Charlene K

I just got back from nutrition class. I am down three.......would have liked more, but I'll take it.

I just got back from weigh loss nutrition class. Down 3lb. I'll take it. I need to increase my water. I can do this! I will do this!

Oh, I have been on them for two weeks.

I am doing a shake in the morning, at lunch, dinner I eat chicken w/lettuce, and then another shake around 8pm. I think I only lost about 2lbs this week. I go tomorrow. I probably would do better with all shakes, but I need to eat something. My worst time of day is from 2p-5p. I want to snack, but all I can have is a pickle. I did drink some broth today and that helped a lot.

Welcome! Just jump on in and ask or share. We have a lot of experience on this thread.

How's everybody doing? I have had a rough two days on my program. Too many temptations around over the holiday. Now, I made Taco soup for DH and it smells so good. I may take a half of cup of the broth and try to put unflavored protein in it. I think the recipe calls for FF cream of soup, 1/2 c of broth, and 2 scoops of protein.

Apples, OMgoodness, you and DS will be in my prayers.

Happy Easter everyone! One, you go girl. You have come to far to go back . I had one slice of turkey last night and could not eat anymore. I was stretching my pouch with carbs. I know doing shakes a couple of days and eating only protein will help you get back some restriction. We are here for YOU!!!!!

Happy Easter Everyone! I missed the Ten Commandments last night. It is a tradtion with me too. We went to Easter Service with DD, DS, DDIL, and 5 of our GKS. I was blessed! Now I am going this morning to meet and greet and the church. Oh, I bought BBQ last night for our dinner. I could only eat one slice of turkey. I have found I do have restriction. I just had stretched out my pouch with carbs. I will weigh on Wednesday. The PA said I should only lose between 2-3lbs a week. I'll take that!

I love it!.......and your story too!!! Happy Easter Everyone!!!!!

Yep, that is my saying "Fake it till you Make it" when I am doing something that is difficult. Oh, thanks for the salad recipe. i remember the lamb cake too. Lori, I I know you will have a great time in Hawaii. I wish I could go. Apples, I hope you get some relief from the kidney stones. My DIL's stones started flaring up yesterday.

I was in the place you are now. I went to the Dr to put more fill in and then he asked if I had vomited in the last month. When I said yes that is when he told me to go on the shake diet. Just try the shake thing for 3 days and see if your pouch shrinks. I drink three shakes and eat a meal of 4ozs of chicken on a bed of 2 cups of Romaine lettuce. I put a Tbsp of vinegarete on it. I can also have a Pro Joe, sf jello, or a pickle for a snack. I put strawberries (3) or half a small banana in the shake. My pouch is small now. Four ozs of chicken is almost too much.

Thanks for the props! My favorite shake is chocolate with a half of a frozen banana. It is so creamy. I think it ends up being 200c, 27p,18 carbs. I have to keep my carbs to 50-60 a day. I think my problem with the pre op shake was I couldn't have fruit in my shake. It really makes a difference.

Yum! Bunny cake brings back memories. When I was five we had moved in a new neighborhood. It was my birthday and I told all the neighbor kids that I was having a birthday party except my mother did not plan a party. She freaked, so the neighbor made me a bunny cake and I had the best party. I am glad to hear after fifty four years the bunny cake lives on.

I went to the weight loss class today. I am down 8lbs. I guess the shake thing is working. Today in class we talked about excuses.......I am the queen of excuses.....and about letting external feelings or circumstances dictate our food choices. Yep, I am external. I am gonna start working on that problem.

Thanks Apples! I graciously accept the Gold Star Award. I haven't felt this good about my journey in a long time.

I just got back from the weight loss class. I saw the PA and she said to up my water. Then I went to nutrition class. I really think it is more like behavior class. Today's class was about the excuses we make or I would call it ....lies we tell to ourselves. Anyway, I officially lost 8lbs.....my scale weighs two lbs lighter than the doc's. I am still fired up to change my ways. Thanks gang for the support! Julie......what did the dr say about your pain?

Love them! You are so talented! Leaving for my weight loss session with the nutritionist. I weighed this morning and I am still just 8lbs down. I'll take it! I'll check back this afternoon.

You looked AWESOME!!!!!

WTG!!!!! Yep, baby steps. My stickers say Davis Clinic. He had them made for his patients that need a reminder that they are on a program.

Charlene, how's the shakes going? You should be feeling better with them or getting really sick of them by now. Eva, I am feeling better and sick of the shakes. I weigh in tomorrow. It is a little easier doing the shakes with band restriction, but most of it is mental. Saying I CAN DO THIS! fifty times a day helps. I placed little stickers on my tv remote, in the pantry, on the frig, and my MAC to remind me that I am on a program. Of course the support from all of you is very helpful. Thanks!

Congrats!!!!!! WTG!!!

Laura.......so glad you are feeling betting. I have had gastritis and it is painful. Take care!

I know you know this, but have you been tested for a bacteria in your stomach? I would go to your lap band doctor and get a cash estimate for the test. I get a discount for services from my surgeon when it is cash. Doesn't hurt to ask.

You Go Girl!!!!.....sounds like we have SPRING in our step again. Let's try to meet our July Goals!