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I HAVE HAD A BITE OF ICE CREAM WHILE OUT....170 CALORIES FOR A CONE FROM MD, IF YOU HAD THE TREAT JUST BECAUSE YOU WERE OUT AND BOUT....NOT A BIG DEAL. WHEN I USED TO HAVE THOSE DAYS...I ALWAYS WENT TO RUNZA AND BOUGHT A BOWL OF CHILI.. HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER TOMORROW...

UNLESS YOU HAVE LITTLE KIDS WHO CAN NOT FEND FOR THEMSELVES...MAKE THEM ACCOUNTABLE..AND THE SAME GOES FOR YOU...MY FAMILY NO LONGER EVER JUST DROPS IN FOR COFFEE..BECAUSE THAT IS ALL THEY GET...WE NO LONGER KEEP CRAP IN THE HOUSE..IF YOU ARE NOT LOSING, GET WITH YOUR DOCTOR...UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES BE TOO EMBARRASSED TO GO BACK TO SEE HIM/HER. JUST REMEMBER THE BAND IS ONLY A TOOL...YOUR ARE THE WORKER....GOOD LUCK

Steak or pork...marinated sliced thin in fajita ...BIG NO TO ROAST BEEF... Chicken is iffy...and I can no longer eat fresh fish... Just tried to eat a few bites of a smoked turkey leg.......the worst "stuck" I have had in 9 months or since I was banded. Still feeling crappy..drinking coffee trying to get my gut to settle down.

If your are eating less; that is a good thing..RIGHT ? Make sure when you eat it is protein....don't want your hair to fall out........LOL...........Good Luck

As you all can see I ride a Harley with a side hack. been riding longer than I care to admit. This year was great; no hot thighs...you know what I mean. Really hoping I can build up my upper body strength and ride the road King or the Ole Shovelhead. been a good year for riding here in Southern Iowa...as we GOT NO RAIN...but now we are in a devastating drought. I would love to keep in touch with other scooter folks..who knows we may all meet up at one of the big rallies someday. Ride safe...................

Of all the things I thought I would miss; it was Frappes. I have avoided Starbucks, as I no longer eat sugar. Made a great Protein Frappe today. REALLY YUMMY....... 3/4 Cup strong coffee 2 T. instant milk 2 packages of Equal 2 scoops of Injury Protein Mix ...could use 1 scoop and drop 20 Pro & 100 cal. ICE..... With Pro. & instant milk....I figure about 45 grams of Protein and around 220 calories. It was so worth it....

Hey ladies; I love this idea of us scooter people having our own thread. WHO else could I share with today that I bought my first pair of women's chaps..said to order up 1 size so ordered a 14. We are getting ready to do a 3 day party for Labor Day. Will probably do the closest..Soldier Iowa Midway Rally. It's only about 80 miles; that way we can come home each night....as we have 5 dogs. Been riding since 1972 when I met my hubby. I ride 2007 Electra Glide with a Ultra side hack. Ride safe ladies. Oh Ya; Banded 11/30/11...as of today 172....96 pounds lost..Woot Woot

I HAVE DAYS WHEN NOTHING GOES DOWN WELL. LIKE YOU I HAVE A PROTEIN SHAKE AND MOVE ON. WHEN I TALKED TO MY DOC ABOUT IT; HE SAID NOT TAKING IN ENOUGH FLUID THE DAY BEFORE. WHO KNOWS ..

Go to your profile, click on tickers, and create it. FYI; I have had problems with the link today, lost my ticker and can't edit old one.

Each person is different; I can eat a couple bites of crust and meat and veg toppings....Caution..with melted cheese...2 bites of it and I'm done. I like the chicken ElFredo with parm cheese.... THIN crust

11/30/11...down 93....5 fills ... then had to pull out some. EACH PERSON IS DIFFERENT AS IS YOUR SURGEON. SOME SURGEONS ADD SOLUTION/FILL AT THE TIME OF SURGERY. I have a little less than 5cc in a 10cc band. Last fill was in April and 3 weeks later had some taken out. Takes less than 2 minutes for doc to pick up syringe and fill to be done. NO Pain.

93 pounds down, other than random stucks and slimes.......my life is so good. It is what is...A TOOL...you got to know how to use it to make it work. Good Luck

Oregon Chai makes a sugar free Chia mix that is to die for. Mix with Skim milk and vanilla protein powder; the best shake I have had to date.

I buy Okois, love all of them; you cab blend up some fresh berries and add to the plain.....yummy.

band adjustment/fill and doc appt. $250 is the charge; I pay $112, not covered by ins.

AS I HAVE SAID BEFORE; I RIDE MY OWN HARLEY...THAT BEING SAID. SINCE LOSING 90 POUNDS I HAVE BEGUN RIDING WITH MY HUSBAND ON HIS BIKE. WE WERE SETTING A THE HARLEY DEALERSHIP THIS WEEKEND; BEAR WAS OVER TALKING WITHSOME FRIENDS. I OVERHEARD SOME FELLOW RIDERS TALKING ABOUT "BEAR'S NEW OLE LADY" I ABOUT PEED MY PANTS I WAS LAUGHING SO HARD. AS I WALKED BY THEM I MADE SURE TO SAY HELLO; THEY STILL DID NOT FIGURE IT OUT. LOVING MY NEW LIFE..........

WELCOME TO THE SITE; MOST INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL ONLY PAY IF YOU USE A SURGEON THAT IS AFFILIATED WITH A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE. BE CAUTIOUS IN YOUR CHOICE...TALK TO PEOPLE IN YOUR AREA. GOOD LUCK....

I just hate to hear about anyone having pain after the band. I went home 4 hours after surgery.......with only liquid Tylenol 3. Keep moving...I was able to have tomato soup on my liquid..also yogurt...so life was ok. Absolutely get that PROTEIN down.....gives you energy and will keep your hair from falling out. Take it one day at a time...you are fighting the addiction to food that we all have or had... GOOD LUCK...

We are proud of each other; he was banded 11/29/11 and I was on the 30th. MEN...he has lost 112 pounds. We will be enjoying our Golden Years...Fat Free. I am in a slump right now..losing about a pound a week. In between clothes size and lovin it. Thanks ladies......

GOOD FOR YOU GIRL..THE FIRST MONTHS ARE THE TOUGHEST...ONCE YOU START YOUR FILLS AND KNOW WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN'T EAT LIFE WILL EVEN OUT.MAKE SURE YOU GET THE PROTEIN YOU NEED EACH DAY.......YOU WILL BE SO TIRED OF PROTEIN SHAKES BUT THEY WILL KEEP YOU GOING. HANG IN THERE AND GOOD LUCK.

TAKE THE SUPPLEMENTS........YOU MAY NEED TO CONTINUE AFTER SURGERY, I STILL DO IRON SUPPLEMENTS. GOOD LUCK.......

Can anyone tell me what it feels like to have a LapBand? Can you feel it? NO Do you feel like it's hard to breathe? NO Do you have a hard time swallowing? NO What does getting 'stuck' feel like? To me: A fist in the chest. What is a 'stuck' episode? Does it get stuck in your esophagus or in the small stomach? food THAT IS NOT CHEWED UP SMALL ENOUGH......TOO MUCH FOR POUCH/OR ACTUALLY STUCK IN POUCH Does having a LapBand make you have heartburn? NO Can you still eat spicy foods? YES YES......YUMMY Can you still guzzle Water or will it be sip city forever? NO PROBLEMS DRINKING A BOTTLE OF WATER IN 4-5 drinks Any permanent damage from it? NOT THAT I HAVE HEARD OF. Do you like it or dislike it? LOVE LOVE LOVE MY BAND AND MY NEW LIFE......

I have noticed this also. I follow my doc's orders as best as I can.

I want to remind everyone that it is important to have your personal physician monitor your medications as you travel this new journey. On 7/11 my husband passed out and fell hitting his head. After a trip to the ER; we learned that he was dehydrated severely. The problem was he was till taking the dosage of BP med and Fluid med were fine when he weighed 325.....but now at 221....the meds were TOO much. Medication readjusted; and a new family doctor has been choose. Yep; my honey has lost 104 since 11/29/11. So very proud of him. ME ? Well I'm still puttin along..slow but steady...88 pounds since 11/30/12. Please stay on top of this issue. We have all worked so hard to be in better health, don't let a situation like this TAKE YOU OUT.

My goal was/is to RIDE my Harley to Sturgis....No trailer....I could do it in August; but my husband had a total knee replacement...so not going to the rally this year. My reward a new pair of chaps...tight; sexy, and very expensive.