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Hello everyone, I'm new here. I'm getting lap band next month at bariatric solutions on Decatur TX, anyone have some good advise for me? I've talked to a few people that have had it, but just want some great advise from some other people. Thanks!

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low carbs before and after ive had mine since may8 2012 im six weeks out got my first fill monday chew chew chew a small bite of food i have lost 16 lbs since surgery and 22 before get an exercise plan i walk 6 1/2 miles 5 x a week eggs are your protien friend if u can eat them yogurt and cottage cheese best of luck

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My advice is, follow the eating rules! They really do help. And if you get stuck (majority do), it's not the end of the world, you won't die (although it may feel like it :P ) and it's something to learn from. Also, you still have to do the majority of the work....the band is only a tool and it won't help you choose the healthy foods over the ice cream!

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Lower your expectations. If you only lose 4-6 lbs a month you are doing great. Don't expect to lose 100 lbs the first 6 months.

If you do lose more than 4-6, bully for you. But there will be setbacks and surprises along the way. Hopefully none that you can't deal with but expect a plateau in losing weight here and there, expect to be incredibly hungry after the first 3 weeks post-op(Bandster Hell) and report back here on how successful you are.

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