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Now I'll never look at a Mini Cooper again in the same way.LOL If they have the windows down I'll know why and that will make me laugh!

When I'm eating Greek yogurt or ff cottage cheese, low fat cheese as a protein I just measure in a cup.

They say actually to compress it into a cup. When it comes to meat I always make it 3 oz and then add 1/4 c veggies & 1/4 good carbs. Most the time the Protein fills me before I can get to the veggies & fruit. But they say eat your protein first. Hope that helps!

YEAH!!!

That's what my bariatric center did. They contacted my insurance and then told me when and how I needed to do everything. I wish you the best on your journey! Keep us posted!

which in turn makes me follow the band rules, hero

When I'm really stressed I put on really soothing music and lay with my eyes close and concentrate on deep breathing. It does help! I'm really sorry you are dealing with something so painful! Pre banding my granddaughter was in the hospital , life & death for 10 mths and I gained 100 lbs. I hope when I have to face something like that again, I will have better coping skills, or see a professional. Thoughts and prayers with you and your dad!

Are you logging what you eat? Eating only 1 cup? Protein first?I'm sure another fill should help, maybe get you in that green zone.

Great post AJ! Yes, this was my best Thanksgiving ever and I plan on a great Christmas season too! Did I ever tell you, your my hero......

Oh, as far as diet goes, again they're all different, some will accept WW and some won't. I had to have 5 yrs. of history with a Dr and being obese and do a 6mth supervised diet with Dr. They will be able to tell you this when you see your Dr. Try not to worry!

As far as my insurance(Aetna) goes and they're all different, the only co-morbities they recognize is Diabetes, high B/P, High Cholesterol & sleep apnea. No arthritis, I'm waiting on double knee replacement and that didn't make a difference.

What phase are you on? I had to be on Full liquids 30 days.

I had my first fill today, 3cc. The Dr said, "I know your weight loss was all you and I promise you that soon the band will kick in and help". He also said on average most restriction comes between 4-7.5 cc. Are you getting in your protein first and drinking a lot of water? Hang in there it will begin to work with you!

Diabetes, High B/P, High cholestrol (sp?) , Sleep apnea

Pattygirl took the words out of my mouth, other than calling you Honeybee LOL You are HOTTTTT, sizzling! Hub better keep an eye on you! Congratulations GF!

6wks post op and have no trouble with potatoes. Like Missy must measure out or will ovet eat. on mushy stage I was told to make them a little runnier. Grits were a fave go to for me too. SF chocolate pudding very good! All the cream Soups good.

Down 8.6 lbs from last visit 4wks ago and 36 lbs since 2 wks before surgery. Woohoo! Dr put in 3cc in my empty band and said most times green zone is between 4 cc & 7.5cc. He said," You are doing very well with the weight loss and I know it's more you then the band". "Pretty soon, the band will do more for you"." Only liquids for 24hrs". He also said for me to listen to my shoulder pain and stop eating, when it hurts. Cheryl, you were right about the nerve thing. I knew you were all along, but having my Dr confirm it just makes it even better. Next appt Jan. 7, 2013 Makes me happy, when I make Dr. happy!

Thank you my b*****s!

Norm is 1-2 lbs per wk, you're right on schedule!! Congratulations!

Everything the above posters said and learn all you can about Lap Band surgery before hand. I was on these boards and reading books for 7 mths before surgery and feel it was a very worth while education.

WOOHOO!

As well as she's doing, she might never need one! If she does, we can go hold her hand or slap the crap out of her, whatever it takes!

Hi Lizzy! Welcome! Great people, a lot of useful info and some fun too! Post often and best wishes on your journey!

destynee is a doll , just like you!