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I would stock up on all the foods you will need. I had plenty of jello, popsicles, yogurt, mash potatoes, creamy soups, etc. I also made sure I had all the drug orders filled and GasX strips. Good luck.

Welcome to the lapband forum. Congrats on your surgery.

Hi Tara, best of luck to you with your new baby and the lapband.

I would say within a week. Just be careful.

I've heard good thing about spivak before. Good luck.

Huberslave, I would call and bug them until you get the answer you are looking for. Sometimes they just need the nudge. Good luck.

Hi Pinkylee, my ticker is actually a liar! I lost 40 lbs preop. I'm down 34 lbs from June. I am not looking at a size right now although I did start in tight 24s and now I'm in 20s. I am really looking for the next 7 lbs which would put me at 41 lbs preop (80 total) and 1/2 way to my goal of 82 preop. I really want to get to 240 lbs. My goal is 200 lbs total. 82 lapband, 120 total. This is going to get exciting!

What happens to your port when you get a TT? Can they see the tubing in there when they cut you?

Thank you all for your posts. Waiting plastic surgeon is so exciting for me. It keeps me totally focused on the remainder weight I have to lose. Thanks again.

Hi Judy, sorry to hear you are going through so much. I hope you are able to have your surgery. It is well worth the wait. Good luck.

I would talk to your surgeon and see if he can recommend another doctor for you to see. Waiting 3 months to see what happens is not a good idea. Good luck to you.

I always forget to take mine so don't worry about it . As long as you feel good and are getting in your protein you should be okay.

I am down about 34 lbs since June. I am considered a slow loser at 1 lb per week. I am down on myself. Thinking how on Gods green earth am I going to lose the rest of my weight at this pace! I guess I need to be happy with what I have lost so far.

I have no trouble taking my meds. If they are the size of an M&M you should be fine. I only split one of my pills so it is small enough. Good luck.

I would stick to creamy soups they seem to keep me the most satisified. I wouldn't worry too much about protein right now. Once you hit solids you can eat the 60 grams. I ate mashed potatoes, cream soups, yogurts, anything that can pass through a straw. Good luck.

My doctor didn't do a preop diet. Every doctor is different. Good luck.

Hi Joe, you will probably lose some weight in your first 60 days. Men tend to lose faster. It depends on how you do with your post op diet. My recovery was easy. You can lose 100 lbs by September if you like. I've seen 100 lbs off in 6 months with some patients. You can expect to lose 30% of your weight in the first year if you stick to the bandster rules. So that would be 120 lbs approximately. Everyone is different. I'm a slow loser at 1 lb per week. But I over endulge in alcohol which is empty calories. After I had my surgery I lost the appetite for food. I didn't have restriction so I went into my doctor for a fill 6 week post op. Everyone is different. You may not need a fill for a few months, it all depends. Good luck to you. You will love your band. It will change your life. Wow 6'5". That is amazing.

Thank you! That is what I think too. I can't wait to hit my goal and get done what I want to! Happy Holidays.

I tried pepcid AC and it worked like a charm. I think I had to take it for at least 3 days. Good luck.

Josephine, I hope your dog is going to be okay. I too am trying to stop smoking. Good luck.

Alicia, congrats on the new NSV. That is wonderful.

I don't take mine to work but its the greatest blender I have ever owned. I would definitley buy one. They are great for the protein shakes.

I would go back on the suggested diet right away. I too ate regular food and my doctor nearly had a coranary attack. It is really important not to hurt the band. The stitches can come out. I would just go right back on. Your band is probably fine. Good luck.

Hi Taz, good luck with the swelling. This is the most difficult part of the surgery.

Hi Gigi, welcome to the lapband forum. Good luck with your surgery.