JennyBee

Oops.... This was a respond to Tracies' thread! Sorry Sage!!

Hi Sage, I bought little 1/2 cup food containers and bring them to work... What if you heat up your lean cuisine at home the night before, and divide them up in the little containers? Maybe you can bring 1 in at a time and have enough for possibly 2 more meals? I'm a firm believer in not throwing " good " food away, even if it means eating the same thing for 2-3 days! Sometimes my dogs even get to enjoy leftovers:) good luck!

Where are my friends that started their journeys around valentines day this year? How are you all doing? I got my band 2/14/12.... Have lost 15 pounds thus far... Got 1st fill 3/9 it was 2.5 cc's. I feel a little fear right now because I feel no restriction and can virtually eat anything and not get full with small amounts!!! My next fill is 4/16 and I'm praying for some restriction! Its all about will power right now baby:) I wanna see what this band can do! Lol

Go girl! U rock!! Congrats:)

Looking good B-52!!!

I'm in South Florida... Had bmi on 30 and Strax Rejuvenation was my place of surgery.... Super happy so far

Can't wAit to feel like you! Had my band 6 weeks and feels like I haven't had anything done.... Only 1 fill so far and no restriction whatsoever:( hopefully soon.

Been doing ok girl.. Actually gained 0.9 lbs this week somehow, and it's the week I started to actually get on my elliptical for 20 min 3x this week. It's a little soon to buy into the "muscle weighs more than fat" crapola.. Lol Anyways I had my 2nd fill scheduled for 4/9 and they rescheduled me for 4/16:( Hopefully I'll get a lil restriction then. Have u lost anymore this week?

Darn phone posts my comments twice! Arggg! Sorry guys

Highland, how long have u been banded and how much have you lost? Have you reached your goal? Highland, how long have u been banded and how much have you lost? Have you reached your goal?

I had 2 heavenly glasses of red wine 2 weeks after my surgery, and had no problems:)

I was so impressed that my fill did not hurt ONE BIT!!! A needle in the arm hurts 10x more!!!

Just curious about others menus today, also I'd like new ideas! Herd was mine: Breakfast: 1/2 cup ff cottage cheese w/ 1/2 cup kashi go lean crunch. Lunch: 1 egg 1 string cheese Dinner: 1 can tuna, 1/2 cup black beans, 1/4 can carrots, 1 ff jello pudding snack. Total of 905 calories:)

Hi nikol! Welcome to the Strax family;) I too had my 1st fill, mine was on 3/19 and dr choi put in 2.5 cc. How much did he put in yours? Just wondering what he means by "significant:....

Wow, incredible. Just glad you are here to share your story, with or without the band. Did the doc say you could possibly have another put in?

Ooooh love Greek food! Hummus and Feta cheese are 2 options, and yes the soups are always safe:)

I also started with a lower bmi (30) and my Doc happily agreed to band me. All he has to do is use a smaller band suitable for lower bmi-ers. Perhaps he only has 1 size band? I had my surgery 2/14 and down 15.5 lbs.

Yes Judy, thankfully I still can after only 1 fill. I was banded 2/14/12 down 15.5 lbs since. Hopefully after my 2nd fill I will still be able to eat anything and everything w/no problems. We shall see:)

Yeah I had some cheese... With caution at first:) I would dip a cheesestick in a little hummus... So hits the spot!

I love eggs hard boiled. To me they are so much more filling than scrambled or sunny side up!

I agree Ken, just don't buy them until u feel u have regained control. Try not to drive by Sonic...

Stuigi... Wishing u the best of luck. Gang in there, things will work out. Best wishes.

Yes it does get better. I was so paranoid that my left shoulder would hurt forever and ever. My Doc prescribed Advil for 5 days and it magically disappeared on the 3rd day. I promise u it will get better. It seems like an eternity I know. Yes it does get better. I was so paranoid that my left shoulder would hurt forever and ever. My Doc prescribed Advil for 5 days and it magically disappeared on the 3rd day. I promise u it will get better. It seems like an eternity I know.

I paid for 1/2 with my income tax return, and financed the rest ( it was $10,000 total) for 2 years. I will be paying about $130 a month for 2 years:) not bad if u ask me!!

Not sure... Maybe for a little healing period? I got my 1st fill yesterday and my Doc said liquids 1 day and resume to regular foods the next day. I had 2.5 cc put in, how many did u have put in Bam?