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Perhaps it's easier to have people who are addicted to food NOT eat food prior to surgery? Some people have a hard time limiting their food intake (which is why they are overweight :frown:), so it might be easier to just cut it out entirely. No one dies from it, at least I haven't heard of it. I didn't have any problems with sticking to my pre op diet which was low carb slim fast and one lean meat of 4 ounces with some green vegetables a day.

When I saw my doc for the first time and they gave me a bunch of typed pages, on the first page in very very large letter were the words: "If you are taking phentermine, you must be off it for 14 days prior to surgery". It wasn't an issue because I wasn't taking it, but on the next page it listed meds and whether or not to take them the morning of surgery. I took my high blood pressure pills but not the stuff for diabetes.

People like different things from their doctors, I guess. My Dr. and his staff kept track of me. I had day surgery. I did see the doc after and they did a barium swallow and gave me a pic of the swallow and of the band on my stomach. He's an american and has done a fine job. His name is Ken Hollis in Houston, Tx. However if you are not satisfied with your treatment, let them know, in no uncertain terms. Power to the patient, I say!!

I'm staying on plan today because I have lost three more pounds and I intend to lose a hell of a lot more. On plan is the way to do it. Rah rah all of you and rah rah for me too. :thumbs_up:

I received mine yesterday, and although I was grumpy about the cost, it is worth buying four jars. I can see that we will use them. Expecially at the great taste for the low cost in calories.:thumbs_up:

Well spoken,and since you are expecting the emotional issues, perhaps they won't catch you so unawares. :thumbs_up:

I've been doing an art journal. Drawing, painting, writing, collage. Photography. It's interesting and occupies hands and the mind.

I had a week of Clear liquids, 2 weeks of full liquids, a week of mushie and I'm working my way onto regular foods. It's worth noting that using the band as a tool requires some self discipline. It's not to see "what you can get away with" because you are only cheating one person - yourself! No one died from eating soft foods or liquids foods for a few days. Yep, it was difficult for me, but I did it.

I researched the band for a year or so. My insurance didn't require psych eval. I understood how the band worked and am doing just fine. The doc put in 3 cc in a ten cc band at the time of surgery and I have restriction and am losing weight just fine. I'm often surprised at the people asking the same questions over and over and wonder how much they researched since they obviously have internet access. Also, I've dealt most of my life with my difficulties with food. Alarmingly it seems some folks aren't prepared for the emotional struggle. (i.e. people actually crying cause they can't eat solid food) I didn't require that psychological support, but I'm thinking that some might have an easier trip if they did have. Obesity is a very complex issue and some are just not properly prepared, imo. Having said all that, I think that many do seem to find their way. Peace.

Oh what a tangled web we weave . . . . Seriously, I wouldn't discuss it with her, but I wouldn't lie, either.

I'm a confident person and I've never really had issues with what other people say, nor have I mean mistreated by others because of my weight.

My doc said "Let's shoot for 140." I said "Fine, I have the final say." He said, "You bet." That was how I got my target. Right now it's nothing more than a direction to head toward, and may change many times between here and there. I'm far more concerned with my blood test results and getting rid of diabetes than I am of what my weight actually ends up being.

I told everyone, pretty much. Someone asked me if my kids agreed, I said "I don't know, I didn't ask them." lol No one has given me grief. It's not like being fat was a secret and suddenly losing weight is a secret either. Everyone has a different comfort level.

I quit with Chantx and it worked well for me. I was lucky about the nightmares, though. I'm sorry you get them.

I've used the liquid and an adult chewable. The amounts in children's vitamins are often not optimal for adults, even when taking multiples.

I used the Centrum liquid for the first month and I got used to it. It was just fine. I take centrum chewable Vitamins now.

I'm staying on plan today because I stayed on plan yesterday. I'm on a roll. :tongue:

I was banded march 5.

Actually I use the Slim Fast low carb. It has 20 carbs of protein and is 190 calories. My doctor reccomended it.:tongue:

I drink 64 ounces of water a day, plus coffee and milk. If I drink any more it gives me an upset stomach.

You've said it yourself: it's a life changing experience. Change isn't intrinsically bad, really. I think that we often develop a sort of Stockholm syndrome with our fat dimensions. Do you really want to keep your fat around? Has it really been your friend? (Keep in mind, it's killing you, inch by inch. It is interfering with you living your life. It HINDERS you.) This fat is not you, it's not me. It's just fat. It has no personality. Your relationships may well change, but the good ones will get better and the bad ones may improve or die off. Who knows? Take a risk, and maybe open yourself to change and growth. No relationship is worth having if you have to harm yourself to keep it. Enjoy the journey, it can be an interesting ride!

Lots of people have problems with eggs. It's often reccomended that you have fluids for a day or so after a fill. I hiccup when I am either full or have swallowed too much. I definately take it as a warning.:cursing:

I have a ten cc band and had 3 ccs put in at time of surgery.

I aim for 1200 a day, and mostly make it. I've never gone way over since I was banded.

Hi, I'm just checking my ticker. lol