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I don't think so, but I have all the Allergen info and they recommend you read it before you decide to have the surgery. Karen

You are so me!!! Dairy Queen is EVIL!!!!Lol! Karen

Congrats to you!!!

I would go on liquids, and contact your surgeon. You might need to have sonme removed depending on what you are biopsed for. Good luck. Karen

If your surgeon does that, it must be okay! I think a lot of folks would ahve loved to get their 1st fill at 3weeks; it sure would take care of "bandster hell"! Good luck, but tak eit easy on your fills. Karen

Congrats on your 1 year bandiversary! My surgeon just did what he had done every month. Nothing different, and since you are not at goal, I am guessing the same thing for you! Good luck, Karen

Very nice! In my surgoen's offcie, they would think I was moking htem if I sent that box. Almost, all the woman there, and the surgeon, have had lapband surgery done. I would have to think of some other gift box to send! Very nic eof you to send them that nice gift, tho' Karen

Congrats on both NSV's! excellent feeling, isn't it?

I agree, you are doing great, Welcome to Onderland!

What everyone else said is true! I have had a slip. It happended because I got a stomach virus. But, I also, had GERD before that, and had many cases of spending the night up because sleeping became impossible due to coughing and choaking. This is a possiblity from too my pb'ing. too! Good luck, Karen

Next time you have image problems, check out Jennifer Lopez! She has a lot of bootie and she is not a small woman. I'll bet she squeezes herself into a 2 or 4 and she needs a 6 or 8. You are doing great and body image books will help. But, when you are in a store like Target or Walmart that has a camera at the entrance, look up. You probably won't recognize yourself! You will wonder who that thin and fit lady is. That should help your self image!! Karen

I agree with Doodlebugsmom!

Congrats to everyone that has lost 1/2 a person! Karen

My surgeon tells us that we should never take more than 45 mins to eat a meal. If we are, then we are aeting too much. Sorry for to contradict others. He told my daughter that that was part of the reason she was loosing so slowly. Good luck, Karen

It could be deducted on Schedule "A". But you would have to have enough other deductions for medical to make a difference! Good luck! I haven't had medical deductions in 35 years, since I was paying for my daughters medications at $25,000 out of pocket! My son doesn't own his home, so even though h had a lot of deducitons for medical and donations, he didn't haev enough to not take standard deduction. Karen( I am not a tax expert, however!!!)

I usually have a fruit smoothy with protein,too! I am in my 1 1/2 of maintianance and its doing oaky. I, sometimes, add fiber to it to make sure that I have enough fiber in my diet(bathroom problems at times!). I think homemade smoothies are probably better, as you can add fruits and stuff to it. Some people like the green shakes, but I can't get myself to have one! They are made by adding spinach, collard, or other greens to your smoothy. Just watch your ounces when making them! Karen

So glad for you, you have been through so much. Bless you and your recovery. Post pics when you are ready. Karen

Hello Byrd, It is possible to loose that much and more! There are many people on this sit ethat have ost 100-150m lbs, ( i lost 100), But Cazzy is has lost over 200 lbs, check her out. Good luck to all, And everone is a success story, if they loose weight! Karen (I am not trying to deflate the post starter, excuse me if it sounds like it!).

I've had previosu surgeries that have made me nauseated afterwards. I let them know at the hospital. So, this time, no nausea. what to do now? Ask your surgeon for anti-nausea meds, I think!

Sorry for the loss of your Mom. Loosing your best friend is hard. Hang in there, she is still with you. She would be proud of you. Bless you. Karen

You do need to have this checked out. It could, also, be gall bladder attack. I had mine out several years before lapband surgery. But, I have read several people who after loosing a lot of weight had gall bladder attacks. Mine did feel like I was being stabbed with a hot knife in my chest and through to my back. Good luck! Karen

Hi, I agree that folks get mixed mesages on here. I would never tell anyone NOT to follow their own surgeon's orders. A lot of surgeon's have very different schedules than other ones. Mine, for instance, is conservative and wants me to have 2 days clear liquids, and 2 days full liquids after a fill. Most folks thinks thats crap! My surgeon has had the surgery, and so has most of his staff. I trust him, and I have with my life! If folks don't trust their surgeons that is scary, to me, as they have their life in the sugreon's hands. But, as B-52 says, we did not get here because we are good at following rules and making good choices. I wish everyone the best and ask them to check with their own surgeon's office before just following someone on here, willnilly! Good luck to all, Karen

Not trying to be negative! But this is sort of the reason that I think the 6 month of monitored pre-dieting gets you into the mode of eating smaller portions. I had gone to the nutritionist in that 1st month and she advised smaller plates(salad or desert). Even smaller forks, helps. I never use any fork larger than a salad fork at home. I am lucky to be over 55 and restuarants have that menu with samller portions. I went to "Perkins" and their 55+ breakfast menu is great for people with a band. Also, remember that when eating red meat, your portion should be no larger than the palm of your hand, or a deck of cards! Good luck, you can do it! Just remember that you don't have to be a member of the "clean plate" club, anymore! Karen

Good for you Zephorah, you are on the loosing track again. You took the biggest step of going back to the surgeon for help! Now, that your life is back in order, getting back to your winning ways will work for you, too! Best wishes, Karen

Woohoo! NSV's are the best weight loss success, even better than scales. Congrats! Karen