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rhlane... Sounds like you may have first bite syndrome. I'd suggest drinking some hot tea or coffee...maybe a few bites of soup to open you up for the food. Then you should be able to eat more than a couple of bites in the beginning. You should be able to eat your portion. JMO.

Matrix 5.0 vanilla!! YUM!

I love watermelon in the blender with some ice, water, Splenda, and lime juice. OH MAN!!! Talk about a slice of summer heaven!!!!!!!!! YUM!!!!!

1. My homemade crab cakes with homemade remoulade sauce 2. Avocados 3. Marinated mozzarella cheese 4. La Tortilla low-carb tortillas (all flavors) 5. Bagged salads 6. Litehouse light Bleu Cheese dressing 7. Matrix 5.0 vanilla protein powder 8. Dry cocoa powder 9. sf CIB 10. Breakstone cottage cheese 11. Classico Spaghetti Sauce (basil-sundried tomato) 12. Sweet and Spicy tuna in the pouches 13. 100 cal packs of South Beach Diet whole grain crackers

My before and afters....the before wasn't even at my highest! I was about 260 there. I eventually climbed to 275. The two of me alone are from Father's Day. I was at 224. Now I'm down about 10 or 11 lbs.

pumpkin custard (like the insides of a pumpkin pie) ricotta cheese with spaghetti sauce OR splenda and cinnamon potato soup avocado mashed with pepper, salt, and a splash of lemon juice egg salad mashed potatoes hummus puddings mushed up fruit with cottage cheese

How is your weight loss? I have lost 44 lbs. since the a.m. of my surgery; 60 all together! :clap2: Have you had your first fill? I had my first fill on July 12; it was 1cc; seven sticks and finally the doc hit the port. :nervous Has any one noticed your shrinking? EVERYONE notices when they see me! My next-door neighbor kept me out talking to her about it for over an hour the other day! :tea: Complications or issues your having? When I don't chew chew chew or eat slowly enough or take small enough bites, I PB or slime. :frusty: I am hit and miss with exercise which makes me very disappointed in myself! I've used a zillion excuses...being on vacation, staying with my mother who is ill, etc. Stupid excuses! I recently bought 2 Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the ___________ and I must say...the 30 minutes zoom by! I just have to make myself do them! As for NSVs...I've had so many!! Wearing a size 14/16 and buying new clothes, sitting in the movie theatre with room to spare in my seat, being able to say NO and mean it, buying new rings because my old ones are too big (as in flying off my hands when I talk), seeing people who haven't seen me in a while and having them rave about how much better I look; being told that I look AT LEAST 10 years younger, feeling like I want to do something other than stay in bed all day! :target: This restrictive device has given me the freedom from the prison that held me captive for so many years: food. :sun:

I absolutely DO NOT wish I'd had gastric bypass. I would have had no surgery, still weigh 275, and just take my chances with my life. I have seen too many people have really serious complications from the surgery. Not for me! I have too much for which I want to live and do so fully! :biggrin1:

On the bariatriceating.com website, Susan Maria suggests a great recipe! Crystal Light Lemonade prepared; then add frozen strawberries. My family can't get enough of the stuff. Today I am making TWO pitchers because it's so popular!

I'm also big on the protein drinks! I wouldn't have breakfast otherwise! I'm very tight in the a.m. and can only drink! They do fill me up and satisfy me long into the day! So much so that at times I miss lunch!

This is one of my favorite books. I have loved everything I've prepared from this book! I'm making the Carnitas of Pork this week (only I am adding the peels of three oranges for a more authentic flavor) and can't wait! The book is geared toward rny pts. but I found lots of good info and recipes! Her website is awesome too!

This is one of my favorite books. I have loved everything I've prepared from this book! I'm making the Carnitas of Pork this week (only I am adding the peels of three oranges for a more authentic flavor) and can't wait! The book is geared toward rny pts. but I found lots of good info and recipes! Her website is awesome too!

Kathy...this may not be the best ever BUT since I usually need the calories (actually points since I do WW to make sure I eat enough), I like to get a snack popcorn chicken at Sonic and use it to top a salad I make at home! It's a good bit of protein and crunch!

I understand what you mean, Beth...but for the first time in my 50 years, I don't eat ENOUGH! LOL...I have to have some guidelines!

I love it in the blender with a cup of ice, a bit of water, splenda, and a squirt of fresh lime juice. Whir away and sip it until your heart's content. Now...you will be UP all night in the bathroom! It's a great diuretic! So if it's a restful night you're after...skip the watermelon!:notagree

Breakfast: Life Cereal with milk and strawberries Lunch: bed of lettuce with southwestern chicken strips and bleu cheese dressing (light done right) Snack: one bite of chili cheese coney from Sonic Dinner: Sweet and Spicy tuna with Miracle Whip, lf Triscuits

Same here. I am on WW and it helps me tremendously. This week I've been staying with my mother who is ill. I haven't eaten all my points and I haven't lost an ounce! I have even exercised a three or four times. You just have to eat ENOUGH.

Bread, pizza, certain pastas, rice, undercooked veggies, hot dogs, certain fruits.

Yay, Jessie! I saw Dr. Luttrell yesterday! I'm sure he'd be proud of you!:biggrin1:

Did you buy this in the store or from the catalog? I LOVE a high-waisted girdle but can't find one! Thanks!!!

Today is my one month bandiversary and I am down 17 lbs. I have gone from a size 24 to a 20 (occasionally 22) and from 40% BMI to 36%. I am walking four days a week and doing weight training two days a week, hoping to move to three days a week in two weeks! All in all...I LOVE MY BAND and consider it the best gift I've ever given myself! :grouphug:

I have a lovely white sundress in a size 12 hanging in my closet ready for NEXT year! And I will be there!

OMG...:Banane04: What a difference 50+ pounds have made in YOU! Amazing!!! You look great. I can't wait to see those tips for success!

A Favorite Summertime Shake: 3/4 c. light cranberry cocktail 1 orange, peeled 1/2 banana opt. any berry that would fit in (strawberry, raspberry, blueberry) 1 carton vanilla sf/ff yogurt nutmeg (just a sprinkle) ice Whir in the blender. You could add extra Protein powder (maybe vanilla flavor). This is a great blend and go drink! :gluck:

Breakfast: Kashi Creamy Vanilla Oatmeal with 1 T. mini-chocolate chips and 1/4 banana smashed Coffee with creme brulee creamer Lunch: Concoction of leanest ground round, ff refried beans, diced green chiles, salsa, onion, and lite Velveeta; heated and served with light sour cream and more salsa Snack: String cheese x 2 Dinner: Pecan-crusted grouper with steamed veggies Extra-dirty vodka martini with extra olives WATER WATER WATER