imaluckydog

You must look GREAT!!!! Best wishes and keep it up. Nothing fits me at all from when I started this journey. I really like shopping now. Have fun. imaluckydog

Best wishes to all the new LBers out there. Please take the time you need to heal and feel better after your surgery. I needed almost two weeks before I was myself again. I saw a video of the surgery only last week and I was very surprised at all the pulling, pushing and tugging with the long tong like tools that they use. Now I know why it is important to rest after and not do too much. Drink fluids and then when it is time to eat food do not drink with your meals. I am so happy with my band I could jump for joy. It has been an amazing journey working with the band. Good Luck. You will do well....imaluckydog

Nice story so glad I read this one!! I am just so happy with my LB and I am as full as I ever want to be. Having a good day. Best wishes, imaluckydog

Ok I have had three fills and I am as full as I ever want to be. If I eat too fast guess what happens? Yup it is not very fun. I feel pain and want to die. I must eat very slowly and chew, chew, chew to beat the band. I am holding at three fills for now and it seems I have been here for months. My next apt. is not until March 10 maybe by then I may need a fill. Wait they will be there for you when you need them. Do not rush a good thing and we all know this LB is a GOOD thing. I am very happy being full enough. Best wishes imaluckydog

Eat the way you want to feel is how I think about what I put in the Hole in my face. I really do want to feel better. I know the foods that make me feel better. Just go slow and chew to beat the band. Yes that protein is always getting me but yogurt, milk, cheese, eggs, fish and seafood, soft meats all work well with the band. I know I need more choices too. I like chili, and stews that are softer, eggplant parm. I do not do pasta very well. You can do this Yes you can. Best wishes imaluckydog

Thank you so much this is a cookie just for the HOLIDAYS. I must say I can't wait to try them now that I am feeling better. I love the name "Pecan Butter Snowballs". One cup of pecans has about 9.94 grams of protein. These are not the kind of cookie I should have a lot of. If I make these I will surely have to keep my paws out of the cookie jar. I just love recipes. Thank you so much for taking the time to share one with me. I will let you know when I make them and it will be soon. imaluckydog

I have not been banded all that long but if you are not eating healthy you will not lose the weight you want. You asked for comments. Go back to your nutritionist or Dr. and get back on track, try to use this tool and it will work for you if you work with it. I cannot imagine having this surgery and not following the rules for better health what a waste of your time. I hope you are willing to get back on track as it will only help you. I am glad you shared so I can remember not to get so complacent I want to be healthier don't you? Best wishes imaluckydog

Nice so glad to hear Happy Happy Happy. I am also Happy Happy Happy. Best wishes everyone imaluckydog

Love the new spot but have not yet figured out how to sign in I am so computer Dittzi. Best wishes and what a lovely New Blog space I want to be a friend but do not know how? imaluckydog who is a bit unlucky at the moment!!!!

Do not worry it is not worth the effort it takes. You will be able to eat plenty. Make Good choices and do not drink with meals and you will feel fuller longer. The 1/2 cup is just someone else's measurements. Do not take that to heart. I ate a ton and lost a lot before my third fill. After my third fill I still lost but I was way more restricted in the amount I could eat it all happened very gradually. Enjoy your journey I am so Happy I have. imaluckydog

I agree the best thing is now you have people you can share with that will not judge you and will support you. It sounds like they are interested in helping you with food choices as well. I have the band and when I visit me two young adults at school I have to make wise choices. I am in the food industry and feel talking to the food service director along with a nurse will also be supportive. Keeping in mind the protein first. These people want to please so you took the first step to help yourself. Good luck and Best wishes on your journey. It sure is not easy for any of us. You should not have to spend any extra money on groceries if you are already paying for a meal plan and these meals plans must accommodate your health needs. Hope all goes well. imluckydog

I had NO restriction until my third fill and I am as full as I ever want to be for ever. I love my band it is so bandtastic... LOL I am have a great day after being under the weather the past few. Enjoy the amazing journey. Best wishes imaluckydog

Bravo I so agree what a nice and happy blog thank you I like to read these ones, it makes me HAPPY. Best wishes to you. imaluckydog

Best wishes, I got really good and I mean GOOD restriction about 5 days after my third fill and I have been ever so full ever since. All the best to you. imaluckydog

Welcome and enjoy your journey LB helps with the wt loss and we are all here for you as well as to share our own experiences. Best wishes imaluckydog

You go girl best wishes and happy journey. imaluckydog

Thank you I am feeling a lot better now a few calls to Dr.'s and some imodium, lots of fluids has helped. These things just need to work themselves out. It has been the first time I have felt under the weather since June 29,2009 so I am a healthy camper. I almost thought I had the flu but thank goodness I do not. I am already feeling much better. Hope all is well with you and best wishes. imaluckydog

Great news and the journey has been amazing. Congratulations and best wishes. imaluckydog

Wow I woke up with dry heaves this morning too!!! Diarrhea yuck as well. I was feeling dehydrated and started drinking water made me more sick, I am drinking Gatorade now and I am feel a little better. But not much better. Oh bother, I have not ever been sick yet with my band. I do not have a temp so I am hoping it may just be a little bug. It will be a long ride home if I am sick in the car. We are bringing kids back to college this week end. I hope this does not last long and I sure as heck do not want to go to the hospital. I sure would have a fill removed if it would make me feel better. They would fill you right up again when you feel better. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. imaluckydog

Hi can you tell me what Buffalo Chicken Dip is and how to make it? Is it spicy? Sounds like it has a lot of protein. I would also like the recipe for the lemon cheese pudding if you have the time. Thank you and sound like you are doing well. Best wishes imaluckydog

I am full all the time. I have had three fills and have refused the last two. I get the right amount of protein I need and the scale has been going the best direction DOWN. I cannot eat a lot of food. It also takes me three times as long to eat. I am still enjoying my journey so much and the best thing is going to the store to buy new clothes and I am not even an extra large any more it is soooo GREAT. imaluckydog

Keep up the great work. Best wishes on your happy journey it is so amazing this trip we are on. I am enjoying every moment. imaluckydog

Hey what a nice and Happy Blog Thank You!! I am skiing now that was my goal. I was banded June 29th and I have lost over 77 lbs. Not bad for an old dog like myself. Keeping my paws out of the cookie jar has been hard for me. But setting small goals has helped me get to my big goal. I am also glad I went and had this done. They asked me to go early, an entire month and I was ready! I love dancing and I will be doing that soon too. I am working on my headband now and buying now clothes is such a hoot. I am not even an extra large any more... That is such a shock to me! I am having so much fun living the good life. Enjoy the journey and the complements are so worth everyone of them enjoy....Best wishes imaHAPPYluckydog