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B - 1/2 cup yoplait light yogurt and about 20 rice crisps (like mini teeny tiny rice cakes) S - none L - Wendy's spicy chicken sandwich (w/ half the bun) S - 1 cup Light Chocolate Soy milk and about 10 raisins D - water

For me, it is LIGHT chocolate SOY milk...can't get enough! It is low in fat and has decent protein...has sugar though.... When it is ICE cold, it tastes like a milkshake! YUM!

Love reading this!! Can I join in on this thread? I think it will help me! B - 1 Yoplait light yogurt (100 cals) S - apple L - side salad from Wendy's and 1/2 cup of chicken salad (made with spinach dip) YUM!! S - 1 cup LIGHT chocoate Soy milk D - way too much Trader Joe's Kettle Corn :thumbup: Can't wait for my fill on the 15th!

I posted these on my blog and thought I'd post them here too...I would love to see other's progress! :thumbup: This is me - 20-ish (who's counting?) pounds lighter. NO pre-op diet - this is all after the band. I am very happy with my progress. :biggrin2: slow and steady!

I had to jump in here ladies!! I agree that Chris Brown is a lil cutie - but I have 3 MAJOR crushes!!! :banghead: TYRESE AVANT WILL SMITH

omg Janette!!! girl you look fabulous! your loss is very noticible! keep up the good work!!

Before and during in my signature...Almost coming up on my 3 month anniversary...I am really happy with my progress. Down 20-ish pounds or so (not weighing) and I feel GREAT! Keep up the great work everyone!

Bumping this up! Let's see those progress pics!!

I just did a search on this topic, but the posts were directed to new bandsters only! I am almost 3 months out and I still have port pain! It is really bad today. Like a pulling soreness type of thing... it's really weird and I am starting to worry...I hope I didn't damage anything! :w00t:

Hello all! I am still in Bandster HELL - going at it on will power alone. I am not losing any weight to my knowledge...I am refuisng to get on the scale right now. I was getting too frustrated with not seeing it move! My clothes feel about the same - I willl let that be the judge for now. I go in on the 15th to get a second fill. I am fortunate that my fills are done through flouro and my surgeon keeps filling until I have restriction (I thought I did for the first fill, as I didn't know what restriction was). I want it to be uber tight. I'm talking "eat 1/2 cup of food and feel stuffed" tight! Let's keep this thread at the top, it's always fun to see how everyone is doing at the same stage! :biggrin:

Let's all post our dates! I am scheduled for May 19th!! Can't wait! :biggrin:

Congratulations on your surgery! Take it easy and get some rest. This is the hardest part but it does get better.

:biggrin: Congrats to you! I am happy with my decision too! I say a prayer everynight, thanking the Heavens that I decided to change my life and that I was approved by insurance and the surgery went well!

I haven't started a work out routine, per say - but I am far more active than I used to be. I am a huge fan of "unofficial" exercise. I park away from the entrance to things to get in more steps. I get up more at work (desk job). I take the stairs whenever possible. Every little bit counts! I also walk a few times a week after work for about 15-20 minutes. I do want to take an aerobic class somewhere thought...I am sure if I start to do cardio, the weight would start to come off at a more steady pace...Looking forward to pumping it up! :biggrin2:

Hey Kay - I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. I hate to exercise too! I avoid it like the plague and make excuses why I can't do it. It is tough to get started and stick to a work out routine...when you haven't done it before. I did NO physical activity - I couldn't even clean my house without taking 50 breaks! I have started parking farther away from the entrance in the parking lot, taking stairs more often, getting up at work (desk job) more often...every little bit counts! Start slow...as we lose more weight, it will become easier! Hang in there - the weight will eventually start to come off. I haven't lost as much weight as people who have been banded around the same time I have either. But the most important thing is I feel great! I am losing inches too, which is really exciting! Wishing you the best of luck!:biggrin2:

Looking good girls!!!! Allison - you have a glow to you now! Your face and shoulders look so much smaller! Keep up the good work! Lamonica - looking good girl!!! Doesn't it feel good to slip on jeans that were too small before? Amazing! Just imagine what we are going to look like this time next year!

got mine today - not bad at all! they have a nice cheese flavor and a crispy crunch! Anyone else like them?

I am struggling with craving ANY and EVERY thing under the sun. I swear people's heads are starting to look like big hot dogs. ummmm - I want on from the grill right now! And the pen that I am writing with is starting to look like a twizzler. I crave salty and sweet - all day! food is all I think about. I am sick of obsessing over what to eat next and what NOT to eat. Everywhere I look, there's food. The smells... How do you deal with it? I don't want to hear, walk, or work-out, etc...nothing works!!!!!! Will I be in Head Hunger Hell for the rest of my life?:cursing:

I suffer from migraines and one hit me about a 3 weeks after surgery. I was at work and the pain was coming on FAST! I was freaking out because my doctor said to only take Tylenol. But for those who suffer migraines, we all know tylenol does NOTHING! So I tried to be compliant and took 2 tylenol. It did nothing. About an hour later, I took 2 Aleve. Still in PAIN! About an hour after that, I was desperate - getting nauseous, and in pain big time, and working on a project (spreadsheets) :redface: I called my husband and told him what I was about to do (just incase something happened) said a prayer and took 2 Excedrine Migraine...and I was fine. Headache went away in about 20 minutes. And I have taken it twice since then have been fine. I think you will be ok! :thumbup: Good luck to you! Did your headache at least go away?

Nice to meet everyone! Here's a little about me: My Name is Lexy, I am 28 (29 in the 26th). I am a pround wife and mommy to an 8 year old and a 5 year old. I am an Executive Administrator and a Weddng/Event Planner. I am from/live in Philly! I decided to get the Lap Band because plain and simple, I was tired of being fat and having high blood pressure. Once I had to start taking meds, that was it! I am doing well so far - this was the best decision I have ever made! :scared2: Please feel free to read my blog! :smile:

what a good idea...I'd love to join!

Don't feel bad KiKiVal! I have been going back and forth with these couple of pounds for almost a month now...BUT I am losing inches, so that's good...i guess...still trucking along though. I am trying just protein and veggies...we'll see how this works. :smile:

Watermelon was a staple in my mushie stage! I of course chewed really well and had no problems!

I do use a straw every morning with my iced tea (that my doctor ok'd) and I have no problems. None. But everyone is different, you have to see what you can and can't tolerate.

I am officially addicted to the Frosted Mini Wheats...it's my "guilty pleasure" even thought, it's not too bad for me... I have NO problem eating them (I have them dry for breakfast and the occasional snack) - they are quite filling too. I would give it a try and see how you can tolerate them.