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I agree. I hate when people squeeze in to clothes that don't fit them. Its really ugly and makes you look unkept I agree. I still wear long shirts even in a 14 because of my belly.

Great post Cheryl. I remember at WW you were required to have 2TSP good fat per day. Thanks for the reminder!

Good luck and Happy NEW NEW Year to you. I make my protein shakes with lots of ice and they are very thick and make you think that you are at McDonald's drinking their shakes. They also fill you more than just a protein drink. I was banded in July and still have a shake for breakfast because I am not a breakfast eater. I don't get tired of them. I only drink chocolate and add decaf coffee and peppermint extract. They do taste great.

also be careful when adding meat. its harder to digest so chew well and take it SLOW!! I found this out the hard way when I tried chicken. it got stuck half way down. I stay away from most meats except lean ground meats that go down easier but I still have very small amounts of them. I was soo excited that i diddnt take my time and I suffered for it lol. hope this helps

Do you have any weight loss support groups in your area? Possibly thru your surgeon or NUT's office? Maybe being around other people dealing with the same issues, and speaking to one another about it can help. It might be comforting to know you are not alone, and it would be a great opportunity to learn new social skills in a small, intimate group.

Thank you guys!! Well a typical day for me is wake up at 6 am have my coffee (black with 2 tsp of reg sugar cause artificial sweeteners trigger my migraines) then around 9:30 i have my shake (which is blended with half banana and some miralax for well u know haha) then around 12:30 i have a light lunch which usually consist of tuna, cottage cheese, salad, shredded chicken , etc but no more than 1 cup. (i can hardly consume a cup) and i usually snack a lot like sugar snap peas, zero carb pork rines (high in protein), cucumber w lime salt olive oil and chilli pepper (pretty deelich) and at dinner i'll either have another protein shake or a cup of some kind of protein. I've realized as long as my intake of protein is above 50 grams i hardly get hungry. I am sooo freaking happy i decided to make this change in my life! wish you all of you the BEST!! <3

I was banded on July 16. I began posting my menus a few days ago so would be held accountable and for any feedback. I am still in the learning process, but I am constantly on the computer researching menu plans for lap band. I am a planner, without a plan....I eat a bag of chips. So far so good, I have followed the diet completely. Good luck, have a plan for the each day and know that this is possible!!

Dinner menu revision; I increased the marinara sauce to 1/4 cup: add 20 cal I added 1/2 c picsweet veggie mix: add 15 cal and 1g protein Snack revision: added 1 scoop unflavored protein to diet lipton tea: add 21 g protein and 110 cal Todays new total: Protein 100g Calorie 730

I was wondering about that. When I added everything up it didn't seem to be enough calories, but the protein was good. I worry about too much protein, I had a kidney disease and have to be careful with that. I do plan on adding some steamed veggies to the mix tomorrow and tonights dinner.

Not sure about any of the other stuff since I'm not banded yet (aug. 23) but the Lipton Diet Mixed Berry Green tea is SOOOO yummy. I buy it all the time now and that's all I drink besides water w/ Crystal Light. I've now cut out all soda from my diet and haven't had soda in almost a month. I'm not even missing it. I love the tea!!!!