LilMissDiva Irene

If I eat between 1100 to 1300, I'm losing. I get into plateaus if i eat less calories than that. I also heard that if you sometimes flux a bit it will keep your body guessing and will also help to keep your metabolism running smoothly. Just not too much or too little.

OHM, you know I lost 11 Lbs. in my first week of banding so I don't think its too far off. I just put myself at losing the minimum one pound per week. If its more then great! But I should really work to lose at least that much. Congrats on your upcoming banding decision and Best of Luck!

Sounds like you might be a tad too tight. I'm surprised your doctor didn't notice that. You should be able to eat meat and proteins just as well as carbs - just not nearly as much as you used to. But I agree with others above that its all calories in and calories out. Your body cannot process certain amounts of anything in one sitting however, i.e. more than 25g protein or 500mg of calcium, etc. I'm taking a course in Nutrition in a coming semester - maybe next one. It will help alot I'm sure with what I'm trying to achieve - and that is building a more healthy body.

Hey ladies! Great goals -- all of them! Whatever motivates us I say... and I really need that right now. I have also decided to go back to school (again) and this will really help to keep the food out of my mouth. Can't crunch and munch away in class, so that is two nights out of the week preventing me from doing that. Good deal! I did make a deal with myself Ezma that I really need to get the exercise back too. I set my alarm for 3:30am every day. Now, before you say "yeah, right!" let me tell you I already get up every morning at 3:50am - so that's only twenty minutes earlier. :ohmy: I'm going to do my treadmill before getting ready for work. It will really get my metabolism going for the day, and especially since I've slacked on my power walks because it's waaay too cold outside right now. I am also going to make up a list of approved foods. I am going to stick by it to a T!! :w00t: NO MORE SNEAKING ICE CREAM AND CHIPS!! Those evil demons keep haunting me... and I'm being a good little bandster right now as I drink my V8 and eat my banana. Take care all! Let's hear it from some more... where are you Valentines????

Wowwww... :crying:

Finale is tonight folks.. can you hardly wait?? I'm pulling for Michelle big time. I didn't vote for either Heba or Ed. I'm thinking that Ed could possibly beat Michelle if he is the winner of the vote contest.. and I can't stand Heba. Coudn't make a decision on the matter so I left it up to everyone else. I think you're right gg, I'm pretty sure Ed gave all the meals to Heba.. just like he conceded to her pretty much begging for everyone to vote for her. He's such a weenie.. the only person who deserves to win is Michelle. It's a bit strange me saying that because I'm normally siding with Bob's team, but this year I'm most certainly not. His team was atrocious, lazy and vicious. GO MICHELLE!!

Thanks for your concern all, that is very sweet. Hoping to feel better real soon. PS I changed my name. Not sure why either.

CONGRATS Ebony! Hey everyone! Hows life? Been sick here... so sad - but now Im on vacation so I think I can try to get over it quick now.. hehe

Didn't know they were going to let america chose the finalist! Awesome, I really hope vicki is below the yellow line, she will be so outta there. Will serve her right for being such a biotch the whole season. I just want to say also that I hope they give up on the couples... its almost like you can guess who half the people are going to vote for. Kinda boring IMO.

CONGRATS FROGGI!

Well thank goodness for Thanksgiving. I'm going to have my first Holidays with Hitler (my band) and I'm sure he will not let me have anything I want. LOL

Agreed! Not the smartest move ever. She followed up a great week with a pretty bad one. Vicki will now smite Amy first chance she gets.

Congrats LJM and hubby! woot!

I'm going to San Francisco today to see the 49ers. Go Niners! I hope they win at least this one. It would be nice.

LOL, thanks! :tongue2: And what exactly have you seen? However not even I am that brave. I was referring to an old boss I used to work for about 10 years ago. No one ever told him and only talked behind his back, unfortunately. It was bad. I think he used to starve himself though and hunger does lead to foul breath.

Regarding personal space and oral odors, What if you can smell it trailing someone? What then? Yes, I DID know someone like that.

Okay for fear of reprisal to all those "multi-quote" haters I'm just going to freestyle here. SnT - You are welcome and you deserve it. Keep up the good work girl. I'm also very glad I can make you laugh! It's what I was born to do. She - Nice new avatar, and I hope you are feeling better. Froggi - Congrats on your date and for doing well on your pre-op. Keep it up, its so worth it. Slim - Yeah, what Donna said. Donna - Thanks for helping slim out. tap - You're invading my personal brain space. Plain - How are you today? Edit: My font was wrong.

Hello and welcome John! You will find this place has so much information to peruse and to assist you as you move through your journey. I know it did for me!

Dave, I am attaching a link to the ticker tutorial. It should guide you through posting a ticker here. That sounds great about the food recipes! Definitely keep me posted. Feel free to contact me anytime if you need help with anything. That is what we are all here for. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f5/ticker-tutorial-pictures-41782/

Hello! I too am from Sacramento, CA. I go to Dr. Koura who bands patients out of Methodist hospital. I'm not sure if you have contacted his office yet, but it's worth a shot. I'm truly not sure if he would be able to help you. I do hope you are able to find someone who can assist you! I if anyone can really understand how awful it is to need a good fill. Dr. Koura is very conservative with his fills, but really, any fill is better than no fills. Feel free to PM me if you like, and best wishes! http://www.slimlifecenter.com/item.asp?id=2

Hello from CA freska! I went through my insurance Blue Shield so I am no help with going through medicaid unfortunately. I'm sure you will be able to find some resources here or someone who is familiar with that form of payment however. Congrats on your decision for the lap-band!!