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Stefanie, my doctor says shakes are a no no except for breakfast. Also the quality of shake you are having makes a differance. Make sure your shake is not high in sugars and carbs. I really like the Chocolate Atkins shake mixed with one scoop of Chocolate unjury powder. I end up getting 35 grams of protein and barely any carbs. Its a real metabolism boost. Are you having so many shakes because its too dificult to eat solids? You might need a slight unfil? Or you might need to eat slower/ chew more thoroughly. I know you were having a hard time with your work schedule and short lunch break time. Maybe you could pack food that doesn't require microwaving so you could start eating sooner into your break. Buy an insulated lunch box and pack some tuna/mayo (I prefer miracle whip light) and some Kashi crackers and a cheese stick. Its a protien packed meal with fiber. I just love the Kashi crackers yumm, and they are healthy. Or another option would be deli meat slices, cheese, crackers. Just an idea. Hope it helps. :hungry: Oh one more thing lol. Ive read on a lot of threads, people have a hard time eating rice and pasta. The dietician I spoke with at the surgicenter where my band was done said to try to live without those from now on. Of course I didn't find that out until AFTER my band was in lol. She said if I felt I couldn't live without some of that, to eat just one or two bites of at the end of my meal. I haven't had a fill yet so I can eat anything I want so far. My first fill is on Wednesday!! Then I'll know first hand what you are going through.

Yep I like the exercise challenges on our July thread, it really motivates me too to have you guys watching. I definitely keep track of what you are doing lol. I am so impressed that you are moving out of the 16s lol lucky you!!! I wear a 14 when im in the 170's. How tall are you? Just curious. Im a shorty, only 5'2". So this week EVERYONE has to exercise 3-5 times by next Sunday. Everyone report daily if possible on what exercise you did that day. I'll be doing it cuz im finally not sick anymore.

Down to 205 from 210, 5 lbs lost!!

Get Up Today Sexy You KARIK

I walked through 2 airports and then drove myself home the morning after my surgery. I would have been fine to go back to work 4 days post op. Everyone is differant though.

The Real You Starts Today SILLY

How would WalMart know wether or not you have a Rx plan? Unless you tell them of course? Just curious.

Im just so proud of everyone who has been doing the exercise! Its really motivating to me that our julyster group is doing so well and being so responsible. When I feel back to 100 % Im going to be exercising too. Keep up the good work friends:grouphug:

I am finally feeling back to normal!! At least pretty much. I can open my jaw almost normally, and my throat barely hurts. YAYYYY! Thank for asking Beth. Im sorry to hear you had a rough day. Thats too bad about your blood sugars, hopefully when you lose more weight you won't have to do that testing anymore.

Awww Gorgeous!

Glad too! Wheww.

Aww thanks for asking about me Mary! I feel alot better today. My throat is still a little sore, my jaw is stuck still, I can open it about an inch now.. so thats an improvement. I think im on the mend!! Thanks for your prayers and support.

Wow Mary!!!! I can see a remarkable differance! WTG. yayyy!

I live many states away from TX, I could have had my surgery in my state but CHOSE to have a surgeon with more experience. I am having my aftercare from a doc closer to home. I have tiny scars, I was up and able to walk through 3 airports the morning after my surgery, and then drive myself home. My recovery was fast. Ive had zero complications. My port is like it doesn't exist, I wonder if its really in there?? I felt the quality of care I received was excellent. Maybe im odd, but I actually liked Dr. Speigels personality. Sorry if that bothers anyone, but Im entitled to my oppinion.

Hi, Im 29, so I just have to join in lol. Its my last chance to be in the 20's crowd!

Hope you are feeling better. I too have been sick for the past two weeks. Im on my second round of antibiotics. Its bumming me out so bad to not be able to exercise!! :sick

Faybie, I was banded by Dr. Speigel, and I am interested in what size8beauty has to say. Is this your personal forum? I thought Alex was the owner. Are you even a moderator? I don't think so, I don't appreciate you acting like you are something you are not. I don't want to get in an argument with you. Im just feeling a bit annoyed. You didn't go to Dr. Speigel and that is fine, but I did, and so did others. We aren't trashing your doctor, please don't trash ours.

Thank you to everyone for the encouraging words. Well the doctor said I have a REALLY bad infection. They wanted to put me on an IV with antibiotics but I didn't have anything set up for my baby so I begged to try one more shot of antibiotics. They gave me the super strong shot, and also a really high dosage of oral antibiotics I have to take for the next 10 days. If my jaw doesn't start getting better today I have to go back because they are worried that I have some kind of absess of strep infection in my jaw or something. Eeeek I have never heard of this before in my life.. did you know they have to do surgery if it doesn't heal fast? UGhhhhh. I just can't go through another surgery!!! I think it is feeling better, well maybe not better, but it doesn't seem to have gotten any worse since yesterday so that makes me hopeful. On the upside I am losing pounds but im not counting it because im dehydrated and im sure as Im able to drink again the weight is going to come right back. I'll write again soon, my baby is calling for me!! Bye ladies!! ohh and chris. lol

Thanks for asking about me , well my strep infection has spread into the soft tissues in my neck/face so now my jaw is stuck/locked. I can only open my mouth about a 1/2 inch. Ugh Im going back to the doctor again today. I don't know if I'll be on steroids or what. Definitely more antibiotics. I'll keep you updated. Stephanie, I can totally see the weight loss! Way to go. In your most recent pic its remarkable how your shape is showing. Ohh lala, you better watch out lol your husband is going to be chasing you around!! And I agree with what everyone else has said too, you are sooo pretty, pretty eyes, smile, the works. LOL michelle, aka sausage queen.

Mary, I just have to say thank you so very much for the supportive PM. Im going into the doctor again tomorrow for sure and get this stuff under control. Hey that a great before and after pic! You guys are so lucky to have each other! I love the fact that you look like such fashionistas! I think I'll have to come with Mary and get a make-over too!! I can definitely see the differance in your wieght loss. Way to go.

I experience that same thing! At least before I was on a liquid diet again. The first couple bites and I feel like they get kinda stuck and then I can feel them pass through and then I can eat a lot more. Hmm whats up with that?

Stetsi Stephani, I don't know how you can deal with plucking ppls eyebrows lol. I could NOT do it lol. I can barely handle having my own done, I keep my eyes closed the whole time! Ouch! I think it would be fun to put make up on ppl though. So have you ever purposely made someone look like a clown? Like some really obnoxious rude person? lol I would hhehehe. *evil grin* Michelle that picture is so funny! Even my husband got a kick out of that one. Im so glad we have this julyster thread. When we all become skinny bi**hes we'll have to have a big hurrah in some tropical place. ericsmom Stefanie, congrats on the nsvs! I can't wait until you start posting some before and after pictures, Im sure the change is remarkable. Keep up the good work!! You motivate me sooo much. Thank you. Ruthie, hope you feel better soon. I'll pray that you do and that you find a good caregiver too. Beth congratulations on becoming a purrfect grandma! lol for years my Mom was my cat's grandma too hehe. Everyone talks about my cat like he's a person, its so funny. Even now and I have 2 daughters. Isn't it funny how attached we can get to our four-legged friends. Im back to square one on my strep throat, the antibiotic shot they gave me started to seem to work for a bit, but now it seems my infection is over-powering it. Im going to go back in tomorrow and get a different anti-biotic. I feel like im just post-op again as im on a liquid diet. Its hell. Ive never had strep before this, it feels like theres a razor blade stuck in the back of my throat. The worst part is, im dehydrated because I can barely drink liquids even. So I think my breast milk is drying up. *sniff*.

Aww your very welcome Mary Luke. I agree this forum really is wonderful, I don't know what I would do without it!

Beevis and Butthead moment here: teeheehheee 'he'd punch him in the face' hehehe that just cracks me up for some reason. Aside from that part though, that guy sounds like a real tool. YUCK.

Hmmm Id be wondering if maybe this guy is falling for you as your confidence, self-esteem are getting stronger. It might not only be about looks with this one. He might be a keeper :bolt: . I mean your frienship is growing and changing into a possible relationship.. that might be because the more he gets to know you the more he is liking you. My advice is get to know him. Meet his family, ask him what his values are. Go places with him and see if he is kind to strangers, nice to children and animals. Make sure he isn't a liar or a thief. Is he motivated and hard working or a leech? If he's a shallow person who only cares about looks, you'll find that out in time. You can usually spot that in two seconds flat. So my guess is, if he was a shallow person, youd know it by now. Instead of focusing on why someone likes you... focus on .. Do You Like Him?? I hope someday you will not have to have in the back of your mind 'why does this person like me?".. instead I hope you can feel like 'men should like me, whats not to like? Im unique and individual and worthy of love'. I've been with my husband for 12 years, married 8 and we are very happily married.