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I was a mess the week leading up to my surgery. But getting banded was the best decision I ever made. Take a deep breath and remember why you are doing this in the first place. Envision yourself a year from now, happy and healthy. It will be worth it!

I love that idea!! Stealing it.

You look gorgeous, and most importantly, happy! Congrats.

That takes maaajor willpower! Kudos to you.

I think it depends on your height, activity level, etc. My doctor recommended 70g of protein a day. But now that I am close to goal and exercising a lot, my doctor has me upping my calories and upping my protein. I get at least 80g a day now.

I think we've all gone through that. Try not to freak out (even though its hard not to, lol). More Water and more Protein are a good start. Your exercise sounds great but I suggest mixing it up to trick your body. The more weight you lose, the harder you are going to have to work during exercise in order to burn the same amount of calories you were burning 50lbs ago! What about trying a new machine at the gym, a class, or adding weight training? Congrats on your 53lb weight loss and keep up the great work.

Yeah, it may have not been the best day, but like you said, just gotta put it behind you and do the best you can tomorrow. When you are exercising and eating healthy 80% of the time, it will off-set the not so great days. Breakfast - 5oz yogurt, 1/2 Protein bar, strawberry lunch - 2 turkey meatballs with bbq sauce, 2 carrot sticks, 1tbsp hummus dinner - 3/4 chicken breast, 1/4c baby corn snack - 6oz yogurt, 1/4c granola Liquids - Water, tea, milk Exercise - 35 min elliptical

Glad you enjoyed family time! Going out to eat is a challenge but you did good Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 1tbsp blueberries, 6 almonds lunch - flax pita, 2tbsp Peanut Butter, 1/2 banana dinner - 3/4 piece lasagna, 1/4c salad snack - 2 Cookies Liquids - skim milk, Water, tea

Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds, 1/4 banana lunch - 2/3c beef rigatoni leftovers dinner - 2 1/2 bbq turkey meatballs, 2 carrot sticks with 1tbsp hummus Snacks - 3.5oz berry yogurt, 1/8c granola, 1/2 Protein bar Liquids - Water, tea, 10oz skim milk Exercise - 30 min elliptical, 15 min weights

I had the same thing happen to me. The largest incision was tender and anything against it felt like sandpaper for the first few months. Doctor checked it out and it was ok, just uncomfortable. Eventually that went away. Turns out I am a keloid former (it's genetic) so thats why my incisions are hard and raised.

Hey girl! Welcome! I was banded at 22 (I am 23 now). Best decision I ever made. Down over 145lbs, but more importantly, learning to love myself and live a healthy balanced lifestyle. Feel free to message me any time.

Didn't eat healthy tonight.. It was family dinner. Back to healthy tomorrow and seeing my trainer Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds, 1/4c berries lunch - 2oz tuna, 1/4 apple, 4oz yogurt Dinner - 3tbsp Soup, 1/2c Pasta & meatballs, 1/4c salad, 1 piece bruschetta Snacks/dessert - 1 Protein bar, 1 small piece cheesecake Exercise - 30 min wii fit

Yay!!! Yes, with family gatherings and parties the weekends are always the hardest for me. It is ok to indulge sometimes, as long we get back on track quickly. You are doing great!! Enjoy family time. I think I strained an abdominal muscle doing pilates on Friday night. The pain is not bad except when I move it. So idk if I'll exercise today.. Maybe a Leslie Sansone walking DVD. Yesterday: Breakfast - 4oz yogurt, 1/4 banana, 1/2 Protein bar lunch - 3/4c beef chili, small piece bread (about 1/4c baguette) dinner - 1/2 wheat pocket pita with 1/2 chicken breast, 1tbsp hummus, 1/4c mixed veggies Dessert - 1 piece chocolate cake Liquids - Water, tea

TGIF!!! Well good news, I am down 4lbs since my weight gain. You were right, I guess my body just needed to adjust. Tomorrow is girls night out and Sunday is family dinner. I plan to eat a little of everything (even a piece of cake) but not get out of control. Won't be able to exercise tomorrow but I am going to on Sunday morning. Have upped my Protein from 70g to about 80g a day, cals are at 1050ish. I feel like i have more energy. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds, a few banana slices lunch - 1/2 pita with 2 tbsp Peanut Butter, 3 strawberries Dinner - 1/2c braised beef, 1/2c mashed yam snack - 5oz vanilla yogurt, 1/2 Protein Bar liquids - Water, 10oz skim milk Exercise - 20 min bollywood dance dvd, 15 min pilates

Did pretty well today. I did have pizza for dinner (was babysitting my 2 year old step sister, that's her fave food). But Stuck to only 1 slice and got my exercise today so I'm not stressing. Thanks for pep talk yesterday Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds lunch - 3/4 chicken breast, 3 carrot sticks, 1tbsp hummus Dinner - 1 slice pepperoni pizza snack - 1/2 banana, 1 Protein bar Liquids - Water, tea, 10oz skim milk Exercise - 30 min elliptical, 15 min weights

My life was a living hell for those 10 days. haha. It will get better, I promise!

Ok ok... lol! that actually makes me feel better to know I am being a little irrational. I feel calmer now and going to take your advice and see how my body responds. 3 days of no weight loss can be frustrating! Hang in there, it will come. Have you gotten to the YMCA with your family? Got myself 3 new workout dvds today (Barnes and Noble had a sale).. excited to try them. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds, 1tbsp blueberries lunch - 1/2c salad with 1/4c pulled chicken, 2 celery sticks with 1tbsp Peanut Butter and raisins on them.. "ants on a log". Yum! snack - 1 Protein bar dinner - 1c beef chili, 4 saltines Liquids - 12oz skim milk, Water Exercise - 30 min pilates dvd

I'm sure this recent experience will make it a heck of a lot easier to resist the temptation. LOL. love soy milk too. So I am freaking out a little. As I said after my last appt, my doctor asked me to up my calories to about 1100 (I was getting 950max before). I have been around 1050 for the past week. I am getting my extra cals from fat free milk, Protein Bars, and meat Protein. Weighed myself this morning and I've gained 1lb. I am exercising the same as before. Whenever I change my eating, I have noticed I usually gain a few lbs.. then a week later I will lose a few. I just dont know how i have not lost in a week. Am I being crazy?? Should I call the doctor or just wait it out? I am going to do well tomorrow. chicken, salad, lots of Water and protein. Maybe I need more variety in my exercise too. Breakfast - 5 almonds, 6oz yogurt, 1 strawberry lunch - did not plan it well.. ended up having 3/4c raisin bran, 1/2c skim milk, 1 strip turkey bacon dinner - 3/4 chicken breast, 1/4c corn, 1/4c potatoes snack - 1/2 protein bar, 1skinny cow ice cream Liquids - 8oz milk, tea no exercise today

Glad you enjoyed yourselves!! It's important to treat yourself occasionally and enjoy that ice cream And sounds like you made good choices today even if you didn't get a chance to have breakfast today. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds, 1tbsp blueberries lunch - 3oz tuna salad (made with 1tbsp light mayo, 1/4 apple sliced), 1/2 fruit cup dinner - 3/4 chicken breast, 1tbsp spicy hummus, 10 wheat thins, 3 carrot sticks snack - 5oz yogurt, 1/3 banana, 1/2 Protein bar Liquids - Water, 8oz milk, tea Exercise - 30 min elliptical, 15 min weights

Tried a new workout today. I downloaded the Nike Training Club app and did one of the 30 min "Get Toned" workout... oh my gosh it was TOUGH!! But I made it to the end somehow. lol. Hope you had a good day! Breakfast - 1 Protein bar, 1/2 banana lunch - 1 flax pita with crunchy Peanut Butter dinner - 3/4c chicken, quinoa, broccolli snack - 6oz yogurt, 1/8c blueberries, 8 almonds (going to eat it soon) Liquids - tea, 8oz glass of milk Need to get better about getting my 2 glasses of milk Exercise - 30 min

Fun!!! How was date night with hubby? You deserved to get out and treat yourself!! Hope you had a wonderful time. Tonight was my girls night out. went to Indian restaurant then dessert after. I def think I overate.. My stomach looks visibly bloated and I did start to feel uncomfortable. Learned my lesson and I am getting right back on track tomorrow w/eating my healthy foods and exercising in the afternoon. I did have a fun night tho. Breakfast - 5oz yogurt, 1/3 banana, 6 almonds lunch - 3/4c beef stew, 1/4c diced peaches dinner - 1/2 samosa, 3/4c chicken curry, rice, naan Dessert - 1/2 scoop ice cream, chocolate chip cookie Liquids - 8oz milk, 16oz tea, Water No exercise today

I'm not a big fan of Chobani's plain yogurt. Oikos vanilla is delicious though, especially with a few fresh blueberries, sliced strawberry or banana. It has a couple grams less protein but is sweeter.

Frankly, I felt like a physical and emotional wreck. It was the worst part of the process for me. But I promise you those feelings do not last forever.

Ok I am going to try that. I rarely have cereal cuz I don't find much Protein in it, but will give it a try. I saw Kashi granola bars at target (honey flax, dark chocolate, and a Peanut Butter one).. About 140cal and 6g protein. May have that with a kids size yogurt for a snack. It's been day 2 of upping the cals and protein. I bought b1 Vitamins at whole foods today. Overall, I have been feeling full for longer and none of the light headedness I hd before, yay. But mentally I feel like I am "cheating" and getting bigger.. I kno it's all in my head especially when my doctor tells me I need to do this. I agree - gotta up the exercise. I am thinking 10 extra mins to start. I am going to treat myself to a new workout DVD. I am just happy to have you back in here posting. The extra support is wonderful!! It is a mental battle when it comes to food but you will win! You are stronger than you know and every healthy food choice you make it will get easier and easier. It will be so worth it. Sometimes I get sad and angry thinking of the power food has over me.. I know I will struggle with this for the rest of my life. But knowing there are others out there going throug the same thing helps. I'm always here if you need to vent! Why not make a small goal (3lbs, getting 5 workouts in, whatever you choose) and treat yourself to a non food reward once you hit it? You deserve it'! Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 1/4c almonds lunch - 3oz tilapia, 1/2c black Beans Snack - 1 protein bar, 1 cracker with cheese dinner - 1/2 chicken enchilada, 1/4c refried beans, 1tbsp salsa with 3 tortilla chips Liquids - Water, 8oz milk Exercise - 1 hr rock climbing... Went with friends. Hard but a blast.