☠carolinagirl☠

i would say lunch is my biggest. i am not (hungry) in the a.m. and have a protein shake on my way to work. i eat around 12-1230 during the week for lunch and dont get hungry til around 7ish..but i do make myself something to eat if hungry. all the best.

sounds like success to me. why ruin it by getting on a scale to read fickle numbers that change all day long??? LOL you promise to just keep asking alot of questions no matter what

your still healing, i really wouldnt worry about losing weight for a short while. tmf would say not for 4 to 6 weeks and i happen to agree. just focus on the inches lost rather then the numbers on a scale. you sound as if you are doing so well. keep positive thoughts only.

wear my black tight jeans that drives my hubby crazy with a pair of my (stripper heels) and my black leather jacket..cant wait

i agree with my girls missy and sojo both am sorry he is making you feel this way just answer him with a resounding YES i am. (your getting healthier every day and feeling better)

got my pcd to refer me to my insurance in late feb........had surgery beginning of feb. like the posters before me says, it depends on your dr's and the insurance.......it varies... i wish you all th best (getting frustrated only makes you more frustrated and solves nothing). so dont do it.

Sure you know what to do. 1. Clean the crap out of your house 2. Stock up on good quality lean and solid Proteins and veggies 3. Cut out liquid calories (or empty calories) 4. Plan your meals and Snacks and eat when it is time, stop when you have eaten your portion of 1 cup of food (eating slow/no drinking) 5. Get some exercise (do what you can as every step helps) Do one of these, or 2 or all 6 There are no big secrets for what works .......but only you can do it. (feel free to add on your suggestions)

hm, i eat a ff turkey hot dog every now and then. Protein is good and i can deal with it being low calorie. i am not a sodium person, so this little sodium does not bother me at all. all the best my dear

you know carolina girl has that in fridge

i am nearly 3 months out and not a fill yet. i am full at about 3/4 cup of food. i try to follow the guidelines pretty strict. you are most likely getting more hungry because you are healing. at least that was the case for me. just eat a cup of food and that should fill you up. fills are different for each doctor. but two weeks, you should have just come off liquids and now into mushies. if hungry, do your Protein as that will feed you. all the best to you.

model, do you play golf by chance?

june 6 band/plication here. so far so good. minus 53 and hopefully counting. (i only weigh in once a month at dr f/u appts) so i am hoping its more. congrats to all us JUNE BABIES. We rock

i woke and asked did i get the band? i did not want to wake up and have him tell me it was not shrunk enough and couldnt do the surgery. ...but because i did not cheat, it was the right size. second question was did he tell my hub?

woman, dont even get me started as how i know that...... :wub:

cant find a ff caesar salad dressing anywhere ((my fave))

as missy said, what is a red flag food? no food should be off limits (if good judgement is used, and portion control) you can eat anything. some foods are just more calorie laden and high fat and (cheap/greasy/salty) and others arent. salad is great. i have always understood its the high fat dressing that is bad. but if you use just alittle (and not the whole bottle) i dont see why it wouldnt be okay. good eating

hm, i dont know. broth, soups (drained), sf popsicles, your protein liquids, chap stick, heating pad.....a supportive unit to listen and help if need....your instructions from the dr's that you must follow (promise you will) ......and a positive attitude. there, that is all i can think of...

i called and asked my old man......he said "why would it? the woman is obv trying to take care of herself and look better" .....and he added if they are (turned off) good for the gal as he is *a a** hole anyhow. i happen to agree with him.

same with me on the hernia. just rest and rest and then rest some more. move your left arm as i found that helped me. (walk to help with gas. the gas x did nothing for me)...but sip and take your meds as needed. you just had major surgery so you deserve to rest and pamper yourself. congratulations (ps-it will get better as the days pass)

i think everyone is different. i do not like what some people eat (fish for one) so what i eat is different from anyone else. i say you need to eat what you like. but make it very high Protein and lean. eat fresh veggies and fruit. eat things that are good for you. as missy said, drink alot. i am like her, i do not go over 1 cup of food at any giving time (and eat my protein first). what i can only offer is no fried, no junk/processed foods (nothing in boxes--alot of salt) no easy slider foods as you want to eat to feel full. and enjoy your food, take your time eating it. you will do fine. keep us all informed

here is a do for your list. Believe in yourself.

i honesty dont think too much about it. i mainly use sugar in the raw on my oatmeal or grits (1 packet) and i guess my crystal light has other artifical sweeteners in it to make it taste (sweet). i drink my coffee black and tea unsweet. i guess its up to the individual.