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I honestly do not stick to calorie intake. I do however watch my carb intake. But not so much calorie. I eat tofu at least 4 times a week. (I know I hear you all already ewh.... tofu. don't knock it till you try it the right way). I make stir fry dishes using tofu and if we are having chinese at work I order tofu. I love the maximum protein from GNC. However it's expensive. Vitamin shop is cheaper and you can buy any protein, take it home, try it, and if you don't like it you can return it. I also recommend greek yogurt. It is called Fage. It kinda tastes like a sour, sour cream but it has like 18grms of protein in 1cp. I add one sweet and low to it. I have a 4cc band and I am at at least 3.7. I get fills and unfills often, so I can no where my optimal restriction is. I have realized it changes with weight loss.

I drank 1-2 protein shakes daily initally. then after 6mons or so I started implimenting more protein filled foods. I found a bean and rice protein burger at Costco that I like very much. It is about 17grms of protien in 1 burger. I recoomend starting an exercise ritual with cardio. I do a mile or 2 on the treadmill and I personally usually do about 10mins on the stair master. Thank you for your nice comments. You all have the tool now to loss the weight you just need the motivation.

I drank 1-2 protein shakes daily initally. then after 6mons or so I started implimenting more protein filled foods. I found a bean and rice protein burger at Costco that I like very much. It is about 17grms of protien in 1 burger. I recoomend starting an exercise ritual with cardio. I do a mile or 2 on the treadmill and I personally usually do about 10mins on the stair master. Thank you for your nice comments. You all have the tool now to loss the weight you just need the motivation.

OMG girl how are you. I was just out in Cali this weekend. I am doing really good. I have lost 130lbs with my lapband. I have had no complications. I was at a size 24-26 and now I wear a 11-12. I would do it again in a heart beat. I am so happy. The weight loss is really hard for Anthony. He's not unsed to it so he is always relling me I am too skinny. Good luck babe. Insurance didn't cover it for me. My grandma paid 15.000. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I don' use my myspace anymore so you can email me at work. I'll send that to you private.

My best advice. You WILL come to learn to hate your protein shakes, however you need them. The dreeded gym is also my advice. I know everyone wants me to say it was easy and it was all the band, because at the begining when I asked for advice I wanted to hear the same. But it was not all the band. I worked out and drank my protein.

I had surgery December 21, 2007. It has been 1 year and 3 months. To date I have lost 125 lbs. Thank you everyone for you motivational comments.

Hey beautiful. Thought I'd drop a line in support. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

I had one of my rings sized last week because everyone was telling me I was going to loose it. It did slide off often however I was hoping to loose another 20lbs before sizing it. Anyway I didn't want to loose it so I had it done and I am so happy to report that my fingers are no longer fat size 9 sausages but they are now skinny size 5 dish soap model hands. I love this band.

Hey girl I'm well. How is your WL going? I hope it's coming off slowly but surely. I got another fill this week. I needed it to jump start somemore WL. KIT

Hey girl sorry I haven't gotten back to your question sooner. I was banded in Plano by Dr. Joseph Cribbins. He was great. However Dr. Fred Maese in Dallas does my fills. Good luck and all my best wishes.

I have had a couple people ask me how many fills I have had and to be honest I'm not sure. I know I have had at at least 10. 2 unfills and the rest were adjustments to get me back up to the 3.4cc I have now in my 4cc band.

Hey Suki. I just joined your group. I'm in Rockwall. Do you guys get together at all? Would love to meet some other lb people in person.

Hi dream, I'm in Rockwall. So how r u and ur band doing? Does any of you in out area get together. I would live to start something if it hasn't been started yet.

Hi everyone. If your reading this then your on my page. My name is Deanna. I was banded 12-21-07 and it was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I have lost 110lbs and I have 20lbs to go to be at my personal goal. I welcome any questions and or comments. I wish all of you the best.