Southern Leo

I came home today and had a half cup of turkey chili. I enjoyed it and realized the last time I ate was at work around 12! So I was impressed that I wasn't hungry for 4 hours. I would have tried to eat something at work if I was. Anyway, I sat down to computer and picked up a bag of almonds I keep there. I absent mindedly ate several and probubly didn't chew them very well. All of a sudden I felt like vomitting! It was the worst feeling I have felt since being banded 2 wks ago! I burped some and thought I should lie down but then thought it might be better if I sit up. So I sat there quietly and soon felt better. I will always remember that and chew, chew, chew!!

I know that some of us can go without some medication after we have lost some weight. I am on blood pressure meds......did your Dr tell you to try stopping(controlled) or were tests done and he went by results? How was it done with you?

Sounds good! Thanks!

Yes, I am looking forward to this! Congratulations!!

Is that per serving and does the can say 1 serving? It's time to start checking...

I am forever pulling up my jeans now!! This sounds great! How much?

that's a great pic too!!!

I have been dreaming about subway....I ate there 2 - 3 times a week! But that mostly was a whole foot long-ham/turkey mmmm. Now I think if I even tried I would only get a 6 inch and cut it in half. I have had salads already and can get thru the veggies...love em. Maybe I'll experiment and take one half bread off when I eat. They do have the flatbread but I think it's more calories.

WTG Nicole! You look great! This is an inspiration...I'm halfway to my first 50 and feel better about reaching it! Thanks and keep it up!

Same here....I always had dry skin in winter but this is ongoing I need to get a bottle of avon SOS bath oil and treat myself! I'm on my last bit of lavender massage oil.

And to keep up your energy. I'm waiting until 1-31 for my first fill. I'll be ready...

I like to copy foods too. I have made a beef broccoli dish that came close to what we got at chinese place, I would love to try the rangoons!

I get my ground turkey from WD or Publix. My Dad used to fry it and put pepper on it ...made it taste like sausage!! WD has some good turkey burgers(Jennie-O brand) We liked having those and dressing up with tomato and lettuce, cheese ect. We get 93/7 fatfree ground beef.

I know that some of us can go without some medication after we have lost some weight. I am on blood pressure meds......did your Dr tell you to try stopping(controlled) or were tests done and he went by results? How was it done with you? Sorry I thought I was in the post op before when I wrote this question! (in pre-op)

You wouldn't believe how many foods are 2 servings!! I have found some of my protein bars are for 2 servings! So when I enter amounts on my fitday .com I know to check now and look at every little thing! When we see that number first our brain registers it and we can't let go of it so fast. That no sugar added drove me crazy while I was on pre-op diet!

Go to the top of the page, yours should say Signed in as Amaris.....under LapBand Talk. Click on signed in as..... and go to settings and click on that. Then click on profile and you should see where it says picture or change picture. good luck!

One thing you can do is call the pharmacy you use. If they say they don't carry it you can ask if it's possible that someone does. I take anti-seizure, coumadin and 4 bp pills. I still swallow them whole(2 wks post op).

Hi! Looks like you're doing well! Wow, you're post op diet is one that seems to last...... I just got started on a full diet. But I'm being careful still. I would like a nice steak on the grill but have been hesitant. I want to make sure I get a good one for that!! I have a feeling I will be using my pressure cooker and crock pot more now!! Have you been able to get into the exercising alot yet? I'm even slow on that and began getting tired out quickly. My dog loves to walk but he waits for me! I hope to get on my wii later today and get in some yoga to strenthen my muscles. Which means I should get off the laptop and get something done!! Take care....Linda

Hmmmmm.....I wonder if you can blend a taco?!! ....my daughter lives with me and she does a lot of her cooking anyway....now I'll be able to get one pk chop, chicken whatever and she can have rest! One day I'll try my recipe for crab cakes. But, I still get to clean up! lol

Actually my first meal was Breakfast and I had a scrambled egg and a sausage patty....yes-one of each! Chewed that sausage good! I have had 1/2 taco salad for dinner and then lunch the next day. I have had one slice of thin crust pizza-that was enough too! I think tomoight I will try to steam a pork chop.....baking can make them tough if done too much. I usually don't care if I have potatoes or rice ect with my meal anymore. I'll go with a meat and veg. ..or 2 vegtables. The band got me back to planning dinner!! lol Some of my mush or soft food consisted of smooth cheese and we could have crackers..I had club crackers. Oatmeal, crm of wheat, applesauce, If you can have cheese you can put some in grits or m potatoes. Good Luck!

We all want to hear from others....some have different stories. We are all going thru the same thing but have different results. Info is updated all the time. What works then might have a safer alternative now. And when people hurt we want to complain ...we want someone to listen and sometimes just that is comforting. We all have feelings but feel differently. Why let one last week say the same thing I want to say this week but now I can't?! I want to release it too! We all want to let go!.....and feel better.

Welcome and good luck Chandra! I know what you're feeling also.....I thought my surgery date would never come and it did and now I am just as excited at the prospect of "using" my band! This Tuesday will be 2 weeks post for me. take care- Linda

Welcome Dora! Good to hear you are so positive! That's going to help alot. I'm Linda and I'm in Florida. I was banded last week. Recovery is slow but good when I can start on the rest of my life! take care and let us know when you have a date. Linda

Have you had the hot cereals with a little more liquid added? Oatmeal, crm of wheat ect? Can you have smooth cheeses? Like laughing cow spread or baby bel?