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Hi all! Banded 3/11/13. Down around 21-23 lbs. since surgery. First app. for fill, Dr. said I was doing well without one. Go back on 5/2 then maybe get one. Don't really notice any restriction as far as taking bigger bites an eating to quickly so I'm nervous when I do get a first fill, I'm going to be in for a rude awakening. I have a W.W. digital scale thats said to be very accurate, but weight varies 2-4 lbs. day to day in mornings. water retention?? thanks

no pre-op diet for me. bmi 35. banded 3/11/13.

Hi omfgmelly, U should be just fine. I'm type II an had A1c of 9.1 in jan. right at the same day I had app. with pre-op. They just told me to work on it but no official diet. Had labwork done last week an A1c is now 6.4! Down 21lbs. since surgery 3/11/13. Don't stress out too much, just do the best you can too control it. good luck

Hi All! Although Iv'e lost only 20 lbs. since band date 3/11/13, My A1c (blood glucose) was 9.1 in jan. 2013. Should be in range of 4-6. Got my lab results back from dr. app. on thursday an now it's down to 6.4! YAY!!! Dr. was impressed an said good job, keep it up!! Still shows I'm alittle dehydrated though. Don't quite get that? I'm drinking plenty?? thanks

Hi all! Iv'e been loading up on these single portion frozen entrees. Never thought I'd like them or never be enough portion to satisfy me but they are pretty good. Cheap too at Wal-Mart for $1.98. Lots of different varities too. Any opinions on these? 5 wks. post-op. thanks

yep Klogue, thats kind of how I look at it too. Im eating smaller portions that seem to satisfy me an eating far healthier than I ever did before, And not to good around the kitchen either! Had the three cheese baked ziti one last night n a small apple with PB for dessert.

Hi cullychick! Good to hear from you! I too was banded day before you an am still down around 20-22 lbs. since. No fill yet. Go back 5/2. Maybe then? Good Luck! Your doing good!

I was banded 3/11/13 an still waiting for first fill. Went to first folliw-up app. couple weeks ago an after asking me about being hungry, an how much I was eating she said to run with it for another month. Next app. is 5/2. Still maintaining weightoss of around 20 lbs. since surgery...havent gained or lost any more for awhile now but my BS numbers are drastically improved an thats the main priority for me right now so Im good with it all.

ya the"orange" flavored one gives me heartburn if I drink alot of it but like I said...enjoy in moderation and it's something to taste rather than plain old boring water! I like the Hawaian Punch SF Lemonberry Squeeze too!

So what comes up first? the chicken or the egg? lol! I crack me up!!

Hi all. Ya I don't "survive" off them but for a quick, easy, an cheap meal at suppertime they seem like a good choice on occassion. Here's what the carton says on the one I eat most; 250 cal. 5 gr. total fat 460 mg. sodium 39 gr. total carbs. 9 g. sugar an 14 g. protein. They DO seem to satisfy my appetite so is that still considered a "slider" food? thanks

Lol! I know just giving ya some b.s.!

welcome an congrats gg83!!

Hi Tara-U. I couldnt get my big toe in your little squirrel feet shoes!! Size 14 4E here... yes they double as skis!! 12 hrs. of walking around in steel toe boots that size is a pretty good workout!!

Two scoops of P.P.? Holy Cow! How big is the scooper? I use the wey P.P. from Wallyworld..$16.00 for a big plastic jar. I'm currently using vanilla flavor at one scoop with either fresh berries or a banana an 8-10 oz. of unsweetened pure almond milk in a small blender that doubles as a cup. If I put TWO scoops in, I think the blender motor would burn out!! Way to thick!!! Are you talking shouted a regular kitchen blender?

ok thanks sharpie! learn something else new on here!

Whats a NSV?

Water? yuck! Dont think I could handle that. Reminds me of growing up, mom would make grilled cheese samiches an tomato soup.....with water an not milk! I too use unsweetened almond milk. YUMMY!

ya me too. i love bananas. put a small one in my pp shake every day. good source of potassium.

Ive drank WM version of CL since '05. Havent drank real OJ since then. My dr. said its fine but like everything else pre and post ban...enjoy in moderation. WM sunrise orange is also 100% vitamin C too n goes perfect with an occasional vodka too!

Hi B-52. the way it was explained to me, your not supposed to feel "full" but more like 'satisfied". Maybe thats the differance?

Hi all. Ready to buy another jar of P.P. First one was Wal-Mart wey protein (chocolate peanut butter). Anyone know if Wal-Mart or Sams carries something in a tasteless flavor? I figure that way I could mix it into more varities of food. Looked at WM, didnt find anything there but flavors. thanks

20 lbs. since banded 3/11/13

Hi sistercin. 55-60 lbs. is my goal. Banded 3/11/13 n down 20 lbs. so far. No band restriction yet but really trying to establish better n healthier eating choices. Always been around 285-300 since high school in late 70's. 3/11 was at 287 now 267. People tell me my face looks thinner but myself I dont notice much differance anywhere else....yet. GOOD LUCK in your future success.

Hi dsheperis. I too am almost 4 wks. post op. Same story as you, down 20lbs. since surgery on 3/11. 35-40 more to goal. I have no band restriction either. Went to app. this week but after visiting with Dr., she said I was right on track for now n did'nt require a fill now. She just said make sure to not skip the middle meal of the day an get protein in. Good Luck thanks