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Hi everyone, it's been a long time since I've been on this forum, so things have changed on how to talk to people so if I'm doing anything wrong let me know. I had lapband surgery in Jan. '07 and had lost 140# with the surgery, I have had 2 fills total and I haven't had a fill for at least 2 years. I have lost wt in the last...

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:D I did it ! I had my lap band surgery on Wednesday July 28th 2010. All is well a little sore. Everyone was great! I met some really neat people while I was there. I'm so excited for what is to come. :)

Struggling with getting enough protein??? Me too!!

I recently discovered Fage Yogurt Total 0 (0% fat) - it's a Greek yogurt and it has 120 cal. and 20 g of protein per 8 oz., compared to 180+ cal. and 8 g protein for Yoplait, Activa, etc. It has the consistency of sour cream before you stir it. It is plain, so I've added 1...

Well I had my surgery last Thursday. Met 3 others that had the lap band and one who had the sleeve after a lap band removal. It went great. I cannot believe I was so nervous. Everyone at OCC was awesome. The facility was great. Post op I went back and stayed at the hotel and glad I did, the ones that stayed overnight wished they wouldn't have....

Reading in the forums, I have come up with some questions I am hoping someone can answer for me. What is slimming and PBing? They sound yucky - how frequent do they occur?

Also is there somewhere that you can look at the post op diet?

thanks

I am really looking forward to getting my first fill this Saturday at the OCC. I have gained 6 pounds since starting on solid food three weeks ago. I sure hope I will feel some restriction after my fill.

Wow, I can't believe I'm starting my final week and I have less than 10 hours of exercise to hit my goal. I even got to 153.8 on the scale yesterday morning so I'm going to count that as 4 pounds lost in 7 weeks. I'm hoping to maintain that in the next week, which is a good goal for pms week. I am feeling great - had a hard time...

I have been considering the lap band for some time, and now within the last few weeks have decided to go for it. Can you give me your honest thoughts and opinions on the OCC, your experience, the process, do you think it's truly helped? I've seen some really great success stories and then others don't seem like they have lost as much...

In 2004 I had the lapband procedure and as of January I had lost a total of 186 lbs!!! I have since gained 20 lbs, partially due to not taking my thyroid medication, and binging. How can I get back on track. I have been walking on the treadmill also, 2-3 miles per day, I'm in need of some major encouragement, also, what is a great...

I am now 5 1/2 months post op and feeling great. I have had 3 fills and now have 7cc in my 11cc band. Food gets stuck frequesntly and it is uncomfortable but I am learning to deal with it. I will be going back to the OCC next week for my fourth and hopefully final fill. I want to lose another 35 pounds and then I will finally be happy!

Went back to TJ for my 2nd fill last saturday 6/26. I now have a total of 8cc. Great restriction. When I went in, I felt NO restriction at all with the 5.5cc I already had. He actually had me go eat lunch at Applebees before I went back across the border to make sure I wasn't too full! They have great fish by the way!! I can...

I had my lap band on Friday, June 25, 2010. Yesterday, I started back at the gym. While I was a little sore, I walked 1/2 mile. Today I am going back and hoping for a mile. As long as I don't have any complaints, this should be ok? Can anyone give me some good advice to their exercise regime? I know I have to wait 3 weeks before starting...

I read an article today warning people about going to Tijuana for bariatric surgery. The gist of the article was that "you get what you pay for" and "American doctors are better" and "don't be stupid and go to Mexico" and several other extremist/ill-informed comments. It was the type of article that if read by...

Fat jokes. They suck, right? And, yes, as soon as I am skinny, I will try not to make fun of the more overweight people. But fat jokes are pretty funny. As long as they're not intended to someone personally.

Just because I was reading a book today, "The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big, Round Things" by Carolyn Mackler. It's great...

Source: MAY SURGERIES AND FILLS

I guess I have nothin to say because I keep typing, deleting, typing, deleting...I just want to know that someone is out there who has been where I am and they get through this feeling. I will go get another fill, so I can eat less still. There's got to be more to this than the food issues. I am so tired of looking in the mirror at myself...

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Today is Sunday May 16. My surgery is scheduled for Thursday May 20, 2010. I can't believe the day is almost here!