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Linda, sounds good.. I am in Bflo at least 3 days during the week.. I would luv to see that Movie.. I know my husband wouldn't like it.. Maybe we can get some of the others to join us.. Sounds like a good time. Hope you are feeling better. FYI--my husband and I went to dinner last night and I ate healthy.. no carbs and much Protein, but even that can't be for awhile post op.. Seems like thats all I have been thinking about. I think I am going to have a hard time too. shar shar

The girls that have already had the surgery, do you still count the protein grams per day religiously ? I suppose after awhile, you can probably automatically gage w/o any problem if you have had enough per day or not. ***another thing i have been doing is putting salsa over my cottage cheese- it makes it so yummy Val, is cottage cheese counted as pureed food time ?? Is it small enough to get thru ? shar __________________

Thanks Bloom... I will be in Bflo tomorrow and stop in to see if they still have them. Linda, Maybe you just need to get out... If you want to, maybe we can catch an afternoon or early evening show and whoever else wants to come are welcome. You know, its funny.. the first thing I always think of for anything social is getting something to eat !! That needs to stop.. Maybe not entirely but for the most part. Let me know. shar

:tongue_smilie: I think you are right. It seems that there is more talk about further surgery because of hanging skin. I'm sure they have their reasons. I think that at the time that some of those who had the other surgery, the Lap Band was not approved thru insurance. I remember that when I was working, it appeared that these were denied because as exp/inv. In fact, when I first started the process, I was under the impression that it was still denied. I am glad that I waited and Nov 11th is the day. Its really coming fast. I went out today and got some soup and was looking at the protein shakes that they have here in Canada. I saw one today that was $ 34.00 and each serving was 25 grams of protein. But I think that I have to check what the serving size was. I was also looking for one of those "bullet" mixers instead of having my blender out on my counter all the time. shar

Linda.. is there something wrong with your e-mail ?? shar

thanks Linda. So if we eat any protein products, we gain that protein at face value and not a percentage like the By-Pass ? If so, then why would anyone pick the By-Pass over the Lap-Band ? Am I missing something ? You sound like you are doing great !! And you still are not hungry ? When you put the powder in your coffee, do you put in a full scoop ? Is the protein measured by scoops used ?

Hi all.... I was just reading another site that stated that with the gastric bypass surgery, they only absorb approx 25 % of protein that is in any particular food. For example a 4 oz hamburger patty has approx 28 grams of protein and they would absorb only 7 grams into their system. Does the same thing happen to the bandsters ? Also, does Hoffman or Posner tell you how much protein we should have in a day including the shakes ?? post-op and forever .. Linda, thanks for the offer of the shake powder. I really just want to taste the different kinds. I wish they had a sample package with different flavors.. I'd hate to spend $40. on a container and find out that I can't get it down. thanks shar

Sally, I am going and I am trying to get a friend of mine to go. SHe is also contemplating this banding. See you there. shar

Dear want2bthin--I started the process in april and now I finally got my surgery date for Nov 11. The application came w/i 2 weeks and if I were you, I would call twice just to make sure you get it asap. Also, to save time, I would get the psych eval done asap as sometimes it takes 4-6 weeks to get an appointment. May as well get it done and ask them to send you a copy of the evaluation along with the doctors because I guarantee you, when you go for the clinic visit, they won't have it. I think the clerical staff there is either not on top of things as they should or they need more help because of the volume of patients. When you send in the application, keep a copy of everything you send and bring it with you the day of the clinic visit. They appreciate it. If you have had any recent xrays or any consults for arthritis, back problems, sleep studies, blood work, etc. send it also. The more you do up front, the quicker the process will be. I had it mostly all done up front and it still took me 7 months to get this far. This web site is fantastic and I did only get to 1 meeting but it helped me so much. THe girls are great and its one thing to talk to a doctor or NP for the pre and post surgery stuff but its another to talk to the actual patients. I was initially going for the bypass untill I got on this website and met some of the girls. I'm so glad that I did. thank you all shar

Linda, I deleted your address by mistake, will you re-send it to me. I wll be away until thursday night. Will get back to you on friday. thanks shar

Linda, to tell you the truth, I am glad they keep us for 1 day and half or two. I think its safer and just in case a complication arises, the team is readily available for us. I am so glad I decided on the band instead of the bypass !!!! I don't think I would have gone thru with it. too many more complications can happen. Its ok that it takes longer to loose. Its safer !! thanks shar

oops, I knew that is was the 13th.. just a slip of the old brain I guess.. I talk to Margie thru her personal e-mail.. she is a great support and thankfully a positive person. Some day we will meet.. Maybe after our surgeries we can get together. Maybe we can talk her into coming to a support meeting and make a day of it. shar

Linda, yes, my surgery date is 11/11 with Posner. I guess I will keep on taking the vitamins. Maybe I have something else going on causing the hot flashes.. I didn't loose my 5 % but I did loose most of it and he seemed pleased enough. I only need to loose 60 - 65 lbs in all so maybe thats why he let it slide. I know that your surgery is on the 10th and I wish you alot of luck. I'm sure it will be fine. I know Margie MM is happy as a lark that she had it done w/o much discomfort at all. She has really been my rock lately and the last support meeting helped alot too or I think I would have chickened out already. shar shar

Does anyone know ?? I just started taking the viactin multiple vitamins about 2 weeks ago.. All of a sudden I am getting hot flashes ! I pretty much stopped with the hot flashes about a year ago and now all of a sudden I have them back. The vitamins and Calcium chews (when I remember) are the only things that I am doing different besides trying desperately not to gain and continue to loose. Has anyone else had this experience ? Maybe I am just nervous about this surgery but I really don't think any anxiety that I am having is that bad.. I guess just normal feelings at this point ! Another thing.. I think I need to go back on the phase I SB.. The phase II is getting out of control.. I guess if I allow myself 1 slice of bread... later I have another..I really luvvvv bread and pasta.. Pasta I have to cook so thats not a problem but bread is too readily available !! If I gain, I am afraid that Posner will cancel my surgery date. shar shar

Linda, I know how you feel.. My surgery is scheduled for 11/11 and am having scarry thoughts already.. but I am trying hard to concentrate on the positive.. Buying normal clothes and looking good after spending a fortune on an outfit. Judy, thanks for the information. I really don't want to give up all the great food, after all being italian it would be impossible, however, I know I can handle eating less of it !! Will you be at the next meeting ? I am planning coming. shar

OK Guys !! here comes te count down.. I just received a letter from BCBS approving the Banding !!!! I called Dr. Posner's office and got a date for 11/11/08.... need to be there at 5:30 am !! YUK... but I'm glad its first in the morning and not later.. by then, I may be running out of the hospital if I think about it too long !! I need to pick up the vitamins this weekend.. any place I can go for a good price ?? I talking about the Viactive multi and Calcium chews.. How many daily do you do and in a.m. or p.m. better ??? I am reading all of your notes and learning so much.. thanks for being there for us newbies !! I just received the Weightloss Surgery for Dummies Book today and reading it... I heard it was very informative !! Any comments about the book ? OMG , already I'm nervous just that I have a date !! shar

It was so great meeting everyone last night.. All were so nice and helpful.. OMG -- I am full of questions.. Hope you don't mind !! OK guys, what is the sweet spot and what is a slider food ? Got to get with the lingo if I want to succeed.. shar

Linda, I am a newbie and will be there with another newbie tomorrow as well.. Her name is Sandra. Hope to meet you all. We need all the support that we can get and am willing to give it also. I don't want to chicken out on this !! shar

Judy, I just noticed you were just banded in July.. How are you doing ? How did you handle the pre-op and post op diet ? Was it that bad ? shar

Judy, I was also looking forward to meeting you. Maybe next time. How often are these support meetings ? shar

I just called that number that was posted to rsvp for the support group meeting on wednesday... I just left a message.. I hope that was sufficient.. I am going to try to bring in another newbie with me so I reserved for 2 places. Hope to meet you all there. I will be wearing a label for NBflo Girl.. Please come up to me and introduce yourself. Thanks shar

china, will you and Jen be at the meeting wed night ?? If so, would you please look for me.. I will wear a sign on be as "NBflo Girl - Shar" I would really like to meet all you guys.. I don't want to chicken out and need all the support I can get. thanks shar

I am still on the N Beach Diet... in 6 weeks, I only lost 4.9 lbs and still going slow.. I hate exercising but I walk 4-5 days a week in the morning only... If I don't get it over with in the morning, I talk myself out of it... I am going to try to make the meeting wed night.. I grew up in N Bflo but now live in Canada.. I have dr Posner only because I was so undecided about which surgery to have but now since I have decided, should I switch to Hoffman ? I know you guys are always talking about him and how great he is. I felt pretty comfortable with Posner though. Is the meeting in the same place that they had the seminar ? I hope its not that big.. I had a hard time hearing all that was said with the questions from the attendents. shar

I just made the decision to do the LapBand.. Dr. Posner is sending in the request to my insurance asap.. I would like to attend the support group mentioned for wednesday.. Pleaz let me know where and what time shar

sorry, I;m typing in the dark,,, SB .(not NB) . South Beach Diet.. I.m eating alot of salads, vegs, beans, lean meat and chx... no carbs and fruits..