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I have to agree with you 100% I've been very happily married 19 years. Married when I was 18.What I got for valentines...A wonderful kiss and "I Love you more than Yesterday". Then we went to Costo& looked for things I can eat at the health food store for phase 2. What a great day..just about like any other.I would never probe my husband for "whats wrong" If he is having a bad day ..I'm here if he wants to talk..If not than he'll get over it and life goes on...It has for 19 years.We are a team"equals"I never have to ask him for anything..vice versa.

At least for awhile...discovered Natures Best Zero Carb Isopure ready to drink glass bottles. Thank God !If I had to drink one more milky strawberry or choc. Protein drink I was moving to Yemen. I just received them yesterday YUM! I love the Grape Frost! Now per my DR's order I am spossed to have a Protein Drink that is <130 cal.<5 carbs>15 protein...and a total of 70 protein a day.So I'm kill'in myself with the 2+shakes a day + protein Soup. (also no more than 400-600 calories a day.) Isopure is a whopping 40 gram protein,0 fat,0 carb and 160 cal. in one serving(a little more cal. will have to cut somewhere else)very light,clear,fruity and easy to go down.The Icy orange tasts like Tang...I'm so excited!!! The cheapest place I found:Powershack.net (12 for $28.98) Comes in:Alpine Punch,Apple Melon,Blue Raspberry,Grape Frost,Icy Orange,Mango Peach,Passion Fruit and Pine-Orange-banana Praise The Lord:clap2:

Hi Skye, why I like these so much is it is ready to drink...no mixing...it looks like a sobe bottle...a litttle spendy..but a far cry from my "eating lunch out everyday tab"

Hi Kelli, same thing with me left side kinda a catching feeling sometimes if i sit to long it cramps..right under my left breast.If I take deep breaths or hold my arm up on that side it seems to subside alittle.I'll sent you e-mail later

The same thing happened to me when I was on Atkins. My doctor told me it was from the diet and start taking GNC womens Hair,Skin& Nail Vits...I did and problem sloved...so before I was banded I started taking them again...My banding DR. has a warning in his take home book for us that this(hair loss) can happen..TRY GNC VITS...I get mine at Rite Aid.

Was wondering if anyone was from Northern Ca and has attended any of the support meetings given by Laporscopic Associates of San Francisco. Mostly in Eureka. I just found out about them every THUR. night@ 7 p.m. I'll have to set the DVR for survivor (ha!):kiss

Hi Kelley, I'm in Fortuna I was banded on 2/2 in Greenbrae(marin county) by Dr. Feng he is with Laposcopic Associ. of San Francisco but has a satelitte office in Eureka that is where I will go to get my fills and checkups.He is a great DR. Good Luck to you...Tina

Hi! KJ I'm in Fortuna I was banded 2/2 in Greenbrae(Marin County)by Dr.Feng I have an appt. tomorrow. He is with laposcopic assco. of San Francisco but has a satellite office in Eureka on Harris st. that is where I will go to get my fills. Good Luck to you!!! Tina

Hi! I'm in Fortuna just south of Eureka..(north coast) Great little town!!!

How does one know or do they??? If your band slips???Can your Dr. tell if it has??How do they fix it?? I'm freaked out that if I streach a certain way or roll over on my side at night something will happen...so far so good..1 week in..no reflux I feel like the whole first pregnancy thing..wounds itch like crazy....I see my Dr. tomarrow..any certain questions I should ask him?? When do most people get there first fill? :help:

Hi Anne, Thanks for the great info. Just don't let my husband know about the sex thing..I have him convinced that the band will slip..LOL!!!I haven't had any of those symptoms yet. I have awhile left on liquids and try not to drink to fast or gulp. just want to heal.....:sick Tina

OK now I'm hungery! I am going to write this all down so when I get to my 4-6 month time I will make it.How do you tolorate cheese?If you eat about 1/2 of a fillet do you feel full??

I had my procedure(lapband) Thurs 2/2/06 in Greenbrae. Dr. Feng was my surgeon. I have to say I have had a great experience from start to this point with him as well as his staff and the very pleasent medical staff at Greenbrae. Dr. Feng is very kind and knowledgable he made me very comfortable and explained in detail the procedure to myself and my husband. If you have a choice ...Lapband Associates of San Francisco is wonderful. If you end up having Rita as your nurse she will make your day easier and is very caring. My post op weight 220... goal is 150. not to afraid of a fill and I am able to have it done (by Dr. Feng) in a satellite office 10 min. away from home.:clap2:

Hi Ann, how do they know where your port is???you have lost alot of weight.....I hope I am so fortunate!!How did you lose so much before your surgery??

Hi Helena! Please let me know how your fill goes...I think you are going to lose fast..I promised my husband the same thing...sometimes I can get carried away by a good thing.Awesome with the jeans pretty soon you will be able to put them on and off without unbuttoning!!

Paul, do you spray the whole fish fillet..both sides???and the pan???Where can I find soy flour??I don't know my way around a kitchen!!LOL

He was trying to compensate for his very small penis!!!

Hi Janet, Please put me down for Feb.2 Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco Dr. John Feng Weight 2/1, 223 Weight 2/8, 215 (1 week) Thanks, Tina tinainfortunaca

Hi Kelli, That was me waiting...when they rolled you in recovery..I was going to say something but I did not want to disturb you. What I am drinking is working for me even with the straw....so I guess to each his own??? I am getting all of my required Protein and about 400 calories a day. Exactly what the doctor and Kristi ordered. I am feeling great..walking,taking showers and sitting in my office taking reservations helps speed the recovery. I have a appt. w/Dr. Feng Fri. of course not for a fill but just a check up. If he gives me the green light after 2 weeks then I will start on pureed foods while still drinking my protein quota and counting calories. If after 3 weeks or so if that agrees with me then I move on to phase 3 and so on. I would stay clear of milkshakes..to much sugar a definate NO NO... I chose whey protein because it gives me the most protein with the least amount of sugar and carbs and its a easily digested protein. I am not a self proclaimed know-it-all on nutrition or I would be at the gym instead of getting a lapband but..when I decited to get a band I did alot of homework..I look at the band as a tool and not a quick fix I have to change my lifestyle BIGTIME. Please call Kristi she might be willing to fax you a meal plan to help you through this tough 2-3 week period. We are in this together and I'll be keeping in close contact w/you!!! My personal E-mail is tpierce98664@yahoo.com. When you feel good maybe take a trip to the coast/redwoods??? I have a beautiful R.V. Resort w/cabins accessable to lots of outdoor activities. Talk Soon, Tina

I had my surgery on thurs. in san francisco a good experience so far. i did have to go to the emergency room fri. night with dehydration. each day is getting better. i thank you all for the forum posts and before and after pics you all are beautiful. I started at 220 hoping for 150 in 1 year???

Hi Kelli, I had surgery right after you on 2/2 and had the pleasure of meeting your sister and husband in the waiting room. I can give you a sample of what i have been drinking: A.M.: strawberry GNC whey gold mixed in a blender w/soy milk for extra Protein. Lunch: R-Kane Soup (found on line) high in protein. Cream of chicken is the best. Snack:sugar free cherry Jello (jello brand )others are yucky.1 container P.M.: Choc or Van. GNC whey mixed in blender with Water Snack:sugar free popsicle (popsicle brand) I spoke to Kristi regarding "clear" liquids it really means liquid with no chunks or other materials...liquid you can easily sip through a straw. Remember to drink lots of water..once in a while i slip in alittle diet snapple. Good luck to you!!!! Tina