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Wonderful success!! I'm just over 10 months out as well and started very close to where you began. My WLS doc listed me at 256 but my family doc had me at 260. Today I'm at 199-203 and have been for three months. I know what I need since my restriction is perfect and my foods are good choices is that GYM!! Lol!! I'm hoping two major trips this summer and fall will motivate me to get to myself on the treadmill. Thanks for inspiring me to get moving!!

Before my last fill (2 months ago) I could do bread in small toasted portions. Now I can't at all and like some have said, I actually needed that so I would focus on filling up on Protein and veggies. I've lost the most in one month by cutting out bread too. I can do crackers but I try not to because they kill my appetite for eating. So they are mainly used by me to thicken soup/chili or as a way to get something quick when I haven't eaten and don't have time to sit and eat. Best to y'all! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Before my last fill (2 months ago) I could do bread in small toasted portions. Now I can't at all and like some have said, I actually needed that so I would focus on filling up on Protein and veggies. I've lost the most in one month by cutting out bread too. I can do crackers but I try not to because they kill my appetite for eating. So they are mainly used by me to thicken soup/chili or as a way to get something quick when I haven't eaten and don't have time to sit and eat. Best to y'all! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I had major hair loss and thinning about 3 months post op and started taking Biotin about 3 weeks ago. What a difference!! I am still taking B12 at the docs but only every three weeks (was weekly). I know everyone is different but I feel the biotin (5000mg) once daily gas slowed my hair loss way down. I was emptying my brush every minting but now can go several days without having to empty it. Best to you! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Flying right now and went through full body scan with no problems. Also flew and was ready for lunch/dinner soon after so not overly tight. Taking it easy in soft foods for a day or so to be sure. Safe travels! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Thanks for the suggestions! So what is your chicken salad recipe? Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

What was the weight gain like for y'all in the days right before your period. I have gained four pounds. I was feeling so good about maybe being in the green zone with fill #3. In certainly feeling satisfied earlier and for way longer. But what the heck if I didn't gain 4 pound in 3 days!!!! Uggghhhh!!! Anyone else see this?? Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Would love to hear what you bandsters are having for lunch and/or dinner that's high Protein band-friendly meals. Really needing some ideas since lunch meat is getting real old!! Thanks for helping us all out!! Can't wait to read the responses!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I was banded on a Thursday and went back to work on the following Monday. I also have a desk job. Yes I was tired, but I sit all day so it really wasn't any different from sitting at home. I did stop taking my pain meds during the day on Saturday just to make sure I wasn't driving while on narcotics. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

So I had my 3rd fill on 6/27 and that first weekend I didn't think I had much restriction but now I certainly do!! Yay!! I guess the restriction took a couple of days to really feel it. Now I feel satisfied. Can I eat yes but I don't feel the need to eat for at least four hours. Today I stayed busy and only ate a handful of cashews until 4. I drank a lot and I can really see the importance in that now. Hoping for some better weight loss this month!! Last month I lost 2 lbs but I weighed in the afternoon when all the other weigh-ins were in the morning. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Got my first "Have you lost weight?" At work yesterday!! I'm down about 22-25 pounds depending on the day. Lost 2 lbs between May and June fills 2 and 3. Still not lasting on 1/2 cup for 3-4 hours so looks like #4 fill on 7/29. I'm ready for a big month of loss! Maybe it won't be 10 lbs but at this point I'd do a cartwheel for 8lbs! I can do this, just have to hang in for a couple more fills! It's close I can tell!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Had my 3rd fill on 6/27 and really can't tell much difference. I'm journaling my days now to show my WLS doc and myself what I'm going between meals and I'm measuring my 1/2 cup now. I'm thinking I may need another feel because I'm just not lasting on 1/2 cup. Before I was just counting calories and aiming high for Protein and not really measuring. I lost 2 pounds between fill 2 and 3 which I'm grateful it wasn't a gain (which it'd been if this was all me and no band)!! My total loss by my wLS docs scale is 22lbs since preop. Also I weighed in the afternoon for #3 when #1 and #2 weigh-ins were in the morning. (If that even matters) Come on March Bandsters brag a little I need to see how successful all y'all are to spur me on!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I notice the second fill was the same for me. I felt hungry day one and by the end of the first week after that fill I was way tighter. I had my third fill Thursday and I feel it more today than any of the past two days. I don't know why but tightness is a bit delayed for my lay two fills. Praying this is the one to push me over the cliff for a bit more progressive weightless. Good luck!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I have BCBS Federal too. Certainly call if u have questions about your claim. I had to complete 3 months dr supervised diet, psych consult, physical therapy consult an nutrition class. After all that was complete my WLS doctors office submitted my package and two weeks later I received a letter approval. I'm 3 months post op and I've only had to pay for my portion of the copays. BCBS will tell you what you need and the doc office should tell you your costs. We have GREAT insurance as far as WLS goes! Wishing you the best!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk