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These are good. they come in 3 flavors. They have 10 grams of Protein and 140 calories. I find them at Walmart pharmacy in the ensure section. Don't get them confused with the snack Special K bars. I really like them for on the go. They taste like they could be cousins to the rice crispie treats. tee hee edie:p Just make sure you get the ones that say 10 grams protein on front of box.

total fat 6g,carbs 25g net wt 1.59 oz

I bought myself a portable cd player for hitting 199 lbs. I put an audio book in and just lose myself in the story and walk , walk and walk. edie:nervous

I've heard these called Ninja colds. Tee hee. edie

Jessica, This is a place to sound off about anything. We are here for you. Good luck to you on your band adventure. My band has given hope for keeping it off too. edie

1. being with my husband (he's my rock) 2. being with my dog (she's my surragate child) 3. something sugar free but sweet 4. clean water (I appreciate having it because some people in the world don't) 5. having two strong legs to let me do what I have to do and do what I want to do edie

Im on effexor and was banded july 19 06 and not having any problem YET. edie

I love it because the band keeps me from eating too much. Finally I won't be going off my diet when I reach my goal. I THINK I will have to make sure that I get enough calories to maintain my goal. Isn't that a WONDERFUL problem!! I'm very aware of what I put in my body now. I don't want the little food space for the day filled up with junk. Best wishes. edie

You know you are banded when you can eat ONE small size candy bar and be content (compared the half of bag before banding). edie

I saw a thread about Nov bandsters and I thought it was a good idea. pro I have been exercising my butt off ! pro I am keeping to about 1000 calories a day. con I have had 2 plateaus (spelling?) that lasted about 7 to 8 days. con I MISS pigging out on chinese and mexican. con I fantasize about eating a big ol sandwich. pro I have had one fill. pro I am enjoying being in Onederland. con It makes me sad going to the grocery store. con I hate going to the grocery store now. pro I am in XL tops and size 18 jeans any thoughts Julyers? edie:o

Im posting to get my thread in the daytime. I posted this at 4 in the morning the first time. edie lol

dont know what happened here but toast for me romance or scary movies? edie:confused:

I'm a member of the pantyhose haters club too:mad: . Never again. Trouser socks for me too:clap2: . edie I'm happy for you though.

Don't forget New England Clam Chowder. My fav. edie

This has been the best thing I have ever spent money on. Best wishes. edie

I've been telling myself "food doesn't taste as good as thin feels". Im a dog groomer and my customers have been calling me Miss Skinny and Im still in the 190's! I no longer fear having a stroke now. I've eaten alot of chinese and mexican and I remind myself that was what got me morbidly obese. When I slid my hips into size 18 jeans from 26s it felt GOOD. No more plus size for me. Be strong about your craving like you have never been before. The lap band doesn't do that for you. Us bandsters understand like only we can. edie

I dont have any problem with liquids. I can drink around 10 oz at once. I do get really thirty after I have been out in my car and avoiding liquids until I get near a restroom. I hate public restrooms. I only use them if I HAVE to. I am a big night owl so I rarely dont get my 64 oz or more in. My 10 oz in one drink isnt near a half gallon but..... edie

It has dawned on me that another advantage to my lap band is I won't reach my goal and go off my diet. Before I would start gaining back because I would begin eating too much again. With my band I am learning what I really like and what is healthy for me to eat. I feel secure about not overeating with the band. Just a thought edie:nervous

Welcome "Booty" girl (lol):biggrin1: , I love this site. I learn from the questions . It feels good to see my same concern . This site has eased my mind several times. Saved me from calling my doctor and waiting for a call back. I think Im the only one without a cell phone so I have to wait by my "land" phone. edie

Betsy, I have been on lots of diets too. Gained more back afterwards. My band is the best money I have ever spent. I have spent alot of money on candy,cookies and ice cream. Where did that get me? Diabetes type II, high blood pressure, bad knees........ Be grateful that the band exists .Do you want good health or not ? To all those questions about diet and exercise .... You do have to choose healthy foods and exercise with the band. The band keeps you from overeating. I am thankful for mine. edie

Im having trouble getting my posts on here. Oh well . Ill try once again. 198lbs edie

I try to eat protein first but does anyone know how much of my calories should be protein. I eat between 800 to 1000 calories each day. edie

My new addiction is exercise. My husband says I am doing too much . Sometimes I exercise 3 hours a day. My friends say it a good thing or I would have more hanging skin. I am serious about this post. I'm just not sure if its a good or bad addiction. edie

The scale read 199 this morning!! With my band 7-19-06 and all my exercise I did it. I just kept repeating 199 over and over . My hubby gave me a big hug too. My MD called this week and asked me if he could give my name and number to a patient who would be a good candidate. I will be pleased to give him my story. I am shooting for Onefiftylisous now. edie:) :D :) :)

LOL. I swore to never wear hose again in 98. It crossed my mind to look for a dress for xmas party this year but that would mean the dreaded hose. I just stuck that thought in the same place as pigging out at a mexican or chinese restaurant. edie