thatDEgirl

While I have not had to have chemo yet, I did get banded with stage 0 CLL and will eventually have to have chemo and a bone marrow transplant. The lapband is the only wls that my oncologist would approve because then she said I could be unfilled during chemo to get adequate nutrition. You are in my prayers!

Really, I think the more conservative the doc, the better because by the time you get a fill, you are good and healed with less chance of complications. Although I have been itching for a fill, I am glad he made me wait (I get it Sept 8th).

My doctor looked at me like I was nuts when I asked if I could use a straw. He doesn't care, he thinks if I make it cause a problem, I will know...LOL!

LOL! I guess maybe I should proofread before hitting send :-)

I've tried thrift stores and goowill with no luck. I just bought a few shirts and khakis on oldnavy.com's clearance section. $6.99 polo's and $15 khaki capris. I also bought a few dresses since they will last a bit longer through sizes than pants will.

I too use thedailyplate and it accounts for my exercise. You may not need to add each and every calorie back that you exercise off, but you must ass some or you will start burning muscle.

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I think it would be nice for them to let us always order from the kids menu's but, like another poster said they don't have too... I was worried when we went to Reb Lobster the other day, but our waiter let me get a kid's meal, no questions asked.

It was not a smart choices day...I was eating by my emotions today. We had a funeral at work for a 15 year old that lost his life in a tragic accident...sigh. B- spoon of pb L- 3/4c chicken salad and tomato basil wheat thins S- sslim a bear klondike bar D- 1.5oz pasta e fagiolo soup, 3 ravioli di portobello and 3 bites of white chocolate raspberry cheesecake 1244 cal

I noticed that the other day as well, when I lost a flip flop in the middle of the parking lot....LOL!

B- nada L- 3/4c chicken salad w/ tomato basil Wheat Thins D- 3/4c chicken salad w/ tomato basil Wheat Thins S- 100 calorie Hostess carrot cakes 750 cal...I probably need to find another snack before I throw my body off

I like the Land O Lakes Snacking Colby Jack Cheese, beef jerky, a spoon of pb, a handful of nuts...I try to do foods with a higher protein content.

You may want to call and check in with your surgeon. Mine read 2oz 3x a day and I was STARVING. Like my stomach was rumbling so bad that you could hear it across the room. My surgeons office said that the booklet was more aimed at gastric bypass patients and the lb patients could either have a snack or eat a bit more. So, if you are starving, give a call....it can't hurt.

Congrats to all! I am down another 2.5 pounds this morning (I weigh on Monday's) to make 21 pounds total since surgery!!

My personal opinion is that you shouldn't get the band if you do not have easy access to safe, aftercare. The band is not a place and go device, fills are needed regularly for the band to work and things *can* go wrong. Do you have a plan for the what if's? Just my opinion of course :-)

B- 3/4 of a oatmeal breakfast cookie L- 3/4c turkey taco meat with shredded cheese, green salsa and sour cream D- Red Lobster snow crab legs kid's meal, I ate all the crab, 3 bites mashed potatoes, 1 bite cheddar biscuit and 3 bites of apple crumble a la mode S- 1tbs pb S- 50cal Jack Link's Beef Nuggets pack 904 cal

Tricare is usually VERY easy to get approved by IF you meet the requirements. TRICARE only covers morbid obesity surgery such as gastric bypass, gastric stapling, adjustable gastric banding and gastroplasty when the beneficiary meets one of the following conditions: Is 100 pounds over ideal weight for height and bone structure and has one of these associated conditions: diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cholecystitis, narcolepsy, Pickwickian syndrome, hypothalamic disorders or severe arthritis of the weight-bearing joints Is 200 percent or more over ideal weight for height and bone structure Has had intestinal bypass or other surgery for obesity and because of complications, requires another surgery As for the conditions, they must not only be noted but my surgeon told me you also had to be treated for them. Not 100% sure on that part.

The main issue is washing food through the band and either being able to eat more than you should or not staying full as long as you could. Therefore hindering weight loss...I'm sure you will be fine, just start over :-).

I hope you are pain free soon! My doc thought I was nuts asking about straw use...he's never recommended against it.

Thanks! My dh and I spent all of Friday going to different thrifts stores, Goodwill, etc...no 18's sigh...

B- 3/4c reduced sugar Cinnamon Toast Crunch dry L- 3/4c turkey taco meat with shredded cheese and salsa S- 2 turkey rolls (1 slice meat and 1/2 slice cheese each) D- 3oz swiss chicken and 1/2c peas S- slim a bear klondike bar 1083 cal

I'd call your surgeon and ask. I do think it is interesting though, since the EAS AdvantEdge CarbControl are the only protein shakes I can stomach.

I asked my doc about this after reading no straw use on here. I was really annoyed because I hate not using a straw. He personally didn't care, so I use one all the time and no issues.

I just want to remind everyone, to remember that no bc is 100% effective (I know we all know that but :-). My SIL got pregnant on the pill and I have had 2 friends get pregnant with an IUD. One had twins...oy!

I had surgery on 7/25 (Fri) and went back to work 8/4 (Mon). it ended up being 9 days but that is because I only work M-Th. I could have gone back by 4-5 days post-op. My job is 75% desk and 25% running around the building taking stairs, etc.