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Psssssssssssssst... don't forget, your body can only absorb so much Protein at one time. If your a body builder, you can absorb more as some one who (like me) sits behind a desk. I would stay at 30 gms per meal / shake, anything higher might be a waste. If you get the IsoPure, divide it in two and have it at two sittings instead of one. I believe the Isopure has 60 gms of protein????

I use WorldWide Pure Protein pre-made (cans), they are only 100 calories (some are 160 calories) anywhere from 21 - 35 gms of protein per drink and only 2 - 4 gms carbs. I get the vanilla creme. It taste great, even my 4 year old likes it and she turns her nose up to everything. I get them at Trader Joes for $1.69 a can. This is what I've been using for my breakfast on the way to work. LOVE THEM !! (just not the chocolate).

Can you eat jerky? I ask because my friend who had gastric can not. They say it swells in the pouch. My friend tried it once not knowing and it swelled, she had to go to the hospital. I LOVE JERKY!!! but hearing what she said scared the crud out of me.

The hunger does not go away. Even when I opened my eyes from surgery I wanted a cheese burger. The band helps you control the amount you eat at one sitting if properly filled. You need to do the work inbetween (by not snacking on the wrong foods and exercise).

Trish, hugs and kisses to you.

Oh what a beautiful day....why so beautiful you ask...well I'll tell you why.... I HAVE NO BOSS :peace:so I'll be here today checking up on all my widdle friends :lalala: *giggle* Cindy love, you've been to quiet lately, are you okay? Sorry your headaches are getting the best of you Mary sorry your ex-inlaws are such *D-heads*, its bad enuf that they are hurting you but it sucks even more so that the dummies don't realize they are hurting the kids moreso. Lots of love to you. Kat welcome home and welcome to bandland :brick: I'm so glad things are going well. How long are you on liquids, etc?? Ira, thanks for posting that website but I think I'll pass... just the thought of watching that makes me queezy eeeeeeeegads LOL snort ~ Annie Bannanie.... *giggle* I can see your little one having a good old time with that stick of butter. Its so good to see you again. Donna & Darcy & Anne & Cindy, girls, I hear you on the binging, I've been doing it since christmas when I was pissed at my doctor for not giving me the fill I wanted so badly. Since then I've been shoveling too. I've had no "real" chocolate in the house this week, I'm trying like heck, like a drug addict to get off of the stuff. You are so not alone. The blasted scale has not moved in weeks and its my fault. Anyone wanna give me a swift kick???? LOL Patty, how is Lewis today, poor little guy? Your ex's wife doesn't like you because all the crap he has been feeding her, plain and simple. I mean whats not to love about you? she obviously doesn't know you and is going by what the ass says. Shame. I so agree with you that women are overlooked in stores. I HATE HATE HATE it when I bring my car in for servicing or if some one comes to the house to do something w/out my DH there. They always try to B-Chit me, but if DH is there, its another story. You should have complained to the store. DUMB SCUM that they are, our money is just as green as any ol man's money (sorry Ira, not you sweetie). Dianne, your bathing suit sounds so pretty, thats something I would like...sounds kinda old fashion too. Cancun...lucky girl you. Give the pups a hug from me :nono: Sherry, how's your neck feeling? how did you hurt it? I do the same thing with the golf ball feeling...all except stand on my head which i think would hurt like heck. Did you try bending down with that feeling YIKES...that hurts 10000 times more, the pressure is just awful. Pat, gee thats just awful to hear about your friend, only 45...sad very sad. I hate feeling so helpless and vunerable when I hear stuff like this. How are you feeling? how's the fill ? WTF is right lol. Donna, we are all fighting that obsessive food demon with you, so please don't not post because of that. If anyone can understand its certainly us. We can all feel the shame and pain you are going through. I kick myself in the ass every day (well you know what I mean) because of my addictions taking over again. Hang in there, we will get there together. Betty spaghetti, where are yah. I don't like your new job..... wanna know why? It takes to much of your time and you can't play here LOLOL (same as my freakin job). JK.... Love and miss you. Beanie chicklet, whats shakin with you? how goes fill #2..any better? When ya coming to NY again? Ya know, the scale is pissing me off to no end. My own fault of course so the past few days I've been REALLY trying just to drink my protein shake in the morning, one in the afternoon and eat very little inbetween. Tis not easy but then I have to keep reminding myself that the band is not going to make me lose weight unless I work with it. I know its a tool but why am I hoping it will do the work for me when I know better? I almost feel like I'm fighting against it... make sense? Well thats my story :bored Whats everyone doing this weekend? Tomorrow morning I'll be cleaning but saturday night I'm going to a concert CAN'T WAIT !! The groups are 4Him and Mark Schultz, they are christian singers and are just wonderful. This is 4Him's final tour Mark schultz writes the prettiest songs every, ones that make you cry they are so beautiful. So I'm excited. I'm going with one of my sisters and we have not had time alone in years because the kids and work and such, so it will be really nice. The sun is shining, the skys are BLUE BLUE BLUE (my fav color).... I'm happy

Oh how darling.... I want one (but they must stay that cute LOL). Thanks for the pictures :grouphug:

Susan, I'm so happy for you. Good luck but mostly you'll be in my prayers tomorrow. Let us know when your home safe and sound HUGS !!! :grouphug:

New Jersey rootin for you Kat........can't wait to hear from you. Gentle hugs and kisses to you :grouphug:

My doc said 8 weeks.... don't wanna hurt your insides. Its worth the wait IMHO.

Sally, I think most veggies would go down fine, just as long as you take small bites and chew like a madman........but its really an individual thing you need to try out for yourself.

Nothing in particular makes me hurt, I can eat anything but its really comes down to the time of day / month for me. The morning and late night (meaning after 9 PM or so) food gets stuck easier. dinner is the meal where I can pack it down. A cold glass of milk later than 9 PM really HURTS :phanvan Go figure lol

Hi Joyce and WELCOME!! Congratulations on the 41 lbs, thats quite an achievement WHOOT! This place is wonderful, chock full of really great information but mostly the folks here are the best! they are loving, supportive and lots of fun. Grab a cup of coffee and sit a spell. Can't wait to get to know you too. MySpace is cool isn't it LOL. HUGS

3 times I've tried to come here and post but SOMEBODY keeps popping his ugly head (okay he is cute but nonetheless, its F***** up my LBT time) behind my desk...dang gum it. I miss you all and will catch up soon....promise :bananadoggywow:

Happy Birthday To You !!!!! HUGS AND KISSES TOO!! :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2:

Happy Birthday Love Hope your day is teriffic :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2:

BOO !! I can't stay and play, boss is all over me naaaaaaaaaah naaaaaaaaaah.... I'll catch up later... LOVE YOU !!! Donna we are all here for the same reason...we are addicted to food. hugs and kisses to you all. One more quickie.....if any of you get that golf ball stuck feeling...try to cough. I noticed since my allergies are acting up and if I get stuck, the coughing helps loosen it and plop ! you can feel it hit bottom...at least for me.

I was on clear liquids for 2, yes 2 weeks and it was murder, than thicker liquids 1 week after that.... I could have eaten the walls at that point. But I'm really glad I did not rush the healing process. I would stick to what ever your doc tells you to do....its for your own good... (sound like your mother don't I ROFLMFAO !!! ). Good Luck !! Go to this http://www.lapbandtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=73 for abreviations and such.

Good Morning, Cindy, your FIL is in my prayers. Thats an awful thing to deal with How are you doing? Darcy its nice to see you, and boy can I relate with the eating to much and the wrong crap. Don't disapear just b/c your not doing as well as you'd like. We're a support group, and that means thru the good times as well as the bad. We all need help (some more than others, right Pat :confused: lololol) jk Dianne good job on the exercise Beanie YEAH on the WL...you go girl. Betty hope your aunt is feeling better, geeze now 2 of them. This week I made a big ol bowl of tuna salad, with mayo, celery, carrots and onions. Some times I put cranberries and apples in it but I didn't have any. So we'll be eating tuna on crackers, or with salad for dinner this week. I also made some pork chops in gravy for DH when he needs a break from the tuna. I made some cauliflower, broccoli and acorn squash. It helps to have it ready so all I have to do is a side dish if we want. Mary you have my prayers. Anne, I love casserole too but I didn't make that this week....good idea though LOL Patty, hope your week goes well. How are you doing? Pat, whats shakin? did you get to cook that fish you caught? ick. I'm playing hookie today, I'm going to a play with my DD and her school of prek and kindergarten kids WHOOOHOO..get the tylenol out LOL. TTYL

Happy Birthday Estela :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2:

Chocolate is #1 Cakes, cookies, chips #2

Lee, good luck tomorrow :party:

Good Afternoon, Its still freakin raining and cold, my body hurts with this chit but better days will come and this to shall pass. Beanie have fun at the fair today. Walking and nibbling is okay IMHO. Life is to short not to be able to enjoy a few bites of what ever it is we want...I mean thats why we have the band right...to enjoy a few bites. Thats why I didn't have gastric...I want to taste life...it makes me happy. Good luck with this fill... I need another one thats for sure. Patty, good for you for buying flowers for yourself, why not? we all deserve the simple pleasures of life and IMHO isn't that why God gave us WOMEN flowers? Pat, poor baby DS. I bet that hurts nonetheless. I sliced my knuckle open on a stupid flip can of food (cat food, I was feeding a stray cat of all things), when I made a fist you could see my bone (knuckle) so I figured I had better get stitches. Then months later another cat who hung out with the strays bit the chit out of my arm so I had to be treated like that cat was a stray and get rabie shots...no chit.. WOOF! Yipppeee on the fill Betty my my you are a busy chick. Have a wonderful day on your bike.. I am so jealous I could use another nap lol. Cindy, how the heck are you? feels like I haven't seen or spoke to you in ages. How's every little thing? are you done with exams? I just made a humungi can of tuna for this week's meals plus some pork chops and some acorn squash..I love that stuff. You know if I don't make some veggies on Sunday, I won't make them during the week..I'm that lazy. My kitchen is a mess....worse than when Pat tried to make cookies lol. Laundry calls and I'm pooped... dang rain drags me down. Okay kiddies, you all have a great Sunday and I'll sneak in here tomorrow to chat. Hugs !!

The local is like a bee sting sort of thats why I won't get one, and really, the needle doesn't hurt. I asked the doc about the popping noise too, he said its the membrain of the port. I heard it the first fill but after that I didn't. Its not gross, just strange.

Tarter sauce, spices, lemon, even a pat of butter (only 36 calories) makes it taste so good. You can even put salsa on your fish