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I was banded on 12/18 with the APS band. I've lost 17 lbs. I saw my doctor on the 9th. He asked if I wanted a fill. I decided to wait until I quit losing weight or gaining before I get my first fill. What is the difference when you are filled? I haven't been doing any exercise...yet.

I love the chocolate. I'm mixing the vanilla and the chocolate...mmmmm. I can't stand the unflavored.......

I bought the Penneys brand of "magic bullet". It works well and it cost less. (Cooks brand)

Have you tried the Unjury brand of protein? It comes in chocolate and vanilla and they taste pretty good. (There are other flavors but I don't like them) Here's the website if you're interested. They also have samples. Welcome to the UNJURY Homepage

Does anyone else have the AP Band? I was told that's what I have. No fill yet.

Thank you to everyone who responded to my post about regrets. I was concerned mostly about the fact that I wouldn't ever be able to eat normally again. You've all helped me to understand that is not the case. I am now on the "soft and moist" phase and life looks brighter. I know that I can't eat the way I used to but I also feel it's ok to have "forbidden fruit" once in a while. Just not everyday. Also, thanks for the positive comments without judgement.

I didn't tell anyone outside of my immediate family except my boss. (Time off) I don't want to have to deal with people's "free" advice or criticisms anymore than I have to. You always have someone letting you know their mind on your weight loss. I'm 5'0". When I told an ex-sister-in-law I wanted to get down to 100-110 lbs. (I was 100 lbs before I gained weight) her response was, "Are you sure that's good for you?" She was a petite person. Other times when people question why I'm not eating I tell them I'm not hungry. If they persist, I ask them why they want me to eat when I'm not hungry.

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Thanks Merry Nymph! You are right about the reasons we have chosen this path. I'm pre-diabetic and I see what my mother goes through everyday. I do not want that. I have to remember always why I'm doing this. I didn't see a nutritionist. I have Kaiser and they gave us a list of foods to eat at each stage. Clear liquids, Full liquids, Soft and Moist and Solid foods. It says we should eat 500 calories a day, eat 5 times a day and only 2oz. at a time. I know that I've had at least 4 ozs of soup a few times. It's so crazy to see all the different eating plans. Even my stuff contradicts itself.

I know exactly what you mean. My family went out for Oriental and I'm sitting here with my Green Pea Soup...well, at least it's not chicken broth...

I still can't believe it's happening but it sure looks like the "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" "justice" network is going strong. These people are going to appeal....Keep your fingers crossed for them...

Spare ribs...mmmmmm

Ellisa, Hi! I'm suppose to be eating only 1-2ozs per meal on a full liquid diet, 5 times a day. I am trying to stick to it but I am going crazy. I have eaten 4-6ozs of soup. Egg Drop and I feel like I'm "cheating". I am so tired of broth, juices, protein shakes....(thank goodness the chocolate Unjury is pretty good) I took a small bite of cheese off my kids pizza. It just smelled too good. Tomorrow I'm able to start "soft and moist". It is going to seem like prime rib!

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I'm freaked too. I had a breast reduction before my lapband. (I'd already given up on ever losing weight) I was a 34C when I was thin, Now (after weight gain breast reduction) I'm a 42D. I hope I have something left when the weights gone.

Hi guys! Thanks for your input. I'm so glad to hear that this is NOT right. I have Kaiser and they have a Weight Connections class. This is where I got the info. Kaiser contracts with Dr. Shae so I've never actually been to his nutritionist. I will definitely get with a nutritionist and back with Kaiser and find out why that's all it says in my WLS book. Thanks again. I feel MUCH better. I can handle liquids and an oz here and there as long as I know there's an end in sight. I can handle a cup of food....mmmmm.

I don't really have any solutions but I FEEL YOUR PAIN.....(my stomach is growling right now)

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Hi! I was banded on the 18th. I need some support. I think I've hit the "regretting it" stage. My post-op diet says I'll never be able to eat Nuts, Corn and a bunch of other stuff. Also, it says I'll never be able to have more than 500 calories a day and 2 ozs at a time. Is that for real? Is anyone else feeling like this?

Hi All! I'm needing some support. This liquid diet is driving me crazy. I think I'm in the "regretting it" stage. I was going over my post-op stuff, according to it I'll never be eating over 500 calories and 2 ozs per meal. Is this correct? Also it says I can NEVER eat corn, nuts, coconut and other stuff. I've lost 12 lbs but haven't lost anything for several days. I know I''m griping but I needed to get it off my chest....Anyone else feeling like this?

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