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thanks for all your comments, I will try and see what works best for me, Im sure 1 drink will have be tipsy since I have not had a drink since last December, Tis the season, Be Merry!

I had BC/PS PPO in Pennsylvania. My surgery was covered 100%. I was approved in 7 days. No problems what so ever.

I had my first fill 6 months after surgery. 3cc's in a VG band. I have good restriction and need to eat very slowly or I get the "Sitting on my Chest Breast Bone Pain" My weight loss is slow but its comming off so Im pretty happy!

Just went for my 1st fill in my VG band. Im 6 months post op. They put in 3 cc under fluro. They said the band is in the correct place and all looks good. They did say something about esophageal dilation but the X-ray doc said no it's fine. And I did ask if anything was wrong and they said no your ok. Now of course Im paranoid and think I have something wrong with me. What is esophageal dilation? What are symptoms, how is it treated, should I worry even thought my Band surgeon and the x-ray doc said im ok?

hi sunta! yes I am from philla! How are u? Im good! the fill was a breeze. I guess im just being paranoid! They kept mentioning it but in the end all was well.

Just went for my 1st fill in my VG band. Im 6 months post op. They put in 3 cc under fluro. They said the band is in the correct place and all looks good. They did say something about esophageal dilation but the X-ray doc said no it's fine. And I did ask if anything was wrong and they said no your ok. Now of course Im paranoid and think I have something wrong with me. What is esophageal dilation? What are symptoms, how is it treated, should I worry even thought my Band surgeon and the x-ray doc said im ok?

GAG! yes this is a word I did say when I had to drink this stuff. I did mix it with gatorade to kill the flavor. Its just loaded with protein. I still have 2 bottles in my fridge.

I did this: Zero Carb Isopure The purest, fastest, clearest whey. Liquid Protein. 40 grams. 20oz. No lactose, no aspartame. Instant Ignition. Mach 3 Recovery. Size:20oz Flavors:Passion Fruit Pineapple Orange Banana Mango Peach Alpine Punch Icy Orange Grape Frost Apple Melon Blue Raspberry

When I came home from the hosp I was so swollen and bloaded even my sweat pants were tight. I was bloated for at least 2 weeks. I also took gas x and used ice/heating pad for my discomfort. I really looked fatter after my surgery. I slep on my back for 1 week then moved to my side. I was put on soft food 10 days post op. This included jello, eggs, mash pot, creamy soups. It was heaven! make sure you get your protein drinks in, It can be hard at first but it helps you feel better and its good for you while you heal. Im 6 months out and I still do a weekly shake with some fruit. Also the walking does help, I came home from the hosp on thurs and sat I was walking my block (very slow) but doing my laps!

my doc told me hot tea or liquid in the am helps to make you "less tight in the am" I personally have never been too tight in the am, only 2 weeks after surgery I felt very tight

Happy and Healthy thoughts for you!!!!!

I use skim or 1% milk, maybe throw in a banana or some peanut butter, yummy. Be creative and play with the flavors, add some flavor extracts if you like.

liquids only. I was put on very soft food at 9 days post op. dont rush things now, just do your drinks.

my craving is hot pepper stuff. I love making scrambled eggs with pepper jack cheese. I never liked anything hot before my surgery so i really cant explain it.

I dont have a card, but if I get a whole meal I end up taking 1/2 home. I went to Ruby Tuesday this week and ordered the new burger and substituted the fries with a veg or baked potatoe. I ate just the meat from the burger, and 2 bites of potaoe. I enjoy getting just an appetizer, or a bowl of soup or chili. Some restaurants are fine with substituations, just ask. I dont even mention that I have WLS.

Hi all! My weight loss has slowed down a lot. I was banded on Feb 28 and lost 40 lbs. Now I have my first fill scheduled for Sept 11 and I have restriction even with no fill. Do I just get a small fill? I have a VG band and my doc does 3 cc's for a first. I dont want to have problems but I also want to get back to loosing these last 50lbs. I admit I can eat more on some days and other days I dont each much at all.

Hi all! My weight loss has slowed down a lot. I was banded on Feb 28 and lost 40 lbs. Now I have my first fill scheduled for Sept 11 and I have restriction even with no fill. Do I just get a small fill? I have a VG band and my doc does 3 cc's for a first. I dont want to have problems but I also want to get back to loosing these last 50lbs. I admit I can eat more on some days and other days I dont each much at all.

i have been at 207 for the past few weeks, depending what I eat my weight loss could be a lb a week or 3 weeks, or none at all. The scale is really not moving.

Hi all! My weight loss has slowed down a lot. I was banded on Feb 28 and lost 40 lbs. Now I have my first fill scheduled for Sept 11 and I have restriction even with no fill. Do I just get a small fill? I have a VG band and my doc does 3 cc's for a first. I dont want to have problems but I also want to get back to loosing these last 50lbs. I admit I can eat more on some days and other days I dont each much at all.

i did the Designer Whey....chocolate and van and also the Isopure bottled drinks.

Dr. Noel Williams At University of Penn in Philadelphia. Hes very good.

fresh homemade pesto chicken breast over pasta!! yum, maybe some yogurt with berries and granola

God Bless all of the family and my thoughts are with you all.

right now im loving the jersey fresh tomatoes with a bit of basil and some fresh motzorella cheese, splash of olive oil! yummy Banded 02/28/06 Dr. Noel Williams - Philadelphia, PA 244/205/150 Band size: VG Band First fill - Sept 11 (coming up)

Having my band is the best thing I did to help me with years of being overweight. I like the fact im loosing weight and its a slow healthy loss. Im so happy with my decision and feel great!! Banded 02/28/06 Dr. Noel Williams - Philadelphia, PA 244/205/150 Band size: VG Band First fill - Sept 11 (coming up)