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Try stopping in the chat room when you have a chance. It is kind of hit and miss but you can meet some really supportive people there. Best of luck to you!!

Unfortunately you either will or will not have sagging skin.

All good questions and good advice to call you doctor. Please make sure to let us know what you find out! Feel better!

Every insurance and doctors have different ways. The best thing is for you to check with your insurance or you doctor's office.

Thanks for your comments. I am sorry you had a bad experience and you are right you have to take what you can use and leave the rest. Good luck on your journey!

Great Post. Thanks so much for sharing!!!

The only thing that really works for me is too ride it out and drink a lot of water. Usually if you don't eat sugar you wont crave it. Doesn't mean you cant occasionally eventually have a little here and there. Best of luck to you!

Yeah what happened? Hope you feel better soon. I also hope I never can answer that question!

I agree best advice is moving and gas-x. I still use this script on occasion!

Thanks for sharing!!

Thank you so much for sharing. I really needed some inspiration and you delivered!!

This is one of the best posts I have ever seen.

That is one awesome NSV!!! It only gets better!!

I totally understand and have been there. First you have to let go of any guilt about being of track. It will only weigh you down. Get your guidelines from doctor if you do not have them and follow exactly what they say to do. Start measuring and tracking everything. Drink lots of water. Spend time on forum and even the chat room. We will support you. I have been back on track since end of October and lost about 50 lbs 95.2 total. I am proof you can do it but you have to start and not look back. If you need some recipes or snack ideas you can friend me on facebook and I will add you to my recipe group. Fb name is hely lb anyone is welcome. If you are looking for specific recipes I will help you find them just email me. Remember let go of guilt and move forward. We have got your back !!!

I am very interested. Can you fb me at hely lb?

You really need to get the information you seek from your doctor or nutritionist. We are all different as are all of our doctors. Congrats on starting your journey!

I have never heard of a doctor doing that. You can look one way under xray but it affects you differently. I also prefer slow and steady. I have been too full a few times and had to have unfills. They will only give me .25 at most now. I also prefer to be looser then tighter. It works for me. I need to enjoy my food and cooking. Best of luck to you.

I have had band 4 years. Unfortunately I did not follow doctors guidelines and gave up. I don't advise this. I have been back on track since end of October and doing really well. My life has changed and continues to change all the time. I cook most of my meals and measure everything. I will not go off track again. I am in so much of a better place now and will continue forward. I have lost 95.2 so far and had no problems with my band other then too full a couple times.

Ditto

http://fatlossschool.com/76-protein-shake-recipes/ http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/p/protein-shake-recipes.html There are tons of recipes just do a search

This is from a previous post These Protein shake recipes can be 'doctored' taylored to your liking, don't be afraid to experiment (that's what I do)! *some recipes you may add ice or not* this is entirely up to you the way you like your shake... Hope you all enjoy! Protein Shake Recipes Chunky Monkey 8 oz. skim or almond milk 1 Scoop chocolate Protein powder 1/8 cup Walnuts ½ of a small banana strawberry & Banana smoothie 8 oz. skim or almond milk 1 Scoop of vanilla Protein Powder ½ small Banana 3 Strawberries (fresh or frozen) Banana Split 8 oz. skim or almond milk 1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder ½ small Banana 1/8cup of chopped Pineapples 2 Strawberries (fresh or frozen) Blueberry Smoothie 8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk 1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder ½ Cup of Fresh or Frozen Blueberries Chocolate Covered Cherries 8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk 1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder 10 Fresh or Frozen Cherries 1 tsp. of cherry flavored extract or sugar free Torani Syrup (optional) pumpkin Pie 8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder 1 tbs. Sugar Free Vanilla pudding Mix ½ cup canned Pumpkin ½ tsp. Pumpkin Spice Mochachinno 8 oz. cold coffee 1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder 3 ice cubes Pina Colada 8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk 1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder ¼ cup of Pineapples (fresh or frozen) 1 tbs. of Coconut extract or Torani syrup Butterfinger 8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk 1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder 1tbs. Peanut Butter or PB2 Powder 1 tbs. Sugar Free Butterscotch Pudding Mix 3 ice cubes Cherry Vanilla 8 oz. Skim or Almond milk 1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder 6 Maraschino Cherries 1 tbs. French Vanilla Torani Syrup or Vanilla extract Caramel Chocolate 8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk 1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder 1 tbs. Caramel Torani Syrup (sugar free) 3 ice cubes Lemmon Meringue Pie 8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk 1 Scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder 1 tbs. of Sugar Free Lemon Pudding mix ½ tsp. Lemon extract (optional) 3 ice cubes Pistachio Cake 8 oz. Skim or Almond Milk 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder 1 tbs. Sugar Free Pistachio Pudding Mix 1/8 cup of Pistachios (optional) 3 ice cubes Strawberry Cheesecake 8 oz. skim or almond milk 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 tbs. of sugar free cheesecake pudding mix 4 fresh or frozen strawberries 3 ice cubes Mango Madness 8 oz. skim or almond milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mangos 3 ice cubes Carrot Cake 8 oz. skim or almond milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 cup fresh or frozen sliced carrots 1 Tablespoon low fat Cream cheese ½ tsp. Cinnamon ½ tsp. Nutmeg Peach Cobbler 8 oz. skim or almond milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder ¼ cup frozen or fresh peaches ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. nutmeg Red Velvet 8 oz. skim or almond milk 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 small beet Mudslide 8 oz. skim or almond milk 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder 1 tbs. chocolate sugar free pudding mix 1 tbs. sugar free Kahlua syrup 3 ice cubes Almond Joy 8 oz. skim or almond milk 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1 tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder ½ tsp. coconut extract 1/8 cup raw almonds (optional) 3 ice cubes

I cannot find the post where someone reccomended the protein shots but I just wanted to let you know both my doctor and nutritionist told me not to use them. Something about the type of protein and the ability to absorb the protein. I have also seen posts in the past where people were told the same thing. I am just asking that you make sure your doctor is ok with using them.

The bean chips to contribute to satisfying my hunger. Again they have both protein and fiber. Not your average chip!

I have not heard of anyone having any problems. I read a book written by a flight attendant who was banded about her journey. I do not recall her having any issues either. Sorry I do not remember the name of the book off hand.