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Hello, I am scheduled to have the lap-band procedure on Jan. 9, 2009. I am very excited and nervous at the same time. I am ready to make changes in my lifestyle to ensure my sucess. I would like to know if there is anything that I will not be able to do (activities, myths, ect) after I have my lap-band. I have heard from someone that I will not be able to drink carbonated beverages, or drink from a straw is this true? Thank you, Semone:thumbup:

Hi again, I know what your going through with food. I feel the same way. I cooked a spiral ham, Scolloped potatoes and green beans for my families dinner last night (It sure smelled good) I had a cup of chicken broth. The way I look at it is that ... It will be so worth it pretty soon! I need to break the bad eating habits that I formed over the years and then I would like to institute a "new" way of eating in our household. I would like to use more lean cuts of meats and less processed carbohydrates in my families daily meals. I will have to do this slowly by introducing more healthful, tasty meals. I beleive my husband will be supportive in these changes to make us a more healthy family.

Hello, Just checking on you, How did your surgery go? How are you doing post op? I am doing well. I feel very lucky to have the Lap-band. I have high hopes that this will be the year I re-gain my health with the help of the Lap-band. Keep me posted on your progress. Semone

Hi Everyone, I was banded on Jan. 9. I am doing well and recooperating at home. Today I was up doing all my regular chores in my home like usual. I had very minimal pain. I am schedules to go back to work on Monday. I am very excited and motivated to lose weight:thumbup:. I am currently on a CLEAR liquid diet for another week and I will be able to consume a FULL liquid diet for another 2 weeks. Then I can progress to a soft high protein diet (which I'm looking foward to). As of my surgery date I weighed 217lbs. My goal wieght is 130. I am eager to meet fellow banders. Semone