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Welcome back Stef--weren't you on vacation? How was it? If not...glad to see you posting again!!! You're such a research expert!!!

Hey junies--I haven't posted in a while, but I read EVERYDAY!!!! Mjsafari--Glad your husband is doing well. I saw your pictures on the subgroup and you both are doing extremely well. Dawn--I'm sorry to hear about your episode. Hopefully it was the first and the last. All--I think this is the week that Stef is on vacation with her husband. It's time for me to get a fill. My weight is staying the same--and I can eat ANYTHING. Yesterday, I ate 3 chicken selects from McDonalds with no problems. Then I came home and had a Gordan's fish fillet. Today, I had soup and salad (1 salad/2 bowls of soup) from Olive Garden. Then I had a cookie and creamed spinch from Boston Market...too much food!!!! IN SPITE OF THE FOOD INTAKE, I DID SOMETHING GOOD FOR ME!!! I joined my neighborhood gym. Today was the last day for the special...The good thing is that I convienced my friend to join with me...We have committed to 3 times a week and some Saturdays.

HAVE YOU TRIED WWW.MYDAILYPLATE.COM ? IT HAS LOTS OF DIFFERENT FOODS AND IT'S EASY TO NAVIGATE. TRY IT AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.

I have been constipated off and on since banding. :faint::mad:In my pre-banding days, I was extremely regular...no problems at all. :biggrin1: I have tried Benefiber, eating more veggies etc. I saw a commercial for Activia Activia by Dannon that promises to help with digestion in 14 days or your money back. I kept the package just waiting so that I could get my money back!!! Unfortunately, I can't get my money back...But fortunately ACTIVIA WORKS!!!!! I am REGULAR AGAIN!!!!:clap2::clap2::whoo::whoo::whoo:

Today for dinner I was able to eat a Gordan's Cajun Fish Fillet :hungry::hungry: and about a cup of green beans. Is this too much? Should I be able to eat an entire fish fillet? I enjoyed it!!!!:help: Pre-banding I would have eaten both fillets....

WELCOME BACK CAPTAIN!!!! YOU'RE DEFINATELY MISSED

Stef--thanks for being our research guru!!! I am experiencing some shedding also. I thought it was Protein so I went and purchased the testtubes of 42g protein. It's flavored protein (doesn't taste very good--but I endure it.) The guy told me that the body really can't absorb 42g of protein at one time--so I drink half the tube in the morning and the other at night!! All the talk about exercise over the past few pages got me off my big fat duff and I went to the recreation center and purchased membership. I was on the eliptical for 30 min tonight and did a few weights---YEA ME!!!!

Everyone who has been banded MUST put some pineapple juice in their home. A while back I read a post that pineapple juice helps when things get stuck. Today I was eating some chicken :hungry: and a huge knot began to grow in my chest. It hurt so bad that I remember thinking (might have said it aloud) "I'm having a heart attack!!!":angry:sick I knew I wasn't, but I thought I might die. Then I remembered the pineapple juice. One sip...and I do mean one sip...and it went down....no throwing up--no sliming--:whoo::whoo::clap2::clap2:- So thanks to whoever posted about the pineapple juice. I would like to advise EVERYONE who has a band to put some pineapple juice in your pantry!!!

I meant to say "Think" not thank...I really can read!!!

Stef... Cheer up:whoo::whoo:...don't be discouraged!!! Even though it's only a little, your weight loss is good. My doc only recommends 8-10lbs a month. If you've been doing that----GREAT!!! If not, remember it didn't come on overnight:cry:cry...so it won't come off overnight. Thank of all of the NSV that you've had. Just wanted to give you some encouragement!!!!!:clap2::clap2:

I don't know why it works...but i'm glad it does!!!!

I am Dr. B's patient and I agree that he is a skilled surgeron. Because he is so skilled, he has prescribed the pre-op diet and wants you to follow it. I would like to admonish you to FOLLOW IT FOR THE REST OF THE TIME YOU HAVE LEFT!! This is a period of tsting your self-discipline. The band is a tool and you will need to exhibit the same self-discipline after the band. Just do what you can to get the Myocel down. A month after banding they will be history. He will require you to get Protein from food rather than shakes!! Best to you!!

Stef!!!!!--90grams of protein a day?!?!?! My doctor and his nutrition nurse told me to get 40-60 grams of protein a day. 90 is quite a bit...did your doc tell you that or is that the limit you set for yourself? Thanks to whoever posted about the pineapple juice!! something got stuck and pineapple juice did the trick--just one swallow!!!

Suzzie---congrats on the NSV. Someone told me yesterday that I needed to purchase new clothes. It felt sooooooo good for someone to notice. I told them I wouldn't purchase clothes that I can wear right now...I'm waiting until winter.... Ja9va.....I joined a support group and this month was a clothing swap. You bring what you want to give away and take from other what you want. You don't have to bring in order to take. I was not able to attend, but it sounds like a good idea. I'm pretty particular about my clothes (don't wear used clothes). But I'm thinking that wearing someone else's clothes during this transitional phase is not a bad idea....it will definately save money and the madness of having to give away perfectly new clothes in only a few months. Everyone--have a blessed day. Has anyone heard from Nina? I know she was going to start training for a fun....anyone?

Suzzie, Suzzie, Suzzie.....I tried the meatball recipe that you posted last month. It is GREAT!! I substituted mozerella with Chipolte Cheddar Cheese. I only tried one tonight--and they're a little spicy--so I put some chipolte b-b-q sauce on them and put the rest in the refrigerator. I think that I made the too large. I saw where the recipe makes 25, however I think I made about 15. This will work for me because I can take 2 for lunch. If you have any other great recipes--feel free to share

I had totally forgotten that we have a june-subgroup. That may be where every is posting...It was good to see the 3-month pictures. I MAY (that's a big may) post my pict....not sure yet...however.....musicalmomma, msafari, suzzie, faithmd, and stef you all look SPENDIFFEROUS!!!!

Believe it or not...my "soft stop" is a SNEEZE and RUNNY NOSE!!!! It blows my mind that a sneeze and my stomach have something to do with each other!! After each and every meal--I burp excessively....I try to be polite and say "excuse" me if I think someone hears....but it's so many burps...I usually end up just burping and ignoreing it.

STEF--I heard that they were merging AIGB and Surgery Center of Richardson. They had an open house last night, but I couldn't make it. I received a flyer about today, but thanks for the heads-up. I went to Dr. B. today and all is well...he didn't give me any "juice"--(that's what I call my fills). He said that I'm on target for weight loss...banded June 18th and I've lost 23lbs. I actually start with the pre-op diet--so in my mind, I've lost 30lbs. amyc--congrats on the weight loss...my Dr says if you are losing weight, he would rather you only get fills because your stomach as shrunk and the band needs tightening, not because you want further limit your food intake. Junies--thanks for your prayers regarding my aunt. She went to live eternally with the Lord and her home-going celebration was held this past Saturday.

I burp EACH AND EVERY TIME AFTER I eat. I sound like I've had beer for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's uncontrollable!!!!! I've lost 30lbs.

I hope I don't sound like a prude...but if you're only able to take 3 bites and get sick...you may need to see a doctor. It's not healthy. You body can't get all of the nutrients that it needs and may be holding on to the "bites"...and therefore you're not going to loose weight. (I have no proof...just my theory.) I wish each of you well....hang in there...we're in this thing together!!!!!

I know our bands are all quirkey!!! Over the last two weeks, I've noticed that I sneeze when I am full!!! Isn't that weird? Then my nose gets runny...I think that may be some pre-slime (don't really know). Anyone else experience sneezing, runny nose or anything else they consider wierd due to fullness? Please share!!!

Insub---Congrats on joining a gym....I think you've inspired me!!! I'm going to get a membership at the community recreation center. They have a fitness room and it's less expensive than the gym. I am game for 6 months pictures...I'll be ready to post December....Let's pick a specific date for all Junies to post....what will it be???????? How's Dec. 1st?

You've got to get them in...I used EAS 100% protein powder. It has 23 grams of protein. I mixed it with milk and a half pack of suger-free, fat-free pudding. Let it set in the refrigerator for 15 minutes and eat it like pudding or mousse. If you don't get your protein, your hair will fall out!!!!--and I'm sure you don't want that!!! We have to do what we have to do!!!!

Hey Junies.... I've been here EVERYDAY!!!!---just reading...got alot going on!!!! Congrats to all who have had NSV!!!! Steph--when I read your inspirational message--I could hear the voice of Joel Osteen reading it---have you heard of him? He preaches a message of good attitude and positive thinking. Where is Toni? Suzzie--I purchased the ingredients for the Mozarella Stuffed Turkey meatballs. Instead of mozarella, I have chipolte cheddar cheese. I'll let you know how they turn out. Do you know the nutritional value of the meatballs--serving, calories, protein, etc.? All--please keep me and my family in your prayers. My mother's only sister is on a ventilator (she's 65). We have decided to remove her from the ventilator this Monday. She has two adult sons. Pray for our strength during this time.

Dr. Benavides for my port revision. So far I believe I am happy with the results. He also gave me a small fill of .2cc's. Dr. B. is my surgeon also...he's great--he did my port revision. How much have you lost and why did you switch doctors?