will notice you want one less and less. It made me not even care. No desire most of the time and then if you do want one it will last about 5 minutes. I would just get up and find something to do.Hang in there it will work, just be strong. I feel so much better.

Went to my first post op appointment today. Dr. said whatever I am doing to keep doing it, because I doing so well. I go back in 3 weeks for my first fill, if I feel like I need it. with the plication, I dont seem to have problems with my portion control, although I do get pretty hungry, I get full real fast too. So far so good.

It was not bad for me either. The port site was tender for several days, but other than the gas everything was good. And the gas you can walk off. I was back at work in 4 days. I have a desk job so it wasnt hard for me at all.

I used true results in bedford. They were awsome, and the patient advocate really went above and beyond to help out with questions and things like that. I would go there again. and I would recommend them.

Got my lapband/plication on Thurs. I guess I did really good. My RN told me he was surprised, people dont usually do as well as i did. I just basically woke up walked to get the xray thing done and went to the restroom ( wished I had went in opposite order lol). Then I got dressed and went home. The gas has been terrible and the port site is extremely tender, but getting better everyday. Planning on going to work on Tues., I can sit around up there just as easy as here. So here I go. Start of new life, Aug,9 2012.

I was super sore for about 3 days, it seemed when the gas let up I felt less pain. I am taking Children s Tylenol, and it seems to do the trick. Tomorrow I am going to work, but fortunately for me, I have the kind of job that if I don't feel like I can make it all day, it will be ok. Be tough, it does seem to get better quick. My thing is I am afraid of overdoing it, but I will just listen to my body. Take care.