TKW

No, I don't think that will be a guaranteed denial. I don't know how they will look at that. To me it is proof how hard it is to lose weight on your own and all the more reason you need the assistance of the band.

yep... mine is from my pre-op diet. Counting every pound I can!!!

I just had to do Clear liquids a day and then could do any liquids and week 2 mushies. All dr's have different instructions. You are just out of surgery, the first week is tough. More important than protien is water, you do not want to get dehydrated. I don't think anyone get's the 60g of protien the first week or two. Get some fluids in you!!! Good Luck to you!

I don't work at the hospital but lap-band patients get to use the gym at the rehab for 22.00 a month, my insurance reimburses me 20.00 a month if I go 12 times a month so my gym membership costs me $2. LOVE IT!!!

Had my 4th fill a month ago, eating became just plain painful. I could keep things down but not without a lot of effort and sliming. Went in this week and had .2cc taken out. Feel great, can eat any meat but have GREAT restriciton, 3 oz of protien fills me right up! I eat very normal foods and have few problems. It's more how I eat than what I eat. You are simply too tight which can be very detrimantal. You have to be able to eat solid protiens without throwing up and risking band slippage. Also, sliderer foods aren't good, you just learning to eat around the band, people who learn to eat around the band don't seem to be very successful. Get in and get an unfill, before you cause damange. The "right spot" is deffinately where you want to be and the righ spot can be a matter of .1cc's. This band, it is a tempermental thing! Good Luck!

I find my motivation from my weight loss. I step on that scale and I'm down a pound and I am thrilled. It motivates me to keep going. I am 48 years old and I currently weigh less than I did in College!!! I still have a long long way to go but my success is what motivates me. I eat things I shouldn't once in a while, I'm just trying to live normal and eat healthy with a few treats here and there if I want one. I do have to tell you, that I think exercise is a key factor in this whole thing. Be proud of every ounce you loose, get out there and exercise. It really does make you feel great! Good Luck to you, you can do it!!!

Altho... he will be able to tell if you haven't lost any weight, all you can do is stick to it now. Good luck!

Nothing... some of us didn't even have pre-op diets. That being said, you should always follow your surgeons rules, get started now, it should be fine.

You know, I went a year and 3 fills and thought, hmmmm I'm just going to be one of those people who can eat what ever and a larger portion and just one cup. WRONG!!! I had a fill a few weeks ago and it made all the difference in the world. Night and day, I couldn't possibly eat more than a cup of food and I have to quit when I start to feel full cuz one bite too many and it is coming back up and is very painful. It has taken me 3 weeks to learn to eat completely different than what I am used to. You have to get to the right "spot" for the band to work how it is intended. I wish you luck in your continued journey, take it slow. You Can Do It!!!!

No, once you are healed, you should be able to do anything you want.

Praying for you! Good Luck!

YES, my Dr. told me the same thing, that is why, I think, I can have such good restriction for several months and then it seems to get less and less and I need another fill. I've been at my "sweet spot" more than once may I say!

Good for you. I was at my dr.'s office for a check up one day and she asked me "are you happier". I just sat there for a minute then I said. "Wow, ya, I am. I never thought I was unhappy but I am soooo much happier". I didn't even realize how unhappy I was. It's crazy the differences the band can make in our lives in so many different ways. Congrats to you and keep up the good work!

It does almost sound like a "stuck" episode. You would be best to talk to your dr. about it. More important than your protien right now is fluids. You do not want to get dehydrated. Actually, if you are dehydrated that could have something to do with your stomach pain. I did not have to be on Clear liquids except for a day. I got my protien by drinking carnation instant Breakfast in skim milk. One cup was like 13 g of protien if I remember. It's just like drinking nestle quick. By all means, you do not want to throw up. You really need to speak to your dr. about both issues. Welcome to lap band world. Good Luck to you on your journey.

no, you should be fine. It might not be your dr. rules but the rules are so different for so many of us. I just had to be on liquids for 3 days and then could go to mushies. You should try to follow your Dr's orders but no harm done.

tkw - 320 just 1 pound, but I'll take it.

From what I have read and learned... your band is too tight.

Every Dr is different. I was told no coffee because it is a diuretic. I have asked about it since and have been told if i drink enough fluids in a day coffee is fine. My nut. said for every cup of regular coffee i need to drink an additional 16 oz. of Water. Who knows.....???

Well, I have no idea, but it seems a little soon to me. Best to call his Dr. and ask. I am one of those people that was too big for a lot of rides at theme parks. Can't wait to strap my butt in and ride!!! Yippee!!!

Some people don't need a fill for quite a while. You could be one of them.

Hi, I didn't know we had a June 2010 group. I just kind of stick to the main forums and i was snooping around on here. How are we all?

Great for you! I lived on cottage cheese. Not much flavor but lots of protien.

can you crush it and mix it with a drink? Try putting it between 2 spoons and crush them together like you are stacking them.

Hi, you have quite a story. I wish you luck. I have found this site to be more helpful than anything else. Welcome