healthyhappyme2010

I was banded at Hahnemann Hospital; Dr Castellanos is awesome. Given your weight loss, he'll given you what he thinks is best (not to overfill), but he'll state to see him in a month...sooner if you feel that you're eating too much. For example, if I had a fill Jan 10th, I would make my next appt for Feb 10th, and if I felt that I was still eating more than 4 oz a sitting, I would reshedule for Jan 30th. Because, I was lossing extremely fast up front, he was very conservative with my fiils, but now that my honeymoon is over, I'm a llittle more aggressive with seeing him for fills.

You don't want to make such a decision blind...do your research. Based on the info you provided (height/weight), you qualify because your BMI is 40, for your height you should weigh 100-120 lbs. I totally get where your coming from with not wanting to lose too much weight. In high school I weighed about 135 or so, which put me in the low to mid BMI range, but when I got to 150 in college, I was in love with my body because I put weight on in all the right places. With that said, you can lose as much or as little as you like...you are totally in control of your weight lost unlike with other procedures. The band does not have to stay in forever, if you should decide that you no longer wait the band it can be removed...totally reversable. For complications, I suggest that you do due dilligence and visit lapband.com or realizeband.com; you'll find everything you need to know and a comparaison of other WLS procedures. And yes, you can drink liquor...whether you should or not is another discussion...everything in moderation.

It all depends, but know that it will happen. Also, switch up your routine sometimes and introduce core training into your reigmen. I went from a 26 to a 18 overnight.

I totally agree. I'd just like to add that you can also find subsitutes to make a meal better fit YOUR needs. The low carb bread is absolutely great. You might be interested in changing the sauce (Trader Joe's has a red suace that only 50 cals) & cheese (use any low fat or light cheese; it would only be about 90 - 110 cals). Thanks Mellie!

Old Navy has nice outfits at reasonable prices. You could also try Lane Bryant, Fashion bug & Target. You could also wear plain pants/top and spice it up with a nice jacket.

Karebare714, do you have a Planet Fitness near you? I just joined, and they have offer free personal training sessions. You'd meet with a trainer and tell them your goal and they set up a plan and walk you through using the appropriate machines. It's not the typical one on one hand holding experience, but it's a pretty good deal. They're having a special right now, $10 down $10 a month (until Oct. 14th). I have a gym in my home, but I joined about 2 weeks ago because of the free PT and the ability to workout on my lunch hour. It's a pretty good deal for $10. I live in Philadelphia, but I imagine the special is at all locations.

Congrats on being banded!

I was eating 1/4 cup Liquid Eggs whites w/ 1 slice of cheese and a Monring Star Farms Breakfast pattie. However, I realized that I wasn't getting in enough calories per day so I swtiched to a protien packed breakfast--Chobani Greek yougurt w/ 2 Morningstar Farms breakfast patties.

My exercise routines have remained consistent. I usually do 1 of the following: 1 Yoga/pilaties (sp) video for 1/2 hour and then walk/jog on my treadmill for 30 - 45 mins 2 Walk/jog treadmill for 30 - 45 mins and then theWii Just dance or EA Sports active for 1/2 hour 2 walk/jog on the treadmill for 45 - 60 mins I workout 4 to 5 times a week

Ok, I haven't lost a single pound in the last two weeks. I think it's because my body is in stravation mode; I eat and I'm not hungry, but I need more food. I typically make really good food choices and they happen to be low calories. After looking in my food diary, I've discovered that I eat between 600 - 800 calories a day. I need help with incorporating more calories into my diet. My current weight is 266, I lost 41 pounds pre op (June - Aug) on my own by eating 1000-1200 calories and exercising 4 to 5 times a week. The only change has been less calories and I think it's because I cut out eliminated carbs (bread/rice/pasta) from my diet...because it's a "no-no" post WLS. Here's a sample of what I eat in a day: Breakfast: 30 liquid Egg Whites 1/4 Cup 25 Kraft Fat Free American Cheesse 1 Slice 80 Morning Star Farm Veggie Pattie 1 Pattie AM Snack: 120 Trader Joe's Greek Yogurt Lunch: 150 Homemade chicken Stew (chicken w/ veggies) 60 Jello sugar free pudding PM Snack: 90 Trader Joe's Sesame Corn Tortilla Crackers 3 pieces 35 Laughing Cow Light cheese Diner: 100 Trader Joe's Turkey Breast w/peppers 3 oz 24 Heinz Gravy 1/4 Cup 25 Green Giant Mixed Veggied 2/3 cup What can I do to get in atleast 1000 calories? Any advice is greatly appreciated. **Edit-Exercise: My exercise routines have remained consistent. I usually do 1 of the following: 1 Yoga/pilaties (sp) video for 1/2 hour and then walk/jog on my treadmill for 30 - 45 mins 2 Walk/jog treadmill for 30 - 45 mins and then theWii Just dance or EA Sports active for 1/2 hour 2 walk/jog on the treadmill for 45 - 60 mins I workout 4 to 5 times a week Thanks in advance!!!!

I would suggest looking on the "share your food" sticky - tons of people list receips. Hungry Girl has some really good recieps; really good books, but you can make them even healier.

Fill you're home with tons of healthy Snacks...sugar free popsicles, fudge sicles, Applesauce, Diced Peaches, Jello etc. I found it good to only have healthy options around me. When all else fails chew gum. If you're craving specific foods such as pizza, you're just going to have to exercise a little will power. I know that it's easy said than done, but we've all been there.