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The only problem I've had with my period is that my band gets really tight. I guess it could be because I retain water right before and during my period. It makes me feel really nauseous in the mornings. But other than that, my periods have been normal.

I am 2 months post op and most of my exercise has been walking. To make it fun, I started a blog Melodie Takes Manhattan!! I thought it would be fun to find out how long it would take me to walk every street in Manhattan. I blog and take pictures of interesting things along the way. I will continue to do this but now I need more of a challenge because my body is no longer challenged by the walking. I have an eliptical aka clothes rack and I think its time to pull it out of the corner. Okay. IT'S COMING OUT OF THE CORNER TODAY! Gotta stop thinking about it and actually do it.

The Indian Fare products are not in the freezer section. I usually find them in the same isle as the sauces and rice. The sodium content varies among all the products. Some can be a bit high. As for my favorites, The Madris Lentil has 445 mg soduim. Dal Mahkini has 670 mg sodium. Some of the vegetable ones have less sodium. Shouldn't have this stuff everyday, but its delicious and good way to mix things up. Throw in some shredded chicken and make it a meal!

If you are a person on the go and need to get your veggies in. Green Giant has these frozen boxes of veggies flavored with light sauces. There are 2 servings in a box. I caught them on sale at pathmark for $1 each. Perfect to take to work. 1 serving is usually 50 to 60 calories. Baby brussel sprouts in butter sauce Califlower in cheese sauce Immunity blend (carrots,broccoli, sweet pepper strips) Baby vegetable medley And many many more!

I got my 2nd fill today and it was so much easier than last time. She found my port in 2 seconds. Yay! This time my surgeon did it. I have 7cc's in my band now. I lost 10lbs since last visit. She was very pleased and said I'm right on track. I didn't have to get a fill if I didn't want it. But its been getting harder and harder to stick to small portions so I was like. FILL ME PLEASE!! I'm down 40 lbs altogether. Yay!! Walking, walking, and walking has helped a lot. I'm addicted to it and actually feel guilty if I go straight home after work. I have to walk! Melodie Takes Manhattan!!

We are bandmates!!

What a great suggestion! You should definitely post this in "great food finds" in the food and nutrition forum. I am def gonna try this.

I PB'd for the first time this morning. Just when I was starting to brag that I never have. LOL! I'm not tight (had first fill 2 weeks ago). I simply ate too quickly. Just in case you want the gross details, it was collard greens.

Ak-mak stone ground 100% wheat crackers. 5 HUGE crackers in a serving. 115 calories, 2g fat, 20g carbs, 4g fiber, 5g protein

I made boneless chicken thighs baked with trader joes chipotle salsa. Baked it until it was falling apart. Ummm ummm ummm.

Hi everyone!! I must say I am glad Christmas has come and gone. I have a family full of great cooks! I tasted a little of everything for three days straight. I felt really guilty about it and refuse to touch a scale until I am completely back on track. My splurge is nowhere near what it would've been if I didn't have the band. However, I have kept up with my walking the entire time. Today I walked 61 NYC blocks. Check out my blog Melodie Takes Manhattan!!

B- oatmeal w/ 1 cup vanilla almond milk L- 1 cup chili w/ 1/4 cup cheese S- 14 mini whole wheat crackers S- Grande skinny vanilla latte D- 1/2 cup egg beaters 1/3 cup diced ham Total calories 1230

B- 2 small bananas S- light string cheese Juice box L- 14 mini whole wheat crackers w/ 2 wedges light laughing cow cheese S- Edamame D- 1 chicken thigh 1 cup artichoke hearts Total Calories: 910

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5 oz. of trader joes non fat greek yogurt with 1/2 cup of kashi Go Lean Cereal. Yummy and satisfying!!

Trader Joe's sun dried tomato chicken sausage with basil. One link has 110 cal, 6 fat, 3 carbs, 11 protein.

Non fat greek yogurt, Quick eggs (like egg beaters), Lite mexican shredded cheese, Bagged spinach and frozen fruit (great for smoothies when you need to be on liquids), Six pack flavored no sugar added apple sauce, chicken Sausage (various flavors), frozen veggies, canned tuna in Water, oatmeal complete, in frozen section boneless chicken thigh meat, hummus perfect on whole weat melba toast or bagel chips, part skim string cheese, Box Soups they have so many flavors the best are creamy tomato, corn and pepper, tomato and roasted pepper, and black bean are my favorites they are smooth and perfect for pureed stages and also gerat right after a fill, vanilla almond milk goes great in oatmeal and Cereal, 4% cottage cheese, indian fare products (read labels for Protein info) That should start you off. Pretty much all my posts are from trader joes so more products to come.

Yesterday was my first big blunder lets just say I was doing well until cheese and Mcdonalds fries got involved. My appetite is definetely back. LOL!

Hey! It's my 1 month bandiversary and I am now 283lbs!! Woo hoo. Are we updating every month for the spreadsheet?

Thanks!! Glad you are following along. It keeps me motivated!

Check out my blog Melodie Takes Manhattan!! It's about my quest to walk all of Manhattan.

Check out my blog Melodie Takes Manhattan!! It's about my quest to walk all of Manhattan.