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True! I have a myspace also. http://www.myspace.com/familialopeztorres. oh, by the way, my first name is olga...I just posted my "history" on the forum on myspace...... I think I went overboard on details..but I love to write!!! it is true though..we should have other ways of staying in contact. I think this forum one of my most important supporters...

Same here!!!! My husband is away on business and the friend I do talk to about my banding works nights on the weekend so I was PULLING MY HAIR OUT!!!!! Thanks for the link.... It's funny how once you start to develop a "relationship" with everybody here you just can't stay away... My husband thinks I'm nuts:crazy:talking to people I don't "personally" know..but how much more personal can we get (have you seen the before and after pix thread:wow2: )...Anyway, thanks for the support everyone:rose:!!!! Youa re all AWESOME and I'm glad to be part of LBT!:biggrin1:

karey~WELL DONE!!! The low energy could be many things (I am not an MD, so I could be wrong ) my nutritionist told me that it could low levels of protein, it could be the hormonal change due to the band, it could be just the "emotional turmoil" a bander goes through...because it's not an easy change. Our whole lifestyle changes and sometimes (subcontiously we don't realize it) but we have a hard time accepting it..:faint: Who said this would be easy.... But, I would talk to your MD or nutritionist, he/she might be able to help you out or point you in the right direction. I think your doing an awesome job and :clap2: :clap2: keep up the great work and keep your spirits high!!!! We,re here for you!!!! Keep me posted!!!! Here is a website i found for you...let me know how it works out and if you like it!!! ... http://www.caloriesperhour.com/index_burn.html

I guess I'm gonna have to look into others one...Which ones do you recommend/use?

Avilla~:clap2: Good Job! Keep up the great work!!! Reeizbooje~:wow2: I'm impressed!! Keep us motivated!!! MourningFuneral~ How funny...I told avilla the same thing!! Great minds think alike.... Keep UP the GREAT work everybody!! We are going to look SOOOO HOTTT this summer:flame: sssmmmookkkiinnn'...LOL!! :clap2:

Wheetsin~Thanks for the info...I didn't know the high fat thig..I drink the high Protein ones..only 9 grams of fat...

:wave: pierce...Thanks for the info.. I would of never thought of that...

ANYTIME!!! that's what we are here for!!! Encouragement, support and understanding among other things....

Good:) !!! I know it's hard..but you'll get there!! Your determination tells me so!!! :hug: Keep up the AWESOME work!!!:clap2:

Avilla - Hi:) ! I think your doing a great job:clap2: . A pound is better no pounds...plus your excercising.:faint: .maybe the scale was wrong...or you could be toning muscle and instead of losing pounds, your losing inches...That's my guess....Starting solids all I can say is chew, chew, chew...Good luck and keep me posted!!

:faint: What a day...Got up, brought my cherubs to their respective schools (3 of them):eek: ...Picked up my "walking buddies" and went to the mall to walk:clap2: We walked 3 miles:faint: ...Left the mall to go to my pre-op testing appointment..Had an EKG, chest xray and the dreaded....BLOOD work...You see, I have a phobia, NEEDLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:omg: :omg: :omg: How funny and ironic is that!!!!:cry One of the things I despise the most:cry is going to keep me healthy.... So, now you know HOW MUCH the lap-band means to me... How corny is that? So, after my NIGHTMARE was over I went shopping!!!! YEAH!!!!!! I got a new MP3 player (my daughter has "misplaced" my other one somewhere in her black hole she calls it her Bedroom but you gotta wonder...:cry )... and a couple pairs of "stretchy" pants ( I usually don't use these but the MD said to due to comfort and slippage) and a sweater!!! Shopping ALWAYS makes me feel better!!! So, now I'm typing this, to then type my minutes and then of to my PTO meeting...So, needless to say it's been a VERY hectic day...:faint: ..Wait, and that's not all, we are expecting snow..Can you believe it? I had LOVED this winter until now!!! I don't like snow!!!!! Don't say it...I picked the wrong part of the country to be in (New England) ...but, then again, I hear it's not as bad as getting snow in Malibu, CA???:cry What's up with that? :crazy: :crazy:

Thanks gilinnyc..I have to master the art of "not looking"...mosquito bites, mosquito bites...that will get me through!!! ) Thanks fo the encouragement!!!:clap2:

Thank you! I'm really trying...:faint: Keep up the great work..and thanks for the encouragement!!!!

Hi CHristine - UNJURY is what the nutritionists at Bayste Medical Center in Springfield, MA will recommend for all Bariatric surgery patients (at least for Dr. Fiallo's and Dr. Haag's patients). It's a whey protein and it's the best tasting one I've tried...Even by itself in skim milk tastes good. It comes in chicken broth, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry sorbet (YUMMY)The only way you can get it around here is online. It's a bit pricy but worth it....let me know if you try it and what you think...Good luck on your surgery and keep me posted!!!

Thanks! I will definitely keep you posted!!! :) Good luck to you as well and keep me posted on your success!!

Hi Steph..Congratulations!!! I hope it goes smoothly!!! For protein my nitritionist recomended any whey protein powder. I use the EAS Whey Vanilla flavored...it tastes like powdered milk. I usually mix it w/ ice cold water, skim milk or now light soy milk (thanks to BGB) The powders come in many flavors...I also use UNJURY (this is the best tasting hands down) (www.UNJURY.com) Good Luck and keep us posted!

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Hello all! My post for today: B: atkins shake (vanilla) snack: 1 ligh yogurt w/1/2 scoop of whey protein L: atkins shake (chocolate) Snack: Pria Low Carb Bar Dinner: 1 very small hamburger homemade with lean ground beef 1 slice provolone cheese 3 slices tomatoes and 10 sun rite fat free chips 30 minutes of power excercise and i just finished my last 4 ounces of liquids... My back hurts and i'm tired...I'm going to bed very early becuase my daughter has papers to deliver tomorrow morning at 5am:eek: and I am the designated driver since dad is way on business:cry .... Keep up the great work everybody!!!!!!!!!! :) :clap:

:crazy: GooD AfternooN!!!!! I'm feeling really good today!!!! You can even call me hyper!!! I can't stay still:dance:... I did about 30 minutes of aerobics/excercises... I did 4 or five loads of:washing: .... i gave my two boys a .... I organized my closet and I even cleaned the boys NIGHTMARE :crazy: of a room!! (if you know what moonsand is...you know what I mean....:faint: ) I know I have the "nesting" syndrome. I tell my usband it's because when he coems home from his trip it will be just to take care of me and the kids and not worry about the house...Plus, I've definately let my house go since doing all the PTO things...:rolleyes (at least that's my excuse).... Any way... My diet is going good... Yesterday: Dinner: 1/4 cup rice and 1/2 of a pork spare rib... snack: Bumble Bee sensations (sun dried tomatoes w/ tuna) and my last 12 oz of crystal lite... I got up to pee......3 times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cry Oh well...I sucked it up!!!! :clap2: Today: B: atkins vanilla snack: light yogurt with 1/2 scoop eas whey protein I'm on my 1st crystal lite bottle l: atkins chocolate Doesn't this sound yummy!!!:cry Well, gotta go! Gotta bring my daughter to horseback riding lessons!!! she LOVES it and I love to watch her!!!! Anyway, amybe once I loose the weight we could do it together!!! :clap2: See YA!!!!!!! 6 more days and counting!!

GooD AfternooN!!!!! I'm feeling really good today!!!! You can even call me hyper!!! I can't stay still:dance:... I did about 30 minutes of aerobics/excercises... I did 4 or five loads of:washing: .... i gave my two boys a :scared: .... I organized my closet and I even cleaned the boys NIGHTMARE :eek: of a room!! (if you know what moonsand is...you know what I mean....:faint: ) I know I have the "nesting" syndrome. I tell my usband it's because when he coems home from his trip it will be just to take care of me and the kids and not worry about the house...Plus, I've definately let my house go since doing all the PTO things...:rolleyes (at least that's my excuse).... Any way... My diet is going good... Yesterday: Dinner: 1/4 cup rice and 1/2 of a pork spare rib... snack: Bumble Bee sensations (sun dried tomatoes w/ tuna) and my last 12 oz of crystal lite... I got up to pee......3 times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cry Oh well...I sucked it up!!!! :clap2: Today: B: atkins vanilla snack: light yogurt with 1/2 scoop eas whey protein I'm on my 1st crystal lite bottle l: atkins chocolate Doesn't this sound yummy!!!:cry Well, gotta go! Gotta bring my daughter to horseback riding lessons!!! she LOVES it and I love to watch her!!!! Anyway, amybe once I loose the weight we could do it together!!! :clap2: See YA!!!!!!! 6 more days and counting!!

:hug: Congratulations to all who have crossed over in the past few days:wow2:!! you guys are real troopers :thumb:and I wish you the best on your new journey:clap2: I'm rigghhhtt :dance:behind you guys..To those who are in my shoes..We'll get there...patience is a virtue...and mines is wearing thin...keep your chin up and your spirits high and our time will come!!! :hail:to those who have been through the :star:process:star: and are well on there way...Keep us newbies in your thoughts :pray2:and in your posts...We definately need your knowledge and support!!!!

loki - Sounds good. I look forward to meeting you. Six days.:nervous..I can't believe it..I'm a little nervous...I have the "nesting" syndrome now...I have to get the house in PERFERCT order before I bring the "band" home... It's really weird, but anyway..That's me...Thanks for the well wishes. I hope your date gets set soon!!! I'm praying !!! Keep me posted!!!!:wave:

Congratulations!!! I'm glad you are both doing well. How cool that you have a band buddy so close!!! Keep up the GREAT work and keep me posted on your journey!!!!!

Congratulations 5jacks!!! :biggrin1: :biggrin1: I'm glad everything went well.. Thanks for the heads up on the hard candy/mints..I'll keep that in mind... Hope you feel better soon!! Keep up the great work and keep us posted:clap2: :clap2: !!!

:update: :high5: OK..I had to post that I lost 3 pounds since monday!!!!!!!!!!!! It has been ALOT of work and ALOT OF liquids but it's sooooooo worth it...I can't stand it!!! :) Faith, Hard work, determination and the encouragement and support of EVERYONE aorund me really pays off!! :biggrin1: :biggrin1: THANKS EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!