bxlisa
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Isopure fruity drink thingies...
bxlisa replied to MicheleK's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I like Nature's Best® Isopure Zero Carb specially pineapple Orange banana and Alpine Punch. It's 40 grams of 100% pure ion exchange whey protein isolate. 160 calories, 55mg Calcium and 45mg Potassium Sweetened with aspartame-free Sucralose, the only lower calorie sweetener made from sugar. Preservative free. Lactose free. Fat free. Please be aware Whey Protein Bullets are: 176 calories, 42 grams protein, 2g carbs, Og sugar plus a vitamin & mineral profile. Splenda sweetened. Splenda sweetened = Aspartame which has been know to produce headaches, body aches, bloating, and gas. CNN had a report about how artificial sweeteners may actually cause the body to not metabolize foods correctly. Also I was told your body can only process about 20 grams of protein at a time so split your intake. Dr. Oz also recommends splitting your multi-vitamin between the morning and afternoon. -
Get moving Get up and get going. If you feel lousy, it will make you feel much better, and if you already feel good, it will make you feel great. You know all those things you've been meaning to get done for the past six months? Pick one right now and make it happen today. Life is much more rewarding when you actively participate in it. This very moment there are good times in your life just waiting to be created. Do you feel the need to be more positive about life and about the world in which you live? Then get moving and get yourself positively engaged in it all. The moment you take positive action, your outlook begins to change. When you're making a difference, the world is suddenly a much better place. Get hot, get cold, get tired, get informed, get out of your comfort zone and get involved in this magnificent life. Drink in the delightful richness of a life fully lived. -- Ralph Marston
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Liquid Diet Prior To Surgery
bxlisa replied to frazzledmomof2's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes, I had around 6 drinks a day plus snacks if needed. Optifast are ready to drink protein box drinks. All my information is on my signature. I was banded on May 13th. I lose 50lbs before the surgery and lost about 25lbs afterwards so far. -
I would go to the Frequently Asked Questions (NEW!) forum first and read all the FAQs.
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Liquid Diet Prior To Surgery
bxlisa replied to frazzledmomof2's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had to use Optifast drinks - 3 strawberry and 3 chocolate plus per day. I'm actually feeling kind of full. I used alot of crushed ice to feel like I'm eating something. Uusally on a liquid diet, you can have sugar free - drinks, Jello and popsicles for Snacks. I had chicken broth for dinner every other day. Ask you doctor if you have have these too. -
You should post in Lap Band Buddies / Mentors (NEW!) section.
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I had pain for a week. My doctor told me sometimes the band needs time to adjust itself within your body and also I need to stop excercising for a while. But I think you should call your doctor ASAP.
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That's great you getting it near a holiday. You have an excuse to throw a party each year. As the weight I have been going up and now 3-5lbs. I do see my clothes getting looser but I'm measuring myself now. I think I rather focus on the lose inches at my waist than watching the scale. I love the WII Fit - it has real exercises even Yoga and a lot of balance games. It has different levels and once you complete a weight goal or a certain amount of hours you get access to new games and exercises.
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Has anyone been able to go back eating ethnic food during the "mushy" and regular diet stage? I love Spanish, Indian, Italian and many others. Chicken Broth and Tomato soup dinners have been my best friends for a while but I need something new.
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I notice my “One A Day Women's Multivitamin” expires this month. Should I toss them or can I keep on taking them for a few months?
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Hi Paige, I usually go to Trader Joe's every 2 to 3 weeks. But my #1 product to buy there is seasoned fish. The fish is usually in a vacuum seal packed and they have various types depending on what season we are in. Please be aware each Trader Joe store is a little different because it sells products associated to your local region area. They also give out samples so you can try things before you buy them. Below are some other items we usually get: various Fruit drinks and also unsweetened drinks Ginger Beer Electrolyte Enhanced Water chicken Burritos Tempura vegetables Refried Beans Frozen pepper bells and vegetables various organic produce Vegan food I also live next to “Stew Leonard’s” & “Whole Foods” and I love there organic products too.
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Get moving
Get up and get going. If you feel lousy, it will make you feel much better, and if you already feel good, it will make you feel great.
You know all those things you've been meaning to get done for the past six months? Pick one right now and make it happen today.
Life is much more rewarding when you actively participate in it. This very moment there are good times in your life just waiting to be created.
Do you feel the need to be more positive about life and about the world in which you live? Then get moving and get yourself positively engaged in it all.
The moment you take positive action, your outlook begins to change. When you're making a difference, the world is suddenly a much better place.
Get hot, get cold, get tired, get informed, get out of your comfort zone and get involved in this magnificent life. Drink in the delightful richness of a life fully lived.
-- Ralph Marston
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Get moving
Get up and get going. If you feel lousy, it will make you feel much better, and if you already feel good, it will make you feel great.
You know all those things you've been meaning to get done for the past six months? Pick one right now and make it happen today.
Life is much more rewarding when you actively participate in it. This very moment there are good times in your life just waiting to be created.
Do you feel the need to be more positive about life and about the world in which you live? Then get moving and get yourself positively engaged in it all.
The moment you take positive action, your outlook begins to change. When you're making a difference, the world is suddenly a much better place.
Get hot, get cold, get tired, get informed, get out of your comfort zone and get involved in this magnificent life. Drink in the delightful richness of a life fully lived.
-- Ralph Marston
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Get moving
Get up and get going. If you feel lousy, it will make you feel much better, and if you already feel good, it will make you feel great.
You know all those things you've been meaning to get done for the past six months? Pick one right now and make it happen today.
Life is much more rewarding when you actively participate in it. This very moment there are good times in your life just waiting to be created.
Do you feel the need to be more positive about life and about the world in which you live? Then get moving and get yourself positively engaged in it all.
The moment you take positive action, your outlook begins to change. When you're making a difference, the world is suddenly a much better place.
Get hot, get cold, get tired, get informed, get out of your comfort zone and get involved in this magnificent life. Drink in the delightful richness of a life fully lived.
-- Ralph Marston
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Get moving
Get up and get going. If you feel lousy, it will make you feel much better, and if you already feel good, it will make you feel great.
You know all those things you've been meaning to get done for the past six months? Pick one right now and make it happen today.
Life is much more rewarding when you actively participate in it. This very moment there are good times in your life just waiting to be created.
Do you feel the need to be more positive about life and about the world in which you live? Then get moving and get yourself positively engaged in it all.
The moment you take positive action, your outlook begins to change. When you're making a difference, the world is suddenly a much better place.
Get hot, get cold, get tired, get informed, get out of your comfort zone and get involved in this magnificent life. Drink in the delightful richness of a life fully lived.
-- Ralph Marston
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Get moving
Get up and get going. If you feel lousy, it will make you feel much better, and if you already feel good, it will make you feel great.
You know all those things you've been meaning to get done for the past six months? Pick one right now and make it happen today.
Life is much more rewarding when you actively participate in it. This very moment there are good times in your life just waiting to be created.
Do you feel the need to be more positive about life and about the world in which you live? Then get moving and get yourself positively engaged in it all.
The moment you take positive action, your outlook begins to change. When you're making a difference, the world is suddenly a much better place.
Get hot, get cold, get tired, get informed, get out of your comfort zone and get involved in this magnificent life. Drink in the delightful richness of a life fully lived.
-- Ralph Marston
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Get moving
Get up and get going. If you feel lousy, it will make you feel much better, and if you already feel good, it will make you feel great.
You know all those things you've been meaning to get done for the past six months? Pick one right now and make it happen today.
Life is much more rewarding when you actively participate in it. This very moment there are good times in your life just waiting to be created.
Do you feel the need to be more positive about life and about the world in which you live? Then get moving and get yourself positively engaged in it all.
The moment you take positive action, your outlook begins to change. When you're making a difference, the world is suddenly a much better place.
Get hot, get cold, get tired, get informed, get out of your comfort zone and get involved in this magnificent life. Drink in the delightful richness of a life fully lived.
-- Ralph Marston
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The band is not good do not do it! PLEASE! save your self the money!
bxlisa replied to snoho's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
No excuses Every day offers you plenty of reasons to make excuses. But excuses bring you nothing of real value. Sure, a plausible excuse may enable you to save face, to appear more diligent and disciplined than you know you are. But do you merely want to appear successful, or would you prefer to actually be successful? Excuses hold you back because they enable you to avoid responsibility and the achievement it brings. You deserve more than just a life filled with useless excuses. Instead of making excuses, choose to make some honest, authentic progress. Even a tiny effort is infinitely more productive than a big, impressive excuse. Don't settle for a growing list of reasons for failure. You can just as easily give yourself real, compelling reasons to succeed. Free yourself from the shackles of useless excuses. And see this day as the grand opportunity that it is. -- Ralph Marston The lap-band is a tool that can help us start eating healthier and start working out more, it's not an final solution. -
I lost so much weight that my wedding band doesn't fit anymore. Just because I stop wearing it doesn't mean I don't love my husband or that I'm less committed. I will be getting a new one at the end of the year. Do you know you can get pallor, cyanosis, or dermatitis if you don't remove your ring once in a while? You need to understand that if your circulation become compromised it's possible to risk of losing you finger. I personally think you shouldn't wait because you finger can be swollen for a number of other things. Please try this, just to remove the ring for a few hours per month: LUBRICATE. Another option is to try a soapy solution or window cleaner. If the finger is lubricated this way, immediate attempts are made to remove the ring. If it does not come off in a few tries, stop for the time since swelling of the finger will make removal more difficult until some time has passed. COOL AND LUBRICATE. Ice Water Soak of the finger is recommended by some folks, on the theory that the finger "shrinks" a little. If so, only cool the finger for a minute or so, lubricate with soapy water or window cleaner and then try. Success using ice water is iffy and no success is assured! : ) Good Luck!
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From the album: BXLISA before pictures
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From the album: BXLISA before pictures
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From the album: BXLISA before pictures
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I got a measuring tape also the scale is driving me crazy. One day I'm down 2lbs then the next day up 3lbs then back down 3lb within two days.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I think the measuring tape is the way to go because if you gain muscle your weight goes up.
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That's why I gave it a thumb down. I'm sure if you sprinkle dirt on your food, you would eat less too. LOL! :smile2: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>