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After watching that tv show and reviewing my children's lunch menu, I have decided to stop allowing them to buy their lunch. Since starting this journey for myself (& my family) to eat healthier, I do not want to "sabatoge" my efforts by allowing them to buy "crap" for lunch on a daily basis. I really hope that this show "opens" the eyes of our schools and government and that changes are made.

I had my surgery on March 9th. Had quite a scare 2d post op...? Pulmonary embolism (blood clot to lung), but am doing fine now. I've lost 11# since surgery. I had gained 8# w/surg, but they had to give me a lot of extra fluids for my low blood pressure. All in all, I think I am doing really well. I am on mushies til my post op appt on 3/31. I pretty much eat the same thing every day and so far am very content w/that. I have had a french fry here and there as well as some meat (sm bites) from a hamburger, but no problems and definately NOT making a habit of it! My kids and I have been walking 2.5miles daily when weather permits. So far so good! Best of luck to all my fellow bandsters!

Thank you for your replies. My port site is still sore and burning, but nothing like yesterday. I am wearing a binder which helps for my cough. Hope you all have a great day!!

Hi everyone...I was banded on 3/9/10 and have lost a total of 41#. (30# preop, 11# post). My port has stayed sore beneath it. Skin is tender to touch. I have no redness, hematoma's (bumps), so I don't feel that it is infected. I cannot lay on my left side or my stomach. Today while coughing, I felt a pop and severe burn. The burn is nothing new, I quite often feel it when I roll out of bed or side to side. My question is...do you think I have popped a stitch or two? Is there anyway to tell aside from going back to surgery? I have spoke to surgeon's nurse and she said to address it w/doc when I come in next wk for 1st follow up appt. I should mention that I bent over (approx 8d post op) and picked up little sticks out of yard and have been walking about 2miles almost daily---would this have done it? Thanks so much Sue

Mine is about 2" below zyphoid process and to left of my belly button by about 1/2 inch. I have a lot of swelling and my kids have named my port "the third eye!"

Hi bigbirney I am being banded at 9am tomorrow. Good luck to all us that start our new journey

Hi everyone...I too am being banded tomorrow (9am). Can't wait!

I'm not being banded until March 9th, but have printed them out to start a new "lap band cookbook." They look yummy!!:thumbup:

Welcome! My surgery date is March 9th!! I don't know anyone who has had the surgery, but am going to start going to a monthly support group to meet others. "Can't wait to begin the journey!"

I am getting my lapband on the 9th also!!! I cannot wait!

I have been doing a "liver reduction diet" for the past two weeks. It is generally a low carb diet. I have lost 12#'s so far and am taking in about 1000 cal a day. I have been fighting to just make those calories. Some nights I've only been around 800. I know the biggest difference in why I am so full/content in the amt that I am eating is because I have finally slowed down and actually "chew" my food now! I should also mention that I am walking 1hr nightly on my treadmill. I have found that the Unjury chocolate shakes are decent as well as the "pure protein shake" that I found at Target. It comes in a can in a 4pk. It has 21g Protein, 5g carbs and 110 cal/can. I start my liquid diet on Feb 23rd and surgery Mar 9th. I can't wait!!! Quit my diet coke addiction cold turkey just to have this surgery.

What is "Becks Solution?"

He only does the band

Found it....thanks!!

Hi everyone....can you tell me where the "quick links" tab is? I have looked all over the site and cannot find it. tia Sue:drool:

Hi everyone....I am a newbie in Indiana and having surgery March 9th....YEAH! I am soooo excited! I have been doing a liver reduction diet for 12days now and am so motivated. On the 18th of this month I go to the nutritionist in preperation to start my 2 wk liquid diet.