Rebeccaabrooks86

. Are the sweaters and workout shirts available? If so I'll take them! I'll PM you my info!

Northern NJ, About 20 Minutes from Downtown Manhattan.

Rebeccaabrooks86

9/1: 228 9/8: 228

Name, real or screen~ Rebecca Brooks Goal weight for September 30th~ 217.5 Weight on September 1st~ 228 Age~ 27 City/State~ North Jersey Dietary goal for September~ Portion Control Exercise goal for September~ 3 Hrs/ Wk Exercise Personal goal for September~ Keep Busy! Date banded~ 8/12/14 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 14 lbs Favorite Fall Activity~ Pumpkin/Apple Picking

The first 8 days I took the pain Meds which I think is a little more than usual, but I was having a lot of pain by the port. The gas was not really an issue for me however. And I had no nausea whatsoever. I think it's definitely a case by case thing. Good luck!!!!!!

I'm not sure. I'm guessing it's the healing period. I have The Realize Band. I've lost 12 pounds and my surgery was two weeks ago so I'm still going down though. But he said 6 weeks to 6 months. Just hoping I don't have to wait that long for a fill!!

All great feedback

Thanks Alex

I also use MFP, its great! Wow 22,000!!!!

Thanks!!

Wow didn't even know they made that. Good to know!

Definitely want to get it, thanks for your opinion!!

I can relate to all of you as I am in the same position. Meeting with my doc this Thursday and will bring up fill though he told me he does it between 6 weeks and 6 months out ( I'm 2 weeks and on puréed food). I try to limit my food to the amount specified and drink enough to fill me and am counting on feeling more restricted when I get in the green zone, but it will be a learning process until then. I've been weighing everyday and am down 10 lbs but didn't weigh today. I'm going to try to break away from the scale and focus on my measurements and exercising and getting more active. Good luck to everyone here. We are all here for each other!

Good luck with your surgery!

I use Muscle Milk Protein powder which tastes pretty good. A huge container of it costs $22 at Walmart or BJs. I've heard lots of good things about PB2.

Thank you so much for this recipe! I'm going to purée it for my mushy stage! Mmmm can't wait!

There are a lot of fashionable brands like Torrid (completely plus size), Wet Seal, Dots, Debs, Rainbow, etc that have great clothes for plus size women up to size 4X or size 28. You just have to know where to look! Don't give up!

1. Chana Masala 2. Palak Paneer 3. Ballea Chickpea salad 4. Stuffed Grape Leaves 5. Carrot-Ginger Soup!

Lap Band. Getting over the pain and healing slowly. Feeling much better then last week. Lost 6.5 lbs this first week You can PM me if you like!

I'm still on full liquids (8 days out of surgery) but I'd definitely recommend the flavored broths, they were a lifesaver. Just know you don't have to struggle through with just beef and chicken!

There are a lot of great flavored broths out there: miso ginger, Thai style, hot and sour soup flavored, etc. All right there in the soup aisle. Check it out and if you have a Trader Joes by you they have great options too!

Try Refried Beans also

I have the Mirena IUD and it's the best. I am almost 28 and married with no kids. The IUD lasts for 5 years. I am planning on getting it replaced one more time then we'll reevaluate where we are kid wise. It also can stop your periods! I haven't had mind in almost 4 years its the best!

I read that the stationary bike and treadmill are okay as are swimming but to wait a few more weeks on heavy lifting. Congrats!