Hi back to you,well the surgery is normally outpatient but on occasions you may stay over night if you are haveing it good luck to you Victoria White...
I am approaching my lap band surgery date and realize this entails a total eating change. A couple of questions are: are the protein "shakes", etc for life;...
Each person is different on what they can eat. Shakes are Not for Life, but you can use them as a meal replacement every now and again. If foods are too dry...
I agree, everyone is different. It will be a personal journey. I had my surgery on 07/24/06 and my first fill on 09/06/06. Before my fill I tolerated...
I had my lap band done in June and was off the shakes as soon as I was able to eat solid food. I do have one sometimes if I am really low on my protein....
Thanks Kate & Pat for the good informatio and CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss. It sounds like you are both well on the way to success. I love a good...
Thanks Dorothy - glad you're doing well. It's nice to know that feeling good will soon be an experience. Naturally knee stiffness & pain limit walking...
Hi, I had my surgery was in April. I am still drinking the protein shakes-they are not bad at all-the supply all the energy you will need. Lana Gayle G...
Hello Dorothy, My name is Lana and my surgery was done in April. Lost a lot-close to 80 lbs. Here is my problem-hair loss-have you had such problems? Thanks in...
Hey all, I'm a new member to this group. Actually I'm 'jumping the gun' a bit as I have NOT had the procedure... yet. I thought it would be a good idea to do a...
HI rch - can't be of much help right now; my procedure is next week. I am "anxiously" looking forward to it and have laid in the supplies of broth, yogurt,...
I too am just in the planning stages of getting the band. My insurance will not pay anything on it until after Dec 1, so am just trying to get educated first....
Am I correct that when you have a meal, you are not supposed to drink your beverage with the meal? If this is correct, what is the timespan before and after...
Hello CJ i had my procedure on the 19th of June and i am doing fine, the answer to your question at least 30min. before and after your meal but some people can...
wellllllllllllll - just got home from hosp. Spent the night because of the travel distance and was READY to come home. Dr. T. said things went as smooth as...
In a post reminding everyone of the monthly meeting, it was suggested that you bring recipes. Are the recipes you exchange ones that have just been reduced in...
RECIPES??? I'm still trying to figure out how to get all the fluids/protein/vitamins, etc in! It's good to know that recipes will be in the future. My guess...
V8 juice and tomato juice can be used as your meal during the liquid phase of your diet. I also found that tomato soup diluted with fat free milk was very...
Thanks Dorothy - I love tomato juice/V-8! I seem to be making headway into the amount of liquids; now if I can work on that protein. Is ANY of it totally...
Hello everyone. I live in Va Beach and I am scheduled for the Lap band on Oct 24th. I was wondering how long you each were in the hospital (time wise). I'm...
... Hi Susan, I had my surgery on 8/23/06 for 7:30am and was home at 11:30 am. First 3 days were very bad pain but I tried not taking pain med. only 2 times...
Hello everyone I am new to this group and I was wondering when they perform this surgery do they cut you straight across or are there just a few places that...
... they ... just ... are ... Hi Vicky, I recently had the surgery and there are 5 small incisions-no more than 1 inch long and two about 1/2 inch. It has been...
Had my procedure on 10/2; spent the night due to travel distance, but Dr. T was in bright & early the next morning to check me out and send me home. Only took...
I also live in Virginia Beach. I stayed over night so I could have the xray in the morning and got home early afternoon. Dorothy ... From: sdomke1964 To:...
A note on how much you can eat: I had my surgery 6/6 and just had my second fill several weeks ago. I was disappointed after my first fill to find that I...
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