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Hi April, hope everything went well with the surgery! Let us know how things went. take care. Sonya

Go to Proteinpower.com it's the Doctors website.

Maybe he is not registered on the site or he just uses a different brand band.

Go to Lapband.com and look for Doctors in your state, it says on the website whether they do fills or take Patients from other states.Hope this helps.

Dr. Terry Simpson , look up Doctors in Az in lapband.com, he is my Doctor he is Phoenix magazines top Doctor 2009, he takes patients from other states and I dont see why he wouldnt take people banded in mex, he has trained down there and he knows there are good Doctors there.

Hi, do you know the name of the Dr? My sis is about to get the band in El Paso and they do the fills in Albuquerque thats where she is, she told me there are no places to get banded there.

Hello there, well please keep in mind that everyone is different, I was hungry after my surgery, but liquids went down just fine. I wish I had taken some sugarfree hard candy and or some mints, mouth is superdry after surgery, the nurse gave me some of her altoids, and I had cherry cough drops in my purse which I was thankful for. maybe buy some sugar free Jolly ranchers or peppermint wheels, lifesavers. The band works with solid foods , thats why you drink your drink first, then have your meats, then your veggies then carbs, the ehavy stuff first, you want it to stay in the small pouch as long as possible, if you drink you flush it out and you get hungry too fast. So needless to say when youre on a liquid diet you get hungry. Just have the broth and jello and tea whenever you want it thats what I did. Dont expect weight loss the first months but if you do(people usually do) then great. Trust me when I tell you after your first fill you will get full much faster and you will start to lose slowly but everyday. I just had my first fill last Monday. Some people like gas-x after surgery for the gas, I used the chewable vanilla mint. have plenty of pillows to prop yourself up when sleeping. it took me a while before I could lie on my side. In the mornings the band is tighter, so it feels wierd under your ribs. When I got my first fill, a couple of hours later I had a nagging pain under left rib. It went away and i think its just gas from the fill. Ok here is a recipie you will LOVE, when on liquid diet just strain it and drink after youre on solids you will love this even more. Its also cheaper and you can freeze more use later, also its good for the whole family so they can eat the chicken and veggies while youre on liquids maybe just add extra broth, i have it on a blog under Vinca, but here it is.... Goodluck and keep in touch.Ok heres a fantastic recipe that a co--worker used when I was in San Diego in 2004, she was the docs sister and she was in the best shape flat stomach, she was always doing this soup diet after Holidays and when she would put on 5 pounds, this is how she kept her weight down, she had gotten this from Womans day magazine it is a diet created by Dr. Mary Dan Eades and let me tell you its the best tasting diet food i've ever had, I had lost it in the move but just found it and I will be sharing it here on this site and everyone doing lapband, whether you do the diet for the week like my friend did, or just have it anytime it will definitly become a favorite for the whole family. It is extremely low carb and protein rich. I have the old printout of the recipe from the magazine but I looked it up online and found it!!! Guess what? Theres more of her recipies in there! This is perfect for us Banders!! Ok here it is, go to Proteinpower.com there is even a link to go to the actual Womans Day magazine article. Please let me know how it works for you. Goodluck and enjoy! Protein Power Soup Diet Soup Makes 4 servings. It’s so quick to make, you may want to whip up a couple of batches at once to last several days. Freeze portions in zip freezer bags or freezer containers if you need to keep it longer. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, diced fine 1/2 small yellow onion, diced small 1 small carrot, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 1 medium (or 2 small) zucchini squash*, diced 1 can (about 14 ounces) diced tomatoes with seasoning (basil/onion, onion/garlic, Italian seasoning, etc) 1 quart chicken broth (with salt and spices if available, if not, add the following: 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder) 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken tenders, cut into 1/2″ chunks, sprinkled with salt and pepper. 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional) 1. In a soup pot, sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat. After about a minute add the garlic and continue cooking until they are both translucent. 2. Add the chicken and sauté until opaque. 3. Add the carrot, celery, and zucchini and sauté until slightly softened (about 5 minutes) stirring them often to prevent burning. 4. Add the tomatoes, with their juice, and the broth. 5. Bring to a boil, then turn down and simmer until all vegetables are tender. 6. At serving time, if desired, add a tablespoon or two of chopped fresh cilantro or parsley to brighten the flavor. Protein per serving = 27.5 grams Effective Carb per serving = 14 grams Calories per serving = 345 *Note: This version calls for zucchini, but you could just as easily substitute a cup of broccoli or cauliflower or yellow summer squash or a mixture of all three veggies or a big double handful of fresh spinach leaves for about the same carb cost. I usually use whatever veggies I have the most of on hand or that I need to use up because we’re heading out of town. It’s all delicious and nutritious!

Ok I have a great recipe to share I have a blog under the blog entries just search my name , anyways, I hate Broth! I tried all kinds but I liked to strain cambells soup instead, I do have a great recipe that you can use and make it for the family and during liquid period you can just have the broth, it will be much tastier than the can broth trust me, probably cheaper. maybe I can copy it here. try it and let me know how you like it guys. Goodluck!Ok heres a fantastic recipe that a co--worker used when I was in San Diego in 2004, she was the docs sister and she was in the best shape flat stomach, she was always doing this soup diet after Holidays and when she would put on 5 pounds, this is how she kept her weight down, she had gotten this from Womans day magazine it is a diet created by Dr. Mary Dan Eades and let me tell you its the best tasting diet food i've ever had, I had lost it in the move but just found it and I will be sharing it here on this site and everyone doing lapband, whether you do the diet for the week like my friend did, or just have it anytime it will definitly become a favorite for the whole family. It is extremely low carb and protein rich. I have the old printout of the recipe from the magazine but I looked it up online and found it!!! Guess what? Theres more of her recipies in there! This is perfect for us Banders!! Ok here it is, go to Proteinpower.com there is even a link to go to the actual Womans Day magazine article. Please let me know how it works for you. Goodluck and enjoy! Protein Power Soup Diet Soup Makes 4 servings. It’s so quick to make, you may want to whip up a couple of batches at once to last several days. Freeze portions in zip freezer bags or freezer containers if you need to keep it longer. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, diced fine 1/2 small yellow onion, diced small 1 small carrot, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 1 medium (or 2 small) zucchini squash*, diced 1 can (about 14 ounces) diced tomatoes with seasoning (basil/onion, onion/garlic, Italian seasoning, etc) 1 quart chicken broth (with salt and spices if available, if not, add the following: 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder) 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken tenders, cut into 1/2″ chunks, sprinkled with salt and pepper. 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional) 1. In a soup pot, sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat. After about a minute add the garlic and continue cooking until they are both translucent. 2. Add the chicken and sauté until opaque. 3. Add the carrot, celery, and zucchini and sauté until slightly softened (about 5 minutes) stirring them often to prevent burning. 4. Add the tomatoes, with their juice, and the broth. 5. Bring to a boil, then turn down and simmer until all vegetables are tender. 6. At serving time, if desired, add a tablespoon or two of chopped fresh cilantro or parsley to brighten the flavor. Protein per serving = 27.5 grams Effective Carb per serving = 14 grams Calories per serving = 345 *Note: This version calls for zucchini, but you could just as easily substitute a cup of broccoli or cauliflower or yellow summer squash or a mixture of all three veggies or a big double handful of fresh spinach leaves for about the same carb cost. I usually use whatever veggies I have the most of on hand or that I need to use up because we’re heading out of town. It’s all delicious and nutritious!

[/bOk heres a fantastic recipe that a co--worker used when I was in San Diego in 2004, she was the docs sister and she was in the best shape flat stomach, she was always doing this soup diet after Holidays and when she would put on 5 pounds, this is how she kept her weight down, she had gotten this from Womans day magazine it is a diet created by Dr. Mary Dan Eades and let me tell you its the best tasting diet food i've ever had, I had lost it in the move but just found it and I will be sharing it here on this site and everyone doing lapband, whether you do the diet for the week like my friend did, or just have it anytime it will definitly become a favorite for the whole family. It is extremely low carb and protein rich. I have the old printout of the recipe from the magazine but I looked it up online and found it!!! Guess what? Theres more of her recipies in there! This is perfect for us Banders!! Ok here it is, go to Proteinpower.com there is even a link to go to the actual Womans Day magazine article. Please let me know how it works for you. Goodluck and enjoy! Protein Power Soup Diet Soup Makes 4 servings. It’s so quick to make, you may want to whip up a couple of batches at once to last several days. Freeze portions in zip freezer bags or freezer containers if you need to keep it longer. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, diced fine 1/2 small yellow onion, diced small 1 small carrot, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 1 medium (or 2 small) zucchini squash*, diced 1 can (about 14 ounces) diced tomatoes with seasoning (basil/onion, onion/garlic, Italian seasoning, etc) 1 quart chicken broth (with salt and spices if available, if not, add the following: 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder) 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken tenders, cut into 1/2″ chunks, sprinkled with salt and pepper. 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional) 1. In a soup pot, sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat. After about a minute add the garlic and continue cooking until they are both translucent. 2. Add the chicken and sauté until opaque. 3. Add the carrot, celery, and zucchini and sauté until slightly softened (about 5 minutes) stirring them often to prevent burning. 4. Add the tomatoes, with their juice, and the broth. 5. Bring to a boil, then turn down and simmer until all vegetables are tender. 6. At serving time, if desired, add a tablespoon or two of chopped fresh cilantro or parsley to brighten the flavor. Protein per serving = 27.5 grams Effective Carb per serving = 14 grams Calories per serving = 345 *Note: This version calls for zucchini, but you could just as easily substitute a cup of broccoli or cauliflower or yellow summer squash or a mixture of all three veggies or a big double handful of fresh spinach leaves for about the same carb cost. I usually use whatever veggies I have the most of on hand or that I need to use up because we’re heading out of town. It’s all delicious and nutritious! :sad:

[/bOk heres a fantastic recipe that a co--worker used when I was in San Diego in 2004, she was the docs sister and she was in the best shape flat stomach, she was always doing this soup diet after Holidays and when she would put on 5 pounds, this is how she kept her weight down, she had gotten this from Womans day magazine it is a diet created by Dr. Mary Dan Eades and let me tell you its the best tasting diet food i've ever had, I had lost it in the move but just found it and I will be sharing it here on this site and everyone doing lapband, whether you do the diet for the week like my friend did, or just have it anytime it will definitly become a favorite for the whole family. It is extremely low carb and protein rich. I have the old printout of the recipe from the magazine but I looked it up online and found it!!! Guess what? Theres more of her recipies in there! This is perfect for us Banders!! Ok here it is, go to Proteinpower.com there is even a link to go to the actual Womans Day magazine article. Please let me know how it works for you. Goodluck and enjoy! Protein Power Soup Diet Soup Makes 4 servings. It’s so quick to make, you may want to whip up a couple of batches at once to last several days. Freeze portions in zip freezer bags or freezer containers if you need to keep it longer. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, diced fine 1/2 small yellow onion, diced small 1 small carrot, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 1 medium (or 2 small) zucchini squash*, diced 1 can (about 14 ounces) diced tomatoes with seasoning (basil/onion, onion/garlic, Italian seasoning, etc) 1 quart chicken broth (with salt and spices if available, if not, add the following: 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder) 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken tenders, cut into 1/2″ chunks, sprinkled with salt and pepper. 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional) 1. In a soup pot, sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat. After about a minute add the garlic and continue cooking until they are both translucent. 2. Add the chicken and sauté until opaque. 3. Add the carrot, celery, and zucchini and sauté until slightly softened (about 5 minutes) stirring them often to prevent burning. 4. Add the tomatoes, with their juice, and the broth. 5. Bring to a boil, then turn down and simmer until all vegetables are tender. 6. At serving time, if desired, add a tablespoon or two of chopped fresh cilantro or parsley to brighten the flavor. Protein per serving = 27.5 grams Effective Carb per serving = 14 grams Calories per serving = 345 *Note: This version calls for zucchini, but you could just as easily substitute a cup of broccoli or cauliflower or yellow summer squash or a mixture of all three veggies or a big double handful of fresh spinach leaves for about the same carb cost. I usually use whatever veggies I have the most of on hand or that I need to use up because we’re heading out of town. It’s all delicious and nutritious! :wub:

Good luck you guys on the 9th, take some sugarfree mints with you, your mouth is so dry after surgery the nurse gave me some of her altoids, i had some cough drops in my purse and it helped , so maybe sugarfree candy like jolly ranchers or lifesavors? I wouldve killed for some when i was in the hospital. Gas -x works for some people so have some , i like the chewables minty vanilla. have plenty of sugarfree jello at home, i hate the hunts brand, and broth is gross i liked the cambells or any soup just drain it. Sugarfree popsicles are great! Tea. and walk as much as possible, take care!!! Nothing to worry about.

Hi Mari, no I was 228 at my consult after surgery I lost 7.5 pounds during the first month I gained a couple but after the fill last Monday I have lost them back and then some, I think i'm just under 220 like 218 , I may have put the wrong number on my post it was very late last night. I don't compare to others and I didnt do pre op diet so i'm going slow. The first month is not to lose weight, don't obsess over it, plus keep in mind sometimes you lose in inches but you dont see it on the scale, I fit so much better into my pants that I could barely tolerate before. I think you should probably not weigh in everyday, try once a week or even til you get a fill, I didnt buy a scale til after the first fill. Trust me you will lose after the first fill, but I think i'll need one more at least, til I get to my green zone.The scale at Dr. S office is probably more accurate, mine is a couple of pounds off because I weighed myself at home after they weigh me at the office. Part of the reason you're not losing is because you need a fill, sounds like you're doing way better than I was with my diet, he says I am eating too fast so just try to take 20 to 30 minutes to eat, what i'm going to start trying is maybe have a couple of bites then go and do something like wash some dishes start cleaning the kitchen and then come take another bite or two and so one , what i'm finding out and I hear alot of people say is that it takes a while to feel the fullness so you tend to eat more than you need to feel satisfied to by the time it kicks in you feel way too full and the point is to not get feel full , but satisfied. He said to get used to leaving food on your plate. well I can eat bread or tortillas fine, I have a wheat toast for breakfast if i dont have time for anything else, I try to change it up, I like and egg with a couple bacon strips, or i'll make scrambled eggs , i sautee some of those frozen peppers and onion mix they sell in frozen section, and add bacon bits for flavor and eggs and tp it with cheese. bacon is pretty good if you make it in the microwave. all the fat comes off. I dont know if youve ever done it but in case just get a plate and put down like three paper towels and add your bacon slices then add another three towels over them , for each slice is usually a minute sometimes if the bacon is thin I do a minute less cause it will get really cooked and hard to chew, so it depends on your micro. I do it alot during the week before work it gets me through the morning. And yes they say not to snack between, I dont get that. Its easy for me not to snack when im at work i dont have time to think about it, but on the weekends i do. A good thing about having had the surgery now is summertime fruits and veggies are cheaper! Another thing I do for anytime, quaker microwave oatmeal, they have a weight control on ( i got banana bread) and lower sugar with lots of good flavors. Also I saw on the lapband.com website that you can have regular corn flakes like the kellogs. Go to lapband.com the site is informative , alot you already know but I found stuff i didnt . They also have a cool way to keep track of your progress and write down goals . At work I have always had smart ones or healthy choice meals, lately I ahve not been eating the whole thing, of course eat the meat first then the veggies and then desert. very filling. Its hard for me not to drink but I am just drinking a glass before i eat . I really need to excercise that is hard for me to do, I walk some thats about it. Send me a private message and ill send you my email, i go for a while without coming on the site. Ok well i will talk to you later and keep doing what youre doing.

Hi Mari, yes I was in the morning like maybe by ten or ten thirty, I was supposed to be there at 8:00 checked in and then went in and did the bloodwork and IV, seemed to take forever but everyone was nice so it was fine. It was kinda wierd when I went into the room and theres men patients in there and the nurse tells you to get undressed , felt wierd. Anyway, I love the tea and the broth they give you. What room were you in? I was on the right hand like on the side of the nurse station, not the one right next to it but the second. I'm sure I looked horrid. I wasntdoing so good and he was not too happy cause he knew I was eating too much and too fast, so i got a fill and its so much better, i'm losing slowly everyday now and therefore I'm more motivated and eating better, that is what I was counting on and it is working. Ok well I will talk to you later. Take care.