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I agree with the post about 3 meal a day and shakes in between. exercise is good, remember (at least for me) we didnt get the band so we could "diet" but have a new lifestyle. I never did well with "diets" thats why I decided for the band was for me. I hope you do well with what ever you decide to do Good Luck... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

My weight loss stopped for about 6 weeks and I just now lost 1 lb last week (probably put it back on with all the nuts I have been eating). Talk to your doctor to see if you can get a fill so early I had to wait 6-8 weeks and will be getting my first fill this coming Thursday. Don't worry about the 5 pizza slices we all eat things that we shouldn't just remember we fall down we get up..Good Luck let us know if your able to get a fill this soon out... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

Mashed potatoes, steamed carrots and meatballs I got from Costco...oh an some b.b.q sauce to go with the meatballs. 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

well in that case is your band too tight? I dont know if that would, could or can affect burping but it's a thought... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

I find that when I dont take my meds regularly (like this past week) I start to feel sad, mad, tired and irritable make sure (which I'm sure you are) your taking them regularly and see your doctor as soon as can be arranged...Good Luck 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

Thats how I felt the first week after surgery...I'm 8 weeks post op now and can burp if I need too. The feeling of not being able to burp will pass. 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

I too am hoping for that restriction that I felt the first 2 or 3 weeks after surgery...Hope I get it soon. 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

After 7 weeks of not losing or gaining the scale finally moved in the correct direction! I lost 1 lbs whoo hoo...May not be much but after 7 weeks its great! 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

I was banded in Mexico in Aug of this year and yes they use the 4cc band...Since I go back to Mexico for my fills I dont have a problem with this size...just my 2 cents. 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

I was told yes they do..but every doc is different. 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

Maybe I need to try cooking it in the microwave I put it in a steam basket on the stove top could that be why it was nasty? 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

All I gotta say is YUCK! I made it one time even the dog wouldnt touch it...I just havent found the perfect recipe for mashed cauliflower putting sour cream in it does sound good though...If you find a really good recipe please post I am up for trying it again (I think)... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

That happen to me as well the pain went away after about 3 days just keep your mouth as clean as possible bush well and rinse with a good quality mouth wash, or salt water... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

Has anyone got lactose intolerant AFTER the band? I was able to eat and drink dairy products before I was banded but now cheese, yogurt and milk really upset my tummy. Is it common for that to happen? I think I may have read about this before on LBT... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

nothing after 7pm for me.... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

Since I am self pay and fills cost me $100 per fill I sure hope restriction doesnt take until the 3rd one for me to feel it!!! I get my first fill on October 21st lets hope that my Doc is aggressive with the fill since it will be done under fluro.... 04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E 1.03.01

Almond milk is made out of pressed almonds...I was just at costco today and "Silk Milk" now makes almond milk..it is lactose free as well...

I think 2 weeks is about when I started mushies.... Mashed potatoes, refried Beans, pudding, yogurt, tuna or canned chicken...I enjoyed those when I was doing mushies.

I love Isopure!! I dont use it for weight reduction I use it to supplement my protein....My fav is strawberries and cream!!!

Hello... I went to Mexico for my Lap band and had a very wonderful experience. I was picked up from my home since I live very close to Tijuana and was driven to the hospital. It was very nice and clean all the nurses and Doctors were very helpful and made me feel at ease. I would do it again in a heart beat I got better care in Mexico then I have ever gotten here in the US. As far as after care I go back in 2 weeks for my fill and will again get picked up from my home, I was always able to get a hold of the doctor or his assistant if needed. So yes I was very happy with my experiance and will/would do it again.

I read on another post that someone had done this 5 day pouch test diet:Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test Has any one actually done this and does it work?

So are you saying once I get my fill I should start losing again??? I sure hope so cuz even though I havent gained it's getting discouraging not seeing the scale move down...

I will be going back to Mexico for my fills since I live so close to there....I have not found a support group I can go to here in my area, You have to be a patient of Medical Group of the Doctor or something like that... at least the one's I have found here in San Diego. I would really like to go to a support group but cant find one....

Its supposed to (I think) shrink your pouch back to the size it was after surgery..... I read that some people lose weight with it as well... But then again I dont think I need to "shrink" my pouch since I am only 8 weeks post op.... But the losing weight thing sounds good.... I need a fill bad but cant have one till the 21st so I am doing anything I can to lose some more lbs so I wont be so discouraged...