heather0407

Hey all! i am looking for friends kn my fitness pal. was originally banded 4 years ago and had some success starting weight of about 270 got down to 180 had a family tragedy that sent me into a deep depression and i thought, im gonna take it easy on myself and not get a fill. wait a month or so then get back on track.... well here we are 2 and a half years later. had at one point gained about 40 lbs and have lost about 20 of that. now i had started having problems, pain, gerd.. went to the doctor and discovered a pretty severe slip the doc tried to take Fluid out and it would not come out so he had to re-operate to reposition the band. that surgery did not go well and i am still recovering. BUT when i get recovered i want to restart this weight loss and lose these last 50 lbs! i would love some friends here and on my fitness pal to help keep me on track!!! Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

start trying some different Soups, may nit be what you want to hear but... some things that my dic has o.k.ed that seem to really help me are creamy potatoe soup seasoned well. make mashed potatoes and thin it out with milk or broth until it is a soup... makes you feel like your eating something good! refried bean soup.... thin them out with broth add some taco sauce, yum! just start thinking out side the box on what types of soup you can blend and strain that will do well. the more different flavors i can add the better i do and the more satisfied i feel! you can do it!!! Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

i do these thing to help. order and appetizer as your meal when there is a good choice on thr menu. split a large entree with my husband or kids.... they eat more so when i say split i mean i take a tiny little bit for me and thry eat the rest. order al a cart, some places you can get just the protien portion or just a side item or combine a couple of those. order soup- last resort if there is nothing that i feel like i can eat or should eat Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

sugar free fudge-sicles. i think they are around 40 cals each. so they wont ruin your day. and still sweet and chocolatey to satisfy the craving Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

stay away from that danged ole scale!! you are still healing and dont even need to be worrying yourself with weight loss at this early stage. take care of yourself, get your nutritional needs met, Water, and rest. Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

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you will be full, if you eat more than 2-4 oz you will be uncomfortable. dont worry you are going to do great Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

just getting back on track in central ar area... around hot springs Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

best advice ^^^ Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

sometimes you need a quick snack and something that is going to not give you anh problems. these yogurt bites seem like they would be good for that. a grab and go snack. definitely not something you would want on your menu every day but good occasionally Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

Ii dont know about you all in the uk but over here in the US they have these skin tightening wrap things.... some people swear by them. worth checking into! Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

and just stay busy! take a bunch of pictures, be a great hostess, something to keep your mind off your craving... you can do it Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

get a treat that you can have! i am a lap band patient so im not familiar, but sugar free candy to suck, gum to chew, a sugar free protien shake... something but dont hurt yourself so early on Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

he is a keeper! Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

thats a great tip! i never thought of if Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

now if for some reason its either lap band or no surgery for you.... i would choose to have surgery. because even with the problems i have had my quality of life is so much better now than it was when i start. Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

hmmm im five years out, dealing with a severe slip. that will require another surgery in the morning, to hopefully reposition to band. if i had it to do over i would choose another surgery with lower complication rates. if i had the option financially i would revise to something else. Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

its not always about shame... but the fact that its just not anyones business. i dont want to talk about it all the time. u dont want anyone to lessen the hard work that i have done using my tool with, "yeah she lost xx pounds, but she had lapband... so she didnt really have to do anything" we have all gone a very long time being judged for our weight, being judged for how we lose it is just not necessary Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

how about doing a better choice for coffee, leaner lower calorie, less sugar. and add some protien powder. to make it your morning "meal" Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App

try boneless skinless chicken thighs, they are a little more fatty than breasts but i can tolerate them pretty well! another favorite is plain greek yogurt, cool whip, some mashed fruit (usually peaches for me) and splenda or honey for a little sweetness. works great for any meal when your feeling tight but still has some great protein! tuna fish find a protien shake that you like. and Protein bars. i like cliff bars Sent from my SM-S820L using the BariatricPal App