HarleyGirl

That's pretty cool......question though.....so you have to wear that big honking thing on your arm all of the time....or can you put it on your ankle or something?

I like the unjury drinks with soy milk........ I was able to have that in my first phase and still quite like it when I'm having a day a little low on Protein.

For me, it's absolutely critical to my success. I use fitday.com......I know if I need to bump Protein, I know if I've had enough carbs for the day, I know my calorie intake. If I don't track it, it's easy to either lose track or intentionally "fudge" on my intake. If it's right there in writing, there's no getting around the fact that............"Girl, you're done for the day.....better go have a Crystal Light" On the other hand, there have been days that I've looked and found that I SHOULD have a little something more to eat. Again, it's just my world.....but I HAVE to do it!

Wow, I can't believe it's been a month already! 24 pounds gone and I feel great...... Just finished my ONE egg omelet with a T of ricotta and salsa..... no toast, no hashbrowns, nothing else......just one egg. It's so wonderful to be able to eat like that and feel good! HAPPY BANDIVERSARY TO ALL THE FOLKS THAT SHARED THIS MAGICAL DAY WITH ME! Jalilsauntie - March 18 JCT001 - March 18 Jtorie - March 18 Paula08 – March 18 Pipes0000 - March 18th - Toronto Ontario Rkilbury - March 18 - WA Sorlminah - March 18 Stepoffaith – March 18 – El Paso, TX Manda_T - March 18 - OR

Here's the break down on their website....a little to rich for my blood right now..... Purchase a bodybugg

I like chocolate Unjury blended with soy milk......

((((((Willsmommy))))))))) Take it as a cautionary tale....one that will encourage you to follow your doctor's/dietician's directions to the letter......keep in touch with your team, let them know how you're doing...call them at the first second you don't feel right. My doc encouraged me to call and even said if there aren't specific symptoms, but I just have that feeling that "something isn't right." I'm a month out and it's been smooth sailing for me......and I'd be willing to bet that it will be the same for you. Again, follow your medical orders and take advice FROM YOUR MEDICAL TEAM, not from the internet.....no matter how well meaning folks might be. Trust your physician, do your part by following dietary recommendations to the letter, and have faith that the odds are most DEFINITELY on our side. Like Susan said, folks with problems are more likely to end up here, not folks who are having a bump free ride.......they're just digging the new life! You've done your research, trust yourself.

I was banded March 18th....I've lost 23 pounds.....officially 10%!

DAMN....I thought it was going to be the power to triumph over evil. (but that's pretty cool, too!)

I'm staying on plan today because summer is right around the corner......I want to do all of the things I passed over because I was too heavy! Hiking, biking, swimming........

We've had soooooooooooooo much snow this year......I'm just over it. 130% of normal this year......oh well, it should make for a beautiful, green spring if it doesn't come down too fast and we get flooded..... but enough already, IT'S APRIL FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!

First day of REAL food!! I played it pretty conservative with my regular Breakfast of malt o'meal, just not thinned way down......Lentil Soup for lunch.....not pureed.... Then a spoonful of mashed potatoes and three meatballs with gravy for dinner......just finished a south beach Protein bar and still managed to keep the day under 800 calories. Didn't get any walking in because it SNOWED all day today....can you believe it?? Yesterday was 75 degrees.....welcome to springtime in the Rockies, I guess!

What a nice thing to do...........just saying.

I just finished my taxes.....anyone have a vicodin left over??

Just remember that "LBT's" (licks, bites and tastes) can add up rather quickly! Track them for a day or so and you may surprise yourself how many calories you're really eating! A lot of us are in Bandster Hell right now.....just have to muscle our way through it!

Trained Observer....:wink_smile::biggrin:

I'm going to get to goal....and so will you! I have told myself that (literally) every day...... I deserve this I am worthy of this I will accomplish this Statistics ........ we don't need no stinking statistics!

It's "Boo Boo Kitty", she's a bandster here that has been EXTREMELY successful.....I was delighted to see her at the top!!!

Don't think about what other people say.....your goal weight is between you and your doctor.....

I had a tall skinny decaf latte today at starbucks....after not having a SB fix for almost two months, I have to say, it was DIVINE!

I've dealt with it most of my life......from about the age of 9 or 10..... in high school I was "chubby"....... I went on weight watchers for the first time when I was 12 or 13......

Jeans with a belt, of course, wife beater tank top, black motorcycle boots......

This is sort of a reward AND an NSV..... I JUST BOUGHT VICTORIA SECRET PANTIES...........and they fit! I've always loved to look at the pretty colors and cute styles, but have always had to retreat to Lane Giant for panties......now I have cute "PINK" panties......AWESOME!

I've been using fitday.com to keep track of my food....it works well for me. I have been loyal to that, just not the whole "feelings" kind of journal.

YEAH to crossed legs......that's one of the things I really look forward to as well.....still not completely comfortable for me, but I can do it! I always feel like some sort of a lumberjack when I wear a dress because I can't cross my legs like a dainty lady!