bamamom

I got very tired of the Choc., Van and Strawberry flavored ones.... so I buy unflavored protein powder at GNC and add it to Diet Green Tea with a splash of OJ...It sounds weird, but is very tasty. I had my surgery Nov. 3rd and still have a protein drink(I don't put it in the blender) for Breakfast about 3 times a wk. Hope this helps.. BamaMom~ Amy

Thats funny that you posted about Cabbage Spagetti... I had lunch at a small cafe called Zoe's Kitchen and they had a protien plate that came with a grilled Chicken breast on what they called slaw, but it was cut and looked like spagetti... I can't quit talking about how delicious it was... Now I can't wait to cook it a little bit and serve it with spag. sauce!!! Yummy!!

I had my surgery on Wed and went back to work on Monday, luckily..I'm my own boss and I only worked 1/2 day. I was just very tired. I took it easy for the next few days...but was back to my old self towards the end of the week and actually starting walking 3.5 miles with my neighborhood walking group on the Thurs a week and 1 day after surgery.... I must say...getting back into my routine helped me tremendously!!

what size are you...I just put several pairs in a bag to donate... If you can wear them... I'll be glad to send them to you!!

I really need some motivation.. I got my first fill on Dec. 23 and haven't lost a pound since!! I haven't gained anything, but I haven't lost anything either. I feel like I'm hungry all the time now!! Every day I wake up and tell myself this is the day that I don't eat between meals, but we are snowed in and it didn't happen today, but i feel good about tomorrow. I did exercise today!! I was really excited to get back into my routine after the holidays with the kids back in school and husband back to work. This challenge is going to help me get back on track!! thanks for getting it started.. BamaMom~ Amy

I had my first fill 2 days before Christmas... did well through the holiday... but now I feel like I could eat anything and I'm hungry about 2 hrs after I eat. I'm trying to follow the rules, but I'm getting frustrated because I'm exercising and eating good, but I keep losing and gaining the same 2 lbs. I have 6cc in a 10cc band. I'm scheduled for another fill Jan. 24, so I'm just trying to hang on. I might try liquids for a day to try to jump start my weight loss again. Now that the holidays are over... most of the temptations are out of the house, so I know that will help. Just a side note... if anybody wants a good workout... try a Kettlebell. I got one for Christmas and do squats with it almost everytime I go in my bathroom (I keep it out, so I'll use it). It looks like a cannonball with a handle and it is a workout!!! I was walking funny for a few days after I used it the first time. Hope we get restriction soon!!

Hello, I was banded on Nov. 3rd. No problems util day 5 and I hadn't had a bowel movement since before surgery. Don't let this happen to you!! It was very painful. Otherwise just excited and ready to eat some mushy foods on Thurs. I'm sick of protein shakes....I didn't think I would ever say I HATE CHOCOLATE!! Amy

Hello mamaJ Cindy, how did your surgery go..any problems. just wanted to check in on you. Hope all is well. Bamamom (Amy)

Alisa, I'm feeling great.. I was constipated at first, but now I'm fine. I went for my 2wk post op checkup today. Cleared to exercise and eat pureed foods. I had some cooked carrots, sugarfree yougart, and refried black beans and they were so good. Still drinking my protein drinks. I really didn't have any gas pains at all. I had only 2 incisions, don't know if that makes a difference or not. But so far so good for me... hopefully you'll feel better soon. What does your dr. say? Amy

Good luck... just wanted to let you know that the liquid diet does get easier... I was on it for 3wks pre-op..I started a wk early just to make sure I could do it... 2wks post-op, Now I only have 3 more days of liquids before I advance to mushys...Try to mix it up and don't just drink 1 flavor of Protein or you will get sick of it quickly! Campbells low-fat Cream of chicken Soup is great.. and don't forget your sugar free popsicles!! Amy

Some of my friends were the same way... I had a friend tell me that a friend of a friend of a friend...died in the recovery room... I had my surgery on Nov. 3rd and no problems at all. I'm excited. I'm 5'1 and weighed 204lbs.. everyone we telling me the same thing.."ohh that's so permanent"..."I like eating too much and you'll never be able to eat again" You should do the research and decide for yourself. I had alot of health issues and have already lost 30lbs since I first went for my consultation. It's not easy... and remember the lapband is only a tool... you have to be ready and committed!! Good Luck!! Bamamom

Hello Tight, I still can't eat solids and I was banded on the 3rd. I go to the Dr. for a 2wk follow up on thurs. Hopefully I'll get to eat mushys...I can't wait. I'm not having any problems...just hungry... and tired of drinking my meals!!!