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Banded March 12, 2009....-41 pounds to date. First fill Wednesday, April 15th...5.5 cc's. Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs (14 g pro); 1/2 c Kroger Cottage Cheese (15 g. pro) Lunch: 3 oz. boneless, skinless chicken thighs (21 oz. pro); 3 oz. mashed pot. Mid afternoon snack: 1/2 c. cottage ch (15 g. pro) .6 oz almonds (lasted 2 hours...one every so--4 g. prot) Dinner tonight: angel hair pasta w clams; green peas Snack around 8:30 p.m. 1/2 pure protein bar...10 g. pro. I've sipped water throughout the day. Hope everyone's finding their "key" to the banded life! It does take much, much longer to eat now. Tiny bites with a crab pickin' tiny fork!!

Stacy, congratulations! That's so neat. I had my first fill today and they put 5.5 cc's in because I had dropped an additional 20 pounds in the last 4 weeks. Boy, I could a big difference just getting 6 oz. of water down afterwards. I'm so glad the weight can come off at a good pace, still. My doc said now it would slow probably, but you're proof that's no necessarily so. Keep working and smiling. It is tremendous. My surgery was March 12th, 09 and I've lost a total of 43 pounds. I'm lovin' it!

Sounds as though you're still on the same old merry go round...I want it; I eat it...I see it; I eat it...they say I can't;watch me do it. If that's the choice, then that's the choice, but you're missing a remarkable journey not abidig by the game rules. Improved health; more energy and all...why wouldn't you want that instead the same 'ol food that put ya there? Not said with malice , just thinking outloud.

AMEN, SISTA'S AND BRUTHA'S! Went there 5 nights ago, hope to NEVA go again!

NO REGRETS HERE! Wish I had done this four years ago! Banded on March 12th, 09...-40 pounds today. Health is back to normal b/p and blood sugar and soon to be off bipap and nightly oxygen! I can climb stairs today and keep a walkin'!!! YEEHAW!!! Ya'll go git ur dun!!!

If you need the band for future health, by all means, go for it and smile all the way. The surgery is less than hour and once it's done, you will begin to see pounds shed and you feel so great. Take your time, read more of the folks here and be confident in your decision. Once you are off soft foods, anything goes that your tummy will tolerate. My dinner tonight was 4oz. grilled steak, 4 ounces of fresh green beans with grilled portabella mushrooms. I have an old WW digital scale. I weight out my entire meal in that bowl, on the scale...8 oz and then eat. Tonight, only 5 ounces and I WAS FULL TO THE BRIM. But, it sure tasted good. About the caffeine and diet drinks and all...a major reason to stay away from them is band erosion and problems. Remember, you will have a band around the top of the tummy...respect it and play by the rules!

Best wishes for a successful experience. It's a short process and you will probably be the one to experience slight or no pain! But, if there is a little pain, keep your eyes on the goal!

Hi...I was banded March 12, 09...I"m down 39 as well and only .3 from that next 10 pound barrier. I'm loving it and having no issues. Have my first fill this Wednesday! Get to eat 'real foods' Thursday...still of 'soft'...keep going and enjoy it all!

Big contratulations!! I was banded on March 12 and have dropped 39 pounds to date. It is exciting to see and feel the changes in the body! I have a first fill April 15! Keep going and going and going and going!

Well, I can understand disappointment! Do you wonder if there's a problem with your port??? Seems as though in six months you would be seeing bigger loss numbers. I was banded on March 12, 09 and am down 37 pounds. I focus on 70 grams of real protein and water,water,water. I hope you begin to see more evidence...I have a regular size 18 pant suit in the closet, was able to wear it after -30. I have a closet full of nice outfits that have been hanging for three years. That pumps me every day. I've also had normal blood sugar and blood pressure since the second day after!! I hope you find the real key to your weight and fly high with success. Hang in there!

I was one of those with every condition looked at by Aetna prior to approving the surgery. Two days after the banding, my resting blood sugar each morning is in the 70's. My blood pressure is now like 112/62. My lungs are functioning far better (dyspnea...shortness of breath from secondary pulmonary hypertension of the lungs)...I've not had any b/p meds nor metformin (850 mgs. twice a day) since the morning before surgery!! I've lost 37 pounds and am fitting into a closet full of clothes that have been hanging for three years, slient! Banding is the best thing I've done for me in the past many years...and, there may be complications, I don't know...but to be getting the real me back and energy plus, again, I have no complaints. None of the surgeries are a magic cure. You still have to mind your manners and eat right, walk lots and push the protein daily. I read many articles here about folks who don't lose much or gain back a lot. I'm not perfect, but I have doubts that those individuals are eating right. The band is the one alteration that allows you to eat all foods again in life...if your tummy accepts it. Would I do it again, you betcha!! Should you do it? My mother used to say, "When in doubt, pitch it out..." It has to feel right for you, but don't listen to all the negatives, find the positives and throw them in the hopper to contemplate!

I was banded on March 12, 09...had to do pre-op liquid for two weeks...I'm -35 pounds today. Blood sugar and blood pressure have been normal and below since two days out of surgery. I feel grea, am into clothes I haven't been able to wear for two or three years past! They're like new. I'm loving the band, not craving anything and have no desire to 'cheat' for any reason. Wish I had done this 10 years ago~

I am so sorry to read of all the events that have come your way in the past weeks! Just know that in the coming days, as you experience success with your surgery, the days will be brighter. Focus on you and take care of your needs..protein first...and watch the scale slip down. I was banded 16 days ago and I'm down 31 pounds. I lost 17 of those on the two week pre-op liquid phase. I can't describe the satisfaction of seeing a new me come out from all the fat that's been hangin' around for so many years. And, btw, your mom's cheering for you in a much brighter setting for her. I know she'll love watching the new you come out! Hang in there...time will help...

I've used my Bipap machine and mask since March, 2004. Mine's a bipap because I have to bleed 3 liters of oxygen all night into my hose/mask. I had undiagnosed sleep apnea which led to secondary pulmonary hypertension of the lungs, enlarged right side heart and congestive heart failure. If you do not lose the weight and you refuse to use a machine, you have a bleak outlook ahead. Sleep apnea will getcha when you're not looking! Once you conquer the mask and learn to use it, it's almost difficult to sleep without it. I guess my question for you is...why have surgery, there's bound to be things about it once it's done that you don't wish to 'do'. If you really desire a change in your life, start working with the doctor now. Remember also, future meds have to be dissolved in water or come in liquid forms and they TASTE NASTY! But, I take the required stuff daily to avoid any problems down the road. Take it out of the box and try it...it's life changing and it will aide your efforts in weight loss. Good luck!

And I thought this site was related to Lap Band and such. When did it become a location for polls on totally unrelated surgery issues? Isn't there a face book spot or some more appropriate place for polls on 'issues?' Just curious.

In all honesty (banded March 12th)...you're right, the trapped air does bring pain. However, the outcome of it all is worth the suffering. I'm sure it differs with everyone, but the air has to work it's way out of the body. Walk as much as you can and be strong...remember why you're doing this!

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And then sometimes we wonder...if not banded...why the big push on the site for one particular brand? Couldst there be some kind of 'connection' with the product/company? Just my curious grey matter at work. Matters not, I'm doing what I need to do and I am banded!!

My nutritionist from St. Luke's, Houston said Viactiv is very good. Guess it depends on their mood or mindset maybe. My surgeon also approves it...

Wow! I can't even imagine the suffering with dry heaves!! Bless all of your hearts and tummies. I just had a little tomato soup, tasted wonderful...pushed a little gas out as well.

I consider it 'referred' pain from the surgery...and gas! Walking up and down the hall has helped but here I sit right now with another bout of the back pain. I can't sleep due to it, either.

How do you get all of your protein in only two days out from surgery? I'm baffled!!

You need a back rub and you need to start walking. I'm walking the hall and around the dining room table, many times throughout the day. It has helped me. And, for the first time today, I could have soup again...AND THAT PUSHED SOME GAS OUT!! Good luck, gas pain is not kind!