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Hi Everyone!

Just thought that I would stop by and introduce myself.

I've been banded for over 2 years and at goal for about 15 months.

Who else is in this forum?

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wow you have done GREAT!!! i was just banded on 12/16 and it's not going well for me yet, but i'm hanging in there...

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Hi, congratulations on your success! I'm still pre-op but I am enjoying the fellowship and the advice that I'm getting from this forum. It's nice to meet you! :)

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Hi there... I'm 2 days post op, so far so good... I lost 8 lbs on pre op diet, but I'm up 2 lbs today, probably from all of the IV fluids... I'm on Clear Liquids for week 1, then full liquids week 2... Hoping to treat myself to a new wardrobe for my 33rd birthday in September !

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Hi lapband gal. Nice to see you drop in. I follow your blog. Love your before and after pixs. You are an inspiration.

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Hi, great seeing your fantastic results! Very encouraging! Tell us a couple of things that you think is the most important, and what your favorite Protein Shakes are please...thx! smile.png

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Its great to see the successes and you are definitely one of those. For the many bandsters having a tough time, or who haven't really made the changes needed or who are just about to start on their journey, with the doubts and fears of surgery it's great to have another finished article for them to aspire to.

Good to have you here.

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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.

@LadyBug: I think the most important thing that I did for myself to be successful was to find my accountability. For me, that is my weekly weigh-ins that I post on Fridays on my blogs.

My favorite brand of Protein shake is powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. Available only online. It's medical quality Protein. I sometimes wonder and question the quality of the protein of the shakes I see at costco or Walmart. Unjury is also the best tasting in my opinion. I tried ALL the shakes when I was pre-op and Unjury was my fave.

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Oh good! That's what I just bought sample pkgs of...Unjury. I'm not a chocolate lover so I got the strawberry, vanilla and unflavored, along with their chix Soup. I haven't tasted them yet, I need to as I start my preop on the 5th. Thanks so much for the info and congras on a great job!!

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Love love Unjury. The chicken Soup was a lifesaver during preop and now during post op. I mix a little of the chk soup with Tomato bisque and it's great. The unflavored is great to add to stuff as well.

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Hello everyone I have had my lap band from 2008 it hasnt helped me as much as I anticipated. Im hoping this fourm will inspire me and find inner strength

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