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I am so very frustrated. Was banded 10/09/2012 and am only down 38 pounds. Nut said don't count calories. I have had 2 fills. I am so so so frustrated! Any suggestions! Seems like I just can not get the hang of this and I want to so bad! I am exercising. Cardio 3 or 4 times a week. No gym access right now so I am walking. Any help would be graciously appreciated!

Hey yall, So since surgery, what are your food likes and dislikes. I am looking for some new and exciting stuff!

I am only down 35 pounds. I am beyond frustraited. Just feel like crying!

So for the last 3 weeks my scale has not moved! Getting super frustrated! I have lost 30 pounds since pre op start oct 4. Suggestions?

so, did anyone get a tag, bracelet or necklace? they gave me a pamphlet in my surgery packet. if you got one, what did you put on it?

Anyone using one? Is it helping you as a tool also?

Does anyone have a good protein bar they like?

So my NUT said she does not want me counting calories. That made my jaw drop! Maybe I am old school, but I thought that was to help me loose weight. I am in shock. Are you counting calories?

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So my dr. Education before band was crap. Been learning more from here than I did there. I am 3 months post op. lost 28 pounds. But I KNOW I am eating the wrong stuff. Pretty sure nachos are not on the approved list. But they go down fine. I have had 1 fill and am at 4.5 cc. So what should my meals look like? I drink a protein shake for breakfast because I am so tight until around 9am. Lunch some days chicken salad on crackers, or a lunchable. Dinner, out some days chili or nachos, at home chicken in the crockpot. Snacks just in the evenings. Anything chocolate I can get my hands on. Lots of water and coffee during the day. What am I supposed to be eating? What does a menu at this point look like? Help

My insurance required just the basics. My dr office is an hour away. They have meetings once a month but I can never leave work early enough to get there.

Happy dance! Congrats!

I do. Small plastic spork and spoon. Also use divided plate so I know my meat, veg and fat portions

Hey all.. So I am looking for some new dvd's. I LOVE to dance. So anything dancey is a good option. Anyone have any fun suggestions?

ok, I had my lapband surgery october 9th. I have lost 27 pounds. I am mentally exhausted with life right now. How can I get motivated to exercise and eat right if I cant even think straight. It takes EVERYTHING I have just to get out of bed. What is going on with me! I cant get motivated. I am achy and hurt. I feel like a failure!

Question. I am feeling tight/achy feeling on the left upper part of my belly. Kinda in between 2 of My scars. Below my left breast. It is hard to explain. Anyone feel this ever?

Whelp, guess I will have to stick with coffee

So can we have them? We have xs energy drinks at my gym and they were my fave pre op. they are no sugar, 8 calories. So yes or no?

It's all the time the last few days

It comes in a can. So does that mean carbonated?

So I am having problems planning lunch. Since I can't have bread, rice or Pasta for 4 more months a sandwich is out. What are you eating. I need some ideas? Thanks.

Hey all, so every night after dinner those sweet cravings hit. I can not handle SF pudding any longer. I am to the point of nausea just thinking about it. I need some ideas.. anyone!!!!

Anyone have Instagram. I have found it helpful for me to start posting pics of my food choices to keep me accountable and moving. Plus love to see the pics of vet banders. I am ghostdiva82

I prefer lose it also

Happened to me too. At 4 weeks to 6 weeks post op gained 2 pounds and kept them for 2 weeks and then got my first full an lost 5 pounds. So normal to gain!