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My dr states that I can drink up until the time I eat, but not for 1 1/2 hours afterwards. This is supposed to help you stay full so you don't overeat and the food stays in the pouch longer. It looks as if you have lost ALOT of weight already-keep doing what you are doing!! It seems to be working! :-) I had my 3rd fill a week ago and am just now feeling alot of restriction, which is good. Keep up the great work:thumbup:

Ravyn, I was there before this last fill. I found that if I ate mostly protein and stayed away from the shakes that I stayed fuller longer. if you want to do a shake type thing, I got some shake/pudding mixes by Wonder Slim from Diet Direct and made it as pudding, It has a thicker consistency and I also like string cheese...which since the last fill doesn't go down so well. chicken too...that happened today-not pretty!! hang in there, it will be soooo worth it in the end I am sure!:thumbup:

does this seem normal? had 1 cc added on Saturday, now 8 ccs in a 11 cc band..FINALLY feeling restriction...stuck a couple of times, but no throwing up. Less of an appetite...which I think is a good thing! is 6lbs too much since Saturday?? believe me, I am not complaining, just wondering if too fast?

I am 4 months out and due for my 3rd fill in a few days. Having my second period since April and it is horrible!! I know that when I go for my fill it will show my weight as the same or more!! what the heck is going on? is this due to a period now and practically hemmoraging or just a plateau? I have lost about 38 lbs since May..help!?!? will the next fill help??:smile2:

:confused:I have a question..had my surger 5/4/10, am 38 lbs down and have had 2 fills totaling 7 cc's in a 11 cc band...should I be losing more? I only have big restriction some of the time. Will this change once I get to my sweet spot? been eating lots of protein and doing what i am supposed to do, but still feel like sometimes I can eat more than the recommended amount. Any suggestions?

I had my first fill at 1 month, 2nd fill 6 week later & my next ia August 21st, so hopefully that will get me there!! Thanks for all the encouragement!!!i greatly appreciate it!

I just had my first fill today of 4 cc's in an 11cc band. not really feeling alot of restriction yet, but better than before..I swore I could have chewed my arm off!LOL! I had my surgery 5/4/10 and was just 4 weeks yesterday. Next fill is in 5 weeks, so we'll see how the next few weeks go. Have lost 27 lbs since preop diet, so not too shabby. I will just be happy to have the scale going down and not up! So far this is one of the best decisions I have made! Off of 4 of 6 prescriptions I was on! yea! Best wishes to you all!!

I was banded 2 weeks ago and I have one incision open at this time. I had staples removed a week ago and they told me it would have to heal from the inside out. It had a scab down in the center and it came out this morning and the edges are drying and turning brownish. I am concerned that it isn't healing correctly since it is a hole now. There isn't any drainage or puss:crying: Any suggestions? I am worried that I won't be able to get my first fill on June 2nd

Anyone know if Advil can be taken 5 days post op? Tylenol does nothing for me and I have been fighting a headache since last night. Off of my pain meds except I take one at night so I can comfortably sleep. I am feeling fabulous and having no issues since my sugery on Tuesday. If I could just get rid of this headache I would be great!! Thx

Do they have you on broth and other sfree liquids? My doctor had me start back on my vitamins when i got home yesterday and I swear they are helping alot. the protein in the broth seems to help too. some people just take longer to get all the anesthetic out of their system too. Just make yourself get up and move around some and maybe that will help. I am feeling great today and hope it stays that way. your body will tell you what you need...listen. Take care

I was banded on tuesday, the 4th. Actually not feeling bad at all! Not what i expected-which is in a GOOD way!! I did finally go to the bathroom, which I never thought I would be "happy" to go-LOL!! Glad to hear everyone is doing pretty well. I loved taking a real shower this morning in my own bathroom for sure!! A little difficult sleeping last night- sleep on my left side on my stomach, so not too good there. Any suggestions?!?!? Take care everyone and excited to hear everyones progress!!

I was not so hungry come day 5. I just kept up the protein..it does help. this is coming from a carb addict!! I would have an ultimate protein shake in the morning, broth mid moring, another protein shake-that I makde int a pudding for more filling, another cup of broth mid afternoon and for dinner I could have 4 oz of lean meat and a 1/2 cup of non startchy veggies. did alot of grilled chicken and lettuce salads. I did drink constantly-either water or crystal light. I was able to have sugar free jello and sugar free popsicles-2 of each a day. I am ready. My surgery is Tuesday.

I am being banded on Tuesday the 4th. Been on pre op diet for 2 weeks and after day 4 I have been ok. I am a little scared, but what can be worse than facing a future of being heavier-scale going up and up and more medical issues or gettting back to being ME! There is a skinny girl inside just screaming to get out!!LOL! I believe it will all be for the better to being healthier AND happier with ourselves!! Good luck to you all!

I am on day 7 of my preop and low and behold after 14 months of no periods, I am now having one!! ugh! Anyone know if this is an issue?? Sorry for bringing up this topic!

I am on day 7 of my preop...shake for breakfast, shake for lunch and 4 oz lean meat and 1/2 cup of non startchy veggies for dinner. I was SO hungry the first 4 days I thought I could chew my arm off. Just kept drinking lots of water and crystal light. By day 5 I just wasnt hungry like before-not a starving hunger. I KNOW I am not starving, but I think it is Carb withdrawl seriously!! between that and giving up coffee! LOL. it does get easier. Once you see the pounds coming off little by little, it is encouraging! hang in there!!

my preop diet consists of a protein shake for breakfast and lunch. 2 servings of each daily: sugar free jello,sugar free popsicles or broth. dinner is 4 oz of meat and 1/2 Cup of non startchy veggies. you can have all of the water, crystal light and decaf tea you want. I just finished day 3 and it is hard. Today is my sons bday and I did have 1/2 of a small slice of pie-which I am not supposed to have. I get the shakes between meals, but as of tonight have gone down 9 lbs plus having my first visit from "Flo" in 14 mths!

The sugar free popsicles that are natural that are sugar free with splenda and 15 calories..anyone know if these are OK pre op? the reason I ask is they have 7 carbs... I just ended day 2 and am hungry of course!lol!

I too am having mine in May on the 4th. I am nervous about the pre op also. I have gained a few pounds since my 6 mth ck up before approval, so I am hoping that it is OK. have been really watching what I am eating and drinking lots of water. Haven't had a soda in over 8 weeks, so not sure why. I would love to have some people to compare notes and support each other!!

I am scheduled for May 4th and also suffer from PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid issues and am hoping his will be the best thing I have done. I decided that at 40 this June I am starting the next half of my life...waited and did everythng in my power to have a second child over the last 9 years and nothing...alot of drugs, procedures and no eggs. I am over the heartbreak and have never stopped enjoying my beautiful son, but does the longing go away? Thinking at 40+ I am too old for another baby. So great to know that I am not alone in this journey!

I too am having issues thinking about the skin, but have decided that the skin is better than what is inside it at this time!lOL! My surgery is scheduled for May 4th and I can;t wait to get this part of the journey started. It will be almost a year since my first informational seminar...had to do the 6 mth wait for insurance. Doing this for me and no one else. It will be all good in the end!!Good luck to you all!!

I finally received a call from my dr's office today that the insurance company approved me for surgery! YEA! I am sooo ready to start the rest of this journey! I now just have to get the letter so they can schedule my banding. I am so excited!! Is that WEIRD!?!?!?!?:scared2:

i too have PCOS and have tried every diet, exercise and after 9 years of infertility treatments and no period for over a year now, I am awaiting final approval from my insurance company. My doctor was very supportive-he understands all I have been through and tried it all with little to no results. My reproductive endocrinologist actually was the one that wasn't understanding at all and just wanted me to continue with treatment and spending $$ with his care-which my insurance doesn't cover. Now going to be 40 in 3 months and one wonderful child, I have decided to do this for ME. I just am trying to figure out if I am too old to have another baby if it happens after the weight loss......

I too have Empire BCBS and am awaiting approval. Just sent off late last week, so hoping it goes quickly. I was told by the insurance company that it could take 30-60 days to get a decision back, Initially was denied, but had to go through the 6 months of diet and nutrition and then submitted by doctor. Keeping my fingers crossed!! Hoping to get this show on the road soon!!! Good luck to everyone!

I have decided not to tell many people at all. My spouse and child of course and a few close friends. No one at work will know...too many opionionated people there and I dont need that. The 2 I work closest with will act supportive, but of course have all sorts of things to say behind my back and be judgemental. This is something I am doing to help myself-to be heathier and start a new part of me... it sounds selfish, but why put yourself through the mental disgust from people that don't have your best intentions at heart?

Yes, I am one of the unfortunate ones also....diagnosed 8 years ago and have given up getting pregnant again after the last 9 years of trying with drugs-lets put it this way-everything except IVF-due to cost. I am ready to use the lap band as a tool to help get myself back to somewhat of normalcy. Haven't had a period in a year next month. It isn't that bad,but feels like I could have one all of the time! I need to get my weight under control. I take metformin, am hypothyroid and my father was diagnosed with diabetes last year and that scares the crap out of me! The symptoms hopefully will become manageable after losing the weight. Has anyone been through this surgery and had success getting things under control??!!?