STLMom2006

I'm back on the wagon today after a long stressful time in my life. I am getting a tiny fill this thursday to help me along. Today- B- coffee w/ FF creamer, 1 slice whole wheat bread with SF blackberry jam,2 small strawberries L-3 slices deli turkey, 1 slice Muenster cheese, 7 mini cheese rice cakes S- string cheese D-1/2 baked chicken breast, 1 cup dumplings S-Blue Bunny Fudgesicle bar (35 cals)

Today B-coffee S-pretzles L-chicken salad, string cheese, peaches(?) S-green grapes D-ham n Beans, cornbread S-skim milk

Today B-coffee S-RF wheat thins L-ham cheese rollup,peaches S-red apple D-chicken salad S-chocolate milk

Today B-wheat thins, colby jack stick S-coffee w/ sweet n low L-refried beans from taco bell w/ red sauce S-peach slices in juice D-salmon, steam broccoli liquids-coffee, water, skim milk

Today B-coffee w/ sweet n low S-2 slices sausage and crackers L-Lean Pocket-260 cals, 12g protein S-banana D-turkey cheeseburger-no bun, steam veggies Liquids-Coffee, water, fat free skim milk

Today B-Coffee w/ sweet n low S-1 chicken tender L-1/4 cup refried beans w/ cheese S-sliced peaches in juice D-hamburger w/ cheese,no bun, broccoli w/ spray butter S-glass of SF chocolate milk

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Today B-coffee w/ sweet n low S-1 hard boiled egg L- 1/2 c. tuna salad w/ 4 saltines S- LF string cheese D- 1/2 cup pasta w/ white sauce, few bites of salad S-glass of milk w/ meds before bed

I had my 4th fill yesterday so I'm on mushies today B-coffee w/ sweet n low S-string cheese L-mashed potatoes S-hot chocolate D-french onion soup w/ crackers Liquids-Coffee, water, raspberry tea

I'm also a recovering DP addict. I would drink anywhere from 1-2 2 liters a DAY! I stopped cold turkey the day before surgery. I have read about bandsters that can still enjoy soda, but not me. One drink was all it took for me to PB violently out my nose and burn my chest. I'm actually glad I had that reaction to the carbonation because if I didn't I'd be back on that wagon. It gets easier. I supplement my caffiene addiction with a cup of coffee in the morning and a ice tea or something in the afternoon.

I would have started NOT drinking with meals. This is one of the hardest things for me post-op still. Test out Protein powders beforehand. You do NOT want to be a week post-op (starving) and HATE your shake. try Vitalady.com to get samples, that's what I did. Also, start making protein rich recipes before surgery so they are already staples in your menu and easy to make and enjoy.

Today B-6 chips w/ cheese dip S-coffee w/ sweet n low L-turkey un-sandwich (wrapped in lettuce leaves) S-2 pickle spears D-cajun salmon, 1/3 c. mashed potatoes

Today B-Egg McMuffin S-coffee L-turkey chili S-small sliver bday cake D-garlic crockpot chicken, sauteed veggies

Today B-4 RF triscuits, string cheese, 1 slice turkey breast S- coffee w/ creamer L-salsa chicken burrito (homemade) S-banana, mini candybar D-grilled chicken breast, mashed pots, mixed veggies

Today B-coffee S-turkey slice w/ string cheese L-thick slice ham, small baked potato w/ lite sc & spray butter S-FF yogurt D-chicken and veggies Liquids-coffee, water, milk

1)When I don't drink with or after meals I see a loss that week. 2)Not eating after dinner is over, no matter how hungry I think I am. 3)Blogging. Being able to put my feelings out there and get support means so much to me. (my blog link is in my sig)

Today B-coffee w/ sweet n low & pumpkin spice powder creamer S-2 slices jennie-o turkey breast, string cheese L- 1/2 c. spaghetti w/ meat sauce, small cup peaches in pear juice S-1/2 c. baked cheddar chex mix D-1 thick slice baked ham, small baked potato w/ lite sour cream S- glass of skim milk w/ sugar free chocolate syrup

Today- B-coffee w/ sweet n low, apple slices S- 4 RF triscuts, LF string cheese L- 6 inch chicken sandwich (subway) D-meatballs w/ sauce, 1 slice butter bread I can't wait for my fill on Dec 10th, I should NOT be able to eat a 6 inch subway in a sitting. Ugh!

Today B-string cheese, a few pretzles L-sauteed onion and shrimp S-100 cal pack chocolate cookies D-crockpot chicken, steamed broccoli

Today B-2 slices Jennie-O turkey breast, 1 LF string cheese S-coffee w/ sweet n low L- small piece steak, steamed broccoli, 2 bites mashed potatoes S- yogurt, apple D- turkey sandwich S- glass of milk

Today B-coffee w/ sweet n low S-16 mini wheat thins, 2 tbsp hummus L- 1/2 c. chicken chili, small slice cornbread, string cheese S- 1/4 c. strawberries, FF tapioca pudding cup D- 1 c. LF crockpot chicken stroganoff S- glass of milk, 1 piece halloween candy

Today B-coffee w/ sweet n low S-string cheese, 16 mini wheat thins, 2 tblsp hummus L- 6 inch grilled chicken sandwich w/ veggies & mustard (Subway) S- diet raspberry tea D- 1 slice pizza S- glass of milk, 2 hardboiled eggs w/ pepper

I was banded 07/24/09 and have lost 29 lbs to date. I've had 2 fills and have 4 cc's in a 17 cc band. I still do not have restriction. :smile2:

Today B-3 eggs S-fat free cappicino L- Lasagna roll, garlic bread S- 1 piece candy D- tuna sandwich, glass of milk

I'm wondering if you feel that your daily vitamins make a difference in your weight loss. Thanks:thumbup: