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Hi Kelly, I forgot to tell what the doctor said the other day. He wants me to come for an ex-ray. He said what I have going on isn't normal. I'm not sure that I even had much fluid to take out. It sure hasn't helped much. I'll be going in for the ex-ray before long....in a week or so. I hate drinking that stuff for the ex-rays....yuck! Terry

Yes I did last week when I had the flu. If you think this has something to do with your band surgery call your doctor. Hope you feel better.

Every body is different. Some people are very tight and some people aren't. Every one has a different level of tightness that they want in order to lose weight. I myself can only eat solids in the evenings and only 3 or 4 bites. I quit because it will hurt; not because I'm full. I really don't ever feel hungry and if I do...just drinking water will make me feel satisfied for a while. I have been banded for about a year and a half now. The last six months have been the best weight loss for me. It took me a while to learn not to eat around the band. I also look at food differently now. I work out also at a gym. That is very important. I was just spinning my wheels and getting no where until I started working out. I also use a free site call Fit Day. It has been a big help for me. Hope this helps, Terry

Hi Carol, It sounds like you are doing well. I was the same as you right after surgery. Very tired and lots of gas pains. The first week is the worst. I ended up not being able to make the trip to see my Mom after all. I came down with the flue. It was just as well....one of her employee's lost their Mother so she ended up having to work in her place.Then she got sick herself. We are now planing on getting together in June sometime. Glad to here you are doing well, Terry

Hi Kelly, Monday at noon is good for me. Do you want to go to Za's? I've never been there but I'm sure I will find something I can get down. Yes I'm still having a hard time getting solids down. If something comes up call me. Terry:smile:

Hi There Kelly, Are you up for lunch sometime next week?....well this being Friday..I thought next week would do. Hee Hee. Terry

Hi Carol, Just wondering how you are doing? Hope you are well.

Good for you John on starting your weight loss journey. Hope you do well!

Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear that you were down feeling sick. I'm glad you are feeling better now. I'm feeling better today also. My fever broke this morning and my head fells like it is starting to clear up some. I may leave a day later to go to my Mom's. Maybe on Friday.Let's try to have lunch the last week of this month. Ok? Terry

You guys are doing wonderful!

Kelly, I just looked at my calender. I can't do lunch Tuesday...I have a 12:30 hair appointment. How about Monday or Wednesday? Terry

Hi Carol, WoW! The doctor didn't put you on a pre-op diet? I had my surgery in Mexico but I was put on a pre-op diet. Well....they told me to lose as much weight as I could before surgery. I didn't do well with that; I only lost 6 pounds. The reason they want you to lose weight is because it will help shrink the fat around your liver. It is up there close to where they will be putting your band on at. I weighed 206 at the time of my surgery. I'm a very slow loser. It took me a year to get serious with myself in order to start losing weight. I had to take a hard look at my eating habits even with the band. I will be on a trip this Thursday and not be back until the following Wednesday. Please let me know how you are doing... and good luck to you. You will be fine. Terry

Hi Carol, Hi just wanted to wish you the best of luck on April 21st. Let us know how you are doing. I'm sure you will have a few questions for all of us. Terry

Hi Kelly, How about meeting on Tuesday? Does Za's have Soup? That will be the only thing I will be able to get down. I can't eat anything at all unless its soup; until way after 3 or 4 in the after noons. I just got home from shopping at TJ MAX. Kelly I'm in a 14 now! One pair was even to big! Its funny how it just depends on the brand name as far as fit goes. Let me know about Tuesday....I'm leaving to go to Ohio to see my Mom on Thursday. If I don't hear from you on Monday I will call you. Terry

This is how I cook all my fish. I sprinkle some salsa seasoning mix right from the packet on to the fish and cook it in a pan with 1 TLB of evoo. I like to serve it with home made salsa and wrap it in lettuce leaves....va la! A fish taco!

What about a slim fast shake blended with strawberries and splenda?

Yes I try to drink protien shakes. I don't really like them, but I have found that if I put frozen strawberries in a blender with a can of vanilla slim fast I can get about 8 ozs of that down in the mornings. I try to drink the rest sometime during the rest of the day because it doesn't taste all that great the next morning. I wish they made smaller cans of slim fast. This also is something good to have when you want something sweet.

mixed bean soup with polish saugage and meatballs. 1 bag dry mixed Beans 1 pkg. polish saugage ( lite turkey ) 1/2 pkg. frozen plain meat balls 2 boxes of chicken broth 1 large can of chopped tomatoes slice polish saugage put in pan with meat balls and brown. put every thing all together in crock pot. No seasoning needed. very good for protien.

Here's a soup that is really cheap and easy to make. Get a bag of mixed dry Beans put it in a crock pot. slice up one pkg. of polish saugage and fry up. I also like to put in meat balls with it too. One can of tomatoes. I use chicken broth in place of Water for the beans. Thats it....no need for any seasoning or anything. Its very good for getting in your Protein. It makes a lot. Also....get a broasted chicken, eat off it the first night, then for the second night boil the rest of chicken bones. Take out the bones and make a chicken taco soup, ect.

Hi Becky, What I eat is a lot of is boneless skinless chicken seasoned with sala seasoning mix and then pan fried with 1 Tbl spoon of olive oil. With that I fix a fresh pico de gieo ( fresh salsa ). I slice the chicken up and serve it on lettuce leaves with the salsa. I just eat chicken or fish served with fresh vegt. I stay away from all white carbs, and all sugar. I use FitDay.com every day. It tells me how many carbs,cals,every thing I need to know in order to lose weight. FitDay is what got me going on the right track for losing my weight. The way I eat really isn't a diet, It's just eating very healthy. Hope this helps, Terry

Hi Kelly, Did you want to meet for lunch some time? Kelly....you said that your weight loss has slowed down. Have you tried going on a low/ no carb diet? That is what I'm doing now and Kelly I have lost 3 lbs in one week. It takes a while for the body to rid it's self of the carbs, but once it does the weight just starts dropping off. Well....that and being not able to eat solids until the evening time. Terry

Hi Michelle, You need to go on liquids after a fill because your tummy becomes a little swollen with the movement of the act of the fill. The fill moves and disturbs your tummy thus making it swell. If you don't go on liquids, thinking you can eat solids afterwards you risk throwing up a lot every time you eat. You can make your self even more swollen. You may not know really just how your fill restriction is as far as how much restriction you really have. By the way Michelle...how are you doing? Hope this helps, Terry

Hi Tysgirl55, Simmons ( Kelly) and I meet about once a month for lunch. You are welcome to join us if you would like. If lunch doesn't work for you; I could meet with you any time even on a week end if that is better for you.( I don't work work.) It's really nice to be able to talk to other people about what you are going though with the lap band. It's nice to have support. Michelle that goes for you too.... I can meet you any time. Terry

Good for you girl! It's amazing how that happens ( losing weight when your not home ). How are you doing with your fill? I think I have finally found the Sweet Spot as they call it. Have you checked out the site I was telling everyone about? FitDay.com; It really is nice to keep track of my food, protien,carbs. ect.

I use light mayonnaise,celery,onion; to make mine. I have a big problem with bread as well. I use an ice cream scoop size of tuna salad on a small plate and put a piece of American cheese on top and put it in the micro wave to melt the cheese. It's a good way to get your protein in.