Hey From St. Louis. I'm A Lap Band Newbie

[DE121911 10]

Just saying hello. I start my 10 day liquid diet tomorrow, just in time for the holidays.

Any suggestion?

[Corrigan 75]

Just stay on the straight and narrow. Good luck and merry Christmas.

[Jeongbu 1]

Hello, Hello!

Welcome! I'm new as well.

I'm subscribed to a lot of bandsters on youtube. Watching their vlogs are really helpful!

[Stacie from St. Louis 3]

Hey, welcome! Where do you live in St. L? I'm in O'Fallon.

As for the liquid diet - it's brutal, but you'll get through it. It might actually make getting through the holidays easier! Looking back, I can't believe I was able to do it myself. I was banded on 10/11/11 and am doing well - over 20 lbs. lost.

[DE121911 10]

I Live in Imperial.

Thank you guys for your advice.

[soccermonster31 8]

Good Luck! The first few days are hard but then you get used to it It is all worth it in the end. I am in Crestwood. Banded 10/26/11 and have lost 25 pounds. Just got my first fill and am excited to see where this journey takes me. It helped me to pick a few things I knew I would like, and then stick with them. It was a whole lot easier knowing I only had 2 or 3 choices. And now I won't ever have them again, so make sure it is something you are willing to give up!

[Jeongbu 1]

There are these shakes too... Protein shakes for pre-op patients. They're supposed to be really filling... but~! They are a bit pricey.

http://www.amazon.com/Bariatric-Advantage-Replacement-Powder-servings/dp/B004WQNLH2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3TN7W82R9FMI&colid=9SY9QM24SQ2H

Here is a video review, as well! I hope this helps.