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So how is/did the liquid to pure go for you? Im up to 7.5 cm on a 10 cm band and have lost 48 pounds.

So how is/did the liquid to pure go for you? Im up to 7.5 cm on a 10 cm band and have lost 48 pounds.

I see my doctor Thursday. I am hoping he will set up a fill date. My surgery was dec 14th. Ive lost 20 pounds as of today. I havent started exercising since the weather has been horrible here. I plan on walking. I get hungry and my stomach growls to loud and continually my students can hear it!

I was told to drink milk or soy milk .

Hang in there Danigirl. My surgery hurt a lot more than I thought it would too and Ive had a bladder surgery and hystorectomy. In one week I have lost 10 lbs. Is that average? The first week yes, it should slow down as you add more solid foods. I average 1 1/2 to 2 pounds a week and eat about 1,000 calories. Which are the best Vitamins to take and what dosage? I take Bariatric Lap band vitamins from the nutritionist and nothing else. What are the best supplements (calcium citrate or the other, etc) I may start taking Vit D3 to help prevent hair loss Best chocolate Protein drinks or powder without chalky taste? unjury chocolate with milk or unflavored in your cooked foods. I dont add chopped ice, I just mix it with a mixer. Best tasting clear liquids protein drinks? None for me Any lotions or tricks to prevent saggy skin? exercise or go to work for a plastic surgeon. When will I feel normal again? I am 4 weeks out and get hungry everty 4 hours but eat anything I want. I just eat my protein first and I eat slowly. Any good blogs or website that could be helpful now that I have the band? this one is prettty good I think. I do realize my success I have a realize band Any other good tip you think I should know? Remember why you did this. It wasnt to eat anything you wanted. it was to help you stick to a diet. You can eat milkshakes all day and gain weight. so choose your foods wisely and plan them. Great food site is "eggface"

Ive lost some weight. No fill yet at all. Hope to get on before Valentines Day! Ive got 8 more pounds to lose to reach my goal

Hey, How long have you been banded? My doctor said the band is not FAST the average is 1-2 pounds a week, but that it is consistant. Are you eating your protein first? If you eat all your protein, you dont have room for the fatter foods like carbs. If you got a Realize band do you go on that web site and enter your foods in your food diary?

I dont when I get my first fill. I will have my postop Jan 21st. It will be 5 weeks out then. My appt was changed due to weather and snow etc. My doctor uses a floriscope or something so he shouldnt miss. It will probably not be until Feb. thow. I hope for some restriction, cause its just plain will power keeping me from over eating. I feel like I could eat a whopper and fries and shake all at one time! : )

Hey Kim, It sounds more like youre getting sick since you say youve followed the plan and are eating. Do you have a fever? I havent been nauseous at all.

The fill restricts how fast food can go from your pouch into your regular stomach. If you tighten the band and eat a lot the pouch will expand to hold the food until it can all push through the small opening made by the band. A fill does not restrict the amount you eat if you eat past feeling full. The pouch will just keep expanding. Thats why you are able to eat what and how much you want and have gained the weight back. Of course it doesnt stretch with just one meal, it takes time.

Sunday Weigh in day.

:smile2: Hummm sounds like youve stretched your pouch to accomodate the food you are eating. I read on this forum that if you return to the full liquid for 5 days straight the pouch will shrink back quite a bit. Only eat 1/2 to 2/3 cup of liquids at a meal while doing this. Then start back eating what you are suppose to eat according to your doctor. Anyone with lapband WILL gain weight if they dont eat right. If I sip on milk shakes all day, I will gain and not even stretch out my pouch. So eat what you should, protein first and dont exceed 1 cup a meal when you are off liquids.