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You are looking great! You must be so proud. Congratulations and keep up with the great job. Good luck and best wishes! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

Looking good gorgeous!! Keep it up. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

My incision stitches started to fall off around 2 week's. The bigger one took about 3. All together they healed over nicely around a month. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

Not at all. A little olive oil isn't going to hurt. Good luck and best wishes! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

Not getting in a lot of fluids will mimic hunger as well. Are you getting enough Protein? Use the flavorless protein and sprinkle it on everything, include mixing it in your water/beverages. Hope this helps. Good luck on your journey and best wishes! PS. I'm 9 months out and hunger sets in if I miss my Protein Powder. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon also told me I needed to lose 12 lbs. It became hectic a week before surgery when doctor canceled for 3 weeks out. I was so mad I ate what I wanted but exercised (walk) everyday, up until the last week before surgery. And what I mean by eating what I wanted (frozen diet microwave meals). I pulled it off! I must have shocked my body because I ended up losing more than 12lbs. Definitely ask questions. I found out the only reason my doctor required the 12lb weight loss was because I had a fatty liver. He didn't want it in the way at procedure. Good luck to you and best wishes! Everything is happening the way it should. Blessings. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

I'm so sorry, I don't know enough about the lap band, I don't want to give you any wrong information. I even went online and looked it up. So many mixed conclusions. There was articles on the subject, on BariatricPal. Diet After Band Removal/Life After Lap-Band Removal. In 2007. I wish I could have helped. PS. My 1st response doesn't sound like the way I meant it. I was trying at humor. Not funny at all. I really wish you the best of luck! Keep reposting, someone will have this in common with you and reach out. I'm half a sleep, lol! Good luck and best wishes! I'll be keeping my eyes open for you in the future. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

O my gosh...you look SOOOOOO GREAT! Congratulations and best wishes! With your fun loving attitude your going to do amazing! Good luck and best of wishes. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

Your amazing! Your article is a must read for EVERYONE. I'm 9 months out. I've already started sneaking in a bite of this or that (mostly a bite of a cherry pie, those little ones frosted) at least once a week...for a reward. Haven't gained yet but, have been having a month long stall. 168 one day and 170 the next. Frustrated because just like you, I've been going through a move, holidays, stress (I have multiple sclerosis) it's so cold, below zero. I need to exercise. I mean walk. I'm doing exercises to firm, that's it. Thank you for your post. Good luck to you and best wishes! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

If you want to keep them happy and bubbly...lol...there's some excellent exercises you can do. Easy too! Everyone is different, I haven't lost yet but, I have in the past while dieting. Look up exercises on keeping breast firm. Good luck and best of wishes! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! That's awesome, keep up the great job and before you know it you'll be at your goal weight. Yay for you! Good luck with the rest of your journey and best wishes! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

Maybe your nutritionist will give you better advice. It sounds like the shakes might not be agreeing with you and you need another way to get in your Protein. I used to mix my Premier Protein with almond milk and Water. I know, it sounds yuck! But, it helped...not only with the thickness of the shake. Good luck with your appointment tomorrow and best wishes to you! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! Your almost to "the day"... It's normal to be exhausted. I mean look how far you've come and what you have endured. It is hard work but, so worth it! Good luck and best wishes. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

That's awesome your getting your fluids! That's been the hardest part for me, even now at 9 months out. I don't think you'll stretch your new stomach as long as you are drinking slowly. Good luck and best wishes. Your doing amazing! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App

Crap! Are you going to have it ruff!! But, all is not lost. Did your doctor give you a diet to follow? What is revision surgery? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using the BariatricPal App