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Our GNC store sells them individually or by the box, you might ask them for one individually. They aren't too bad, but I prefer Nectar chocolate truffle protein poweder better.

Scrappy you look fantastic and wanted to let you know that you have done an amazing job with your weight loss and wish you continued success in whatever you decide to do in the future. Good job.

Unfortunately I gained 1.4 lbs this week. I've lost and gained the same 2 lbs all month. I have a fill scheduled for April 8, so hopefully, that will help me. Obviously, having DH banded last week didn't do me much good, now I just have him lecturing me about what I eat, grrrr! aJoneen........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................0 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................-1 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. 0 50 pounds lost! Kpodski........................- 4 Lynnt1215.................0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie..........................0 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend......0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.....................-5 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean..................-2 112 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.......................0 stellabella...................0 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme................. +1.4 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!!

Thanks for the compliments, I'm happy with where I'm at currently, but look forward to getting the rest of the weight off. Carrie you've done an amazing job yourself, keep up the good work, you look great!!

OK trying again, not sure if you're able to see the 2nd picture. Hopefully, it will work this time around.

Hi everyone, I wanted to share my Before and Current pictures with all my Shrinking Shamrock buddies after losing 107 pounds in the last year. I still want to lose another 30 to 40 pounds but I know I will get there, hopefully by year's end. Hope my pictures come through. BEFORE - Taken 2/25/08 Teri_3_16_09.bmp

I also received the card in my packet from the surgeon's office. However, on a recent trip to the buffet at Golden Corral I forgot my card and explained to the girl at the register that I had weight loss surgery and couldn't eat much and asked if they would allow a discounted price without my card and she gladly did. So it doesn't hurt to mention it even though you don't have a card. Also, I don't always use mine either, but hey, I won't pass up a discount if provided. :ohmy:

Hi everyone, well my 1 year bandiversary was yesterday. When I get home tonite I'll see if I can get my husband to download my current picture so I can post my before and current picture for you all to see. I still have 30 to 40 more lbs to go, but I'm wanting to share my new look with you all on my 1 year anniversary. On another note, my DH was banded on St. Patricks Day, a few days ago. He's been struggling getting down his Protein drink and other fluids, he's had bad gas pains and blames not getting his liquids down on the gas. I think he's feeling a little better today and he told me he's doing better on his fluids and getting in his Protein Drink. I am glad he's finally banded and know that I'll make my goal now that he's following on my heels. :ohmy:

Friday Weigh-In - March 20 aJoneen........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 95 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000..................0 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl...................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril.................0 50 pounds lost! Kpodski........................0 Lynnt1215.................0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................-4 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend.....0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK....................0 Sugarbean...............0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella...............0 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!! Updated sheet for this week including Potaties loss of 4 lbs. No loss no gain for me this week, but I'll take it.

Hi Everyone and Happy Bandiversary to each and everyone of you this month. Mine is Thursday and I'm happy to be where I'm at but still hoping for more weight loss this year. I know it will come and will welcome it when it does. My DH is going in Tuesday to be banded so he started his pre-op diet today, I'm hoping this will help keep me on track and help me make better food choices to continue my weight loss journey. I managed to make myself get on the treadmill again this weekend so I'm glad about that. I'll keep you all posted. Better go my son is on his way to Iraq and he's on the phone now, have to talk to him talk later.

aJoneen........................2 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 95 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000..................-3 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................-1 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. - 3.8 50 pounds lost! Kpodski........................0 Lynnt1215................. 0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................-3 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend....+1 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK...................0 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella...............0 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... -1.2 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!! Another 1.2 lbs gone this week, woohoo!!

I've lost 106 lbs since 01-01-08 and was banded on 3-19-08. Having the band has made all the difference in the world. I still have a few more lbs to go but with the band I know that I'll get there and more importantly, this time around I believe that I will be able to keep the weight off. My only regret is that I didn't do this sooner. Like some of the people above have said, if I would have done my exercising more consistently and eaten the proper foods more frequently I might have lost a little more than I have, but with 106 lbs gone I can't complain. Just do what the doctor tells you to do and you will succeed and remember this is not a race, it took a long time for the weight to come on and it will take time for you to lose it.

Sorry Denise, my husband doesn't want this flavor, so we'll have to pass on it. Thanks for offering though.

I have also tried the Cherry and did not like it. I haven't tried the fuzzy navel, my husband is the one who actually needs it now, he's being banded in a little over a week. Let me check with him to see if he might want that flavor. Have you checked with the store to see if they will let you return the un-opened container, maybe you can exchange it for something else. Just a thought.

What flavor of Nectar do you have and how much do you want for them?

Down another 1.2 lbs this week, I'll take it!! aJoneen........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 95 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000..................0 Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................-1 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril.................0 Kpodski........................0 Lynnt1215................. 0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................-2 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..... 0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK...................0 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella...............-2.6 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... -1.2 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!!

Christine, I too have fallen off the wagon on my treadmill routine. I was training for a second job and got off track, but since then have given up that second job and just have not found the motivation to get back on. I will make myself get back on it for sure tonite or tomorrow nite at the latest. I need the exercise that's for sure.

Here's what my dietician had me doing from Day 1 through Week 6. Day 1,2,3 - I was allowed Water, sugar free Jello, broth, sugar free popsicles, decaf tea, and liquid Protein drinks (clear not creamy drinks). I was told to consume a maximum of 2-4 oz of any of the above items at one time. Day 4,5,6,7 - In addition to the above items, I got to add V-8 juice (Not Splash version, strained thinned cream Soups w/o meat or vegetables, nonfat lowfat yogurt, preferably lite or low carb (no seeds, fruit pieces, nuts, or granola added), skim milk. You should only be consuming a maximum of 2-4 oz at a time still. Weeks 2 and 3 (Days 8-22) - I was able to add soft, moist, SOLID foods, one at a time. Avoid products like beef, pork, Pasta, & rice. It is better to eat softer foods that are easier to digest. Remember to take very small bites and chew foods 20-30 times (to baby food consistency) to avoid vomiting or stomach irritation. If you have nausea or vomiting, return to the clear liquid diet and contact your doctor. Things to add to your food items above now are: Cottage cheese (low-fat or nonfat) String Cheese eggs (any style) Tofu Refried Beans chicken (canned or thinsly sliced deli-no BBQ) Turkey (thinsly sliced deli-no BBQ) Baked Fish (soft, moist, fresh) Tuna with fat free mayo or fat free Miracle Whip. Add the following foods, in this order, ONLY if you have room: Vegetables: Well-cooked, peeled vegetables (AVOID asparagus, corn, celery, peas, lima beans, brussels sprouts, lettuce, cabbage, raw vegetables for 6 months, then CHEWED well). Fruit: Canned fruit (preferably unsweetened) Small amounts of cooking spray Small amounts of fat-free mayo, fat free Miracle Whip, butter sprays, or broth to moisten food. Drink sips of water (2 oz every 15 minutes) through the day (total 48-64 oz day). Do not drink water 30 minutes before, during and 1 hour after a meal. Protein Drinks should be counted as part of your 64 oz Fluid daily. Weeks 4 & 5 (Days 23-35) - You can now increase your range of foods, adding more texture and variety. Remember to eat solid protein first! Foods you can now add to your diet are as follows: Egg salad, tuna salad, and chicken salad, with minimal fat free mayo (no celery), pickles with no skin is ok, I used pickle relish without any problems. Nonfat lowfat cheese. Creamy Peanut Butter. Chicken breast, turkey, lean beef, lean pork - must be moist and be able to pull apart with 2 forks. Black beans, lentils, split peas, canned. Low calorie, low carb frozen meal (remember, you will not eat the whole thing). As I recall, there were days that I was able to eat the entire frozen entree such as Weight Watchers, Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, etc.), but not always. Foods to avoid - course or crunchy foods. Limit foods high in fat, sugar and starch. Week 6 and beyond - From this point on, food tolerances will be "trial and error" for you. Raw vegetables (peeled), raw fruit (peeled), salads, and nuts are best tolerated after 5 to 6 months. I think I tried eating salads and raw fruit after about 3 months and didn't have any problems, but just take it easy when trying this things since they can cause food to get stuck fairly easy. I stuck to the above foods and followed the above plan for the first 5 months before I started straying off "plan" and did really well in my weight loss then. I also walked 3 to 4 times a week on my treadmill. My weightloss slowed down when I found myself eating things that weren't all on the plan above such as fried chicken, candy, stuff that you really should try to eat in moderation anyway. My doctor and therapist keep reminding me this is a lifestyle change so I don't beat myself up if I have a bad day, I just get up the next day and do better. I'm still losing just not as fast as I did to begin with. My 1 year band anniversary is March 19 and to date I have lost 105 lbs, 20 of which I lost before the band. I'm very happy with my decision and hope you will be too. The plan that I just laid out above is what our dietician gave to us so if you follow it I would hope you would have minimal problems and great results like I have. If you have any questions, let me know. My email address is triggert@kc.rr.com if you'd prefer to email me instead of going thru the private messages. Hope this helps, Teri

I agree with TQUAD, sorry..

aJoneen........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana.......................0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000..................0 Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................0 80 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril.................0 Kpodski........................0 Lynnt1215....................0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................0 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..... 0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK...................-3 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................+3 stellabella..................0 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... - 2.4 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!! Kpodski..............0 I updated this for today's weigh-in and included Sharona's and Special K's weigh-in from today. I lost another 2.4 lbs this week, woohoo. Off to Branson for a 3 day weekend leaving as soon as I log off, so I'll have to try and be good so I can lose next week. Have a great week everyone.

I keep an electric beverage warmer on my desk at work and sit my meals on it to help keep them warm while I'm eating. It works really well. It's made by Totes and I paid $9.99 for it at Walgreens.

Whoohoo, down 2.8 lbs this week. From my heighest weight ever, this actually puts me down 103 pounds total, so I've officially joined the 100 lb weight loss group!! :tt2: aJoneen.......................075 pounds LOST! Bandana......................-2 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa..........-1 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000................-2 Desdemona.................0 Fenton.........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................-2 80 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................0 Lynnt1215...................+ 2 UGH!!! NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................0 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..... 0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK......................-1 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella............... 0 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... - 2.8 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 Kpodski............-1 BRATZ98363.......0

Lynn, ditto to the sweets!!! I've been struggling with that also. I just get up the next day and make myself stay away from them. I really need to get rid of the excess stuff we have at home, I just can't bring myself to throw them away!! What's wrong with this picture?? :eek:

Hi Everyone, I was in to Dr. Hoehn's office the other day along with my husband who now has his official surgery date of March 17. Almost 1 year to the day since my surgery last year on March 19. I'm not sure who's more excited him or me, lol. Anyway, I asked about the support group meeting times to find out if they were going to change it back to the evening session and the answer that I got was that they were sorry, but that they are "very short handed". They couldn't say when or if it would change back. But I agree, I can't imagine very many people going to the earlier meeting because of their work schedules. I'm going to try to start going to the KC Bandsters meeting that meets once a month at the Antioch Library off of I-35 and Johnson Drive, but I can't make it this month. I think that meeting is on February 23 at 6:45, but I'm in the middle of training on a part time evening job and can't make that meeting either, so I'll be trying for the meeting in March. I hope everyone is doing well, and keep up the good work.

aJoneen.......................-1 75 pounds LOST! Bandana......................0 BrandNewLisa............1.3 75 pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000.................-.5 Desdemona..................0 Fenton........................-3 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl.................. -6 80 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................0 Lynn1215.....................0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................0 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend......-3 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK......................-2 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella...............-.4 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme...............+ .2 WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 Kpodski............-5 BRATZ98363............-77 Well, I'm up .2 lbs this week, I really thought I was going to have a loss, but at least I'm only a teeny tiny bit, guess we'll see what happens next week. I'm not trying to make excuses but I started a part time job this week that I go to when I get off of my full time job during the day so it's thrown my eating and exercising schedules off this week. Two more weeks of training in this new job then my schedule will change to just working on the weekends which will be much better for me. I hope I show a loss next week, Fenton, don't send the claw after me, I don't think I did anything wrong this week to deserve it.