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Congratulations. You look awesome. It must feel fantastic to fit a size small shirt. Debbie

Just eat the portions that were suggested by Dr Miranda and you will do fine. Don't test the band to see how much you can eat instead see how little you can eat and be satisfied. It is a big mind game to begin with as we are used to eating huge portions. My advice measure your portion and stick with it and no snacks. Also don't drink with meals. Medifast and a egg would kind of defeat the purpose of feeling full because the medifast would wash the egg right out of your stomach. At this point you should be eating only solid foods and no protein drinks . That is what Dr Ortiz stresses and that is what I did and still do. I eat my protein don't drink it. Hope this helps Debbie

I asked Dr Ortiz if they had ever lost a patient a he said no. I also never read on any of the foroms about anyone dying. In saying that though no matter what type of surgery you have if a general anaesthic is involved you take a risk. That is why they have you sign a huge concerned. As a nurse I have seen people of every age , shape, and medical condition have surgery and the majority of them come out fine even the 99 year olds. Debbie

Hi Tamcat. Are you drinking lots of water? You have to keep up on your fluids to have normal bowel movements. Also excerise. Go for a walk everyday for at least 30 m inutes. Those two things alone will help. Also are you taking Benefibre? Take that twice a day and it works wonders for hunger and going to the bathroom. Water is a huge key though. Hope this helps Debbie

Breakfast: Tomatoe Pie orange Lunch: Tuna 5 breton crackers orange Dinner: Chili orange

Breakfast : Tomatoe Pie orange Lunch: tuna 5 breton crackers orange Dinner: Chili orange

Way to go Donna. You have done an amazing job of changing your life. It is always so inspiring reading success stories. Debbie

Thanks Angie for always giving me a good laugh. I am sooooooooo blessed by your encouragement

HI Lindsey. I apologize for thinking you sent the same link three times in a row. It was pointed out to me that they were three different link. Debbie

Hi Carrie. Thanks for pointing that out. It looked to me like it was the same link. I will apologize to Lindsey Thanks Debbie

Breakfast: Tomatoe pie orange Lunch: Tuna 5 Breton crackers orange Dinner: Chili vegetable and marg 1 Latte

I sure hope that this is typo and you are not being condescending to everybody Copying a link 3 times is a little excessive and implies you don't want anyone asking questions. We all came to this forum to ask questions and learn about lap band so that we could make an informed decision. I was banded in September and still sign on at least 3-4 times a day to read the forum, ask questions, encourage others and answer newbies questions. If you don't like questions just skip over them and please don't snap back answers that could hurt someone and stop them from using such an amazing tool like this forum. I have learned so much here and really appreciate all those that answered my questions and encouraged me. Respect is key to any relationship whether it is face to face or through communicating on this site. Thank you to all of you who took the time to answer my questions. Had anyone responded to me like this I probably would never have come back to the site and possibly would have not had surgery. Thankfully I had wonderful support and am now down 82 pounds. Lindsey please remember you are dealing with peoples emotions before you reply. Your responce can really have a negative or a positive impact on someone. Try and chose positive or don't respond at all. Debbie

Hahahah. That definetly is my secret....TOMATOE PIE. Can't live without it Deb

Breakfast: Tomatoe Pie orange Lunch: Shrimp and beans Dinner: chili orange 2 Lattes

You are too funny Debbie

Carrie you are sooooooooo funny Deb

Thanks. 6 months and I should be ready for all the rides at Disneyland

Breakfast: Tomatoe Pie orange Lunch: Had Christmas potluck at work but I was good Tuna 5 breton crackers orange Dinner: Chili orange

Thanks Odette. I feel amazing

Oh my gosh, you should be a comedian girlfriend! LOL

Thanks. I intend on doing just that.

Thanks Sabrina.You have done soooooooooooooooo well. Only 9 pounds from goal that is fantastic. You have been one of my inspirations. Reading your posts and seeing your pictures. The way I look at it we are a team and we encourage one another on good days and bad. So don't get down, they say the last 10 pounds are the hardest to lose so put on your shoes and shock your body with some exercise that will speed up that loss You can do it!!! You have inspired me Debbie

Thanks Kristi. I look at everyones pictures and they are so encouraging. We are the incredible shrinking men and women Debbie

Thanks Pammie.

Congratulations. :cheerleader: Tell us every detail. Debbie