Shamrockgirl60

I am losing about 2 lbs a week and post op two months. When I plateau and I have a few times, I eat a tad more, then cut back and the weight loss starts again. Never above 1500 calories and mostly 1200 a day.

I take one Colace capsule a day plus a strong cup of coffee helps.

For years I wouldn't wear an underwire bra, then they went a bit more "south". I went to a specialty shop and they did a real bra measurement. I was wearing the wrong size and the wrong type of bra. They fitted me for a Goddess (brand) underwire bra and It was like being liberated. I bought two of them and then with my right size bought a few more underwires at a department store. I am very happily wearing them, although they are a tad too big in the cup size now I will wear them till they don't fit at all. Then get more in smaller size and be measured again. I won't go back to non underwires execpt for sports bras.

Ok are you getting 60 grams of Protein a day? I was told to eat animal protein, specifically lean chicken, fish or turkey and some beef if I could tolerate it. I do Have blood tests by the doctor to see if you are having deficiencies in your Vitamins and minerals and protein. So far banded in August no hair falling out and feel good.

I agree, I saw the commercials on TV and started to read up on it and well one thing led to another. I know I can eat junk even with the band but I choose not to.....why waste all that time and effort and pain to just go back to the way I was. Oh an occasional treat is fine, but nothing crazy. I feel very calm and happy about this all. So maybe it was divine intervention. I sure hope so.

Congratulations on your first Bandday. You have done great and keep it up. I hope to celebrate my first Bandday on August 7th 2009

Gee so sorry you had to pay extra for the hernia surgery. They just did mine and I didn't see any additional charges on my bill. My insurance paid for it all anyway.

Yes we are ready for a black president. But I wonder how many "closet" bigots are still out there. Far too many I fear.

Just a pound and a half this week. Yesterday went into Boston to lunch with friends. Did very well with piece of chicken, some cheese and tomato and a little lettuce (it was a sandwich without the bread.) After lunch I walked about 2 miles around town and enjoyed the lovely fall day. Hope everyone has a lovely weekend.

Hey they want me to not snack also, but I am Type II diabetic and I need that little calorie boost. I add them into my calorie count of approximately 1200 calories a day. Usually it's fat free/sugar free, yogurt and pudding. Just that little shot of chocolate sure helps. As long as I am losing at a nice and steady pace, I will do what I feel is comfortable for me. It keeps me from overeating at my meals also.

I had my fill on the 19th, my restriction seems even less now. I will need another one in about 5 or 6 weeks, I am losing mostly by willpower right now and not wanting to mess up the band.

Gee I was only on liquids for one day and mushies for 1 day then back to my regular diet. Eash doctor is different. I surprisingly feel less restriction with the fill. Guess I need another one. Have to wait 6 weeks for one darn it.

About how much average is a TT? Just want to know in case my insurance turns me down.

I don't have it either but it seemed the combination of the whey in the powder which is concentrated, and the skim milk really caused my distress. Soy was much easier on my stomach. Still is.

I didn't have a problem with my underwires after a few days after surgery. My incision was not at that level. I think its' recommended for comfort not anything else. I need that underwire to keep the girls up and proud LOL

The best of luck to you, you will be so happy I am sure. I am really really feeling great. Losing about 2 lbs a week and can eat most anything except fatty fried stuff. Small amounts and excercise and I keep my calorie limit to around 1200 a day. You won't be disappointed. Once you get through the first few days after sugery it will most probably be clear sailing. Congratulations on taking this big step.

I was allergic to whey protein and I was so sick the first two weeks after surgery with diarrhea that I was miserable. I switched to soy based protein drink and it went away. Try changing it that might help.

If you follow the suggested eating and drinking, you will start to lose after a week or so. I have been losing about 8 to 10 lbs. a month or 2-3 lbs. a week. Just keep it up on a one day at a time and soon you will notice that your losing, I saw some women last night at my Red Hat meeting I had not seen in maybe 5 months and they were amazed at how good I looked. I can see a difference but it was nice to have them ohhhh and ahhhh over my weight loss. I did cheat and had one oatmeal raisin cookie last night took 30 minutes to eat it. Figured the raisins and oatmeal were good for me. It was my reward for 8 weeks of dieting. I skipped the popcorn, soda and candy bars they had at the meeting, I felt really good.

Hey to each his or her own. I just know what my doctors told me when I was in the meetings. No Gum!!!!! I'm glad you never swallowed gum before. I just don't want to chance it. Let's just say it's not recommended. And go with that. OK

One of the things they said not to have was any gum just in case it went down into the pouch. It could get stuck and mess it up. So I would recommend everyone not to chew gum ever. It's a big no no.

Hey I just sent for that real photo one. Too bad it's only 50 lbs. but you can keep doing it LOL till your down to 50 from goal weight.