missmary44

Just curious how all the May 2011 Bandsters are doing?

I also use myfitnesspal.com. Alot of lap banders on there.

Yesterday was a busy busy day. Probably the first weekend since being banded that I was able to really do some yard work. We are having a family cook out for 4th of July. Alot of my husbands family will be here that has never been here and we have been married 20 years So I really busted my butt. I used the tiller in the garden and hoe'd and raked for a total of 3 hours with a few breaks sitting in the shade. I sweated like a pig. Good for the pores But late that night had some pain in my port area. I am taking a break and not exercising today. Totally going to veg. I am trying to really focus on what I want in my life. So many hidden things to discover about why I got in this position. Some things I discover and deal with probably wont be pleasant but at same time. I know it has to be more than just eating bad. Here is to self discovery. Even if it might be difficult and hard to face.

You did well. I always think how cows are corn fed. Makes me not want to eat it. We get corn from the Amish here. My husband and son love it. They dont have the problem I do with weight.

I agree with Michael. You have to be accountable and honest with yourself. You have made the first step and admitted the grazing. You have to increase your workouts. I have noticed that the people that are successful do just that. They are accountable for there food intake and they burn the equivalent to half of what they consume. Good luck to you. You had the surgery cause you have the desire, now you just have to have the will to follow through and use the tool you have. It is very hard. Im no pro just 6 weeks out. I just want to succeed and I know you do too.

@ Jennifer, I didnt gain any weight but lost a little. I didnt try ad lose any during liquids or mushies. Not many diets options beside jello and I just didnt care for it. I like to chew so I got bored with the food options. You will get in the grove once you can get on a regular meals. Thank You Tanya for the encouragement..

Today was my first fill. Yippie cause I was starting to have real hunger issues last few days. I had 3 cc by the time I left the doctors office.First she filled me to 4 then when nothing passed backed out of it until she settled for a 3. Hope this goes well. Watching the process of liquid pass slowly really gives you perspective on your lap band as a tool. I have to chew like never before after watching how liquid has a hard time passng. They also have put me on a strict diet in my opinion. Not so much counting calories but actually telling me what to eat and when. Breakfast: either two eggs cooked with a little olive oil or pam or my Atkins bar Lunch: Salad w/protein. She said no dressing except a little olive oil. I talked her into a little spritx of like rasberry vinegar or cider vinegar also. Dinner: Protein and a vegetable. Snacks: 1/4 c. almonds or piece of fruit. Seems pretty hardcore Im already doing that but I guess being told what to do. I am rebellious and I shouldnt be. Some interesting things was watchig my pouch expand when the fluid wouldt pass. That was pretty awesome. Just like filliig a balloon with air. What I hate is the liquid diet but it is necessary and useful. Boy am I glad I had a mini omelette for breakfast

Thank you everyone and Rockinlap it does help me to keep focused. Im such a tightwad anymore.

Today marks one month since being banded. I did the math because I spent almost 18,000 on WLS every pound lost equals $155.00 dollars. To me that is money well spent. Highlights this week is a three pound loss (465 dollars lol) My lumps and bumps are smoothing out. You know what I mean cottage cheese lumps on legs. I think about how I want my sexy legs back. I have awesome calves very muscular and sexy but the thighs yuk! Now they are just smoothing out. No lumps. I have a mini skirt waiting for me First day in over a week I went over my calorie limit. Not bad. I average 700 calories a day and today was 1053

I am getting fill's at Weight Loss Surgical Center on National in Springfield, MO

Missourian here. So glad there are more people beside me.

Great losses. Im at 17 and we were banded same time. I didnt get serious until two weeks ago.

I thought the same thing about my band. Wondering if it was there. But then I had my first stuck episode and I knew it was.

Because its yummy. Not watery. Once you go greek you dont go back. Had to do that lol

Possible, but i had a desk job and it was easier standing than sitting because of gas pain and bloating.

Nope not talking about my bowels lol. Not this time Scale hasnt moved in days it seems. Havent been discouraged just figured the big ride was over and now I really had to work at it. I have been putting that sauna suit on every morning for the last three days along with a lotion that is supposed to make you sweat more and get on treadmill. I naturally dont sweat alot. So it helps. Scale finally moved with a pound loss. So yeah Im happy. Then night time is a killer for me. Always was a snacker. So I walk again for 30 minutes this time at night but outside.

Atkings chocolate Chip Granola Bar 17 g Protein 80 calories from fat (total 200) 3 net carbs

I gave away 12 lawn size trash bags full of clothes to two women in our church who are 100-200 pounds heavier than me. They both had wls. I even put up all my winter clothes cause i wont fit in them by winter.

After reading alot of posts on lapbandtalk.com I have come away with not wanting to know a few things. The main thing is that I do not want to learn how to cheat the band. I do not understand wanting to cheat the band. I am self pay and that would be like burning the hard earned money to pay for it. I have skipped over posts relating to this subject. Something I don't want to ever experience again is a stuck feeling. I haven't had a fill and casually was chewing seedless grapes when I swallowed one WHOLE. It was almost immediate discomfort then serious pain. I freaked. I prayed. I tried to belch, burp, anything. I pounded on my chest bent over and tried to puke it up. Well it finally went somewhere, not up. Scared the living crud out of me. I have to watch this. Also chewing gum. I have in the past swallowed. Bad idea with the band. Some more randomness on lap band stuff: Trying to find ways to get high protein that is not animal based, this list shows all sources of protein.

Just curious. Do you journal about your food choices? I have to keep a journal my nutritionist wants me to and then I have to turn it in. I use myfitnesspal.com it will let you print reports.