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Hello and Welcome. Ask your questions here? A Big Hug for you! Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

Remember, all of us heal differently for a few weeks after surgery. Some will lose lots of weight first 14 days, the rest of us will be a holding state. Be patient on everything. It took a long time for us to get heavy and then we tried many diets for a long time. For some, the weight loss can be over 2 years. It's about how to adapt, eat properly and then maintain our new healthy bodies. Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

Pizza is what I miss the most.

Congratulations and Best wishes for a very successful surgery. See you on the "other side".

See your doctor very soon. Don't wait for a follow-up. Best wishes

My doctor does what wildrose1966 wrote exactly. Since I'm 1 hour away from him, he is careful and I'm also told to drink some Water. The he also directs me to a lobyy for additional 30-45 minutes before being released. During surgery, then band was pre-filled with 1.5cc. My doctor wants be on liquids the first 24 hours after the fill. I add another day or so as a precaution. I just completed my 3rd fill on Dec 11 with 1.5cc added. Best wishes

Welcome 12dav. You've joined a great forum with lots of knowledge on the band, sleeve and other surgeries for weight reduction. Almost all here, share their experiences with all of us. Since we are individuals, all of us have responded in different ways. My band was on Aug 6, surgery was less than 1 hours (repaired hernia near breastbone) and installed the band. The next day I was driving without any problems and even attended a weight reduction seminar in my local hospital. You will get all questions answered here. Youtube has videos if you can handle surgery topics. Other Youtube videos have been made by band patients who share their journeys. Best wishes and Keep The Faith.

Ive tried , small bits of Pasta, some rice but NO breads so far. I feel I need the Protein intake over anything else so I don't slide. So far so good. Best wishes

You're doing it right. Do your own research and feel comfortable. You can go to Youtube and see the surgery if you want. You can ask here on this great forum. Lot's of us have traveled to the :"other side" already. Best wishes

Hello Mjv013. My name is Richard and I live near Santa Barbara California. I'll be your buddy if you like. I was banded on Aug 6 and so far close to 75 pounds off since I started. I lost 34 pounds prior to surgery using Protein shakes and small dinner salads. Then surgery and another 41 pounds since band day. I try to log in daily and share my advice and seek advice from others. I'm a civilan salaried employee working at Vandenberg AFB in Mission Operations (missile launch Range Safety) Best wishes and Keep the Faith

I'm hoping for my 3rd fill tomorrow, Dec 11. My doctor wants too keep me at about 2 pounds a week whether you're hungry or not. He wants you to work at this weight control by adjusting in your brain and making wise choices. I almost begged for my 2nd fill. I'm close to 6 pounds of weight loss since my last fill, so I'm short 2 pounds. I'm hoping and keeping my fingers crossed that I receive my 3rd. Best wishes

Go to liquids and protein shakes for 2 of your meals. Then some yogurt, SF popsicles and SF jelly for the other. Try this for a few days to see if you can handle this. Maybe you need a bit of healing time after a fill rather than a normal 24 hours of liquids which my surgeon recommends after each fill.

I believe if the doctor offers nearby where you live weight reduction seminars on a monthly basis. My dietitian travels 1 hour to my home town and runs a seminar for 1 hour each month and we sit and talk about our issues. She also provides us a low carb Snacks as samples for us to order if we like them. The latest techniques are discussed. We all share this valuable time monthly. Ther are about 15 of us who show up often. Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

Probably happens all the time behind our backs. Guess it's Sticks n Stones.

My docotr has 1 year of fills with surgery costs and at my 6 month time, he will do a CBC (complete blood count) and check for any deficiencies in my blood. Glad you're feeling better.

Funny your doctor didn't tell you for 24 hours on liquids only, then next 24 hours mushy food. I have to drink Water in front of my doctor to see if I can do it. Then since I'm 1 hour from his office, I have to stay in the lobby for about 35-40 minutes ato finish all the water. He is a very cautiouous doctor. Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

I lost 60 to 70 pounds several times in my life and gained it all back. One time I lost 60 pounds (Atkins) and it took 18 months but I lost the battle to being heavy. YO-YO comes to mind about diets.

You what's more scary john the tentman, is if you don't do anything to control your weight you may die very young, have numerous heart issues and diabetes. YOU are doing something for YOU and you want to try and be healthy. It's all about you and what you do with your life. The tool is ours to respect and to use wisely. No miracles from the Band. YOU will do good on surgery day and after a few weeks or months have passed you'll say, I should have done this sooner!. Best wishes and Keep the Faith

an "oldie but goodie". 10/10

Not if you follow good eating habits and stay consistent with 1 cup of food each meal. The reason why people think it goes away is because they might over eat more each meal and the pouch may change somewhat.(stretch). Try and keep a certain amount of calories each day. I am around 1200-1300 calories in 3 meals. Remember if you think you're starving, drink crystal light flavor drinks, SF popsicles or SF jello. You must control what you put in your mouth each day. Be consistent and stay in the zone all the time. Best wishes

The 60-70 Protein grams will keep most people full longer. Stay away from fatty foods which usually have high calories as well. Most fast foods are not very good for you. At the beginning, Protein shakes will be a good ally to have on your side. As food is introduced later in the Stages, lentil, Beans, lean steak and chicken will provide some protein in your diet. I still use 2 protein shakes and then eat a simple dinner. It tends to work for me. Best wishes

Congratulations and prayer's for a successful surgery. Your life begins with a new tool inside of you. Proper judgement on the food selections we eat and the tool can give postitive results. Remember for a few weeks you will be healing so don't get upset if you don't see any weight reduction. It will start slow and then buildup. Next thing you will be looking at smaller sizes in clothing. Best wishes and Keep the Faith.

Congratulations to all. Keep on track!

Mostly during the week, Mon-Fri I do a protein shake prior to leaving for work. Now and then, oatmeal. On weekends I will treat myself to 2 eggs amf 2 pieces of bacon for breakfast with salsa.

My doctor and dietitian recommended the lapband over the sleeve. IT is the least evausive operation and recovery is quicker.