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Hi everyone, Alot have asked what I have been eating on a daily basis. Here is a run down of what I eat: Breakfast - Soft Boiled Egg Yoplait Light Thick and Creamy Midmorning - Boost chocolate High Protein shake lunch - 1/2 Creamy Soup (exp. Butternut Squash, Mushroom) Yoplait Yogurt dinner - Slice of Garlic flavored Tofu grilled with a little olive oil Soup Dessert - sugar free Ice Pop This weekend I can start on solids. I can start with chicken and then fish. Then on to veggies then starches (which I am going to try and shy away from as much as possible). I have not been hungry at all and I haven't gotten my first fill yet. That comes Oct. 18th. I am anxious to see what I feel like after that. Hope everyone is doing well. Karen

I am so excited. I am 3 weeks out from being banded and went to the Nutricianist today. She weighed me and I lost 23 lbs. I couldn't believe it. This has been the best thing I have ever done. Hope everyone else is doing well. Karen:whoo:

Hi Karen, I had the same feelings that you are having. I got banded last Friday, Aug. 31st. Just came back from Dr's and lost 5lbs. I was a little dissappointed, since I have just been on clear fluids. The dr. was thrilled and said that was great. Said alot of people don't start losing till their 1st fill. I have to learn to be more patient. I have to say I have surprised myself this week. I didn't know how I would be able to just have fluids and I have done fine. Can't say that I am not looking forward to eating some cottage cheese tonight and yogurt though. The nice feeling is knowing that I lost 5 lbs. and am not worrying about gaining it back. That is a first for me. I am doing this for me but there is a small part of me that wants to show family and friends and can really do this. The thought of failing can sometimes overshadow things but for the first time I really feel positive about what I am doing. This was the Best decision I ever made. Please write back if you need to talk. Regards, Karen D

Hi All, Got my band on Friday, August 31st. Today I feel real good. Over the weekend the gas pains were pretty bad. I felt like I was 9 months pregnant. Those pains are going away slowly but surly. So far I haven't been hungry but am really looking forward to having some cottage cheese and yogurt. Best to all who just got banded. Karen

Hi Jenjuice, I have a date of August 31st. I am so excited and a little nervous knowing this is a lifelong change. I didn't have to do any pre-op diet so at least you know what it will be like for you afterwards. Please get in touch if you need to chat. Regards, Karen

All I know is that for so long I have been praying to God that I could find an answer to losing weight. I feel that I have been given a second chance at life. I will be banded Aug. 31st and am thanking God everyday for this chance. Karen

Hi all! I am scheduled for 10:30am August 31st. No pre-op liquid diet required. I will keep everyone going before me in my prayers. This site has been such a lifeline for me. Everyone at home is very excited but I don't think they truly understand. Everyone on this site knows the feelings and emotions that we will go through and I thank God that I have a place to go to if I need it. I am sure I will at some point. As of now I am very excited and can't wait. Regards, Karen

Hi Mommy 1050, I am going to Dr. Pucci who works with the Weight Loss Program at Good Sam Hospital in Suffern. My next appt. is Aug. 2nd. Hopefully he can give me a date then. I went to my Psych and Nut. on thursday. Both went fine. Had my blood workup done on Sat. Good Sam has a support group I am going to on the 25th and a class on Nutrician on the 24th. I figure I could use all the help I can. I am so looking forward to having this done.

Dear Mommy1050, Hi. I live in Rockland. I am hopefully getting my band in Aug. I have a appt. with Surgeon, Nut. and Psych. this thursday. How long have you had your band. Any regrets? I would love to someday meet people in the area going through similar experience. Regards, Karen

Hi Sara, I to have decided to have the lapband. Ever since I made the decision I have been very excited. I wish it could happen tomorrow. This web site has been so helpful to me in making my decison. I wish I had done this many years ago. Being so young you will have the rest of your life feeling good, being active and living a full life. Good luck with your decision. Karen

Hi, My name is Karen and I saw you live in the area. I am from West Nyack, NY (Rockland County). This site has been so helpful. I am suppose to get my band in Aug. I am very excited. Any suggestions or hints you have would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Karen

Hi, I think I will be going the beginning of August. I have my psych and nutri eval July 12th. Do you know what kind of questions they ask at the psych eval. Karen from West Nyack,NY