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Listen to this Fitbit story: I purchased my ultra online from fitbit.com in April 2011. Used a few months then I put it in my desk drawer at work. I then pulled it out after surgery. It's been acting all weird. I logged on to their website for tech support and did all their troubleshooting until I finally wrote them for help. Guess what? They are sending me a new one for free! Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs

I wish that all the time and energy spent being rude and jealous ( yes I said it) would be spent fixing their problems and learning their band. The fact is when you post for us newbies, only half of us will be successful. Only half of us will make it to where you are. But, all of us have cheated, skirted around, or given up on our past diet attempts. Lashing out at others, complaining about results, and not following the rules are just other ways to try to cheat the system. If my mind set is not like yours from day 1 of pre-op I will not make it! I have to get out of my own way and let the band do its job. I have two lifelines as I see it: my band and my successful new friends on this forum. For that I am truly grateful! Thank you!

For us the whey isolate is best. Take into consideration sugar content in any protein you pick. I like About Time (online) and unjury. Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs

The secret to the chicken broth is to mix it in a small amount of cold Water first. THEN fill the cup with hot water. If not it will not mix and it will terrible. I threw out 3 servings before getting it right. Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs

Facts are facts, band has about a 50% success rate. Or failure. 1/2 of the newbies on this site will not lose or keep off the weight. What do YOU think makes one person more successful than another? It's the ability and determination to follow the rules! Don't set yourselves up for failure right out of the gate. If you were on the preop diet you already had a taste of what hungry was about. That was your time to cry and complain, not now. Settle down, get your mind right and stick to the program! Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs

Side note: rapid weight loss is not what we are looking for nor what is promised. 1-2 lbs a week once in green zone. Everything else is cake...concentrate on getting better and it will all work itself out in the end. Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs

I only had glue. Weird but cool at the same time. Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs

chicken without skin but with the bones. Boil in Water, remove and shred. Add veggies cut up and sea salt. Return chicken to the pot and continue cooking until done. I use the bones too and I use thighs. Great properties to ward off winter colds. Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs

Well guess you're never getting it then! ...Jk haaaa Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs

I'm with you. pizza is my kryptonite! Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs

Have a safe calm surgery...see you on the other side! Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs

Great news! Pre-op 275.9lbs -surgery 10/5 265.0lbs -11/11/12 241.8lbs

Beef quesadillas rice and Beans and two Cadillac margharitas ( the ones with a side shot of grand marnier) at my favorite Mexican restaurant.

Nettie, not a problem. It seems like you have a lot of good habits in place already. The band is a powerful tool to take you the extra mile. I was banded 10/5 and love it so far. I love eating on a small plate and feeling satisfied. I never did before. I was a bottomless pit. And I love my success so far. It has been a lifeline for me. I track everything I eat and my exercise on myfitnesspal.com. User is micheleost Please keep us posted on your journey!

Nice site! thanks! People's choice is 177. Medical is 153. I guess I'll see when I get there.