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Thanks for all the responses on this. I think I have decided I should journal in some fashion. The question is how. I have the realize band and was using their site but frankly, it is a bit of a pain. The food listing doesn't seem very comprehensive. Fitday is better for that. But, I like Realize My Success because it has a place for Water and my Vitamin. I am thinking a more comprehensive database would prove more useful. Oh and I also don't entirely like the fact my surgeon's office and look up my food intake. Makes me feel like I can't be honest. Why that is, I have no idea! still undecided!

I lost 1.6 lbs this week. Not as much as I would like, but a loss is a loss so no complaining from me. I have noticed I am eating more at meals. I think today at lunch was my biggest meal so far. I had a quarter cup of chicken salad and almost an entire 5oz yogurt. Still a good portion size but I need to be on the lookout for that. Surgery wt 226.50 Last week 207.8 Today 206.2 Hope everyone has a great week!

Down 1.6 lbs this week. Half of what I was losing but I knew that couldn't last forever. Funny part is, this is the week I started walking. Ahh well, it's a journey! NAME........SURGERY...START....CURRENT....TO GO Blaze21..........255.........176..........172.............8 Hdsantoni.......252.........187..........179.............7 Wyomingirl......376.........283..........280............12 Aivey.............270.........265..........251.............6 Enchanted......241.........187..........187............17 Raelita...........331.........310..........310............15 Doramae........305.........257.5........248...........5.5 Jennybeck......252..........228..........219............9 Bella..............242.........213..........210............11 Laurr925........285.........225..........215..............5 EmsMommy....252.........242...........242............15 Healthy-me....26...........215.........206.2.........6.3 syretta0728....200.........192...........190............ 8loosinit4good...327.........263...........263............16 FluffyJen.........220........183...........180.5............5.5 Zoom-Zoom.....218........206...........204............8 GlenSand.........252........185...........184............9

I think if we do a challenge, it should be more on the mechanics of the band. Like an exercise challenge or a Water challenge. I think if we can get the mechanics down, then the weight loss kind of takes care of itself. Anyone else have thoughts on this? And where is everyone? We have lots of MIA's. Juniper comes to mind... there were lots of us!

Hi everyone! I had my 1 month appointment. I met with the nutritionist first. Basically, she lifted all food restrictions. I can now eat beef, pork, raw vegetables etc. We talked about pasta and carbs. Can I eat pasta? Yes. Is it a good choice? Not really. But if I chose to eat it, the wheat pasta or wheat blends would be better and not to make it the focus of my meal etc. We talked about bite size and chewing. Standard stuff. She was very happy with my loss so far. Then I saw the PA, Melissa. She will basically do all my follow up care. She asked all her questions... Am I getting my water? Exercise? Eating only 3 meals with no snacking? Drinking anything besides water (meaning caloric beverages)? So after all her questions she said 'What do you think?' And I told her I didn't think I needed a fill and she said 'because you don't'. She was extremely pleased with my weight loss and my body composition. So here is the skinny: Loss to date: 32 lbs Body fat % lost: 5.1% Only 1 lb difference in lean muscle mass so all my loss has been fat. She said it honestly couldn't be better. Then I saw my surgeon in the hallway and she hugged me and said I looked great. I got released to go back to work with no lifting restrictions. So all is well and I go back on Sunday the 16th! Great appointment! I think I can finally say I am thrilled to have done this! I wasn't unhappy before, but I wasn't happy either. Now I am!!!

Perhaps when someone asks why you chose band over bypass you can just say, "I just felt it was the better choice for me personally" and leave it at that. Honestly, your reasons are your own and they have no right to demand that from you. Good luck!

Hi! I was banded on 7/10. I have lost 32 lbs. I just had my 1 month post op and was given the go-ahead to add in pork, beef, raw veggies... basically everything. We skipped my first fill because I am losing steadily, eating about a half cup of food for my meal and not hungry between meals. It's funny though, no matter how well we do, we always wish we could lose just a few more. I think patience and persistence is the key here. Do what we are supposed to do and let the weight come off. It sounds so easy but that is the hardest part!

You can only find CarbMaster yogurt at Smith's because it is a Kroger brand. Kroger owns Smith's, King Sooper, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Ralph's (except in certain areas) Kroger's (obviously!) and just about a dozen others. I am not as familiar with the ones in the east. I live in Arizona and we have Fry's. Oh yeah, and I work there. :w00t: LOL It is actually pretty good yogurt... I am eating one now so I felt compelled to post!

Hi everyone! I lost 3.2 lbs this week. And I even had TOM! Surgery wt: 226.50 Last week: 211.0 Today: 207.8

Hello everyone! I lost 3.2 lbs this week... with TOM! YAY! NAME........SURGERY...START....CURRENT....TO GO Blaze21..........255.........176..........172.............8 Hdsantoni.......252.........187..........179.............7 Wyomingirl......376.........283..........280............12 Aivey.............270.........265..........254.............9 Enchanted......241.........187..........187............17 Raelita...........331.........310..........310............15 Doramae........305.........257.5........248...........5.5 Jennybeck......252..........228..........220...........10 Bella..............242.........213..........210............11 Laurr925........285.........225..........215..............5 EmsMommy....252.........242...........242............15 Healthy-me....226.......215.........207.8.........8.8 syretta0728....200.........192...........192............10 loosinit4good...327.........263...........263............16 FluffyJen.........220........183...........183............8 Zoom-Zoom.....218........206...........206............10 GlenSand.........252........185...........185............10

hi everyone! I would love to hear how everyone is doing! What food stage are you in? How are you feeling physically? Emotionally? How much have you lost? How much are you exercising? Ok, I will start. I am exactly 3 weeks out. I am on regular food at this point with no raw veggies, no beef or pork. I am eating mostly turkey, fish. I am up to about a third of a cup of food at a time now. I just finished some hormel turkey chili with some cheese in it. It was absolutely delicious! I would think this would blenderize very well and make a yummy thick soup! mmmm... Physically, I feel ok. Tire out easily. We went back to school shopping for the kids last night and I am just tuckered out today! I still have my port incision that is giving me a little trouble. It just won't stay closed. It is like it creates a scab and then comes off. I did see my PA and she said it looked great. She put some steri-strips on it and said to leave it alone. So it is fine, just the thought of it bothers me. Emotionally, I go back and forth. Took the kids to see G-Force at the theater yesterday. It was a bit tough to sit there and just drink my Water. I felt a bit deprived. It passed. Sometimes I get really sad about possibly NEVER being able to have Pasta again. Not that I need it. I guess the thought is worse than anything. I hope it doesn't happen. I truly hope I am one of those bandsters who can eat bread and pasta (in moderation of course) someday. I don't mean bread and pasta, specifically, just anything. I hate the thought of NEVER. KWIM? I have lost a total of 26 lbs so far. 13 before band and 13 after band. I am not exercising. I should be. I am supposed to be. I live in Az, exercise outside it definately OUT and I can't find the key to my treadmill. I did find a few Leslie Sansone dvds (walk away the pounds) So I am going to start those. How is everyone else doing??? CHECK IN! :crying:

I know a few people have said they take flintstone vitamins. My question is- those of you who do this, do you take one vitamin or 2??

Hi everyone! I haven't gone back to work yet so I haven't resumed my 'normal' routine. Anyway, my best friend who moved away a couple years ago is in town. We went to the movies. We saw The Hangover (hilarious, btw!!!). Then we went out to lunch. My first time eating out since surgery. We went to Applebee's. I had the tomato bisque Soup and a turkey club sandwich. I peeled the turkey and cheese off and rolled them up to eat. Then we went to Barnes and Noble and sat and read. I had half of a tall iced caramel macchiato. I should not have had that as my surgeon doesn't allow caffeine for the first month. But today is exactly four weeks so I hardly even jumped the gun on that. I only drank half so it was about 90 calories. I felt 'normal'. I want to be normal. I don't want to be the obese person who can't do things or not eat things because of her weight. Does that make sense?? It was such a nice day.

Today: B- half of a scrambled egg and 2 T. yogurt L- about a third cup of refried beans with cheese D- about a quarter cup diced rotisserie chicken and a couple slices of cooked carrots

Hi everyone! I have never posted on this thread but I have been reading it for a while. So... I thought I would jump in! Today: Breakfast- chocolate protein shake Lunch- about a third cup turkey chili with a pinch of cheese Dinner-sauteed scallop in EVOO and a teaspoon pesto (YUM!) and 1 tablespoon mashed potato

I just realized I achieved a milestone with my weigh in today. According to my handy dandy BMI wheel I received in my Realize band kit, I am no longer 'morbidly obese'!!!! I am only 'obese'. :biggrin: Yay!!!

I lost 4 lbs this week! Yay! I am very happy with that! Surgery weight- 226.50 Last Week weight- 215 Today- 211

I am soooooooo happy! I lost 4lbs this week! NAME........SURGERY...START....CURRENT....TO GO Blaze21..........255.........176..........176...........12 Hdsantoni.......252.........187..........181.............9 Wyomingirl......376.........283..........280...........12 Aivey.............270.........265..........258...........13 Enchanted......241.........187..........187...........17 Raelita...........331.........310..........310............15 Doramae........305.........257.5........248...........5.5 Jennybeck......252..........228..........224...........14 Bella..............242.........213..........210............11 Laurr925........285.........225..........215.............5 EmsMommy....252.........242...........242............15 Healthy-me....226.........215...........211............12 syretta0728....200.........192...........192............12

My first appointment is 8/11. I see the nutritionist and then I see my PA for a possible fill. The swelling has gone down and I am still not hungry much. I am still eating maximum half cup of food at a time. I am going to try to hold off on that fill, I think. If I am losing without it, I would like to hold off. Now.. if I could just get myself into the exercise... <sigh>

Hey Kyoto, Dr Blackstone did my surgery on the 10th! I haven't meant Dr Sprunger but I have seen him in the office!

Is it too late to join??? I was just banded 3 weeks ago. I would like to get to ONEDERLAND! NAME........SURGERY...START....CURRENT....TO GO Blaze21..........255.........176..........176...........16 Hdsantoni.......252.........187..........184...........12 Wyomingirl......376.........283..........280...........12 Aivey.............270.........265..........258...........13 Enchanted......241.........187..........187...........17 Raelita...........331.........310..........310............15 Doramae........305.........257.5........248...........5.5 Jennybeck......252..........228..........224...........14 Bella..............242.........213..........210............11 Laurr925........285.........225..........215.............5 EmsMommy....252.........242...........242............15 Healthy-me....226.........215...........215............16 I weigh on Mondays so I will put last monday's weight for current!

Hi everyone. I am a little bummed right now. I am exactly 2 weeks post-op today. My stomach is still very swollen. My port site incision has come open a little bit. It started at the beginning of the week. I called office and they asked me if it was red or puffy. I said no. They said just put some gauze on it so it didn't bleed on anything and leave it loose to let the incision 'breathe'. Well, today I shower and that little part is red, a little puffy and more open. Ugh. So I am going to have to go in to the office next week. Ugh again. And I know I shouldn't be on the scale everyday but the last two days I have gained! I would be ok with not losing but gaining! Along with my tummy that is bigger than the day I had surgery. Very discouraging. I am not sorry I had the surgery but I can't say I am glad yet. I really really really want to be glad. Somebody pat me on the head and tell me everything will be ok! <grin> Made a joke... but really... <sigh>

hi everyone Surgery weight 226.50 Last week weight 217.00 Today's weight 215.00 That is down 2 for me. I guess that isn't too bad since I am on 'regular' food. The goal is 1-2 lbs a week. So, there you go!

Buy cute shoes! Buy the ones I want and not settle for the ones that come in Wide sizes!!!! oooohhh I miss cute shoes and sandals!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait!

If there was already a thread on this, I missed it. Thought we could post a little about ourselves. I plan on getting to know you all and leaning on you in the tough times to come! Just the facts: I am 36 years old. I live in Arizona. I have 8 year old twin boys. I have been married for 17 years. I have about a hundred pounds to lose. A little more detail: Let's see, was never overweight as a child. Underweight would have been a better description. Right after I got married, my periods stopped completely and I gained a ton of weight very quickly. I was diagnosed with PCOS. Very difficult to live with. Bad body, bad skin, can't get pregnant. Lost 50 lbs with the help of a trainer and low carb and got pregant with twins. Weight came back with a venegance! I have yo-yo'ed ever since. I can lose a bit, gain it back. I was fairly successful with nutrisystem. I lost 50 lbs but couldn't afford it anymore. Not with a family to feed as well as myself. So I stopped and gained all that back. That is when I decided I needed to stop the yo-yo. I need help to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF! So here I am! Anyone else want to share??