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I didn't..........I think I had my first cocktails (s) around 5 weeks actually. Many are different and I think the main reason they say not to drink is because some replace food with alcohol. I could be wrong who knows. Once I was no longer tender or sore when moving I was comfortable with drinking a few with friends for a Christmas Party. However, make sure you do not try to overdo it and dance like a mad women or anything. For me the reason I didn't drink sooner was so I didn't get clumsy. Good luck..

Well not kinda....I guess I did. I went out to eat with a friend at a new Japanese restaurant. I was good and bypassed my favorite sesame chicken because it was fried. However my meal (Kung Poa Chicken and Veggies) came with 1 fried wonton, 1 fried shrimp, and 1 egg roll. I 3/4 of the wonton, the shrimp, one bit of the egg roll, and a few bits of the main meal. I did stop when I felt full...............I am just bummed that I gave into the temptation. I did stay away from the fried rice but next time I need to see EVERYTHING that comes with my dish. If the food wouldn't have been on my plate it would have been much easier. I am really hoping to get below 220 tomorrow......that is my first goal. The next is under 200 and so on and so forth. OK had to confess thanks for listening.

I am newer.....almost 7 week. The post op phase is easier than you think. Just have a plan in place. I did a lot of Protein drinks and split pea Soup. The hair, I read it was a similar loss as a women has after child birth. With you already having 2 kids you know......it isn't "that" significant. So that is what I am expecting. I had a hard time feeling hungry at first. I always a pure Protein Bar in my car now JUST incase. If I forget to eat I get sick and sleepy. Like I said I am 7 weeks out....I feel like I have several options to eat. I honestly can't wait until I can have raw veggies and fruit....that will make me VERY happy. But otherwise...........LIFE IS GOOD! Best decision ever. My treat daily is a healthy choice frozen greek yogurt. Loose skin is something I am also concerned with as well I don't have an answer for that. GOOOOOD LUCK and welcome.

It takes me about 15 minutes.....if I am out to eat I try to spread it to 20-30.

Live longer, teach my girls healthy living, and HAVING FUN with the family.

I am 6 weeks post op, I also only told close friends and most of my family. People are noticing and commenting on my weight loss now. I tell everyone I see a nutritionist and am on a high protein and healthy choice diet. I also tell them I literally measure all of my food and work out a few times a week. Unfortunately those who have never been over weight OR those who have never had the surgery don't always realize that WLS is not an "easy" way out. It is a tool that helps you loose the weight. We have literally made a life changing decision as our stomachs will never be the same surgically. With all that said........I do not plan on telling my co workers or random people. I am so happy with my decision and all of the compliments I have received....it is none of their business on all the tools I have to loose the weight because ultimately....I AM DOING THIS!

I took 2 weeks off only because of the drainage tube. I would have went back earlier if it came out before.

I am so sorry for you loss. Poweade zero helped me through that stage.

I did the Pure Protein shakes 2-4 a day and up to 3 cups total of fruit, veggies, or low fat yogurt under 20 gm carbs. I lost 20 lbs presurgery.

A few weeks after my surgery I spotted for a few weeks after.The weight loss affects your hormones.

Nice work, I finally broke my stall. Can't to be on the loosing team again.

So I have hit my first stall. Surgery date 11\25. How long do they last?

I had my surgery Nov. 25, I have lost 25 lbs and got a stall this week. It is very discouraging...,.. I hop my scale starts moving soon. Any weight loss is OK with me I am OK with only lossing 25 so far. It is my tool not my magic bullet. Good luck.

I order my own and eat the left overs later. My hubby and I don't always like the same thing. If I did like his I would just ask the server for anextra plate to sshare. In my opinion you don't need to explain to your server why you are sharing. I have been a server for several years and actually it is very common.

Give yourself some time, it took Mr three weeks to be able to clean comfortably

I had the same thing happen when getting out of bed. Called my doc and I popped an internal stitch. He said it was normal, the pain stuck around for a week or so. Good luck but call you doc if you are concerned.

You will have to do a psych eval and nutrition class. I had high blood pressure but not on meds and a BMI of 40 . I was approved on my first letter. I also have BCBS IL not sure if any thing is changing in 2014.Good luck!

I personally started with ground turkey seasoned, crockpot chicken, tuna, eggs, etc. When I did move on to pork and beef I made sure I added extra juices or gravy.

Yep, I got mine at 2 weeks....first time in 2 years.

So I made a delicious shake ....spinach,pear,apple,and vanilla protein mixed with some pear juice.S9ooooooooo good.

A "fill" is for the lap-band correct, I don't know a lot about that but I did just have a co-worker who had the lap-band had a similar issue, she didn't go in right away and the doctor said it could have gotten really bad. Her lap-band had slipped. She actually had emergency surgery to remove it.

So my surgery was 11/25/13 as if today I am down 20.9 lbs. That makes about 5 lbs a week. Is that normal? I hear so many others loosing so much more the first month.

Thank you all so much.

So tonight is our annual Christmas Party we host at our house. I have some candy canes, made chocolate covered pretzels, and chili for our guest. Normally I do a big spread of Desserts but his year we decided to do a potluck style and I asked my friends to bring their favorite side dish. I am almost 4 weeks out so our AMAZING turkey chili will be fine for me but I am so worried of all of the temptations that will be brought into our house. I already told my husband any left over pretzels need to find a way home with a friend or in the trash after tonight. Lastnight I enjoyed a glass of wine to see how I could handle it. I did really good so I am going to try to enjoy a drink or two with friends tonight. Geeeeeez....I am so nervous though. Any suggestions.

"Pain" I would say a week, discomfort about 3 weeks.