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To Stephanie- I had NJ Direct at the time of my surgery in November. My BMI was 37 but I had sleep apnea. They did require me to check in with my primary care doctor for three months for a weight check. It took about a week to be approved once all the paperwork was submitted but they told me it could take up to two weeks. Message me if you have any questions! To can_do - where do you live? I am in South Jersey now in Medford but grew up in Washington in Warren County. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

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Unbelievable!! Great job!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Looking great!! Wonderful job!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I had my surgery on November 6th and still haven't had a fill. To date, I have lost over 60 lbs. I'm sure I'm going to need one because the weight is coming off slower but for right now, I am holding off. My dr has a policy. If you have lost more than four pounds in a month, no fill. Good luck and congrats on your weight loss! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I was banded on November 6th and have lost 61.5 lbs with no fill. My dr has a policy that of you lose more than four pounds in a month, you don't need a fill. I actually just canceled my appt for Friday because I lost five pounds so far. I'm sure I will eventually need one but not yet! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

If I crave something sweet, I usually have a chocolate or caramel Calcium chew. Always does the job! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I ate lots of chicken, ricotta cheese and Pasta sauce during the purée phase. Also salsa and meatballs. Like Missy said, really anything that you can put in a blender with some liquid to make moist. You might also want tot try making a batch of hearty soup in a crock pot that you could blend. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

My pre-op were with Water. I just tried to get them down as fast as possible. Now I use unsweetened almond milk. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I just had a Calcium chew because I was craving something sweet. It hit the spot! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Oops...I am a day late! Checking in at 180.6 lbs. Down 1.4 lbs from last week. So close to the 170s I can taste it! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I add Special K Protein to my Greek yogurt in the morning. If I feel I need an extra boost of protein, I add a scoop of unflavored Protein powder. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

What you need to ask yourself is what is the nutritional benefit of eating them? If they don't add Protein or Fiber to your diet, then I would either avoid them all together or eat them sparingly. I know it can be difficult but no one said this is going to be easy. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I use Body Fortress from Walmart. I mix 8 oz of unsweetened vanilla almond milk with one scoop. I don't even use a blender anymore, just one of those blender ball bottles. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

1. I weighed myself this morning and I have officially lost 60 pounds since I was banded November 6, 2012 combined with my pre-op loss! 2. I bought three pair is shorts from Ann Taylor Loft this afternoon and they were all Size 12s! I can't remember the last time I was a Size 12. It has to have been over 8 years ago!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I think it really depends on your surgeon's criteria. I had surgery on November 6th and haven't had a fill yet. My surgeon only gives you a fill if you have lost less than four pounds in a month. I have been losing more than that so a fill isn't necessary. Some people don't like this way of thinking but it has worked for me. I have lost 60 pounds so far! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

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Name: Megan Goal weight: 177 pounds Weight on April 1st: 182 pounds Age: 35 Dietary goals: Protein first Exercise goal: Bike three times a week Total weight loss: 59.3 pounds Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I use Body Fortress from Walmart. I have used ones from unjury and GNC and to me, I don't taste the difference. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Final check- in at 182.0....met my March goal! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Not a total success yet but on my way. Banded on November 6th and down 59 pounds! Before picture is the best I have from my son's Preschool graduation. After was from five minutes ago. Feeling great!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Years ago, I kept having stomach problems. Random queasiness, diarrhea, and stomach pains not just on the right side. It landed me in the hospital twice for a week at a time. They did every test possible and I drank tons of the nasty barium...not pleasant! I got pregnant with my second son and was sick the whole time. After my c-section when he was born, I had the worst pain between my shoulder blades. My OB kept telling me it was air stuck in my cavity from the section. Finally I had enough! I drove myself to the ER and it was determined my gallbladder was diseased. The ER doc said it was probably the problem all along but just never showed up on tests. Five weeks after I gave birth, I had my gallbladder out. I have not had any problems with my stomach other than a minor belly ache since then! Good luck and I hope my story helps you a little. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Great job!! How did you loose so much? Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Love hungry girl recipes! She has some great ideas on how to make great food that is healthy. Subscribe to her daily emails....she sends recipes but also some really helpful finds at the grocery store. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Down to 183.4. Looks like I am going to miss my goal of 182. Oh well. On a positive note, I lost 6.4 pounds this month and am no longer considered obese! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk