Vegaswildflower

I would love to chat, I know we have people from all over the world here, and times seem to be a difficult thing, I pop in from time to time to see whats going on. perhaps we should start a time zone chat sec. for example 6 pm in your time zone, is chat time? we could make a list of who is in what time zone.

I was Banded 3/18 here in Las Vegas. Ive been doing well, lost 20 lbs so far, start my musshies yesterday! I have been walking 2.5 miles 3 time a week and I am looking forward to getting back in the gym. My first Fill consult is in 3 more weeks!! Im very excited , but very nervous too.

Welcome, you made it, buy the time you see these posts you will be tired, sore and wondering what is next. Just remember there is power in the masses, some one here has been there and is happy to help you with any conserns you have. go get some rest and we will be right here.

I know this phase is difficult, ( as I just finished my 3 weeks) but remember, fluids include many great soups. take a stroll in you supermarket , and get creative! Paula

if you can get them through a staw.

Ready willing and reporting for duty !! I will.. Have the will .. to will anything I want in my live.

I know how you feel Im 3 weeks post op, and I have been omg Im going to eat everything!! but remember , take it slow and you will know when your body is full.

yes, and that you body is adjusting to the band, I know I went through the same thing as I am sure many others have. no worries, you just have to have lots of self control untill you get your first fill (4 to 6 weeks)

walk , walk, walk, Thats the best answer.

I have a great recipie for this I made it once a week while I was in the liquid stage. 6 tablespoons chopped onion 4 tablespoons margarine 6 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash about one large squash 3 cups of chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 4 oz cream cheese <CONCORDANCE-END /><HR class=hr1 style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 8px 0px 0px; PADDING-TOP: 8px">DIRECTIONS: <CONCORDANCE-BEGIN /> :hungry: <LI style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; COLOR: #000000">In a large saucepan, saute onions in margarine until tender. Add squash, Water, bouillon, marjoram, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil; cook 20 minutes, or until squash is tender. Puree squash and cream cheese in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth. Return to saucepan, and heat through. Do not allow to boil. I actully par boilded the squash so it would peel easier.

Well Ive been on the liquid part of my diet for 3 weeks with a peice of chese here and there. Ive been on musshies for a few days, and well last night I lost my mind. I went to a great reataurant, ( to have hummus) and ended up having, two glasses of wine, hummus w pita, 1/2 a samosa , and about :omg: 10 or twelve bites of chicken and rice w curry sause. I knew when I was full and well I said one more, and the one more, lond story short, I screwed up, and after I got to thinking, What have I done!!:faint: and all the problems I might have caused, this was followed by a pain in my left side and a verp ( vommit berp) .. any suggestions? I was banded 3/18/06 and I am a very bad girl. :think

thanks , I was more waorried about a slip, or something from eatting so much, Im back to reasonalble diet and I m joing boot camp!

Tammy, you are amazing, and your commitment is untouchable. You deserve all the happienss you can handle. Congrads. Paula

Im here, and I am commited to making this the best boot camp ever. I will walk, and go to the gym, I wall drink the water, ( this is going to be the challage) I will eat only what I am proud to tell others about. now lets go people!

Paula here Im sutck on 262.5 for a week now. H & S 284/ G 165/ C 262.5 22.5 Gone for GOOD! YEA! 18 days banded 24 to go before first fill. Goals eat less then 1000 cals per day get in my 60 grams of protien drink 40 oz of water/ or other sf liquid walk 2.5 miles 4 times this week

when I had my Lap put In I shared a room with a lovely lady that had been banded 2 years ago, she had started drinking pepsi once or twice a week, and though if it didnt cause her a problem , no worries. well she started getting ulsers and Dr took her in to see and her pouch had streched and laped over the band. almost 3 times the size it should have been. Moral of the story, just because it doesnt bother you does not mean its not hurting you. No bubbles!

Protien shake 1/2 a bananna Breakfast 170 cal 15 grams of protein 10 oz of chicken salad ( no celery) 280 Cals 60 grams of Protein Yogert 5 oz 70 Cals clam chowder

Mine, well he is really my Mr. Wonderful, True love, He tells me Im beautiful every morning, no matter how bad my breath is. When I started my Business, he supported me and help me with it all the way, when people ask me why am I so happy and sucessful I say its because he let me stand on his shoulders so I could reach Higher. He loves me every day ( even when Im fussy, and dont deserve it)

Mine is 10 dollars a month, with two meeting and all the online care you can handle

Mine was 16 k here in Vegas, that covers 100% of the fills and any after care for one year.

Im a real estate agent, here in Vegas. I love it I came from the medical feild and wanted to find something I could do that was still helping people, but paied more money.

I was wondering how all of our body tell us funny things, so I want to know, whats your sign that :hungry: your body tells you to stop eating?

Lisa, Please let me know if you need any help, Im a fab party planner, and a damn good cook ( how do you think I got this fat, I have no children to blame) As far as hotels, Try the Southcoast, Green Valley Ranch or the Silverton, all nice places off the strip but close enough to Lisas place and within a 5 min drive ( or cab) to the strip. If you want to stay on the strip and be close, try the mandalay bay.

I think 60 months was the max, I chose it because I can always prepay with no penalty.

Congrads, wow you are an inspration to us all, for those that think you cant lose more then 100 pounds fooeyyy on youie