losingjusme

Hi, welcome to LBT. if you have a physical job, i can definitely see taking a few weeks off. congrats on your banding date! like harley said, sit back and read all you can!

hi imb316 what are you eating? keeping the Protein up (keeps you fuller longer). the movement / sounds may just be digestion. if you are really feeling hunger pains, try upping your protein even more, but take small bites and chew. good luck

it really depends on how your body reacts to the surgery. i know some people who lost 20 pounds the first month and didnt gain it back, some lost 20 but gained 15 back when they went on mushies, some lost 3 pounds then started losing more after they received proper restriction. it really varies. i had a lot to lose (started at 402), so i dropped the first 60 pounds rather quickly... HOWEVER, i was at the gym 6-10 times a week and really watched what i ate. dealt with the 'bandster hell' by drinking all the Water i could. bottom line - dont compare yourself with others. there will always be someone who does better than you are and there will always be someone who is not doing as well as you are. good luck on your upcoming surgery!

yum, that sounds really good. thanks!

i was on liquids when i returned to work. just space them out the same as you would during the day. have 'breakfast' at 9-10pm, 'lunch' about 2amish, 'snack' about 5am then 'dinner' when you get home. you can do this!

welcome mommi-hammi. wow, LUCKY you... no time to stress over anything. i've added you to the first post. congrats!

glad to hear that she is doing well. sorry to hear about the lipo pain.

hi Nikki, i used to graze all day long. the band has helped me in the volume i graze, but it does take some discipline some days. i dont eat 3 meals a day, i eat 5-6. but they are small meals ie - today b - atkins shake snack (if needed) atkins shake l - 2 oz chicken w/ salsa s - nuts maybe d - 2-3 oz sausage i think the key is not to get HUNGRY... if i allow myself to get really hungry i eat too quickly and that results in a PB. good luck

best of luck to you today Staci

wow puddin, sorry to hear about the cervical cancer. i hope you are recovering well from your surgery. C

thanks Nina's husband. so sorry to hear about the lipo hurting so horribly! now im scared ... :scared2:

hi Liz, try this forum. Slow Losers Unite - Lap Band Talk Forum - The largest forum for Lap Band Surgery Discussion and Lap Band Surgery Support

rakes, i did that too. i pureed some chicken parm from my favorite restaurant... added a bit of sauce and SOOO good

Hi Esmeralda, dunno your answer, but i wanted to invite you to the Feb/March 08 Plastics thread. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f12/february-march-08-plastics-48924/

Oh that has to be so frustrating (to say the least). I am so sorry to hear that. Any way, he can write a letter or something?

Snickersgirl, sounds like you've had a great experience with Dr. Maese. Tell us more about yourself, banded for 5 years, thats great!

most of the pizza i've been eating lately is basically a flat bread with spinach, chicken and a little parm cheese... :cursing:

Karey, i agree. puddin was one of my "HOLY CRAP, I CAN LOOK LIKE THAT" posters.. she looks amazing!

ah, just saw this thread. id love to do a meet up.. any weekend before the 29th will work for me (29th is my tummy tuck)

hi, where are you in your journey? are you on solid food yet? are you having any movement? (remember - liquids in tend to produce liquids out).. good luck

Isopure has a 'kool aid' type drink. its ok. 40 grams of protein in a bottle though - thats a good amount!

wooo hooo! congrats on your date!

ahhh, sorry for the loss of your MB... do they come in colors? maybe something in red?

want so bad, i can SO relate. even after losing almost 150 pounds i still have a large stomach. cardio helped me drop the tummy more. i go to the expensive man with the knife the end of this month to take care of my excess skin and fat...

if you are too tight, and cant get solids down, i suggest a slight unfill.