dylanmiles23

Hi, I just joined a gym with no commitments. You can quit whenever and it's just $10. per month. I joined almost a month ago. I ride the recumbent bike and then do some arm and leg machines. I was riding 5 or so minutes and today did 23 with hills on level 5. I still have a big muffin top. I have not tried any classes yet. I am 62 and they have a "senior" class 3 times a week and I guess I am chicken. I don't use a tread mill because of bad knees. Maybe you area has a gym that is cheap. Planet Fitness is $10. per month. Good luck!!!!

soft veggies, like mashed potatoes, butternut squash. Did your dietitian give you a print out of foods and when to eat each item? Mine did. I even got a huge book when I started at the hospital and it explained everything and told brand names of foods to eat.

​Every doctor is different. I see a dietitian also and she tells me what to eat. I was told no liquids for 30 minutes before and 30 after eating. I sometimes do have a small drink if needed. I have protein shakes for breakfast every morning and have been doing that since March and was banded in July. I have about 1000/1200 calories a day with about 100 mg of protein. I would call your dietitian for some advice if you don't like what the doctor said. Also, do you go to support meetings? I go once a month and they are super and very helpful.

I wish you luck. I am sorry but can't help, I have been banded less than 6 months. Maybe look for a new doctor that does the band or a large city hospital may be able to help you out.

I am so happy to hear that you are getting better. Again, thanks for sharing everything. Have a wonderful weekend.

I included the recipe in my notes. There is no real recipe just some cheese on parchment paper (that was written about 5 times) and add some garlic, ranch dressing powder whatever. They are really good. Enjoy them. I am computer challenged and don't know how to do links, pictures, cut and paste.

Good evening all, ​I had my support meeting tonight and we met our new dietitian. She handed out new recipes and I just tried a great one and needed to share it. Homemade Baked Cheese Crisps (they are great) preheat oven to 350 and put parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Must!! use parchment paper. use shredded cheese and seasonings (I did not use seasoning) and put little lumps of the mixture on the parchment paper, spaced out because the will grow. and spread. (Their words not mine) about a teaspoon of cheese. Now put it on a rack centered in the middle of the oven and bake 5-7 minutes. When they start to turn brown take them out and let them cool. I made mine with a pizza cheese blend and the hub and I loved them Enjoy! You can use cheddar/jack and Ranch dressing to make it a Mexican blend. Add garlic, chili powder.

I am so sorry to hear about all your problems. Thank you though for sharing the good and bad so we all know what can and can not happen. Good luck tomorrow with the PS.

Good for you. Before you know it the pre op becomes post op.

You're right! We can if we want to.

I have learned a lot from you and others on this site. Thank you all. I try to help others with my journey even though it is shorter than yours. Each of us have learned through our own progress and failures. Tonight I was full and wanted something but had nothing because I don't want to fail. Thank you again for your views and pics of your surgeries.

When in doubt call the dietitian. They know what will agree with you. Good luck.

Very proud of the improved you, Bea. I am the same. I see loose skin and it really bothers me. What will I look like this coming summer in a swim suit with extra skin hanging. My husband said wear shorts. Since the band I am off all my pills except the vitamins that I was told to take. I joined a gym a few weeks ago, yes I am the largest I have seen but I am moving. Good luck and don't be so hard on yourself.

You're doing great! i still eat pizza, just not a lot either. I feel like telling overweight people there is help but don't. I have a cousin who had by pass, she is and RN, and she is gaining her weight back and blames the doctor not her snacking or wine everyday or real drinks out with her husband. Her mother had by pass over 25 years ago and she gained everything back and some. Maybe the sleeve is for people that have zero control over their lives. Very proud of you, keep it up.

I buy Zone bars. I love the chocolate with almonds and the double chocolate. For protein drink, I buy Body Fortress in chocolate and I add peppermint extract, decaf instant coffee and lots of ice. I use skim milk. I have a small blender that becomes my drinking cup and the shake fills me for 3-5 hours. That is the only thing I have for breakfast, for the last 10 months. Good luck.

Good for you to decide to take control like all us here. We were all in your shoes at one time or another. Best thing I did for me was to get the band in July. We are all here to help you with all your questions. Lots of luck!

Wonderful! Good luck. We are all here for your needs and questions.

Just got home from having a manicure. You're doing great. Play poker on line and that keeps your mind off food. I play for hours every day on Poker Stars.