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Thanks CG and Creekwood for the encouragement and support. It's reassuring to know others have gone through the same. You are both inspirations. Thx again!!

I should have been more specific they said the yogurt should be 6oz not everything else. I understood not to exceed a cup at any time......im no where able to get that much in though!

Amazing!!! You should be soooo proud of your accomplishment!

Congrats that is fantastic!!!

My journey just began. I've been banded for 2 days now. I lost 16lbs. during my pre-op diet. I'm determined to do this! With God on my side and the wonderful support of my family and friends along with the great support from this site I know I can make it! Thanks all

I went onto pinterest and found a ton of recipies using chix and fish with veggies etc. Type in lap band recipies, egg recipies, grilled chicken recipies and fish recipies in the search field and you will get a ton of great ideas.

Well tomorrow is IT. I'm excited and nervous. Nervous about going through the procedure and not knowing what to expect afterwards but excited to start my new journey. I can' t wait to look back a year from now and think, wow I've done this! I know there will be many ups and downs but I know in the end it will be worth it to be healthy and happy! Any last words of advice for calming the nerves?? Thx all!

Cheznoel thanks for following up. Surgery went well. Right now im just really bloated making the fluid intake a little more difficult then i expected. Just sipping slowly and walking to try to get the gas under control. I feel very full very quickly. On a full clear fluid diet for 5 days.

My surgery was yesterday and iverall um doing prwtty well with the exceprion of bloating and gas which leads to my question......I am nit able to get in as much fluid as they recommend yet because there us so much bloating whenever i drink something it seems to maje me just feel miserably full. Ive noticed today after i take a drink i have the need to burp is this normal? After 4oz i feel stuffed? Thoughts?

Whew...ok good to know that im not alone! Steph 4 protein shakes is great i can only do 2 you're rockin' it;)

Thats awesome! You look amazing! Iwas just banded yesterday do you mind me asking what your average monthly loss is? Sorry on my pgone and cant see tracking tools.

Sorry for all the mis-spells above!

Wow 29 lbs. In a month is fantastic! Does this include the weight you lost doing the pre op diet ir is this all after the suegery? I just got banded yesterday i hope i can see the same results. Great job!!!

You'll do great. It sounds like you have a positive attitude and determination and thats the mist important. I just had surgery today so no expierence to tell you about but Im pulling for you. Monica

Had my surgery this morning and am now on the other side!!! Yay!!! All this gas pain isnt much fun and im having a hard to time getting alot of fluid into because i feel full quick not sure if im really full or if its a combo of the gas pressure with the fluid im consuming just making me feel full? On a full liquid diet for the next 4 days.

Hey Steph i was thinking about what u said about the fear of all this bloating and gas mixed with fluid intake stretching the pouch. I dont think thats possible because....the liquid passes through in approx. 15-20 min. Or so and if your like me sipping little bits at a time 1/2 of my 4 oz chix broth has passed down before i get the 2nd part done. Not sure this is accurate but it makes sense. If it was food i think thats diffetent because it sets longer in the small area. Just my take;)

Thanks ladies! Glad to know im not alone. Step great job in getting you protein in!! Were you able to get any in the day of surgery? Uve had about 4 oz chucken broth a 1/4 sf popscicle and a little water. Tomm. I should im planning on starting with my protein drink for breakfast do you know if these also count towatds you fluid intake? Or is thst just your water intake? Sorry for all the ??? Just want to get this right!!! Thsnks ladies!

Wow there's alot of us having this done tomorrow! It's so nice to have the support of people who are going or have gone through the same thing! Good luck to everyone i will keep you all in my prayers!!

Good luck to you too!