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I'm doing the happy dance for you!

Definately protein. Tuna salad, chicken salad, & salmon steaks are some of my favorites.

Good luck. You have found a great forum, LBT is full of wonderful friends who happily share thier stories and support. Look around and read the treads, you'll learn a bunch. Feel free to ask as many questions as you need. Welcome!

Couldn't of said it better. You are so right. Thanks for posting this.

Congrats on your new life. Please call your doctor regarding dry heaves. It is common to feel sick after anesthesia, your doctor can give you nausea meds. You do not want to be vomiting. Take care.

I, like Missy, have had many short term goals. It's the best way to approach this journey. It can be overwelming when you start and look at how much you want to loose and how long it will take. My current goal is to fit in a size 12. Going shopping this weekend, not sure I'm there yet, but I'm close. Fingures crossed.

We won't tell, it'll be our little secret. Sex is definitely better. I notice hubby is always touching me now, a pat on the butt as he walks by, brushing my arm as we sit together on the couch, and my favorite hugging me from behind. Oh how I love my band!!!!!!!!

Breathe, relax. Everything will be fine. Tomorrow you are going to start your new life and it is going to be wonderful. You are in my prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Take care and keep us posted.

Way to go, Maddy. You are going to rock this journey!!

Congratulations! That is so awesome. Keep it up!

I was a bordom snacker... Especially in the evening. Now I try to keep myself busy and I have a rule that I have to drink a 8oz glass of Water before a snack, if I'm still hungry I get a healthy snack (cheese, yogurt, Protein popsicle, etc). 95% of the time I'm not hungry after the water. PS CG/Maddy I'm telling Alex on you too......

Self control & discipline. You have to want it, really want it! Great article. Thanks

I have read threads on this site regarding traveling and some people say they get tight when they fly. Search for threads on travel. Its doughtful that you have damaged your band. I would let your doctor know what happened your next visit. I like to keep mine informed of everything that happens. You will be fine.

Missy as always is right on. I don't get a sign, I just get a feeling that if I take another bit I'll be sorry. And yes I've tested this feeling and yes I was sorry.

I would do liquids for 24 hrs and mushies for 24 hrs, you have irritated your band. If after that you are still having problems call your doctor. Since you are able to drink water without problems, it sounds like you were eating too fast and to big a bits. Every time I get a fill I have to relearn how to eat. Slow down with small bits. Good luck.

Don't tell me I can't have my coffee.... I'm a real grizzle bear in a morning without it, just ask my hubby. Splenda and a splash of milk for me. :-)

I have way more energy now and my concentration is definitely better, I am a much healthier person. Your doctor is the one to decide medication dosages. Please consult him/her. Everyone looses weight differently and depending on how much weight you have to loose as to when you will physically see it. For me I started noticing my clothes where looser after about 30 pounds. I can eat any foods. I eat 3 meals a day & 1 snack. I eat Protein first then veggies & then carbs, total of 1 cup of food. I recommend you get the book Bandwagon by Jean McMillan. It is full of great information and will answer alot of questions. There is an ad for it at the bottom of this web page, just click on the ad. Good luck on your new journey.

Kami, Everyone has their own definition of what "full" means just like everyone's doctor have different diet plans. One could even argue that you are quoting from one manufacture of the band and the other manufactures definitions of what the band will do might be different. Bottom line is define full feeling as you wish, the band is only a tool and like any tool if it is not used correctly it is useless. We have to manage our eating in order to be successful. We need to support each other in this journey and that is what Missy is doing. She has been very successful with the band and has graciously shared her experiences with us. For that I am grateful.

Definitely cold all the time. This is so new to me, I was always the hot sweaty one.

My story starts with "you're just big boned" and continued up & down until I hated myself so much that I knew I had to do something. So I got my lifesaver in February! My goal is to be happy & healthy. Already I'm off hbp meds, in smaller clothes and I walk so much taller! You already support me every time I log on to LBT you are there with your love! Keep coming back to LBT, give love & support to each other. And sometimes the kick in the butt that we all need every once in a while. I love my band!