LouisianaLiLi

Sorry, I'm late checking in. Unfortunately, it is my TOM and I didn't lose...although, I didn't gain! YAY! So my weight this morning is 282.8

I haven't been told I couldn't have brussel sprouts, or advocado, or tomatoes, so I don't think you're cheating. Now, if you've been told by your surgeon that you should not eat them, then my answer is Yes you're cheating.

I was told the same thing. I was ready for that 2 weeks post surgery morning. I love my coffee and I use splenda and FF creamer.

Name: Lisa Mayeux Goal Weight for October 29th: 270 Weight on October 1st: 282.8 Age: 44 Dietary Goal for October: Drink more water and get more protein Exercise Goal for October: Aquacise and Jog in the pool 3 days /week 1 hour Personal Goal for October: Buy some smaller clothes Date Banded: June 19. 2012 Total Weight loss since pre-op/surgery: 44 lbs. Favorite Halloween Activity: Watching the children have so much fun.

Me too. Do you know about the study at Pennington?

tbutler, I know if you work for the Federal Government, their BCBS will pay for it.

Yanet, I eat 3 meals of 1 cup per day and maybe 1 snack if necessary. HTH

I have had two fills, but I still don't have much restriction. I'm at 5CCs in a 10CC band. I do exactly what Missy suggested to you. I measure out my food and I eat what is on my plate. (3 to 4 oz Protein, 1/4 cup veg) I never have "seconds". It has been an exercise in willpower, but it can be done. If I am still hungry, I will wait a minimum of 2 hours and then have a light string cheese, or other low cal snack. You can do this. I never, ever thought I would have the willpower to do this, but I have bypassed oreos on more than one occasion. (This is big for me). Getting healthy and steadily losing weight is a great motivator.

I have eaten steak several times since being banded. I eat mine medium rare and have had no trouble. I have had 2 fills and now have 5Ccs in my 10CC band. I have been steady at my 2 lbs a week weight loss, so I don' t see any problems. I do know many bandsters who have problems with steak though.

Absolutely!

You have to remember....we have no children at home, so.......

I eat tuna most days. Lots of Protein. I keep a jar of mayo and relish in the office fridge. Sometimes I bring a boiled egg as well. Quick, easy and definitely economical! the 2.6 oz tuna package is $1.25. Good Luck!

My materials from the Dr said 2 weeks, but the most we could wait was 10 days. We were just careful.

Doesn't it feel good! I just left the 300's myself and I have been doing the happy dance for 2 weeks! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations and WELCOME to the other side!

That's just wonderful! Congratulations to you both!

Wooooooooo Hooooooooo! What a great feeling! I'll bet your hubby is super proud!

UGH, I hate those things...I'm hoping to have that same experinece (not having one when we fly in February). Good Luck

I was banded 6/19, and my first fill was at 6 weeks. I got 3cc in a 10cc band. Since surgery I have lost 20 lbs. (I weigh again tomorrow) I have a little more restriction, but its definitely not enough. I'm going to see how this week looks before I call the dr for another fill. I know my scale, and my drs scale are not the same. I weigh more on mine than the dr. LOL Things may change for you after a fill. No one can give you a definite answer because there isn't one. Every person is different and the same exact band may perform differently in each person. Be sure you can get Water to go down after your first fill. I didn't do it with my fill and luckily I haven't had any trouble, but you never know. I will definitely do it this time. Good Luck in your journey!

I know when I did my Upper GI for my pre-op, I felt yuck for several days....That stuff was NASTY! It felt "heavy" in my stomach. I never got sick enough to throw up or anything, but it was just a gener al icky feeling. My surgeon does not use flouro to fill. I've only had one fill and the PA did it. I didnt' have any trouble, but another girl in my group did. We weren't even asked to drink water to make sure it went down (that kinda bothered me). I will definitely do it before I leave from my next fill. I think the fill under flouro would be great so the surgeon can see exactly what your restriction would be like. Seems advantageous to me. Good Luck in your journey

I found it! Instead of "Invite friends" you use "Find Members on the Community tab.

Somebody share how to add people to your MyFitnessPal please. Have several friends, but I have no idea how to add people...They have all requested me. I'm lmayeux007 the first letter is a lowercase L, not an I. LOL