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I was back to work in 5 days.

I just picked through them. I ate only the creamy part with the exception of a potatoe I could mash up.

Welcome to lapband forum. I hooe your doctor can refer you. The lapband is a great tool. Good luck.

Welcome to lapband talk forum. YOu will find a ton of information here. Good luck with your surgery.

Mary, it sounds like the lapband is definitely for you. Good luck with the process. Sorry you cry every day. There is hope out here with the band and this community. Please feel free to post anytime.

Welcome to lapband talk forum. Sorry to hear your insurance will not cover the surgery. Hang in there. YOu will do great.

Welcome to lapband forum. YOu will love your lapband. Good luck.

Hi Amanda, I am glad to hear that you have left part of this decision up to God. I found the lapband that way. I was reading a spiritual book about the signs of grace and in my reading I found that you need to reach out in the areas of your life you struggle with. If you struggle with your weight the lapband is for you. The food sensations go down tremendously after banding. You aren't as hungry and your portion control is in place. Don't worry too much about your meds. I space mine out a bit. Mine are about the size of an M&M so they go down fine. Good luck to you. Continue to pray about this and everything will be okay.

Hi Laura, I'm a slow loser too. I would go back for a fill and go on liquids for a day or two. That should jumpstart your weight loss. Don't feel too bad my dear. I was banded in June and I've only lost 40 lbs. Its been a really slow process for me. Recently I put on 5 lbs. I can't figure out why. I need to start exercising big time. I'm pretty down on myself right now.

Hi Sunny, are you banded?

I have food dreams all the time. They are really strange.

Mine was exactly at 6 weeks. You sound exactly like I did post op. Hang in there. Restriction will come.

I have no trouble at all with ground meats or veggies. You'll just have to wait and see. Eat them slow.

Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. Good luck with your surgery.

Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. Glad you are getting your lapband. YOu will love it.

Welcome to lapbandtalk forum. Glad you are doing so well. Keep up the good work.

I like GNC's protein drink. The chocolate is the best.

That is normal. You will know when you PB. Its just like vomitting. Good luck.

Things will get better. It may take you a couple weeks but you will feel better soon. Trust me.

Congrats on your NSV. That is great!

Congrats on getting your lapband. Good luck to you.

Lisa, congrats on making the decision to be banded. It will truly change your life. Good luck.

Hitting your sweet spot it great. Don't be surprised when you lose a bit more that you will need another fill to sustain it. The fat around the stomach changes things. Good luck.

Yogurt, cottage cheese, baked potatoes, creamy soups. That is what I lived on. Good luck.

I've heard really good things about Dr. Ortiz. Sounds like you are getting a good head start with the Atkins plan. You will eat like that but be able to add more vegies when you are banded. Best of luck to you.