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Hello everyone One thing that might help because it help me is to go back on lean cursine dinners. I eat one for lunch and one for dinner and I have a protein shake for breakfast. I stop eating after 6:00 p.m. I also walk for an hour after work. I been losing about 5-8 pounds a week. I did gain weight back when I got on solids. I know I had to do something. Yes, this band is a tool and you need to use it has a tool. Don't stop keep going, We all can do this, we have great suppport and that matters.

Hello everyone. I lost 17 lbs. After post-op I gain 5 pounds. I was so disappointed. Now I'm walking 5 times a week and watching what I'm eating. This is not a rocket scientist mission. You have to work it. I did not know this at first I thought you get the band and lose weight. I did not know you have to watch what you eat You have to work out and you can't eat and take liquids at the same time. The only thing that I know for a fact that one day I'll be thin. Charlotte

I read somewhere stating that after he post you have to stop protien shakes. Please correct me if I'm wrong Charlotte

Hello Alana; I have back pains too. I to hope it goes away soon. Charlotte

Helllo everyone, Could anyone suggest any other type of foods are good. I'm really concern about the first day of solid foods. Any suggestion? Charlotte

Hello everyone, I called Dr. Ortiz today and mama12, you are correct. It's 2 band sizes 10 and 4. the one that is 10 can hold up to 4cc and the 4 can hold up to 10 cc of saline. It depends on how much weight is it to lose. Those who have a 10 has less restriction than the one's that have a 4. Therfore 10 does not need to lose as much weight as 4. The bigger your band is more you can eat because you don't have to lose as much. By the way the 4 is called VG band. I wish I had the 4, I need restriction, but I have faith in Dr. Oritz he know's best. Thanks to all the shared. Charlotte

Will I really don't know about the bigger you are the bigger the band. I'm 5'7 and I weigh 230 started weight now -225. I have read postings on current weight larger then me and smalller the band. That's why I'm wondering what's up. I will call OCC tommorrow. Thanks Charlotte

Hello denisem I live in Houston too. Let's keep in touch my personnal e-mail is: charlotte.hypolite@sbcglobal.net I had my surgery on May 9th in TJ. Charlotte

I was just wondering. What's up with these size bands. I been reading a lot of posting and it seems to me everyone has a 4cc band, well my card stated mine is a 10cc. That's huge, what's up with that? How does these band works. How does the Dr. say what size band is good for you. Sign confuse. Charlotte

Hello Alana and Mom12: It was great meeting you'll in TJ. Alana tell your mother that Mark and I said Hello You have a wonderful mother. Yes, I been struggling, It's been very hard just drinking liquids. Today was my first day drinking a slim fast drink. I been on just clear liquids. Special K drink is very good. Try it. that may help. I lost 5lbs so far. I did not lose prior I just could not get on the pre-diet. I could not get it together. But after surgery It's like you really don't have a choice. I'm to scare to eat. My morning are ok it's the evening that I'm having trouble with. I'm still in pain. I think I'm going for my 1st fill in June. I will stay in touch. Charlotte

Hello If I don't get a fill in Austin, then I'll go to TJ. I really don't like to fly. I'll keep you posted. 1st fill will be in June, maybe late June Charlotte

Hello Hunny B I live in Houston and I just hate to fly. Could you share the Dr. info. in Austin, I would like to go. Charlotte

Well I'm a bandster. Everyone is soooooo wonderful including the patients with their husband. Little sore but who cares in a few months I will begin feeling sexy @ 41. (GO GIRL) By the way we are at Lucerna Hotel. Everyone there are sooooo nice also. Good luck to everyone else for the future. Charlotte

Let me know what happen's. I leave tommorrow. This is not right. Charlotte

O.K. Now I'm really worried. # 4 or 5 from a # 1 Hotel. I hope this hotel is nice. Charlotte

Yes, It's finally here. I'm soooooooooo excited. My plane lands in SD around 11:00 a.m. Can't wait to meet you'll. Charlotte

Hi Alana , I will meet u and your mother in the lobby Thursday evening. Charlotte

I'm so sorry that u had to go through gaining your weight back. I know that was a disappointment. Who did your surgery? Charlotte

Hello everyone. My name is Charlotte Hypolite. I'm 41 years old and have 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren. I'm raising one of the grandchildren Trevon, his the only boy of all the grandchildren. I also have 2 stepsons. I'm in love with Mark Ina and we are getting married next year. Yes, we both been married before, but he's the one. I been overweight since my last daughter,she is 16. I love shoes and that's because my size shoe is not consider big. I work for a hospital as a Program Director that treats drug and alcoholics. I was born in Anchorage Alaska and now living in Houston, Texas. My father was in the military, so I traveled most of my child hood life. I can't wait until next Friday, May 9, that day will be a great day for me, you and others. This forum as been great.It's nice to meet people all over the world and have something unique in common. Jena, Moma12, Alania, sorry If I forgot someone's name or if I'm spelling your name wrong, but I will see you next week in person. Let's meet in the lobby on Thursday, May 8th sometime in the evening if it's ok. Ms. Moma12 don't forget to tell your husband that my fiance will be there as well. Everyone Have a wonderful day God bless. Charlotte

My fiance decided to come with me. When I told him about moma12 husband. so moma12 your husband has a friend. Charlotte

I'm having trouble too. I just can't stop eating. I start out great in the morning but afternoon, forget it. A great solution is the master cleanser. That work for me. It's also called the lemon diet. I lost 10 pounds in 7 days, of course I gain it back, but with the band I might do good. I'm just not good at diets. If I was I would not need the lapband. Charlotte

This is great. I will be there as well flying in on the 8th of May, surgery is on the 9th. SEE All there............... Charlotte

I believe that package was payed for when I pay for the surgery. I will ask. Charlotte

I'm so glad to have this forum. thanks so much. I think I'm set. I will buy that package. It sounds like it 's worth it. thanks again

Thanks, very helpful but what did you pay for the x-ray? charlotte