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I was born in England (my mom was British) and I would love to see how its going for you!

Yum that does sound good!

You go! When is your first fill?

Hello to you! Yes, this site is very informative and very addictive! Maybe more than facebook!

How are you doing with your band? I went to England to meet all of my british family. It was a trip of a lifetime. I had been to England twice before bit didnt get a chance to meet them all. I love England and Scotland! On an earlier trip, we took the train to Inverness Sc8tland, then went out on the loch and saw Urhart Castle. So so beautiful. I wasnt going to leave scotlamd until I heard someone playing the bagpipes. Brought me to tears. I was so embarrassed to meet my family as big as I am. But I am going back next fall and they wont recognize me!

Just waiting for final insurance ok. My surgeon gave me a date of Mov 7th. I went ahead and started the preop diet and hos is tough! Three EAS Advantage shakes a day and Water. I have made it through one week of it, and lost 16 pounds. Im only taking in 7.5 carbs a day, 17 grams of Protein each shake. When you lower your carb intake that drastically, apparantly it knocks out your appetite! I have had a few times of feeling really hungry, so I just down a bottle of water. I think my body got rid of fluod last week, and thos week it will be dipping in to stored fat, and my body will fight! I feel a whole lot better already. My daughter asked me why I need the surgery if I am losing thos way. I told her I dont know many people that could survive on this longer than two weeks. This diet is about one thing . . .it shows you what your really made of and how much dicipline you can really have. Also the fact that there is an end in site helps!

And its also my login initials!

Thanks for the great tips on vitamins! I am new to this site but love it already! Shooting for Nov 7th for my band date. I have been overweight most of my life. I have tried many different diets but the weight always came back. It's like my body likes it and isn't going to let go of it! I have been in a depressive rut for years, avoiding pictures at family events. I've been researching and thinking about the band for six months, and after my yearly physical showed prediabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, I said to myself "your done! You cannot maintain this lifestyle any longer if you want to live past the age of 70." I have a strong family history of heart disease as well. I remember the day I made the decision for the lapband; I had this overwhelming feeling of peace inside and newfound confidence which I have lacked for many years. It's a great feeling! I am ready to begin this new lifestyle and changes. I have been reading this forum for awhile now and have learned many things from you all that will help me along the way. One quote I read on here but changed up a bit is one I have adapted as my new mantra and gives me strength daily and will in the future whenever I feel tempted to eat the wrong things and not use my band correctly. "Nothing tastes as good as thinner will feel". And that is 100% true!

Could anyone recommend a good vitamin after surgery? I'm reading some people suffer from hair loss after surgery. I've seen the gummy vitamins. Do they have everything in them you need?