trystelle

Thanks-I could not have done it without my BAND!

Nintendo also has a program called wii fit in the works-you can get info on Amazon. Can't wait!:cheers2:

Sounds like you handled it perfectly. She was out of line but I am sure it is not personal. I have an autistic son and it is hard to do everyday things like swimming. There are a lot of obstacles in the life of a handicapped person and their family. I am sure she unfairly viewed you as an obstacle instead of taking time to think about why you had every right to have your family in the family changing room. She is frustrated and probably tired and I know why, but she had no right to lash out at you. Thanks for being polite and respectful to her anyway!

It's still hard for me to beleive its real, but in a year you will know too how wonderful it is!

Hi I am not local to you but wanted to welcome you. I live in Western MA now but grew up near you in Fall River. I have been banded for about 7 months. I have lost about 70 pounds since my surgery and another 55 preparing myself for surgery. I am happy to answer questions or address concerns you might have!

Well guess what..First day of winter vacay and I am sick. I am hoping its not the flu because my bones feel like they hurt. My band is tight as a 10 year old virgin! (sorry, but I have wanted to say that for a long time!) I suppose that's good because I don't think I will be burning many calories today. Getting my butt from the bed to the easy chair to the bathroom isn't exactly aerobic. I subscribe to a newsletter from Hungrygirl http://hungrygirl.com. She is a super peppy non banded (I think) chronic dieter. I know that she is financially hooked in with some of the companies she reviews, but her reviews are pretty straight on. She reviews new diet food and has come up with some good ones before I have heard of them elsewhere. Some of her recent rave reviews have been on the light double churned ice creams-haven't tasted a bad one yet (100-120 cals). Quaker Mini Delights in caramel drizzle (90) flavor. These are fantastic! She is fanatical about Fiber One and uses it for breadcrumbs in the recipies she adapts to make them low cal. She is also nuts about tofu shiratake noodles. While I suppose they don't taste too bad after cooking, when you open them they smell like old seafood. I just can't get past it. My new fave is using ranch dressing for a dipping sauce for anything savory. It packs a taste punch with just a bit. It also helps to "lubricate" food for us bandsters. Anyway-I got on this Hungrygirl topic because I ordered a case of Vitatops (muffin tops) http://vitalicious.com at a decent price through her website. They are really expensive, but I got 30 for $29. They have 5-6 grams of fiber and about 100 cals each and are enriched with vitamins. I know some people with bread issues might not like these, but they are delicious if you can tolerate this sort of thing. I had the peanut butter fudge for breakfast this am. So back to moping around garnering sympathy from my DH and DS. Trystelle

Well guess what..First day of winter vacay and I am sick. I am hoping its not the flu because my bones feel like they hurt. My band is tight as a 10 year old virgin! (sorry, but I have wanted to say that for a long time!) I suppose that's good because I don't think I will be burning many calories today. Getting my butt from the bed to the easy chair to the bathroom isn't exactly aerobic. I subscribe to a newsletter from Hungrygirl http://hungrygirl.com. She is a super peppy non banded (I think) chronic dieter. I know that she is financially hooked in with some of the companies she reviews, but her reviews are pretty straight on. She reviews new diet food and has come up with some good ones before I have heard of them elsewhere. Some of her recent rave reviews have been on the light double churned ice creams-haven't tasted a bad one yet (100-120 cals). Quaker Mini Delights in caramel drizzle (90) flavor. These are fantastic! She is fanatical about Fiber One and uses it for breadcrumbs in the recipies she adapts to make them low cal. She is also nuts about tofu shiratake noodles. While I suppose they don't taste too bad after cooking, when you open them they smell like old seafood. I just can't get past it. My new fave is using ranch dressing for a dipping sauce for anything savory. It packs a taste punch with just a bit. It also helps to "lubricate" food for us bandsters. Anyway-I got on this Hungrygirl topic because I ordered a case of Vitatops (muffin tops) http://vitalicious.com at a decent price through her website. They are really expensive, but I got 30 for $29. They have 5-6 grams of fiber and about 100 cals each and are enriched with vitamins. I know some people with bread issues might not like these, but they are delicious if you can tolerate this sort of thing. I had the peanut butter fudge for breakfast this am. So back to moping around garnering sympathy from my DH and DS. :thumbup: Trystelle

Good thing you didn't miss the fill!!:wink_smile: Feel better!

Congratulations to all of you lapband role models!!! Watching you acheive this milestone has been so motivating for me-hope to see you on the other side soon!

Many people have diarrhea for weeks after surgery. If you are not eating solids then you will not be pooping solids.:thumbup:

I made it using low fat cheese and low fat ranch dressing-sooooo good.

I think this is an excellent reason-but you are really doing it for yourself. You want your daughter to be happy, because her happiness makes you unhappy. Being a role model to our children is sooooo important.

Friday is official weigh in day for me-Why do I pout if I don't lose at least 2 pounds a week.I think its time to give myself a reality check, after losing 120+ pounds my weight loss might slow down. Ya think? Also I just don't get as much exercise in the winter. I still am quite active, but nothing beats a brisk walk outside and in New England it is just not possible on many days. You know, no matter what its like here, there are always people out running. How do you get yourself to get out of bed to run at 6 am on icy roads with a wind chill of 5 degrees. I am enjoying exercise a lot more now, but I don't think I will ever get to that point. I don't know if I want to!:thumbup:

Friday is official weigh in day for me-Why do I pout if I don't lose at least 2 pounds a week.I think its time to give myself a reality check, after losing 120+ pounds my weight loss might slow down. Ya think? Also I just don't get as much exercise in the winter. I still am quite active, but nothing beats a brisk walk outside and in New England it is just not possible on many days. You know, no matter what its like here, there are always people out running. How do you get yourself to get out of bed to run at 6 am on icy roads with a wind chill of 5 degrees. I am enjoying exercise a lot more now, but I don't think I will ever get to that point. I don't know if I want to!

I always wanted to do this blog thing, so I thought this would be a good place to give it a try. I have a lot of thoughts about my life with the band and think writing them out will help me to figure them out. So today I am thinking "What do I want my lapband life to be like? " " Do I want to diet?" " DO I just want to eat less of foods that I like? " Its a big question. Sticking with healthier food instills better eating habits and helps drop the pounds. Eating normally but in tiny portions is more fun. I am going to have to think about this some more. A COOKIE STORY Tonight was parent's night at the school where I teach. They serve refreshments and every year I struggle about whether to join in. Well I decided to stop by for a cookie. Amazement-I was not embarrassed to take it. As I headed to my car, I was eating it in the halls without embarassment. I enjoyed that cookie for 10 minutes, (it was big). When I was done I didn't want another one. This made me feel so happy and so free. I could have one cookie-I could eat it in public and I did not have an urge to eat another because one made me feel full. I don't eat cookies often, but for the first time in my life I felt like I eating like regular people do. It's amazing. :thumbup:

I always wanted to do this blog thing, so I thought this would be a good place to give it a try. I have a lot of thoughts about my life with the band and think writing them out will help me to figure them out. So today I am thinking "What do I want my lapband life to be like? " " Do I want to diet?" " DO I just want to eat less of foods that I like? " Its a big question. Sticking with healthier food instills better eating habits and helps drop the pounds. Eating normally but in tiny portions is more fun. I am going to have to think about this some more. A COOKIE STORY Tonight was parent's night at the school where I teach. They serve refreshments and every year I struggle about whether to join in. Well I decided to stop by for a cookie. Amazement-I was not embarrassed to take it. As I headed to my car, I was eating it in the halls without embarassment. I enjoyed that cookie for 10 minutes, (it was big). When I was done I didn't want another one. This made me feel so happy and so free. I could have one cookie-I could eat it in public and I did not have an urge to eat another because one made me feel full. I don't eat cookies often, but for the first time in my life I felt like I eating like regular people do. It's amazing.

I do yoga with some pilates several times a week starting 6 wks post op. At first I was nervaous about my port and a bit sore, but this passed quickly and I can do yoga as I did before I was banded with no pain or complications. I would start slowly and enjoy!

I eat all kinds of food, just finished a small peice of steak and a sweet potato. Sometimes I eat diet food, sometimes not. You can certainly be successful with whole natural food if that is your preference!

I am 6 months out and losing nicely. Here is what I ate yesterday. Breakfast-fiber one and go lean crunch (mixed together) with 1% milk S1-South Beach high Protein snack bar lunch-can of tuna, tablespoon of ranch dressing, 1/4 cup of shredded cheese (warmed in microwave-it is awesome) S2-Cheez-it 100 calorie pack dinner-low fat english muffin with low fat Peanut Butter and 1/2 a banana S3-light ice cream 1/2 cup I have been eating 6 times a day on the advice of my nutritionist and I am hardly ever hungry!

I use Dr Haag at Baystate in Springfield. He gives absolutlely painless fills and always hits the port the first time with no wiggling. I have been 100% satisfied with him and his staff.

Hope it works out for you!

I have question about loose skin and sores. Below my belly, i have an open sore right at the fold of my belly and crotch. My skin there is not too bad (Loose), but this particular area doesn't get a lot of "air" if you know what I mean. I am scrupulously clean. I still have about 30% of my weight to lose so PS is out of the question for now. Any solutions or advice?

A vegetarian friend of mine Turned me on to quinoa (keenwa). It is a whole grain that has been seaten in South America for centuries. It has a Pasta like taste to me and goes down well compared to pasta or rice. I made some in my crock pot with sweet italian sausage and tomato sauce and it is great! Quinoa, uncooked amount 0.25 cup calories158 protein5.57 g carbohydrates 29.28 g 2.51g dietary Fiber

The only thing I will ask is if you realize that your new pouch needs time to heal? Digestive enzymes are very hard on it, and you risk band slippage. Digestive enzymes are inside the stomach and are secreted no matter the consistency of the food. It is the physical churning of the stomach and resulting pressure on the new stitches that people are commonly concerned about. This morning I didn't do too bad and had cream of wheat for breakfast and for lunch I had mashed zucchini and squash with tomatoes with fresh garlic and olive oil. If you want to stave off hunger, you will need to make Protein the major focus of your meal. eggs for breakfast or perhaps a higher protein hot Cereal llike Kashi. Add some tuna to your lunch (which sounds delish) and you will feel full longer. Be patient with yourself--You can do this!!!!!

I am so happy for you!!!!!