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Wow great job on the weight loss! I would say that if you have a blender....anything can be mushie! Also some examples could be: apple sauce, yogurt, cottage cheese, mashed veggies. Enjoy!

Wow, that's amazing...what an great inspirational for those who are just starting out, waiting to banded or considering it!! You go girl!! Cathy

Well, if I were going to Mexico, I would go early and enjoy some sun and fun before your surgery. Afterwards you may not feel up to it. How often do you get to Mexico? Take advantage of the beautiful hotel, pool and sunshine!! Cathy

Welcome, You will find loads of great tips and info right here...we are a very close knit banded or about to be banded community! Best of luck with your journey! Cathy

Hi Ladies, Just doing some research before being banded on June 10th. What type of protein/meat have you found is easiest to eat and digest? I like fish, chicken, turkey, beef. I have heard that beef is hard to digest, has anyone had any problems with beef? Or are avoiding it? What about rice, if you chew it really well...can you have it? Thanks for sharing....Cathy

Bebe, Don't apologize, we are all going to experience this at some point. Glad the Phazyme is working...I'll have to get some before I have to move out! LOL!! Take care, Cathy

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you. I don't know alot about slippage of the band, but is there a way that you can have an xray or ultrasound to check it, if you are truly concerned? Just wondering. Take care of yourself...Cathy

Glad to hear all went well...keep us up to date on how you are doing? Take care Cathy

Thanks for the info ladies...I take a bite and then take a drink right now...before being banded on June 10/08, I am going to have to train myself not to do that. What happens if you eat something dry, like a peice of meat and it gets stuck? Can you take a sip of water to help it down? Getting ready for banding is alot like basic training!! LOL!! Cathy

WOW WOW, you look amazing...what an inspiration!! My starting weight is the same 275 right now, pre-op diet starts at the end of May for sx date of June 10th. It's these kinds of success stories that solidifies my decision to do this!! Way to go!! Cathy

If I ever need a good smile or laugh, I come here! You ladies are fantastic! Well my turn...I have been suffering terrible gas pains with the flu over the past couple of days...and after 18 years of marriage...all my husband can say to muscial interlude in the bathroom this morning is....."I bet I can beat that!". LOL!! Have a fabulous day ladies....and don't worry about being musical, that's life!! Take care Cathy

Welcome to the forum, Sorry to hear that you are hurting...you will find tons of info and stories right here! Hope you feel better soon, Cathy

I often have elevated kidney or liver levels in my blood work as well...you may have a slight infection somewhere that's causing the increase....see what the dr. says...great stats on the rest !!! Cathy

Glad all went well, 19lbs post op WOW!! That's amazing! Take care, Cathy

Welcome!! You will find this forum will provide you with great info!! Best of Luck, Cathy

Hi Ladies, I was hit with the flu last night and this morning was violently ill, vomiting and heeving...thank goodness I am not banded yet, but if I were I would have blown something, I am sure of it. Has anyone been sick since banding and what are the signs of slippage of the band or that something has happened? If you think something has happened, would you go to your family doctor to have him check? Xray, ultrasound? I am just starting to feel better now, slept all day, major stomach pains. I have been sucking on popcicles and sipping water, I guess I'm getting a taste of the post-op diet in advance! Take care, Cathy

Congratulations!! Glad all went well. Keep us up to date on how you are doing!! Take care, Cathy

Great news!! Me too, I found out today that I am scheduled for June 10th and my tummy is feeling pretty freaky right now too! I am excited, nervous, scared, you name it!! Time goes by so fast and I want to be ready for all this, ahhhhh!! All the best and keep us updated on how things go! Take care, Cathy

Thanks hilarious...the joke that's is...but it's no joke that you are getting skinny.. wow you look fab! I would kill for that butt!! It looks like you guys had fun! Cathy

Hi Alana, My surgeon showed me an actual band and demonstrated it...and the cord form the band to the port is quite long. Cathy

I was explaining the band to a friend and she came up with a question I had not thought of? My surgeon told me that the underside of the port is metal...so, would a metal detector at the airport or anywhere else detect it? Has anyone had any problems since being banded? Thanks Cathy

Great news!! Me too...tentatively booked for June 10th...Woo hoo!!!

Hi Ladies, I have my psych assessment on Saturday, April 26 and a tentative surgery date for June 10/08!!!! I am on the road to band-ville!!! Whoot Woo!! I can't thank all of you enough for all of the support and information thus far!! Cathy

Congratulations!! You are on your way to a healthier and happier life!! Best of luck with everything and don't forget to ask any questions you may have and share your experience. Take Care Cathy

I was very apprehensive about telling my Mom about my plans to have Lap Band in the next month or two. When I first mentioned it, she gasped and reacted as I had expected, with great concern. I explained everything and told I had research all of my options and for health reasons, I believe this is the options for me. She relaxed and told me that she would support me completely. She said she would even be there if I wanted her to and come to help with the kids, if I need her. Wow, I am so happy I told her now. My Mom and I have a very close relationship, best friends who talk about everything and I felt guilty not sharing this with her. If no one else is supportive, I at least have my husband, my kids and my Mom!! That's all the that matters!! Thanks for listenening....Cathy