welcome to the board. you really need to find some protein that you like because that's very important. I finally had to have my wife put my scale away becauase I was becoming crazy with it....

Woops, I meant band.

I had mine for 5 years. Just had that little demon removed 2 weeks ago. Im down 17 lbs since surgery.

Did that the other night, never again. Mine was with Campbell's Onion Soup. No longer on my diet.

Campbells French Onion soup!!! Had it a few times, it was wonderful. The last serving I had, rotted in my "stomach". I'm still paying the price for that one. To quote from above post, NEVER AGAIN!

Joanne,
I have heard this so often. The dreaded "3 week stall". Almost like clock work. Just keeping doing the right thing, the weight will come off. Remember, your body is adjusting and...

Georgia, Im very happy 4 you. You seem to be doing great, keep up the good work. You won't regret it!

Last week, I had my surgery on thursday. I felt great on saturday and left the hospital. On monday I got a horrible pain that started in my back and radiated all the way through to my chest. It got...

Marsha, love that idea!!

I have started using the plastic tubes as ice tubes for my cooler. Just wash them and fill with water (well almost full). Put them in the freezer. Works awesome and saves money on bags of ice.

good luck tomorrow! I had my surgery on thursday last week. I am still with bit sore but other than that I'm doing well. I am losing good wait so that makes the pain worthwhile. let us know how...

congratulations! I am seeing the same type of results. keep up the good work.

Hi Frazzled -
I shared your same concerns. I had lap band about 5 years ago. I lost about 50 lbs, but gained most of it back. My wife had decided to have a by-pass. I was not going to do...

I was in two nights. I could have gone home after the first night, but wanted to make sure I was ready. I have a pretty active house with 4 kids and 3 dogs. I was fine to go home after the 2nd...

Cheryl,
I travel for work also. And, have similar concerns. I would add the concern that sometimes we take customers out for lunch or dinner and the limited amount I can eat is sure to raise some...

Hello everyone,
I had my surgery on thursday (july 7). Im doing pretty well, still quite a bit of pain. I am down almost 50 pounds from my highest weight ever. I am a lapband to sleeve convert.