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What kind of Protein powder are you using mine is always creamy I use Matrix Sytrax and Chike it's do good I'm addicted to it

Congrats amazing uplifting journey

I forgot to add in the morning I use skim milk to mix it and ice cubes blended in the blender I flavor with lots of different things just a matter if taste

I drink a protein shake every morning I use Chike and Syntrax I love them both I also eat a SF pudding with a scoop of protein powder at night and I'm down 80 pounds since 6/15/2012

I have a 14 cc band with 9.6 cc and I'm scheduled for a fill 12/14

I have a 14cc band I was banded 6/26 and I'm at 9.6 cc with a fill scheduled for 12/14 I'm not sure if I will go much tighter I'm losing steadily and not having any "stuck" issues although it will be 6 weeks since my last fill I usually do one every 4 weeks but they were booked up so I'm hoping I won't start eating everything is sight I'm down 70lbs since 6/15 when I started the pre-op

Congrats you are ding very well

Congrats I know you are feeling great about yourself keep up the good work

Congrats I know you are feeling great keep up the good work

Congrats on the decision and good luck to you both

Sbeach I know it is frustrating but hang in you are almost there. Mostly what I have heard and read is that it takes 6 months for the band to be helpful so we re both almost there I think this fact isnt stressed until after the fact people are so anxious and hopeful for the band that we don't hear everything logically. For me personally I was never told it would take 6 months to feel restriction but all that being said I'm glad I did it and with each fill I feel like I'm getting there.

My doctor said there would only be a problem if the stitches are to tight cutting off blood supply this is much safer than the sleeve with basically the same results also my doctor has been doing this procedure for almost 2 years the way I looked at it if there was a problem and some of my stomach had to be removed LOL it was to big anyway. I am completely happy with my decision and the results so far but I think it would depend on your weight if you have a lot to lose I think it's the best way good luck

Good luck I know you are counting the says

I had the lapband w/plication my doctor feels so strong about it he does it as a freebie since insurance dosent cover it yet watch this video it might help you decide

Congrats to both of you I am hoping this next fill will do the trick my band is also 14 and I have 8.5 so the next fill should make it 10. Or 10.5 it seems that the week after the fill because of the swelling I think I have restriction but by the time my next fill is due I know I'm ready for it

I watched your video I think you have the right idea but don't be so gar on yourself that you get sick are you doing My fitness pal?

So true I think my Bariatrics staff is great I think they give me all the fill I can take at one time I watch how slow and fast the liquid goes through and the last time they added 2cc and liquid just stopped barely going through they took out 1/2cc and I fill great but I'm going back 10/31 for another fill it seems for me all they can put at one time is 1/2 -2cc lol I'm baby stepping there but so far so good. I hope you continue to have the restriction. Keep up the good work.

Krystle if you go on You Tube and search Dr Harold Cywes lapband w/ plication there is a great informative video. Insurance doesn't cover the procedure yet. However my doctor believes strongly in plication and does it free of charge. I had this done on 6/26 and very happy with the results I have lost 65 pounds and probably could have done better with more exercise. Nothing is a miracle and it all is about self control the lapband is a great tool but sense needs to out weigh desires like tonight I'm not hungry but I just want to chew on something lol but I'm not going to give in

Lose it I see you were banded in Febuary I was just wondering why your fills have been wee amounts over such a long time. I was banded 6/26 and have had 3 fills and getting number 4 in 2 weeks. I hope you get restriction this time good luck

Don't worry this time might to the trick I also have 8.5 in a 14 cc band and I'm starting to feel some restriction I go again on the 31 I think that might do it for me I don't have any problems with food getting stuck or burping and I'm losing weight slowly but steadily I don't think I want to be so tight it becomes a problem. Good luck

Donna I make 15 bean soup every week half bag of beans and half bag of chick peas diced onions and garlic sautéed in olive oil slice carrots and celery 3cans stewed tomatoes and water i use Indian spices turmeric cumin etc I also make a meatloaf the two together do the trick for me but I love the shakes by nectar and Chike mixed in the blender with ice in fact I'm addicted to them I have 2 a day I stay full and so far since 6/15 I'm down 65 pounds getting my 4th fill in 2 weeks I still don't think I have restriction but I'm not having any issues with food. Have you tried the fake crabmeat I sauté it in teriyaki sauce also shrimp creole without the rice hope this helps and you find something you really like to eat

Congrats

Hey Donna I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling but remember we all are struggling with issues I guess that's why we turned to food and yes it's going to be a life long fight but I think it will get easier every week. I live alone so it's probably easier because there's not much in my house to eat nothing tempting. I think we all want to lose weight mush faster than we are but I'm trying not to focus on weight loss and just follow my doctors orders and so far I feel good. I know with all your situations dieting cannot be easy but remember we are all here for you.

My first fill was 8/9 went for my second fill 9/4 I had lost 13 pounds so I was told it was up to me if I wanted the fill since i had done so well I have 5cc in a 14 cc band I opted for the fill and they added 2 cc so far so good but it's to soon to tell

Mis73 I think you deserve to be named Misamazing ....... I also love my band I wasn't sure until I got my first fill but I feel great