MissMom24

You rock Rene'!!! WTG on the hiking. I wish my knee wasn't so trashed, I would love to join you! I bet you have killer legs!

I like the Protein bullets with Crystal Light...you can get it with 27g or 42g protein. I usually get peach or fruit punch, if you mix it with the fruit punch Crystal Light, you can't even tell that they are in there! I also like Jarrow formula Carribean chocolate. 2 scoops with 1 C skim milk...very filling!

Mini~ YAY!!! Regular foods!!! Your on your way girlie!!

Happy late birthday dee!!! I love you!!!

Denver girl~ I would love to meet up with you sometime!!! My kids are all going to be in school soon, maybe we could meet for lunch some day! As far as telling anyone...only my family (my side) and my 2 best friends know. Thats it and I am glad that I did it that way. I think that I would be judged WAY to much if people knew about the surgery. That is just me though...it is a very personal decision, so I would be cautious of who you tell.

Well girls, I am going to do the 5-day pouch test this week. I don't know quite what else to do. So heres hoping that I can start losing again. I hate this. I knew that this would happen...but for so long?!? YIKES!! Please say your prayers, I know that this is going to be HARD HARD HARD for me!!!

I do a Protein shot (GNC) with a bottle of Crystal Light. Great and no one needs to know that it is protein. I agree with everyone else, do what works for you!

Dee! You rock and your in love...can it get any better?? Congrats on your weight loss!

Lotza...I am almost 8 months out...I still get port pain. Don't know why but it is there! Hopefully one day it will be gone~

Hi gals... I must say it has been busy busy busy here... I have been at a conference in LV since last Sunday and had zero access to the computer, therefore I was MIA! I need help!!!! I go in Thursday for a fill...I am up 5 pounds. I want to cry. I have been eating OK, not over kill. I have been working out. I have been on the fairly good side and I have only gone up. WTF?!?! Pardon me...but I am so discouraged, so aggrivated, I just am upset. SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO GET OVER THIS!!! I know that I have done well, that I look "decent" but I want these last 25-30 pounds off...this is for me and where I think I would be comfortable. Please, anyone tell me. I just want to go eat ice cfream, chips, and drink some margaritas!! ANYONE?!?!

Welcome to Bandland everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so happy to hear that she is doing well. I will continue praying that the rest of her recovery is fast and that she can go home soon!

I am so sorry that this has happened. If it were me, I would go to the bariatric center and say that you have called and need to be seen immediately. Did you try to get ahold of the doctor that did the band in MX?

I keep trying to remind myself to stand up straight...it has been hard after years of slouching and trying to hide myself. We need to be proud and stand up straight!!

Shelbi~ I too have faked it till I made it. Like Dee, it just made me stronger!

Congrats on the love story Dee!!! That is super exciting. Just don't pull a Michelle...I couldn't stand not reading you on a daily basis!

I too, am on anti-depressants. I take Lexapro and Trazadone at night. Best thing I could do for keeping the peace. I have been on this combo for over 3 years. No problem with the brass ring, or being sleepy. Maybe my body is just adjusted. They are both tablets that are fairly small and can be cut in half.

Dee...my weight has not BUDGED in almost 6 weeks. Stuck. Stuck on the same STUPID number!!! I am never going to reach my goal. Even working out has not worked. Plus I should have put more in when I did my fill last week. WAWAWAWAWAAAAAAAAAA!!!! So yes, I have to do a challange!!! Where can I find some EASY recipes?!?

Hi...I am interested in joining this thread!! I was banded on 12/12, have lost 70 pounds and the scales have STOPPED!!! I still would like to lose another 25-30 pounds, but I am discouraged in finding recipes. Can you all share some websites or recipes? Also, once you get going, what is the avg. weight loss for low carb? This is the plan that my great doc recommended. Thanks!!

Thanks for all the birthday wishes. FIL is home and doing well...he should be resting though...

Dee! I would love to do a low carb challenge...tell me HONESTLY, how easy will it be in Vegas? We are leaving next Sunday for the annual craniofacial conference. I haven't been in a few years? Is it do-able??

I am so excited for you both!!!!

Dee...I missed you too...sweet gal!! Have a great RELAXING weekend. No change in my weight...la di da!!! Who would have thought??? It is getting old though!

My FIL had to stay over again, but hopefully today will be the day!!

Happy birthday to me (and woofay), Happy birthday to me (and woofay), Happy birthday dear me (and woofay)....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!!! SERIOUSLY, my best gift has been the band!!! 70 pounds gone forever and ever!!!