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Welcome to Your Personal Lap-Band Guide BLOG. Here I'll keep you informed of updates to the site including recipes of the week! I'll also chime in every once in awhile about important news from the world of weight loss surgery.
Mar 11, 2010, Nothing Going Down
Yesterday I ate a piece of beef and some spinach (around 2 bites). I felt like it went down thru my lapband and then to my stomach, but since that I haven't
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Mar 9, 2010, Diet After Lap Band Surgery: Will Snacks Be a Part of Eating After Lap Band?
Wondering if the diet after lap band surgery can or should include snacks? Clear up any confusion and get professional advice about eating with lap band from a bariatric dietitian.
Mar 8, 2010, Quick Hommus Recipe: Tradtional Hummus With a Twist
Try this quick pumpkin hommus recipe for a twist on traditional hummous. It's a great way to sneak some veggies in your diet and is simple to prepare.
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Mar 8, 2010, Coffee on 4th day Post Op Lap Band Surgery
Is it okay to drink coffee on 4th post op day? While certainly not a health food, coffee is fine to drink after lap band surgery. Even on 4th day post
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Mar 8, 2010, Vomitting After Lap Band
I went to an informational meeting tonight and one woman talked about getting something stuck in the stoma and for two days even her own saliva couldn't
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Mar 8, 2010, Tuna on Lap Band Diet
Is tuna good to eat? Tuna is a great high protein food to eat on the lap band diet! Canned salmon is also a very good choice and can be used in place
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Mar 3, 2010, Fish Burger
This fish burger recipe give you a simple way to encorporate fish into your diet. And fiber too, thanks to a secret ingredient, beans.
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Mar 3, 2010, Fat Girl Freedom
To break the surface, I’m a sophomore in college pursing a degree in Communication Disorders for Speech Language Pathology. I’m also 20 years old. I have
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Feb 24, 2010, Low Fat Chili
This low fat chili is a great source of protein and fiber. The recipe can even be doubled and leftovers can be frozen in individual portions for a later date. Great for weight loss surgery...
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Feb 24, 2010, Mouth Cravings after LapBand
I just had Realize Band surgery Feb 18th and what I'm noticing is my mouth wanting to eat more than my body..lol. It's like my gums and tongue want to
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Feb 22, 2010, Can Oatmeal Get Stuck in My Lap Band?
I am on day two with my lap band and I ate 3 teaspoons of oatmeal at noon. It is now 6pm and I still feel like I can feel the oatmeal in my stomach. Is
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Feb 22, 2010, Time Frame Lap Band Surgery Approval
Why does it take so long for some (Cigna) insurance companies to LET YOU get scheduled for LapBand surgery. Why can't it be right away? Rest assured,
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Feb 22, 2010, One Week After Stomach Banding
Hungry - end of week one. I was banded last Friday, today is Wednesday. I am very, very hungry tonight. I ate vanilla wafers & oatmeal :( I know I
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Feb 22, 2010, Foods to Eat After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Can I puree pasta when I am in the pureed phase of gastric sleeve eating? The gastric sleeve diet guidelines are the same as the gastric band diet guidelines.
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Feb 22, 2010, ANGIE'S NEW BEGINNINGS
I HAD MY LAP BAND SURGERY ALMOST 3 YEARS AGO AND I'VE LOST 110 POUNDS. HOWEVER, IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS I'VE NOT LOST ANYTHING, IN FACT I'VE GONE UP AND
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Feb 17, 2010, Calories after the Lapband
I had the Lapband done on 3-11-09. How many calories should I be consuming a day? The number of daily calories you require is dependent on your gender,
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Feb 17, 2010, Gaining Weight After First LapBand Fill
I have recently had a fill, so now I have 7.25ml in my gastric band. They didn't want to fill because I haven't been eating properly. They put .25ml
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Feb 17, 2010, Gaining Weight After First LapBand Fill
I have recently had a fill, so now I have 7.25ml in my gastric band. They didn't want to fill because I haven't been eating properly. They put .25ml
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Feb 16, 2010, Simple Cheesecake: Easy and Fast Cheescake Single Serving Recipe
This simple cheesecake recipe makes one serving and is perfect for those times you crave a decadent dessert but don't want the fat and calories or excess portions around to tempt you.
Feb 14, 2010, Two Week Liquid Diet before LapBand Surgery
What happens if you don't stick to just liquids during the two week liquid diet before your surgery? The purpose of the low calorie, high protein pre-surgery
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Feb 14, 2010, Liquids on Pre-op Lap Band Diet
Is it ok to drink Crystal Lite on the Pre-op diet? Yes, Crystal Lite is fine to drink, as is any sugar free, non-carbonated drink. You can even use Crystal
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Feb 14, 2010, Is my Lap Band working???
I had Lap Band surgery 3 weeks ago, and I've only lost 5 lbs! I have been eating right, and exercising regularly. Is this normal?? The best advice I
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Feb 14, 2010, Pre-op Lap Band Diet
Can I eat crackers on my pre op diet? The purpose of the presurgery diet is to shrink the liver. Typically, patients follow a low calorie, high protein
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Feb 14, 2010, Kim's Lapband Journey
Okay, my surgery is Monday, February 15 and tomorrow I am strictly on liquids and meds to clean me out. YUCK!!!! I have to say this two weeks of liquids
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Feb 8, 2010, Sample Puree Menu Suggestions
I am starting pureed foods, and wonder about portion sizes. Can you give me sample menu suggestions please? Thanks SO much! Here are some sample pureed
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Feb 8, 2010, Bread After Gastric Band
Can I eat bread? Some sites say yes others say no. See the answer to this commonly asked question here.
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Feb 8, 2010, High Protein Pancakes: Quick and Easy High Protein Breakfast Food
These high protein pancakes make a great high protein breakfast or mid afternoon snack. They're delicious hot or cold and pack lots of nutrition into a small portion. Perfect for weight loss surgery..
Feb 6, 2010, BandedBandit
I was banded on Dec 4th 2009. I've lost about 5 lbs. Not doing the best with my eating plan! I have seen changes in my clothes however. I haven't
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Feb 5, 2010, Pain when eating
I had my first lap band fill six days ago. The day of the fill and the following day that I was on clear liquids was no problem. The following two days
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Feb 3, 2010, Feeling of Golf Ball in Throat After Lap Band
Sometimes I get a feeling of something sitting in my throat. This happens even when I only eat 4-6oz. What does this mean? Does this mean I have eaten
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Feb 2, 2010, Consequences of Overeating After Stomach Banding
Can you really stretch out your gastric band if you do not eat correctly? Robin Eating correctly after gastric lap band weight loss surgery is not only
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Feb 2, 2010, Problem Adjusting Gastric Lap Band
I can't keep anything down and am hearing my stomach churn 3 nights in a row. The last lap band fill gave me issues with vomit and stomach noises and
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Feb 2, 2010, Pre Surgery Lap Band Diet
Before Surgery: What happens if you eat food two weeks before your lap band surgery? Will it cause complications with the surgery? The purpose of the
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Feb 2, 2010, Possible to lose again?
I had gastric lap band surgery 6 years ago. Lost 100 pounds. It took me 4 years. I have had some stressful times in my life and I had to have the band
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Feb 2, 2010, Here I go again!
My story: Had a battle with my weight since teenage years. Now 34. Proud mother of 2 adopted children. Gastric band surgery Feb 2004. Lost about
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Jan 25, 2010, Homemade Protein Shake: High Protein Meal Replacement Shake
This easy homemade protein shake uses ingredients that are naturally high in protein so you can skip using protein powder. It's a great high protein meal replacement shake and easy...
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Jan 25, 2010, Hungry After Lap Band (???!!!)
It's my 3rd week and I am still supposed to be on the full liquid diet. I am feeling intense hunger and therefore eating solid food here and there.
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Jan 25, 2010, Celiac disease and the band diet
Hi, Can you give me a gluten-free breakfast, lunch and dinner suggestion for my fourth week after surgery? Now, before surgery, I eat mainly
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Jan 21, 2010, Lapband Complications
Having Lap Band Issues I had the lap band procedure in Jan 08. I have lost over 100 pounds. I have had to have the port replaced once already
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Jan 21, 2010, Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce
This vegetarian spaghetti sauce is simple to prepare, high in protein, and delicious served over noodles or even spaghetti squash. Leftovers can be...
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Jan 20, 2010, Lap Band Recipe Reviews
If you like eggplant, both the Turkey Eggplant Casserole and the Easy Eggplant Parmesan are very delicious. I prepared both. I froze several
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Jan 19, 2010, BettyBoo: LapBand Surgery 10/17/09
Had lapband surgery Oct 20, 2009 (NeWeigh, Dr. Said Bina, Houston, TX). Weight before surgery: 269. I have lost 50 lbs. I was wearing a size 24.
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Jan 19, 2010, Sara's Journey
Hi, my name is Sara. I am 35 and have been overweight since I was 9 years old. I have long been aware of the fact that I overeat and even most of
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Jan 18, 2010, BettyBoo1017
Healthy Deviled Eggs are delicious. I added: 1/4 tsp of sweet relish 1/2 tsp fresh organic chives 1/2 tsp soy bacon bits (in place of real bacon
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Jan 16, 2010, 3 weeks post surgery
Hello - I'm Lori. I had my surgery Dec. 30, 2009. I am 43 years old and the Monday before my surgery I weighed 275.5 lbs. 5 days post surgery I
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Jan 14, 2010, Grilled Turkey Burger: Asian Style Lowfat Ground Turkey Burger
This lowfat grilled turkey burger is fast, easy, and healthy. The recipe freezes well too if you want to make ground turkey burgers in advance for future use.
Jan 14, 2010, Gastric Bypass vs Lap Band: Weight Loss Surgery Comparison
Compare weight loss surgeries. Learn the difference between gastric bypass vs lap band so that you can make an informed decision about bariatric surgery and which one is right for you.
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Jan 14, 2010, Bupring After Lap Band Surgery
I had lap band surgery on Monday. I came home yesterday and since I've been home I can't stop burping. Frequent burping after gastric banding is a
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Dec 28, 2009, Weight Loss Surgery Recipes: Bariatric Eating Made Simple
Weight loss surgery recipes that are delicious AND nutritious. Use these post lap band diet recipes to pack a lot of nutrition into small portions. Lap band recipes can be used with gastric sleeve...
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Dec 28, 2009, Healthy Meatloaf: Mini Meatlaf, Low in Carb
This healthy meatloaf is low carbohydrate and high in protein. It's simple to prepare and can even be made into mini meatloaves by...
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