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I'm also from AZ, I got banded in Scottsdale, AZ on 7/2. I've lost a total of 21 lbs, most of it before the surgery. My stomach is always grumbling. I eat about every 3 hours, it helps. I also try and fill up with protein meals. I've also had cheat days where I've nibbled on everything in sight. Not a good thing. I have a friend in CA who just had the surgery and her Dr. told her that before your first fill, it's all just will-power. Any weight lost is a + and you should pat yourself on the back! :smile2: My first fill is on Monday 3rd. Hoping to find some more resistance!

Did your Dr. put you on a pre-op diet? I was drinking muscle milk light before the surgery and my Dr. said that was fine for afterwards. 48 hours after your surgery, you can only have clear liquids, Make sure you have soup broth, unsweetened juice, watet and sf popsicles. My paper work says I can have unlimited, coffee, water, crystal light and tea. So for I've only had broth, water, a few sips of apple juice and one SF popsicle. I can't drink more than 3 oz at a time. I just had my surgery yesterday (7/2) and my whole body is aching - so don't forget to take your pain meds -even through the night.

It's not uncommon that you may loose a few friends. She is most likely upset with you because she doesn't feel good about herself. You are reminding her that deep down inside, she wants to change too, but may not have the same strength as you. Misery loves company. She just does not want to be big by herself. My best friend of 20 years had her lap-band surgery about two weeks before me (I just had my surgery yesterday 7/2), so we have been going thru this together. I'm sure if you give your friend some time, she will come around. Good friends are very hard to find!:eek: If she is a true friend, she will figure this out!!