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I was told to sip (not gulp) all the time after the first 48 hours. Dot

How great for you Long and in such a short time. You are an inspiration to us all. Banded: 09/29/2009 Lost: 49 lbs

But my heavens you have lost 100 lbs in such a short time! How wonderful. You are going in the right direction. Banded 09-29-2008 Lost 49 lbs, 95 to go!

Thank you Slim! The long haul it is! I love those cheetos too! It helps to have others that understand! Dot

Wow you are an inspiration. 10 months and 99 pounds! I lost fast at first, but now down to a pound every other week. Dot Banded 09/29/2008 Lost: 49 pounds

Hi, all Septembers. I have been struggling also. I have only lost 1.75 lbs in the last 3 weeks. I have had trouble with sweets and crispy things, they go down so easily. I am not sure if I need a fill or just try not to get so hungry. I love sweet things. Banded 9-29-2008 Lost 49 lbs, 90 to go!

Katy, I am worried for you. This is not good. One day I was constipated and feeling very bad, I called my dr. and he called right back and gave me instructions to use an enema and more (3 X the amount of benefiber). But all of this must come from you doctor. You need help right away. I feel bad as I have been avoiding the site because I have been really pushing things. Crackers, cookies and not doing things right. My concern for you is sincere. And also I must stop whinning and get on the band wagon. My best to you! Dot

Hi, all, just to check in. I am sorry so many are having a difficult time. I had a hard time during the holidays. I think I got too hungry and ate too fast, pb's and threw up 2 X. I am eating slower and trying as my Dr. says to pay more attention to feeding the hunger than feeling full. I did lose 10 lbs since Dec. 3. So I am on track, just have to eat slower and pay attention. Thank you all for all the support. Dot

This is so true for me. Actually my dietician (works for my surgeon) told me to concentrate on the protein. I seem to do much better when I do that. I do calculate calories at the end of the day, but mostly to get the protein. Good luck, Dot:closedeyes:

Hi, all Septembers, just checking in. I have lost 45 pounds. Did not lose during the holidays, but did not gain. So I think that is a good start. I was catching up with all of you and it looks like you are doing very well. Yea us! Dot

Happy, I agree with Dee Dee, my sugars have been great since banding. The highest in the am (when I have my highest) has been 125. Before they were between 145 and 175. Good luck to you. And happy new year to everyone and get this holiday food out of my house. I have cooked 4 big meals for it seems like hundreds and they refuse to take the sweets home. I must get back on track and look to you all for my support. Thanks so much to all. Dot

Mimi, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. It is such a hard time to lose a loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dot

Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. I have had a couple of bad days. Sliming and bad pains last night and the worst constipation today. I had to call the doctor. I have to take my benefiber every morning and night,with the vitamins, I am forgetting a lot. Must work on a schedule! Better tonight but just had soup. I think I need to rest my constitution. Thank you all for your support and kindness even during times of troubles for you! We are truly a great group. Dot

Pj, I am so sorry about your Doxie. We have two now and have had 8 doxies since I was 10 years old. I love them and know it is a hard decision. My thoughts are with you. Dot

Charlene, Indo and all, Thank you for kind words. You all encouraged me and I made an appointment with my dietician (the best $35 I have spent in a long time). One of you had also told me to use Fitday, so I was able to pull up my meals for her. She helped me re-plan my meals and snacks and I feel very much back on track. I wouldn't have done it without your encouragement. One thing she told me that was a great idea is to get some lean honey ham and have it for a snack when I am hungry instead of my loved Slim Fast. One-two ounces really does the trick to help my sweet tooth! Thank you all again. Dot

Wow, you are all doing so well. I am now in a 1x top, and 2x bottom, down from 4x and 5x, but still so far to go. I stil have a whole person to lose. Today has started bad. I was hungry when I got up at 5:00 am and had my protein shake. But I am making two large pots of Chili for the Wounder Warriors who are here at BAMC. I HAD to taste it and have had more tastes than I should have and in a few hours I have to go to office breakfast party for the Holiday. I haven't lost in several days which is a big change from my nine weeks of 41 pounds. I am worried this is when I usually get discouraged in dieting (although have never lost this much before or had this much to lose). Hope for some words from the wise ones heres. Dot Banded 9/29/2008-3 fills, last 12/03/2008.

Charlene, Please tell me about the salad. I cannot eat salads and miss them so much, Thanks Dot

My doctor has told me the same, drink everything you want until you take the fist bite! When I am out to eat, I drink water until the meal comes and then I have them take the water away as I am too used to eating and drinking. At home I don't have a drink when I sit down to eat. Hope this helps. Dot:tt1:

I did not go on a pre-op diet either. I still get hungry. My surgeon's PA says I should not have slim fast low carb, but I am addicted to them since the liquid phase.

Welcome to the 50's. Dot

I had my endoscopy before my lap band surgery. I had one small polyp that the gastro doctor said was caused by reflux ( I have never felt like I had reflux). He had me wait 3 months before I had the lap band surgery. Did you have to have your band removed because of the polyp? I thought I could still have endocscopys after the band one of the reasons I chose it rather than bypass. Good luck.

Good to see you back Joann! Dot:tt1: