destynee1

that looks yummy! always love seeing whatcha cooked!

I haven't been updating here as of late.. but I am still sticking to this. Thanksgiving well.. it was my high carb day.. On thanksgiving day, I was so excited because I hopped on the scale, and I was down 2 lbs! which was great considering I've been at a plateau for 3 weeks or so. Well, after thanksgiving it said I had gained a lb back, I was like hm.. ok.. not to bad.. it was a low carb day so I thought, I'll get it back down, I only was able to eat about 600 cals .. and the next day I was back up 3 lbs.. omg I wanted to scream. It was my own fault though, I did alright with the eating.. I had my plate and had that same plate for lunch and dinner, for dinner I just added some stuffing.. what really hurt me I think is the rolls I ate and um.... **Braces from all the frowns...** 2 pieces of pie I had early in the day.. well 1 early and the other VERY late.. I had 5 shots of patron.. and you all know when ya drink ya get the munchies.. and I had that.. I shouldn't do this... oooh what the hell! Grrrrrrr... well, I have been on low carbs for 2 days trying to set things right.. and back down a lb or so.. tomorrow I hope brings better results. I do find it hard to get in more than 600 cals on low carb days. I mean.. I eat a lot of protein.. breakfast/lunch/dinner I even add some stuff just to get more calories in. today I stopped the snacking ( even healthy Snacks ) late night.. I think that may be hindering my weight loss as well. Gaaaaah! but all in all.. I think it would work a lot better for me if I did it right. lol.. I'm trying to tweak it.. it was my first week.. and weigh in tomorrow for the total.. I am being optimistic! I do love this though.

Thanks Cheryl.. that does make me feel a lot better. Sticking it to it.. I did to a lil bad on thanksgiving, but.. I had been good this whole time.. didn't eat too much.. but i had a couple pieces of pie throughout the day.. * bad me, I know * but lesson learned..

you are sooo not alone! I got banded the same day as you.. and I've stalled for 3 weeks also.. i don't go over 1000 cals a day.. and I get my Protein in.. I've been patient, until today actually.. got a bit depressed. Well, I am hopefully going to see a nutritionist for the first time, sit down and talk about what I should do this week.. I'll let you know my findings! **hugs** It really does suck.

welcome to the site.. I know you will love it here!

Ok steve! Carabbas.. mama's chicken soup.. GO! lol.. I started zumba at home.. i do it for 30mins..whooped my ass!!! and now my knee's hurt.. lol ..

I don't understand why people feel the need to behave that way...instead of just having your back.. saying good for you! and let it be and let you do your thing. Like the other's said, this is for you and no one else... good luck hun on your journey!

you are a burning machine!! go girl!!

Sounds great! keep up the good work! and grats on being banded

I will! and i use mfp my name is destynee13! and roxa.. when you go into a particular area, you will see i believe its on the right band side, create topic or something like that and then it's yours for the taking!

I am checking in at 297.. down 1lb FINALLY.. had been at a stall for 3 weeks!! lol.. I was happy to see that today! and grats everyone else!

Girl.. My 1st fill is the same day as yours.. so I too would like to know what to expect. I have no fill in my band at the moment.. so I have been able to eat anything with no problems, ( although I stick to the healthy stuff of course!! )

I agree with her about getting your band checked asap! and also, no stuffing your face! you are defeating the purpose of the awesome tool you have been given. So start at the basics... do a liquid diet for a week with Protein shakes .. stick to a cup of food, protein first, veggies, etc. See how long it takes for you to feel hungry and note it.. that way when you go to your surgeons office you can give them your info and they will know what to do for you. EXERCISE! that is such a HUGE thing... start off slowly, walking.. whatever you feel you can do and build it up ever couple/few days.. excercising really does make you feel so much better about yourself.. sure it's the "getting up and doing it part that sucks" Oh hun I do know that well... lol.. but be strong.. say.. I HAVE to do this.. I will not fail and I will give it my all.. say that to yourself every day in the mirror... everyone slips.. don't beat yourself up for it, and get RIGHT back on it.. Wish you great success on a new beginning of your journey... by your 2nd anniversary.. you will look back and think wow.. look what I have accomplished!! if you need someone to talk to.. send me a message anytime! Good Luck!! **HUGS*!

Not sure what an egd is.. But before I had my band done, they to thought I maybe had a hiatal hernia, so when I had my surgery, I sure enough did... they repaired it and now I have no more heart burn/ reflux YAY! and It didn't feel any different from the surgery I am guessing because it was all just recovery time and same steps. By the 3rd and 4th day I was feeling great! 2nd day is the worse..but that was the overall surgery for my band and hiatal hernia. Hope that helped!

that is what I needed, I think it was called a letter of medical necessity... you can ask your surgeons office to fax a sample one to your Dr.'s office, that is what Mine did... you'll also need to do a Psych Evaluation before you get your surgery date if you haven't done so already. You answer soooo many questions... they just want to see where you are at mentally and I don't believe there is any right or wrong answer.

Thanks for the pointer grams! I really need to see a Nutritionist to see how many calories I should have in a day.. I stay between 800-1000ish. Kinda winging it. lol

Lee that is awesome!!! Just reading your post has me all excited for you! lol.. you now make me wonder if I actually have some fill in my band. My last appt with my surgeon I asked if he was going to put a fill in and he said no, he thinks its best if the body heals first.. So i was little bit disappointed, not much and then was thankful, rather heal up. So now, I mean I haven't lost any weight in 3 weeks.. well about a half a pound but i lost 28 lbs total, from the week before surgery and the week or so after... and i to keep thinking.. Wooo hooooo! this is all me! lol well mostly. Now I wonder!! I get my first fill on weds.. I am going to ask. lol.. Good Luck on your journey!! Best wishes always!

well it doesn't sound like you ate anything bad.. soft stuff for sure, I am sure you are fine, just be careful.. and you can always call your dr office to see what they think.. some advance you to soft foods pretty early on if you are doing alright.

lol same with my.. my first fill will be on weds!! I'm a bit scared of the feeling yet.. I want it to bad! hehe. Grats on your pre op weight loss!! it is going to be a wonderful and fustrating journey.. once the kinks are worked out which I am still doing and getting better all the time.. it becomes pretty easy! Happy thanksgiving!

My condolences Roja.. and you sound like you are doing awesome!! I love hearing it! My favorite is my momma's stuffing! omg so good, but since ALL my family is in cali and It is just my boyfriend and I in florida, I usually make a dinner with lots of leftovers because I was use to the way my mom cooked thanksgiving. lol. this year.. I am making most of the stuff I usually make but waaay smaller portions so I don't have left overs! Oh!! And Armenian Potatoes! They are soooo yummmmy!

Also.. today was my 2nd day Carb cycling. Low Carb Day as follows..: 910 39 50 87 Calories, carbs, fat, protein. In that order. the bulk of the carbs was 1 whole wheat toast that is 20 carbs >< lol was that to high for a low carb day?

Depending how well this goes for me, carb cycling is something I might definitely stick to as a way of life. It seems easier to stick with. I still feel great for eating healthy yet I still get to have some things I always loved, with some adjustments of course. After reading, it made a lot of sense to me and it is something you can live with. I have a great feeling about this!

Hey Pooh! What kind of things did you eat before and enjoyed while losing your weight? I'll send you a couple of links to some good sites for recipes, and if you have an ALDI near by, my god do they have some cheap healthy food there! I actually really enjoy eating, green Beans, chicken breast ( i get a rotisserie one from costco for 4.99 and it last a week ) I sautee the green beans, mushrooms, unions and chicken in some smart balance butter and eat a cup of that. I really enjoy it. As far as waiting till thanksgiving to start, start now, you will feel soooo much better about yourself, and when thanksgiving comes, you can eat, just try to eat in moderation/portions. You will always face holidays, birthdays, any occasions just remember you can have, portion is key! Good luck on your journey!! If you need help with anything, I am a newbie but I am getting in a better mind set and sticking to what I feel is right for me so send me a message anytime!!

hehe thats great!! Since I don't have a fill at all in my band yet, I often worry about how small does small bites mean. lol.. I try to eat slow and take small bites but wow it's so hard to do! I guess I'll find out soon enough! get my fill on the nov 28th.. eep! i'm excited though!