Tracyd

Thank you so very much for your encouraging words (and you look muhv-a-lus, dahlink). I am currently working with a holistic nutritionist to get off all the processed foods that are within my counts (1200 cals, proteins, etc.) and to go back to basics ... and become healthy. Your quote of "living well is the best revenge" really fits that. Thanks again ... you've helped me to make it through another day.

Didn't mean to go so long without a reply. That's not like me, just have been under the weather as of late (summer colds are a pain). Anywho, thank you so very much for the reply. I appreciated the keep the chin up and not a comparing weight loss to others ... thanks again. You're doing great.

Lately my my port has been bothering me and there is this huge bump that hurts at the largest incision? This is after 2 years. I'm going in for my 2nd annual check-up in July to my lapband doctor and ... well, you all know how it feels to slowly lose..... I'm not looking forward to this appointment, I'll tell you. I haven't been on lapbandtalk.com because I was too ashamed and felt like a failure. A few weeks back I decided that even though I haven't lost as much as I had anticipated to (gaining a bit back ... after I had my total hysterectomy a year ago it seems the gain came after that) I've not given up on trying. I think I would have gained even more if it hadn't been for the lapband. So I guess I'm better off than without it. So there's a quick history of life after being banded I am a slow loser as well and after having a total hysterectomy a year ago (one year after the lap band), I've gained this year (10 pounds). I've lost a total of 55 pounds. Although I keep remembering a statistic that a lapbander's 5-year average is the same as a gastric bypass patient's total weight loss, I still sometimes regret and am still pondering gastric bypass. Which leads to this thread's question ... has anyone had any success of insurance covering a gastric bypass after already covering a lap band? Thanks.

Gone for Good Club June Challenge Tracyd Score Card Points earned for Rule 1 For each day that you drink a minimum of 64oz of water, you earn 1 point. You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect week. 5-31__1__6-01__1__6-02__1__6-03_____6-04_____6-05_____6-06_____6-07_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-08_____6-09_____6-10_____6-11_____6-12_____6-13_____6-14_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-15_____6-16_____6-17_____6-18_____6-19_____6-20_____6-21_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-22_____6-23_____6-24_____6-25_____6-26_____6-27_____6-28_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ Grand Total_______ Points earned for Rule 2 For each day that you exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes, you earn 2 points. You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect week. 5-31_____6-01_____6-02_____6-03_____6-04_____6-05_____6-06_____6-07_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-08_____6-09_____6-10_____6-11_____6-12_____6-13_____6-14_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-15_____6-16_____6-17_____6-18_____6-19_____6-20_____6-21_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-22_____6-23_____6-24_____6-25_____6-26_____6-27_____6-28_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ Grand Total_______ Points earned for Rule 3 For each day that you do not eat foods that contain flour or sugar, you earn 3 points. (sugar substitutes are allowed) You may earn a bonus of 5 points for a perfect week. 5-31___3_6-01__3__6-02_3___6-03_____6-04_____6-05_____6-06_____6-07_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-08_____6-09_____6-10_____6-11_____6-12_____6-13_____6-14_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-15_____6-16_____6-17_____6-18_____6-19_____6-20_____6-21_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ 6-22_____6-23_____6-24_____6-25_____6-26_____6-27_____6-28_____ Bonus____Week's Total_____ Grand Total_______ Points earned for Weight loss For each pound that you lose during the challenge, you earn 1 point Beginning weight 5-31: 308 Weigh-in weight 6-7: Weigh-in weight 6-14: Weigh-in weight 6-21: Weigh-in weight 6-28: Total lost during challenge: Total points earned for Rule 1: Total points earned for Rule 2: Total points earned for Rule 3: Total points earned for weight loss: Total Challenge points earned:

I'd like to join the Gone for Good Club. Info for main page: H&S: 331/319; J: 308; G: 165; C 308 I've been on the May 2006 Band Crew thread for awhile and other places as well. I'm a bit of a talker, but I'll keep this short and sweet.:tape: Most of the banding info is in my signature, so I'll let that speak for itself. It's great to have this type of support. You guys are a riot! :girl_hug: I'll be doing the June challenge as well and will try to post a picture (if I figure out how).:rose: Exercise is the biggest challenge for me. I seem to plan, but it never pans out ... not this time. This time is different!

The other night at surgical support, a lot of the lapbanders and gastric bypass patients were having a problem getting their Protein in and what the center has referred them to is Beneprotein. You can get it at Walgreen's. You can add it to anything ... drink or food ... and it doesn't add any taste. Although it only has 6 grams of protein ... if you add it to a 16-oz Water ... crystal light ... whatever you drink, that's 24 grams of protein (if I'm figuring it correctly) at 100 calories. Resource® Instant Protein Powder: A concentrated source of high-quality protein you can add to foods or beverages to increase their protein content. Mixes easily and instantly into most foods and beverages without seperating for better tasting, more enjoyable meals. Each scoop provides 6 grams of high quality protein and 25 calories. Simple to use: 1 scoop=1 serving, all in a handy resealable canister. Resource® Instant Protein Powder is a medical food - please consult your health care professional on the use of this product. Health professionals commonly recommend Resource® Instant Protein Powder to people with conditions: Lactose-controlled diet; Diabetes;Low cholesterol needs;Low sodium needs;High protein needs;Low potassium needs;Volume sensitivity;Renal (kidney) conditions. Gluten-free. Lactose-free. Kosher. Instructions For Oral Use: Stir one scoop into at least 4 oz of most hot or cold beverages or prepared soft foods. Stir until dissolved. Ingredients whey Protein Isolate , Soy Lecithin Calories: 25 Amount Per Serving Total Fat 0.0 g / Sodium 35.0 mg / Potassium 5.0 mg / Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g / Dietary Fiber 0.0 g / Sugars 0.0 g / Protein 6.0 g /

Thanks to everyone for being open, honest, and able to share your personal information. All have been inspiring ... Seminole ... thanks for starting the thread:clap2: Trip2beme ... congrats on the weight loss and the June update ... WOW 40 pounds! 3Loves ... Your line: "This period of time is about healing and if I'm hungry, I eat." ... Whew! That hit like a rock. :doh: You're absolutely right. Here we all sit trying to eat like we've been FULLY banded when in actuality we've only been banded, BUT NOT FILLED. You just get that mind-thing going that .. hey, I've been banded so I shouldn't be hungry ... WRONG! I've been hungry, too. Luckly I have liquids that are provided by my center with high proteins so it does help tremendously. Placement of port: Right side, about 3 fingers over from belly button and 3 fingers above waistline. AND it still hurts ... but normal. Again, thanks everyone.:dance:

Went to my surgical support group tonight and got weighed ... 11 pounds down since surgery ... woo-hoo! :clap2: Trip2beme: Great advice. Now I'm going to have to just find out how ebay works (yea ... I'm an ebay virgin:phanvan ). Will be interesting. Have a great night everyone!

Sara Rue ... Queen Latifah ... Mia Tyler (liked when she went up against this stupid doctor on a weight show she was on on VH1 ... she gave him hell). I see these as realistic goals for myself, but I also like Emme and what she stands for which I've also heard from the others. Little background from her bio: Emme’s (pictured) views set a new standard of beauty both here and abroad. Emme proved that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes when she penned her first book TRUE BEAUTY (Putnam/Perigee) in 1997. Emme is a vocal advocate for women and men of all ages to be fit and healthy. Her message is aimed at increasing awareness and raising funds to help treat eating and body image disorders. She was the first model to speak to these issues before a congressional sub-committee in Washington, D.C. Says Emme, "We live in a society that is based upon the attainment of unrealistic beauty. I want women to know their self-esteem is not contingent upon their dress size." But I started thinking about some curvy stars that I think would be a reachable goal for me ... Kathy Najimy (pictured), Jane Moheit (jazz singer), Kirstie Alley (now), Nia Vardolos (My Big Fat Wedding) ... and how can we forget Oprah? Okay .... I'm going to stop talking now ... :blah: http://images.picsearch.com/is?oO7peX5aGTjRBB2gKuMxpV2oY7zcFDztSKDnoFsiP7c

I've been reading things about the "Magic Bullet" so I looked it up on the internet ... WOW~kind of expensive ($100 for 2 plus $35 S/H) on its official website:eek: or I can buy it at Walgreen's for $60. I already have a food processor and blender ... can anyone tell me what I'm not seeing :noidea:... it just looks like a food processor/blender together, why is it so terrific? Please advise. Good luck to all in June on our journey. :cheer2: I'm going to my surgical support group tomorrow night ... can't wait to see them and to get weighed. Curiosity killed the cat. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

I've been reading things about the "Magic Bullet" so I looked it up on the internet ... WOW~kind of expensive ($100 for 2 plus $35 S/H) on its official website:eek: or I can buy it at Walgreen's for $60. I already have a food processor and blender ... can anyone tell me what I'm not seeing :noidea:... it just looks like a food processor/blender together, why is it so terrific? Please advise. Good luck to all in June on our journey. :cheer2: I'm going to my surgical support group tomorrow night ... can't wait to see them and to get weighed. Curiosity killed the cat.

:clap2: Thanks, Elisabeth. Great info for an anxiety-ridden pre-fill bandster.

I'm far from a fill because I was just banded on the 25th, but am curious about the fills .... :confused: How do they feel?:cry How do you feel after?:phanvan How is it done?:nervous Are you sick or in pain like right after surgery? :sick What is your diet after your fill? liquid for days? Mushies? :hungry: Thanks everyone.