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Let me clarify this. I am down a total of 38 pounds including the 2 week pre op diet. I am not down 38 pounds since the surgery.

Yeah I figured that or you were on that new crack diet.

It works but you'll lose everything!

Oh well the band it is!

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Hazeleyegrl & Lifelover -- are you getting in 60gr of Protein or so?

Are you feeling okay?

If so - enjoy the ride while it lasts.

I dont think i get the full 60 every day but i drink at least one shake a day along with my Water and whatever mushies i have...but one shake has 42g of Protein

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I dont think i get the full 60 every day but i drink at least one shake a day along with my Water and whatever mushies i have...but one shake has 42g of Protein

What shake is that that has 42g or Protein - I use powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury (unflavored) and it's 20 g for 1 scoup and has 80 calories - i put it in my coffee in the morning to help with getting my all my protein

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I use EAS (found at Walmart and some drug and grocery stores) they have 17g (11 oz) and 42g (17 oz) versions. I like the Royal Fudge.

I buy them at Sam's Club as well.

The IDS New whey Protein Bullets have 42gm's as well.

:)

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I was banded Aug. 16 and now at 4 wks I've lost 22lbs if I include pre-op diet its about 35lbs. I'm due for first fill Sept. 28 and I'm not hungry. Actually I feel stuffed all the time and eat very little. Do you think the doctor will do the fill?

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I am due for my first fill on the 24th of Sept. I was banded on the 28th of August.

I have lost 12 pounds since banding. (22 lbs since 1 week prior to bandking) I was hoping for more, but am thrilled at this weight loss since this is the time for healing.....

Great job to all of you.

Augusta

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Hi all -- I lost 6 lbs before surgery (not exactly compliant, I must admit!) and since surgery, I've lost about 12 lbs. Surgery was Aug 29. I don't go for a fill until Oct 17 and have been in bandster hell since 4 days post-op!! I'm hoping that moving to solids (in 5 days!!!) will help me control my hunger.

Danielle

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I'm a little confused (Not yet banded)......does the band itself, with or without fills, not restrict your food intake anyways?

Like everything in Lap-Band, it depends on your unique situation.

IF the band is a tight fit around your stomach WITHOUT a fill, YES, you will be restricted.... but if it's NOT a tight fitting band without a fill, the band is almost unnoticable for most people.

My phrase for it is:

"An unfilled Lap-Band is a VERY expensive PAPERWEIGHT!"

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Hi, I was banded one month ago today...I've lost a total of 12 pounds, but, gained 7 back so far. So, I can certainly understand your gain. But, since your band, how have things went....and positive results?

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I just wondered how much you lost prior to a fill.

I was bannded 8/18 and i am down 22lbs. It really hard since i am not doing liquids. i get hunggry but i try to control myslef.

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I am having my first fill on friday and as of today I have lost a little over 18 lbs. Most of it was in the first 2 weeks (10lbs).

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