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Surgery Glad you are doing okay. No, I live in Ca. I hear support groups can help. Good luck

Thanks I have a fill scheduled for the 28th. My Dr. will be leaving for 3 weeks shortly after that - hope all is okay. I am anxious to see how I handle the fill. My stomach is still bruised and swollen so I pray all is okay. If it continues I will have to call the office. Thanks for the...

I had lapband 5/30. It was uncomfortable, but not painful. I stayed overnight in the hospital. Was just glad to be in a "safe" place until I felt comfortable. While I was I was in the Hosp. I developed a severe headache (no caffiene). I mentioned it to the Dr.and he said drink a cup of...

Good Luck - You will do fine. I had surgery (Lapband) on the 30th and I am doing okay. Your support group will help you alot. I buy my protein shakes at Costco. They are great. Just take things easy. You will be tired, at least I was for awhile. My stomach is still bruised and sore...

I am 2 weeks post op lap band and my stomach is still swollen, bruised, and very tender, especially around belly button. Is this common? Should I be putting something on these sites? Is this normal?

I know everyone is different, but after surgery while still in the hospital I was having terrible headaches. My Dr. stopped in and he said drink some coffee! I did and felt so much better. I have continued to drink 2 cups a day and it has not bothered me. Good luck.

I had the band on 5/30. After about a week I called the office and said I was doing okay, but was very tired of this diet. They suggested adding an egg, applesauce and cottage cheese - taking it slow and easy to see how I do. I have not had any problems with the food. I still do the protein...

Thanks Pat - Dumping sounded really scary. I am trying to do everything right, but it is difficult. I go back to the Dr. the 12th. I am anxious to see what he thinks. Hannah

Thanks for your reply. It is over and done with so I guess I need to stop worrying. I appreciate your response - everything helps. Your weight loss is amazing. You are almost at your goal- congrats - great job. Hannah

Thanks - my husband found biotin today in smaller gel capsules. I am trying to take the vitamins, fiber, calcium and now the biotin. Seems like I am pushing something all day. You have really lost a lot of weight - good for you! Hope I am do it. People are talking about dumping which really...

I have the band. Just 5 days post surgery. Did the band not work for you? Did you have problems? Now I am nervous.

I am in my late 60's. I just had the band done. I am around 65lbs. overweight. I am only 5 days post surgery. I am not hungry, but I do crave something chewable!!!!!!!!! I am tired of liquids, but I can manage for another 9 days. If I can see the results which I have then it is worth it...

Thanks Thank you so much for the info. I know I am only allowed certain liquids until I return to the Dr. on the 12th. I will be glad to add the ones you mentioned when the Dr. gives me the okay. I was looking at starter kits on down the line - just want to make sure the taste is okay. I...

I am 5 days post surgery. Hard to get all the fluids down. Has anyone tired the Starter Kit on this site - are they any good. I have wasted a fortune on things I cannot tolerate. Thanks.

Thanks - I can use the liquids you mentioned but did not know about the Carnation. I will give that try. It seems like all I do is push liquid trying to get to that 64 ozs. I am already tired of it. I have spent a fortune buying different products that I end up tossing. So many people...

Need help with liquid that I can tolerate - hate the bariatric powder