DiscoDiva

Hi, I understand how you feel about the weight gain after your HYST. I had a total one done when I was 35 and then I quit smoking.....oh boy what a combo. I am now 51. I had the Lap Band done Feb of 07. I have lost 76 lbs as of today. The weight came off nice and slow but now I am just sitting here not doing much. Partly my fault, just not as active as I should be. But I still lost 15 pounds over the winter so I am still very happy that I had it done or I would still be gaining instead of losing. I can tell you I feel a thousands times better than I did before. I have much more get up and go then I have in years. Go for it and have it done. Its not an easy fix, because you still have to work at it but it is one helpful tool. Good luck, Debbie

Hi, I had to have a GreenField Filter put in before I did the lap band because I had the bloodclots that were not dangerous the ones under the skin.....BUT I am sooooo glad that they talked me into getting it. A week after the band, I ended up with DVT's in the right leg. Spent a week in the hospital. Then because my husband travels with his job and my daughter works and go's to collage I needed someone with me all the time. So I ended up in a nursing home for 3 weeks. But the first week I was there I got DVT's in the left leg.... OH what a mess. If I hadn't had the greenfield filer it could have killed me. I don't know if that is the same thing they want to put in you or not. Good luck, and if the Dr's think you need it then maybe you better do it.. I'm glad I did. Debbie

I never liked cottage cheese, unless it was loaded with Pineapples or peaches and the juices. But I bought some Breakstones lowfat cottage cheese and I like it all by it's self with nothing added. Give it a try, it has a nice flavor to it.

Hi, I was banded on Feb 14th, 07 and I cannot eat pancakes or waffles! I have a wonderful waffle maker and I enjoy making them.... So I make them for everyone else. LOL Good luck if you go to the pancake dinner. I hope you can eat one and enjoy it. Debbie

We have this insurance. I only have good things to say about them. I was approved very fast for my lap band and so was my daughter.

I have been watching your weight drop and drop. I started out at 291 lbs, and I have lost around 65 lbs so far. I was banded Feb 14th. 07 so it hasn't been a year yet. I have just stopped but I haven't gained any. I haven't lost any weight since around Sept. So my question to you is how are you doing it?? Any advice will be welcomed. I am eating the same as I was from the very start. Thanks, Debbie :help: :scared: :angry

Hello everyone, I mix my Unflavored unjury with a product that I get off Home Shopping Network. HSN.com - The Original Site for Home Shopping. It's made by Andrew Lessman. It is a Meal replacement. With lots of vitimans in it and also it mixes with waterand only 70 calories! It also comes in different flavors and has 7 grams of protein and then I add the unflavored Unjury with it for a total of 27 grams of protein. It mixes well, with no grit. I love it. I have tried the chocolate, coffee, and the vanilla. Next I am going to try the pinacolada flavor. Everyone on HSN said it was great. Good luck. Debbie

How much are they going to be? Also what is the regular price for one? Thanks, Debbie

I use unjury. I buy the unflavored and mix it with anything. It has 20g of protein in a serving. I also use Perfectly Protein, which I found at Sam's club. It is also in the organic part of a regular store. I have tried the vanilla Chai Tea, and the coffee. They have 10g of protein in a 8oz glass. So I use the Perfectley protein which is a liquid and use a scoop of the Unjury and shake it up together and I have 30g of protein. I use it in the mornings because It is harder for me to eat anything until later in the day. Also I know that I have at least 30gs of what the dr wants me to have. At least 50 or 60 a day. You can get on Unjury.com and look at the different types of protein powders that they have. Good luck. I also use the Snickers Engergy bars.. They have 17g of Protein..but Higher in Suger but I am still losing weight, so they aren't hurting me that much. LOL Debbie

I know where you are coming from. Just this week I tried on 2 pair of pants, one being a pair of jeans. I looked at the first pair and said to myself...no way these babies are going to fit...whoopie they fit. Then on to the Jean's, they also fit. I was so happy, I showed my husband, and then I told everyone! LOL Just keep up the good work. I have lost around 49 or 50 Lbs and I still want to lose another 90, to a hunderd more. I will judge that after I see what I look like. :clap2:

I feel the same way you do. I have had 2 fills so far. I can still eat a lot. I can eat a whole ground chuck burger with cheese on it, (no bun) and a whole ear of corn!! whats up with that. I am getting confused because I really never feel like I am getting stuffed. Now I do get stuck sometimes and get that little problem taken care of and the I can finish my meal. I have a hard time eating much, with my first meal of the day. I will eat a protein bar and coffee and that goes down fine, but anything else and I'm stuck. I know I am eating too much and I am a slow loser too. I am getting a fill on Aug 22. Mean time, any suggestion on what to do to help me? I have a 4cc band and I have 2cc in the band. Thanks, Debbie

I understand what you mean. I can eat a taco from taco bell with no problem, but if I eat chicken or anything that is really healthy I get stuck. I have had to go to the restroom at a resturant and stick my finger in to get it to come up! I don't enjoy doing this but I can't just sit there and slime all over the place either. I can eat popcorn and I have heard others say that it is really hard for bander to eat....well then what's going on with me?? LOL I can also eat scrambled eggs some days and other days I get stuck. Is anyone else having this problem? I have had 3 fills and have 2cc's in my 4cc band. Good luck, Debbie

Sorry to tell you this, but Crystal light has no Protein in it. But it is a tasty drink with no calories.