salty1986

chicken is NOT evil ......the way you cook it may be. I ALWAYS dip it into some kind of sauce or some kind of salad dressing. Also if you marinate it for at least 20 min. then cook it in a foil pouch, I find that the chicken is moist! And we all know that MOIST is a chickens best friend. I'm just saying..................

I had a similar problem. I was coughing a lot and had issues keepinf any food down Surgeons office removed all Fluid. By my weigh in the next week I was up 10 lbs. I was exercising the same and eating proper choices and portions. Two weeks after that I was up another 7 lbs.I got very discouraged.dr said just keep doing.......just got 4ccs last week......now I start over!!!! Keep in touch......I feel your pain......

It has been way too long since I have posted anything. There have been so many things going on in my life that I forgot about this wonderful sight. I want to say that I have had good weeks and bad weeks but don't we all? Is having this lap band a challenge? YES!! But it is a challenge I will face head on every day! I have to constantly remind myself that this is a life journey. I took many years to put this weight on and I have to realize that it WILL take a while to take it off. I will celebrate my one year Band-aversary on Nov 12, 2010 and so far I have lost almost 80 pounds. I want to encourage everyone here to take this journey with your eyes wide open. There is a beginning, a very long, but rewarding middle, and though we may reach our weight goal.....the journey never ends, and that's NOT a bad thing because WE ARE WORTH every tear shed, every ounce of sweat at the gym, and every pound lost! Take Care my Lap-Band friends May we all celebrate our successes together. Salty1986:thumbup:

I had the very same symptoms and after 4 days...I decided to call the Dr. I went in today and got a slight unfill and I feel much better. I slept in my chair downstairs two nights! Yuck. The coughing was the worst! Looking forward to better days.......I think I will probably fill at a slower rate. It's ALL good!:wink:

Here we are nearing the end of February and here in New Hampshire.....we are still getting snow with little chance of it ending soon, BUT nevertheless, I am determined to stay positive and keep a good outlook on life. I had my second fill last Monday and started to have a few issues keeping food down, so I called my Doc. and I went in today to have a bit of an UN-fill. I don't know what the deal is but maybe I am one of those people that will have to take it slow for a bit longer.....any way I will do whatever my Doc says and I am sure that I can be right on track by next month. I was so discouraged because I have been following the plan however I was miserable and felt bloated and overfull. Maybe it's in my head but right away after she took out 1.5cc I have felt better. Nothing magical but at least I can have soft stuff without being uncomfortable. I saw my PCP yesterday for the first time since surgery and she was proud of me. She was asking me about the port and how the fills are done. It was the first time in FOREVER that I didn't cringe before getting on the scale!!!!:rolleyes2: To my fellow bandster buddies We Did The Right Thing!!! Life is good!!

Here we are nearing the end of February and here in New Hampshire.....we are still getting snow with little chance of it ending soon, BUT nevertheless, I am determined to stay positive and keep a good outlook on life. I had my second fill last Monday and started to have a few issues keeping food down, so I called my Doc. and I went in today to have a bit of an UN-fill. I don't know what the deal is but maybe I am one of those people that will have to take it slow for a bit longer.....any way I will do whatever my Doc says and I am sure that I can be right on track by next month. I was so discouraged because I have been following the plan however I was miserable and felt bloated and overfull. Maybe it's in my head but right away after she took out 1.5cc I have felt better. Nothing magical but at least I can have soft stuff without being uncomfortable. I saw my PCP yesterday for the first time since surgery and she was proud of me. She was asking me about the port and how the fills are done. It was the first time in FOREVER that I didn't cringe before getting on the scale!!!!:tongue_smilie: To my fellow bandster buddies We Did The Right Thing!!! Life is good!!

2010 is just a few weeks old and yet things are off to a great start. I actually look forward to getting exercise and trying new forms of exercise. I can go into GNC now and not feel like a fish out of water. I am taking care of myself and striving to be the healthiest version of myself that I can be. I have determined that this year I am going to complete projects that I had started long ago. I now have a renewed energy that kept me from seeing things through. I hate to admit it but I have neglected so many things because I was always tired or sluggish. I am going to paint my kitchen, finish some quilting projects, maybe even plant a small garden(if winter ever decides to end) I find that I'm no longer content to sit down and just read all weekend. I want to see my goals achieved. If I can repeat myself just one more time ..... I am so very happy with my decision to have this surgery and I am going to encourage others to do the same. It truly IS life-changing!!!!

Well it has been too long since I have updated this journey through "Bandland" so here goes..... I have good days and bad days. Thank goodness I have more good than bad. I used to wonder what the process would be like for me when it came to finding out what I would be able to eat and what would be "off-limits".... When they say that you will just have to try things and find out...they weren't exaggerating. You will literally not know what is going to happen(or not) until it goes in your mouth...and either further or not. I realize this is Not a pleasant subject but I promise never to sugar coat anything. It may seem that things are ok and then look-out!!!! GET OUT OF THE WAY!!!!!! OR.... things will be just fine. I have discovered that after many attempts to eat bread....It is no longer my friend. On the other hand when you find out what you can eat without difficulty....you may find yourself eating the same five or six foods all the time because it is easier than getting sick. I find that I get impatient with myself and have to be reminded that I am JUST 2 months post-op. All things will work out in time.. I have NOT ONE OUNCE of regret for the decisions I have made so far and with the help and encouragement of all of you out there..I am making improvements every day !!! Cheri PS Next fill is Jan 25:thumbup:

Well it has been too long since I have updated this journey through "Bandland" so here goes..... I have good days and bad days. Thank goodness I have more good than bad. I used to wonder what the process would be like for me when it came to finding out what I would be able to eat and what would be "off-limits".... When they say that you will just have to try things and find out...they weren't exaggerating. You will literally not know what is going to happen(or not) until it goes in your mouth...and either further or not. I realize this is Not a pleasant subject but I promise never to sugar coat anything. It may seem that things are ok and then look-out!!!! GET OUT OF THE WAY!!!!!! OR.... things will be just fine. I have discovered that after many attempts to eat bread....It is no longer my friend. On the other hand when you find out what you can eat without difficulty....you may find yourself eating the same five or six foods all the time because it is easier than getting sick. I find that I get impatient with myself and have to be reminded that I am JUST 2 months post-op. All things will work out in time.. I have NOT ONE OUNCE of regret for the decisions I have made so far and with the help and encouragement of all of you out there..I am making improvements every day !!! Cheri PS Next fill is Jan 25:thumbup:

I speak for myself when I say that these rough times come and go....I would rather they go more often. Thank goodness we all understand where you are right now....and are here for support. Maybe just venting like this will help clear out the gremlins that are plaguing you right now.

Well I wasn't sure what to expect for this visit. I had no problem with the office visit and the fill itself.....but I felt like the band was now around my throat. I felt like I couldn't swallow...but buck up little camper this is ok it will pass. I came home and had some clear liquids that day(very small amounts) and the next day I went to full liquids, then mushie...you all know the drill... I tried the soft foods I had been eating and what a noticeable difference. I could not eat any more than a half cup total!! Well I found that out the hard way..... I struggle with eating slow....I find that when I am alone I do fine but when I am with other people that are eating I eat too fast and then I am miserable. I hope that my fellow bandsters here can offer advice. Only people who have lived this can know what we deal with . I guess I am a little frustrated but hey I am just keeping it real. Here's to a better day tomorrow! Cheri:crying:

Well I wasn't sure what to expect for this visit. I had no problem with the office visit and the fill itself.....but I felt like the band was now around my throat. I felt like I couldn't swallow...but buck up little camper this is ok it will pass. I came home and had some clear liquids that day(very small amounts) and the next day I went to full liquids, then mushie...you all know the drill... I tried the soft foods I had been eating and what a noticeable difference. I could not eat any more than a half cup total!! Well I found that out the hard way..... I struggle with eating slow....I find that when I am alone I do fine but when I am with other people that are eating I eat too fast and then I am miserable. I hope that my fellow bandsters here can offer advice. Only people who have lived this can know what we deal with . I guess I am a little frustrated but hey I am just keeping it real. Here's to a better day tomorrow! Cheri:crying:

I have discovered the joy of Unflavored protein as well..... I put it in my one cup of coffee a day and now I get protein in my coffee! They suggest that you mix 1 cup of fat free mayo and one scoop of unflavored protein powder and use it in your tuna or chicken salad and get more protein that way

I am feeling fantastic! I have energy that I never thought I would have... I am scheduled for my first fill on Dec 14. My weight loss seems to have stalled a little but slow and steady wins the race. I have a friend that had the gastric bypass and she asked if I wish that I would have chosen that instead...she said that I could have lost so much more that way. I made the right choice for me and I wouldn't change a thing! I have found that there are foods that I am afraid to try and for now that's ok. I am sticking with the plan. I am looking forward to the go ahead to begin some exercise other than walking. Loving all the support from everyone elsesblogs and discussions!!! For today... Cheri

I am feeling fantastic! I have energy that I never thought I would have... I am scheduled for my first fill on Dec 14. My weight loss seems to have stalled a little but slow and steady wins the race. I have a friend that had the gastric bypass and she asked if I wish that I would have chosen that instead...she said that I could have lost so much more that way. I made the right choice for me and I wouldn't change a thing! I have found that there are foods that I am afraid to try and for now that's ok. I am sticking with the plan. I am looking forward to the go ahead to begin some exercise other than walking. Loving all the support from everyone elsesblogs and discussions!!! For today... Cheri

I went back to work today and I have to admit it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. I don't know if it was such a good idea to try for an 8 hour day off the bat. I work in retail and they were very good to me(gave me the easy jobs). I thought it wouldn't be any big deal to have my "Lunch" with everyone else...but I struggled to eat as slow as I should have.....we all know the result of that. I had to regroup and try again. I'm thinking of taking protein shakes for lunch until I get the hang of this. The support there is incredible an for that I am thankful. This journey that we are on is like a treasure hunt..we follow the path and it will lead us to the buried treasure......the newer better version of ourselves. Life is good, Cheri

I went back to work today and I have to admit it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. I don't know if it was such a good idea to try for an 8 hour day off the bat. I work in retail and they were very good to me(gave me the easy jobs). I thought it wouldn't be any big deal to have my "Lunch" with everyone else...but I struggled to eat as slow as I should have.....we all know the result of that. I had to regroup and try again. I'm thinking of taking protein shakes for lunch until I get the hang of this. The support there is incredible an for that I am thankful. This journey that we are on is like a treasure hunt..we follow the path and it will lead us to the buried treasure......the newer better version of ourselves. Life is good, Cheri

I know that I am posting on Saturday...but I wanted to share my Thursday with everyone who will read this. For the better part of my adult life I have LOVED to cook. I always have enjoyed cooking for my family especially on holidays. I have always struggled with getting everything to the table hot! This year...I think I had everything timed perfectly! Now, this year I am not able to eat anything but the mashed potatoes and a touch of gravy...but I was able to sit down WITH my husband and son and we ate together. Before I was up and down every few minutes getting something else) I guess that the stresses of years past were caused by my lack of focus on the fam...and too much focus on the yam....(haha...I made a joke). This year, one of my goals is to eat to live.....NOT live to eat!!!:thumbup:

I know that I am posting on Saturday...but I wanted to share my Thursday with everyone who will read this. For the better part of my adult life I have LOVED to cook. I always have enjoyed cooking for my family especially on holidays. I have always struggled with getting everything to the table hot! This year...I think I had everything timed perfectly! Now, this year I am not able to eat anything but the mashed potatoes and a touch of gravy...but I was able to sit down WITH my husband and son and we ate together. Before I was up and down every few minutes getting something else) I guess that the stresses of years past were caused by my lack of focus on the fam...and too much focus on the yam....(haha...I made a joke). This year, one of my goals is to eat to live.....NOT live to eat!!!:cursing:

I met with the PA today and she said that everything was looking real good. I'm all healed up. I still have occasional pain near the port...but all in all I have no thing major to report. I also met with the nutritionist today and she gave the next three phases of the plan. I started phase 3 today and let me say the scrambled egg that I ate for lunch was such a welcome change from soup!! I am cooking for my husband and son tomorrow(Thanksgiving) and I must say I'm good with that......most of the joy comes from seeing those guys happy....besides I think I might try some potato with gravy.Again I say anything but chicken soup!!! Walking helps me deal with the "Head hunger" Things are looking up! Cheri Salty1986

I met with the PA today and she said that everything was looking real good. I'm all healed up. I still have occasional pain near the port...but all in all I have no thing major to report. I also met with the nutritionist today and she gave the next three phases of the plan. I started phase 3 today and let me say the scrambled egg that I ate for lunch was such a welcome change from soup!! I am cooking for my husband and son tomorrow(Thanksgiving) and I must say I'm good with that......most of the joy comes from seeing those guys happy....besides I think I might try some potato with gravy.Again I say anything but chicken soup!!! Walking helps me deal with the "Head hunger" Things are looking up! Cheri Salty1986

I know that this an older post......but I tried the protein from Unjury.com, they are awesome!!!! You can get sample packets. I tried them all and found they were great. 20g of protein in each packet. They have an unflavored one that can be added to anything. They suggest that you make your own protein rich mayo for tuna salad .....1 cup of fat free mayo and one packet of unflavored protein powder. Keep it handy for meal prep. Get double protein when you eat tuna or chicken salad.