Hi, I'm new to the group and I go for my lap band surgery tomorrow morning. I hope with this group I will gain some friends who have gone through the same...
I had the lap band surgery April 1 and so far have lost 35 lbs.Liquids are hard,but I got some strawberry flavor whey and it is just delicious-just whirl it...
Hi, Where do you get whey with 45 grams of protein per scoop. All that I have seen say you need to use 2 scoop to get anywhere near that much. Usually 2...
I never heard that in fact I thought my Doctor told us at a meeting that it didn't matter if we took our whole days needs in one meal or more as long as we got...
This came from the coordinator at my preop counseling. I have found that a lot is not consistent even among Dr's within the same practice. That's what I love...
Hello! I just had my first fill on Tuesday June 3rd. I am actually a bit hungrier than I was before. Is this normal or should I call the office and set up...
hi-everyone is different,but I did feel a little pain at my fill may15-but didn't say anything.I can maybe eat 1/2 a chicken breast right now,but if I eat too...
Hi, I'm Sarah S. I had surgery with Dr. T this morning. I'm feeling pretty good so far. I've done a bit of walking in the back yard and am planning on doing...
Sarah-I am always excited when I find out someone has had the surgery or is planning to. You will do great! Shiela ... From: Sarah <sarahtish@...> To:...
I still have a hard time eating chicken-especially whit meat. I can however eat very small bites of tender steak. You are right about the protein first. ...
Amy-After my first fill I really didn't feel much restriction and for me I don't think I was really hungry but I was use to munching, especially in the...
Hi All, Had my Lap-Band put in on May 28th. Have healed well. Can't really feel anything. Protein and water going in well. Don't feel any different. When...
hi-remember,this is a slow process,and til you get the first fill,you are basically losing the weight thru diet-and if you've lost a few lbs,that's ...
Hi - congratulations. I swear if you keep looking at these posts and other lap band chat sites, it seems like no two people react the same to the band! Sounds...
I just want to apologize to everyone for not keeping up with the group my mother has had some health issues and I have been in Tennessee but i am now back and...
Your family in prayers my friend grumpy From: sch_lap_band_support@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sch_lap_band_support@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of T.Paul Sent:...
HI LINDA, MY NAME IS MARY. I HAD MY SURGERY ON AUG.6,2008. IT WAS A VERY EASY SURGERY FOR ME. I THINK THE WORSE PART WAS NOT BEING ABLE TO DRIVE. WHEN I AM...
Mary, Your news sounds very encouraging to me. thanks for taking the time to answer. how was eating right after the surgery...that concerns me alittle. ...
Linda, Â Congratulations on this big step...you won't regret it. I had my surgery October 07 and being perfectly honest haven't kept up with the exercise like...
hi-I went exactly by instructions and was pretty bored w/liquids-but was ok-Have been doing pretty well,exact the days after I get my fills are horrible-when I...
Alisa, Thank you for taking the time to answer. I think my main concern is how I will do the first week after surgery. Not being able to eat is very scary...
Hi Mary, I am confused - just what is a fill? I still have to go to the dietician so I will be learning a lot more (I hope). I was checking out baby food...
A fill is when the doc injects normal saline,which is basically sterile salt water,into the port or hole,where your lap band is.by doing this,he can make the...
the only baby food I ate was stage2 meat-the beef was really not bad-and don't worry-the first 2 weeks are the hardest and you will find you can manage very...