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Today B- 2 slices honey ham, 1 oz colby jack cheese chunks S- chocolate peanut butter granola protein bar L- 1/2 c. cheesy broccoli and rice S-(if needed) dark chocolate raspberry yogurt D- 6 baked fries, 1 "fake white castles" sandwich

B- string cheese, 2 slices turkey breast S- mini rice cakes L- 3 homemade meatballs S- (if needed) FF vanilla pudding cup D- ??

For the last 2 weeks I have had a sharp piercing pain in the left rib cage and my primary Dr said he doesn't know what it could be. Could it be my tubing caught up in my ribs or something? I don't mean to sound stupid, but I'm in pain and am at a loss for the reason. Thanks

Today B- 1/2 sausage, egg and cheese on english muffin, coffee S- 10 almonds L- Michelena Light- bbq chicken and mashed potatoes, watermelon S- (if needed) Snickers Marathon protein bar D- 2 homemade meatballs, 1/4 c. spaghetti Lots of water!

B- 1 hardboiled egg, 2 slices turkey breast S- light string cheese L- 1/2 grilled chicken/cheese wrap, 1/4 c chili S- watermelon slices D- baked white fish, 1/4 c. parmesean rice S- piece of chocolate, small glass of milk

B- 2 hard boiled eggs, 2 slices turkey breast S- string cheese L- Healthy choice beef tips w/ broccoli S- peanut butter protein bar D- grilled hamburger no bun, steamed veggies, soup

I would doctor up some instant mashed potatoes with a little sour cream and cheese. Another thing I made that was delish was some spaghetti sauce mixed with ricotta cheese, top with mozzerella and microwave until melted. It has TONS or Protein and helps with a Pasta craving as well. GL to you!

B- 2 "fried" eggs w/ sprinkle of cheese (fried in Pam spray) S- caramel corn flavored mini rice cakes (6) L- Healthy Choice Chicken Parmesean w/ broccoli D- 1 cup homemade tuna casserole, glass of milk S- 1 chocolate covered raspberry

B-string cheese and 6 lite veggie crackers L-2 oz Gyro meat w/ 2 small toasted pita wedges, 2 tsp cucumber sauce S- 2 bites of chocolate Zinger:blushing: S- string cheese D- small salmon steak, 1/4 c. mashed pots I feel like I ate a LOT today, but really it wasn't much. Must be the PMS :biggrin:

B- 2 scrambled eggs, 1/2 english muffin w/ laughing cow cheese spread S- other half of english muffin L- 1/2 c. chili w/ sour cream, 1 small slice pork roast S- unsweet applesauce D- FF refried beans, 2 beef tamales w/ sour cream

I was banded 7/24 and today for lunch I have 2 small slices of roast pork loin w/ sugar free BBQ sauce and a mini cup of unsweet apple sauce. I'm pretty much eating everything except bread, steak and peanut butter. As other posters have said, just chew chew chew.

B- 2 scrambled eggs w/ sprinkle of cheese, 1 turkey sausage patty, 1 cup coffee w/ sugar free creamer L- Lunchable, ham & cheese w/ crackers, few bites of WW yogurt S- 1/4 c. FF refried beans w/ sprinkle cheese and black olives D- 1 homemade tuna patty, 1/3 c. mashed potatoes w/ sour cream

My first post on the food thread! B- 1/2 Quaker Granola Protein Bar S- 10 cheezits L- 2 slices lunchmeat turkey w/ 1 slice cheddar, 1 sugar free pudding cup S- 2tblsp peanut butter D- 1/2 c. refried beans w/ sour cream, 2 slices turkey lunchmeat I'm having issues with feeling full, I'm almost 3 weeks post op and I know this is a healing phase but sheesh!

Welcome to all the newbies since I did my bio. I'm so excited to have so many people to share this journey with. I also started a blog about my band so people can follow along there if they want too. The link is in my sig. Have a great day bandsters!

My surgeons office highly recommends that each patient get a medical id bracelet so if there is ever a emergency, the dr's can know we have had the procedure and not to give us NSAIDS etc. Did anyone else get one??? I ordered one for the band, but also because I have other allergies that they should know about. Thanks!

Restless Monkey- I understand not wanting to wear one for the NSAID issue, but it makes sense to get one for the band itself. If I was in a accident and they took me by ambulance to the hospital and didn't know I had the band, there could be injuries they aren't aware of or if there had to be surgery they could cut into the port or something. Note-I am not a hypocondriac, I'm just over cautious I guess.

Hi. I'm being banded on July 10th and I am super excited. However, I can not help the urge to go to the all you can eat crab leg and filet buffet with my family before surgery. Was there a restraunt, food type or specific food you just had to have before surgery in case you couldn't tolerate it after? Share! P.S I know this isn't a good way to think or do, please try not to flame me. I'm just curious what everyone wanted as their "last meal"

Cathy, thank you for your response. I am aware that one day I will still be able to eat everything just in smaller and healthier quantities. That is why I added the P.S to my thread. I'm just curious what everyone ate right before surgery as their last meal.

Hello everyone! I'm Ramona, I'm 30, married for 6 years and I have a 3 year old son. I'm making this short because it's 1am here almost, but I will fill in more later. I was 160lbs when i graduated high school, ate alot in college, had a few long term relationships that ended badly and i eat for comfort and when im stressed. I have PCOS and struggled to have my son 3 years ago. I am at the highest I have ever been 314lbs and my goal is to get to around 175. I'm 5'8 and thats when i look my best. I'm so excited to get this tool to help me help myself! Welcome ladies.

Hello there! I too have been on a 6 month diet and doing weight watchers. I have lost 6 lbs in 5 months and while I feel like i've failed, my surgeon doesn't seem concerned that I haven't lost more. Let's just hope my insurance doesn't see it as failure and deny the paperwork. Ugh! Good Luck ladies

I like Freedom Fighters. If someone doesn't mind helping me get the logo in red white and blue that is My date is July 24th. I too have been on a 6 month diet program and its taken forever it seems to get here. I am looking forward to NEXT fourth of July and being thinner and happier in summer clothes. :grouphug:

Hello. I'm new to the forum and looking for a few things. They may already be here somewhere and I'm just missing them. I'm looking for products that you all use to make having the band easier (like a blender, scale or even food items) and also advice now that you have the band that you would tell someone who is scared and not banded yet. Thank you in advance. :smile2:

When I make them I use 2 bottles of sauce and no water. The liquid from the ribs waters down the sauce enough on it's own. I also use the boneless country ribs, the fat on them makes them more tender and comes off easily after cooking. I have a delicious crock pot recipe that can be made full fat or low fat. White Castles ~~~~~~~~ 2 lbs ground beef (turkey can be used but changes the flavor slightly), browned and drained 1 block velveeta, cut into small cubes (can use light) 1 packet dry onion Soup mix 2 cans cream of mushroom soup mix in crockpot and heat thru. This tastes just like a white castle burger and can be put on crackers, a wrap, a bun or eaten along. Yum!:smile:

1) wear shorts in public 2) wear heels on a regular 3) have my photographer friend do a photo shoot of the new me.

I'm fat because I love food and have no self control. I eat when i'm happy, sad, stressed, relaxed. I am fat because even though I am motivated inside, I get tired and let it take over and let myself slide quickly back into bad habits. I'm a hottie inside just like the movie Shallow Hal, just waiting to get out. LOL