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I got a medical ID bracelet with my name, phone # and medical info engraved on the back. The tol free phone # is 800-363-5985 the web site is Identify Yourself They have many to choose from and varing prices. Good luck. JP

I know how you feel. I am 5 1/2 weeks into this and have only lost 17 lbs. Eight pounds of that was prediet. I have not had a fill yet and hope this will help. My first fill is Oct. 1. Maybe we both need to call our dieticians. Good luck. JP

:)Tulipstar, Try Some Mussies Like Scrambled Eggs, Cot. Cheese, Apple Sauce. The Liquids Go Right Through You And That Is Part Of Why You Are Getting Hungry So Soon. Trust Me It Will Get Better. Call your dietician and ask for advice. Good luck. JP

Hope your surgery went well. I was banded Aug. 15. I was told to take a chewable multivitamin with iron twice a day. I tried the gummy bear vitamins, but they did not have iron. I was also told to take 2000 mg of flax oil or fish oil a day. The capsule form was very large and I changed to Coromega. It comes in a small packet like the size of ketchup. It comes in three flavors lemon lime, chocolate orange, and orange. It can be squeezed out of the pack directly into your mouth or stirred into food. My dietician said the body asorbes this form three times faster. I also take 1000 mg of calcium (calcium citrate) with viatmin D. Citracal with (calcium citrate & D) is like having a special treat twice a day. It comes in a candy chew in three flavors chocolate, carmel, and lemon. I get the citracal and flintstones from the store or pharmacy. The coromega I get from their website Coromega, DHA, EPA, Fish oil for Heart, Joints, Skin, and Brain. They will send free samples for you to try. I was told to start the fish oil two weeks after my surgery. Good luck you will do fine :clap2: JP

I also get the left shoulder pain and some times my nose runs. I have yet to get a full feeling in my stomach. I am down 15 Lbs. and get my first fill on Sept. 17 :clap2:. JP

I got a real bad rash 3 days post-op. Turned out to be hives. Was allergic to the liquid pain meds. I had to get a shot. It took about 4 days for them to go away. You may want to call your Dr. Good luck. JP

Sleepyjean, First stop beating yourself up. You are making yourself crazy. Do a self inventory and try to figure out what is triggering the eating. Get out your book and read it over and over. Drink, drink, and drink Water. Call your dietician, take a walk, get a massage. It is not too late to start over. Good luck to you. JP

TriVon1969, I am in Indiana. It is strange that so many people have such different diets. JP

I was banded Aug. 15. For the past 5 days I have been so hungry I am about to go crazy. I just had a hard boiled egg and a piece of cheese. I feel like I could eat a dozen eggs. I am averaging 70-80 grams of protein a day and a lot of water. What else can I do? My fill is Sept. 17. I have lost 12 Lbs. pre-op to now, but have not lost any this week. I am consuming a 1/4 of the food I did before surgery why is the weight not coming off faster??? I also walk a mile a day. :help: JP

Thanks again. I am doing beter today. I have been ddrnking water like a camel. Keeping track of my sodium is a good idea. I was shocked to see how much is in most soup. I have not been counting carbs or sodium only water and protein. I went swimming twice today and feel much better oh and I have lost 2 more pounds. :clap2:

Thanks for all the support. My Dr. has let me have eggs, mashed pot, oatmeal, and pureed fruits, veggies, and chicken since day 3. I get 70-80 grams of protein a day and walk daily. I have not been getting in all the water so thanks for reminding me. Hopefully things will get better after my fill on the 17. What I like best is warm soup, but it does not seem to last very long. I also work around food all day which is hard. I work in a R&D lab developing recipes. The smells make me crazy Thanks again I will remain strong I really want this. JP

I was banded Aug. 15 and I am starving! I ate an entire can of tomatoe soup for lunch and fear this behavior can be harmful. Is cream soup counted in the liquids I need for the day? Three oz of food is just not enough. I get all of my protein in, but still hungry. My stomach makes horrible noises. I also drink a lot of water 1 hour after eating. I tried ground tuna fish and chicken and it made my stomach hurt. When will this pass?:help: JP

Thank you so much. JP

Losingjusme, I am on the mussie stage, but my list said I can have fish or chicken if purred. Tonight I think I will go back to scrambled eggs and Cot. cheese. Yes to the bandster hell. I am starving. Thanks, JP

My Dr. said he used the 10 cc band on me. What is the big difference? Does mine just hold more? :help: I was banded Aug. 15. JP

Thanks it is much more clear now. JP

I must be in hell. All I think about is food! My stomach growls so loud my coworker said something today. My first fill is Sept. 17 and it will not come soon enough for me. I have lost 13 Lbs so far, but am very hungry.:hungry:

Ask your Dr. if he/she is opposed to you seeing a wound specialist. Please be careful and seek a 2nd opinion if necessary. JP

I was banded Aug. 15 and have lost 15 Lbs. For the last 3 days I have been starving! I am sick of scrambled eggs and cot. cheese. I had refried beans today and they were good. Alexdrena I want to go shopping with you. How do you cook the chicken liver? I see the Dr. tomorrow and hope to move on to the next stage of food. I have a berium swallow in the morning yuck :confused: Please post any good food you guys are eating:hungry:. JP

I am so sorry for your pain. I had a massage today and it felt wonderful. I still have some pain, but not as much. I see the Dr. tomorrow I will let you know what I find out. JP

OMG my dietician is making me get 70-80 grams of protein a day. I have eaten so many scrambled eggs I could sream! I am also getting sick of cott. cheese. Tomorrow I am going to be creative.

I hated slimfast and carnation instant breakfast and changed to Unjury. the chocolate is very goo. Unjury.com. 20 grams plus you can add skim milk to booste the protein. Ask your doc if it is ok. Good luck, JP

Is it your right or left shoulder? My doc said the right schoulder should hurt, and it is my left. He is sending me fo a berium swallow on monday. I was banded Aug. 15. This neck and shoulder pain are killing me.

Sorry to hear about everyone's hair loss. I was banded Aug. 15 and fear having hair loss. My hair dresser said there is not much that can be done if the body decides to let it go. She sugessted using nioxin shampoo. I asked my dietician several times about this possibility and she said it is very rare for lap band patients to loose their hair. Well maybe she needs to talk to all of you. I am getting mine trimmed tomorrow and hope for the best. Good luck to all. JP

Thanks, I am using Unjury and love it! JP