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Thank you all so much! I'm trying to keep our routine as normal as possible right now. Thanks for all the nice thoughts & encouragement! I will keep you all updated ! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I've had a lot going on too CG - my father-in-law is at John Hopkins with heart failure & multiple blood clots. My 15 year old daughter has a congenital heart problem & went to cardiologist on Friday and will most likely need open heart surgery soon (waiting for dr to call me) they are transferring her file to Miami Children's Hosp to see if and when she will have surgery. I'm so stressed too / I hope your father-in-law is better and your work issues get straightened out! If I hadn't had the band - the stress would have had me & I would have been eating all the time! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

This is not about exercise but accountability- went to Red Lobster for lunch - had a chicken Caesar salad (vinegrette dressing) no croutons & DID NOT have one of those amazing biscuits! So so hard! I didn't even eat half of the salad! I wanted one of those biscuits so bad but I didn't do it - I was proud of myself!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Had to buy a dress for a wedding - I used to wear a 20-22. I just bought an extra large (not from the plus size dept)!!!!! I can't believe it! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Name, real or screen~ Jami Goal weight for November 30th~ 210 Weight on November 1st~217 Age~ 45 City/State~Miami Dietary goal for November~ watch carbs/more Protein Exercise goal for November~ go to gym 3x week Personal goal for November~ More balanced life Date banded~ 9/13/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 23 Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~Time off from work & extra time with family! & my mom's stuffing balls (the BEST & going to have just1)! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Checking in at 217 (5 pounds lost). My goal was 210 (not realistic). I'm still going to check in tomorrow as we have 1 more day (lol) never know. I'm still gonna put 210 for my goal weight for Nov! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I had surgery on 9/13/13 (Friday) and returned to work on Tuesday. I have a desk job and everyone was really nice. I made it but as soon as I got home I had to take a pain pill and actually every day that first week. I didn't take any pain pills while at work and I just took that one at night. I basically did nothing but go to work. My husband and kids had to help out at home. After the first week I was feeling better. If you have the time off - take it. I didn't have the sick days left. Hope you feel better! Don't try to be a martyr! (Lol) it only hurts you Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Don't feel bad - I think it happens to all of us! I still get those evil cravings at times! I notice it the most when I'm stressed & it sounds as though you've been very stressed! I used to just eat to make myself feel better, but if I'm hungry now I try to eat some green Beans or something. I put some salt & pepper on them and I don't use a fork (lol). They are like 40 calories for a cup so I'm not doing any damage and I stop when I'm full! I'm just weird but it helps me. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Does it hurt much- the gas hurts the worse. My incisions didn't really hurt that bad. I felt better at day 5. Just take your pain medications as needed and walk. Walking will help get rid if some of the gas pains. You can ask your doctor before leaving the hospital if you can have gas-x strips also ask if you can use a heating pad. Warm tea also helped me. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

If you want the slim fast shakes to taste better - they really do taste good in the blender with ice - it makes it frothy and adds a little different texture. I love chocolate royale ones. You'll make it through, it's just hard. Good luck I wish you the best! • doing your slim fast that way should be ok if you are allowed to have Water, it shouldn't be a problem (as you are just adding the ice). Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Most importantly : Good luck & I wish you the best! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Easy clothes to come home in (button down shirt & pull up pants, comfy button down pjs. I'm not sure if you need anything else - they will prob provide most things. Maybe some Chapstick, book or magazines for something to do. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I think you are great! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Also sugar free chocolate pudding helps me during those times. You can get the Jello brand in the refrigerated section and they have some good flavors for about 60 calories! If you buy the hunts Sugar Free Chocolate pudding (not in fridge section) it has 30% Calcium and about 60 calories / that helps me! I haven't drank any diet soda since I weaned myself off during my pre-op surgery diet. If you're craving something different to drink / try crystal light ( I love peach tea / there's also other flavors to kind-of change it up! Just a suggestion Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I know and I use my fitness pal for every single bite - I don't eat & not log it. But, I think it's the Protein and not getting enough. Thanks for your help! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I was banded on 9/13. I use my fitness pal religiously, started a gym 2 weeks ago. Was going to the gym every other day - but this week I've been every single day!!!!! My calories are around 750 to 850 per day - had my first fill on 10/15 and I haven't lost a single pound in about a week and a half. I'm frustrated !!!!!!!!!!!! I have about 65-70 pounds left to go. I've lost about 23. I was losing about a pound a day in the beginning, then about 1/2 pound a day then nothing. I know that this is a process and I'm not looking to get smaller overnight - but jeez this is freakin killing me!! I did lose .4 pounds for my October weigh in, but gained it back. Just frustrated! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Carolina girl: you & Missy have been my inspiration through my journey! You two have encouraged me to do better and that if you two can do it - I can too! It hurts my feelings and breaks my heart that someone said that to you! People that haven't been overweight just don't understand - I do! You are my inspiration and are probably other newly banded members as well! Thanks for blogging and the comments that you make on this site!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

The thing about me going to the gym: I want to be accountable so I wouldn't want anyone thinking that I am working out like crazy. I am out of shape and really only walked for exercise before my band (if that). But since I've joined the gym I am shooting for 1 mile on the treadmill each time I go. If I can do more than I do. I up the incline to .5 and I try to average my speed about 3.2 to 3.5 and try to go at least 4.0 for a little more each time. I know that I need to do strength training, but I have to wait until I'm 8 weeks out from surgery date. Plus that should help me gain some endurance. Thank you for your support & encouragement. I need it ! Pretty : you've mentioned before those Protein shots that you get at Walmart - do you mind giving me the name? I know I'm probably not eating enough protein. Maybe that will boost me up! Thanks again everyone - I know you took your time to help me and give me advice and I appreciate it very much! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Thanks for everyone's support & advice - just having a bad day. If anyone says this isn't hard they are full of s**t! Thanks for listening & responding Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Sure!!! It's jamilyne1068 - thanks !!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Oh - one more thing - with my fitness pal you can add food in before you eat it to see the calorie/fat content ahead of time - you might just change your mind! Then there's a delete feature so you can just remove it. It's surprising sometimes to see how many calories/fat & carbs are in done foods - there's no telling how many calories I are before getting banded!!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I use my fitness pal diligently. Every time I eat something I log it in and I also log in my Water & exercise. It's a big help to me also. It figures everything out for you Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

You are doing so good! Congrats are in order! Yay!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Just go back to the beginning! Tomorrow is a new day for you - just put all of the bad things that has happened to you over the last few years & think of your new husband and your family! You've lost the weight before & I just know you can do it! Take care! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

So happy for you! You are doing great! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk