Thanks for the important news, I am still waiting for my lap band surgery date, but I am lurking hoping to get as much info before hand as I can. Can I ask, what are you using for your protien suppliment? I'm not sure which is best, a shake or the bullets. How is your pain level after surgery, I'm hoping to be back to work in one week. Any tips or new info would be welcomed gladly. Sounds like your doing very well, keep up the good work, have a wonderful holiday season! Cathy

That is really great news!!! I have my lapband next week. I am on the pre-op liquid diet and I am actually very calm about the surgery. Your post was reassuring. I hope your visit on the 14th goes well.

Thanks for the warning about the water weight I wont let it get me down this is a positive decision I have made and I am expecting positive results. GL to you too.

Hi! I had lap band surgery on 11/28. I've had no complications. The laparoscopic surgery is a breeze compared to open surgeries i've had to have in the past. Still on the liquid diet until I see my doctor on 12/14. So far, so very good!

Dear Charmane, Know exactly what you're going thru. Had my surgery on the 19th, but I had the gastric sleeve. I've been so confused about what I can and cannot eat at this point. Sometimes I feel like I can eat my old time best, but when I try it usually comes back up. I guess talking to the nutritionist would be a good way to keep on the right track. I myself finally learned that you can't eat a big mac like the old days, even though my body is craving for it. I have gone back to liquids and puree, not that i"m a happy camper about it, but if I want to succeed and lose this awful weight, it's best to do things right and not waste anyone else's time with doing it all wrong. Doctors hate that. Remember you are a representative of their art. Your success is their success. Good luck, we'll all need it now. P.s. How do you get rid of the cravings? I'm going nuts here!