BeachBumFL

:bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: Are there any Florida Panhandle bansters out there??? I am from Pensacola area!!!! would love to connect!!! :bananapartyhat:

Hello all, What is this about a cruise of Lapbanders. When is it and how do you sign up if interested? I would love to hear about it. Is it to Alaska??? thanks in advance for the information. BeachBumFl

Hi Doty, Thanks for responding. I have been a nurse since 1978. I have done several types of nursing but now I dont do direct patient care. It is s wonderful profession, however, I wish I could retire too. I have a few more years to go. How did you get the pretty signature and weight loss strip that you have for your signature??? I would love to pick out something for me. I use to go to Decatur, Al a lot. that is close to Huntsville and about 129 miles from Nashville. That is a nice area. Have you had any issues since banding? are you eating regular food? What are you doing for exercise? I am walking right now, however, I will be starting at the college gym when the new semester starts. My husband will go with me. I bet you have a lot of interesting stories to tell since you spent so much time as a trauma nurse. I would love to hear some of them. take care and thanks for the welcome!!! talk to you soon!

Hello all, I am BeachBumFl, aka Donna, and I was banded June 8,2006 and had my first fill July 27th. I started at 240 and today (July 30) I am 225.5. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone. facts about me: I am about to be a grandmother any day- a girl. I am so excited. I have a black chihuahua, Sadie, I love to pieces I am married to a wonderful man - for 16 years now. I am a Registered Nurse I am Southern and speak fluent Southern!!! LOL thanks for this website and take care all!!!! Hugs, Donna:kiss2:

Carol, Were you just banded in June 2006?????and you have already lost that much weight???? you are incredible. how are you accomplishing that much loss this fast????? I was banded June 8,2006. I stated at 240 and I am just at 225.5. thanks in advance for any tips!!!! Donna:help:

Hello all, I am new here and glad to see a post like this as well. I wwas banded June 8,2006. My first fill was July 27th. I have a 10cc band and he put 1.5ml in the band. I am still trying to figure out my diet. I have found that thick bread does not go down very easy and I PB somtime if I eat it or it may be that I eat it too fast. I am still trying to learn to take smaller bites and chew longer. I eat a shake or eggs for breakfast. I learned long ago, pre-banded, that if I eat carbs for breakfast it sets the stage for the rest of the day. So, I eat protein. Then for lunch I eat a salad with some kind of meat on it and cheese. I have not had a lot of luck with tuna. I dont know if it is too dry or what. but salads go down well.(good thing - I love them) then for dinner I eat smaller portions of meat, veges, and usually applesauce. I am a BIG applesauce fan. I lowe the whey shakes with frozen fruit in them especially if I dont have time to sit down and eat "properly". I like the pria low carb snack bars and the Slim-fast high protein shakes. My doctor told me to try to eat solids- that the band does its best work if I will eat real foods and not "soupy" foods. I do enjoy cottage cheese, string cheese sticks, and yogurt. I have always liked this type of food anyway. I started at 240 and I am down to 225.5 this am. thanks for the info. and I look forward to getting to know you all!!! Hugs, Donna:decision:

:bananapartyhat: WOW!!! I am so glad I read this......I have been gettign hiccips and wondered what was going on....have not had them in years until banded!!! Thanks for the info!!! BeachBumFl :bananapartyhat: