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Here are some really great ideas especially the gingerbread one Creamsicle: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz Water + 1 scoop vanilla Protein powder + 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 packet Splenda. chocolate Cherry Delight: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop chocolate protein powder + 3/4 cup frozen cherries + 2 skim milk ice cubes Peanut Butter Cup: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop chocolate protein powder + 1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter coffee Lovers Delight: Blend 8 oz skim milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 Tbsp. instant decaf coffee + 1/2 tsp. vanilla + 1 packet Splenda Mocha Java: Blend 8 oz skim milk + 1 scoop chocolate protein powder + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 Tbsp. instant decaf coffee + 1 packet Splenda Almond Delight: Blend 8 oz skim milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 Tbsp. instant decaf coffee + 1/2 tsp. almond extract + 1 packet Splenda strawberry Shortcake: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 cup frozen strawberries + 1 packet Splenda. Gone Bananas: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + small frozen banana + 1 packet Splenda.(Hint: when bananas start to get brown spots, slice and store in freezer baggie for use in future smoothies) My friend sent me these ideas and they are all fabulous Mango Mama: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 cup frozen mango cubes + 1/2 banana + ice Eggnog Bliss: Blend 8 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + pinch of pumpkin pie spice or vanilla + 2 pinches allspice + 1/4 tsp. rum extract + 2 frozen skim milk cubes Gingerbread Man: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1 graham cracker + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract + 2 frozen skim milk cubes I LOVE this one it taste like the season) Pina Colada: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 banana + 1 frozen OJ cube and 1 frozen pineapple juice cube + 1/4 tsp. coconut extract Pumpkin Pie In the Sky: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 cup canned pumpkin + 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice + 1/2 cup frozen butternut squash.This is a Winnner!!! Super low cal protein shake recipes Dreamy Creamsicle: Blend 8 oz (flat) diet orange soda + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 4 frozen lowfat vanilla yogurt cubes (only 150 calories!) Cherry Pie: Blend 8 oz (flat) diet cherry soda + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + ice (This one only has ~100 calories!)

Yea, I can totally understand. My sister well, has been kinda supportive infact she has started coming to get me after her 5mile walk so we could walk 1mile together. I guess what I am trying to say is I feel uncomfortable talking to people that do not understand my inablitity to control myself without being banded. You are fortunate you have more than one friend. I sugest the chat room on this site. It has been really helpful supportive and encouraging. Do they have support groups in your town? Those might be helpful too.

OMGOSH This sounds sooo good I am going to try it Sunday. Thanks for postin a healthy recipe that I can feed myself and my family.

I love salmon personally I just buy costco salmon patties and roast garlic and put it on the top with a little lemon there are 170cal and 20g of protien good luck on finding that perfect recipe

The slipping of the band can happen I had a friend that she drank soda against doctors orders and eventually had to have her band removed because the pouch was so streched and band had slipped. The doctor refused to adjust the band because she refused to change her ways. I drink flat soda mixed in my protien shake it tastes great that way. You might want to give that a try. Good luck Stay safe

Hi Teri, I am 44 also I weighed 301 my doctor is from Southern Oregon Beriatrics Dr Eaton 541-282-6680. You might try there. Where do you live? This number will get you to a lady named kathleen maybe she can help you. good luck I will say a prayer that you will get the help that you need as soon as possible.

Good for you on the weight loss. My surgery was on 9/26 and I have lost around 16 pounds post surgery. I have my first fill 11/12 How did you know that you needed a fill? I am not hungry most of the time and I am not so sure that I get a fill anyway I would like to know what you think about it. my email is Sharmons@sisqtel.net

here are some recipes that have gotten me through I was finally banded on 9/26 I have lost 16 lbs but have lost nothing this week. I hope this helps Creamsicle: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz Water + 1 scoop vanilla Protein powder + 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 packet Splenda. chocolate Cherry Delight: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop chocolate Protein Powder + 3/4 cup frozen cherries + 2 skim milk ice cubes Peanut Butter Cup: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop chocolate protein powder + 1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter coffee Lovers Delight: Blend 8 oz skim milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 Tbsp. instant decaf coffee + 1/2 tsp. vanilla + 1 packet Splenda Mocha Java: Blend 8 oz skim milk + 1 scoop chocolate protein powder + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 Tbsp. instant decaf coffee + 1 packet Splenda Almond Delight: Blend 8 oz skim milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 2 skim milk ice cubes + 1 Tbsp. instant decaf coffee + 1/2 tsp. almond extract + 1 packet Splenda strawberry Shortcake: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 cup frozen strawberries + 1 packet Splenda. Gone Bananas: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + small frozen banana + 1 packet Splenda.(Hint: when bananas start to get brown spots, slice and store in freezer baggie for use in future smoothies) My friend sent me these ideas and they are all fabulous Mango Mama: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 cup frozen mango cubes + 1/2 banana + ice Eggnog Bliss: Blend 8 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + pinch of pumpkin pie spice or vanilla + 2 pinches allspice + 1/4 tsp. rum extract + 2 frozen skim milk cubes Gingerbread Man: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1 graham cracker + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract + 2 frozen skim milk cubes I LOVE this one it taste like the season) Pina Colada: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 banana + 1 frozen OJ cube and 1 frozen pineapple juice cube + 1/4 tsp. coconut extract Pumpkin Pie In the Sky: Blend 4 oz plain nonfat yogurt or skim milk + 4 oz water + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 1/2 cup canned pumpkin + 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice + 1/2 cup frozen butternut squash.This is a Winnner!!! Super low cal Protein shake recipes Dreamy Creamsicle: Blend 8 oz (flat) diet orange soda + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + 4 frozen lowfat vanilla yogurt cubes (only 150 calories!) Cherry Pie: Blend 8 oz (flat) diet cherry soda + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + ice (This one only has ~100 calories!)

Things will work out I am sure they can patch you up and leave your band in. I will say a prayer for you.

Symethacone Gas x extra strength and a heating pad. I thought I was going to blow up it should go away within 24 hrs. I hope this works for you.

Yes, I did not start until 1 week before surgery they did not weigh me or anything they just want you to know that your liver has shrunk and you will be able to handle the diet after surgery. there are some really resonable protien shakes out there what kind did you get?

Hi my name is Sharmon I had my band 9/26/08 I have lost 12 lbs and have almost 4 weeks of experience if you would like to know what I have experienced as a newbander you can email me at Sharmons@sisqtel.net I would be happy to have someone to chat with.

Do you need clothes I have some that I was putting in the yardsale pile. I have quite a few things I like Jjill and others like that I love style. I would be glad to send them to you for shipping cost I would love for them to go to a good home. I have loved fashion for years the only thing is I am 5'11

This all should be contained in your pre authorization. Your person at the doctor should be the one worried about this. Get excited because you are going to love the band and the results. do you have a good support person?

WOW That inspired me!! THANKS

The code on my proceduere is 99201-99215 it was listed as outpatient visit. hope this helps

I drink one big cup of coffee per day with fat free 1/2 n 1/2 If you can tollerate it. It keeps me saine (most of the time)

If you can keep a protien drink with you. My doc gave a fill at surgery. I have problems swallowing things. I think I am hungry and for god sakes I do not want to loose my hair due to not enough protien. are you eating enough protien? I was banded 9/28 and am down 12lbs also make sure you do not drink up to 90min after you eat your protien. Hope this helps

20 lbs is ok the hamburgers not ok. I am surprised you could swallow that much I was banded 9/28 and have only lost 12 lbs. Are you driniking enough water. DONT be so hard on yourself. I am having problems with getting off my butt and walking. Next time you want burgers just eat the meat part. Dont give up you have come to far. Some people need adjustments when they are able to eat that much. Chin up. Go to the doc and get a fill.

usually such as in my case they got pre approvial for 3 fills and visits on my tricare approval form. If you need a code tricare.com you can find all your personal info on there. Good luck I was banded 9/26 i am tricare standard.

somewhere on the tricare website there is a place that you can look at where your claim is as far as processed or approved or pending. The person at the doctors office should have told you about this place. Have them check into it. Good Luck

Tri care standard is better for lap band because you do not need all the pre authorizations. I just had surgery 3wks ago and it took 3 days for approval. The insurance lady said standard is way easier than prime. so far I have only had to pay 700.00 out of pocket I even spent the night in the hospital. Dont give up. go to military.com and type in Lap-band it will give you more info

Switch to tricare standard if you can. Prime will pay for it except it takes much longer with pre authorizations. Check out the web site military.com and type in Lap-band They will give you numbers that you can contact someone in person. it took 3 days for standard to approve me I am a spouse of a retired army man. my surgery was on 9/26/08 Do not give up because they are paying for the lap band my out of cost expence so far has only been 700.00 Keep on it. email me if you need more help

You need the pre aproval with tricare prime. Is there anyway to switch to tricare standard? I am tricare standard and it took 3 days to get approval. So far all I have had to pay is 700.00 my surgery was9/26/08 go to military.com the have some info and you can also call them on the phone they answered many questions for me. Dont give up even if they say no you can re apply

I am so glad you got your approval. I am a wife of a retired army military man. My total cost was around 700.00