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I'm so glad to hear you are staying optimistic! It is pretty easy while the wait is coming off. I've lost 7lbs as of today. YAY!

I understand the queasiness I was pulling of the tape on my incisions and it was sticking to my staples, I had to stop what I was doing and lay down for a minute.

I am just eating Campbell's. Yesterday I had tomato. I like most of their creamed soups in recipes, but I have never had them by themselves. Today I am going to try cream of mushroom. Others I will be trying is Cream of broccoli and cream of onion. They have others that I have never heard of before like, cream of shrimp, asparagus, and celery. I add unflavored protein powder to these and it's an easy way to get my protein in!

What are you doing as far as food? I've been eating a lot of yogurt and applesauce. I tried Malt O Meal yesterday morning and all that seems to be fine. When I have any cream soup or like the spaghetti sauce last night I get HORRIBLE heartburn.

My husband bought me one of those arm bands like they use on the biggest loser so I can count my steps. I've been doubling my activity everyday since surgery.

I have to go back to work in two days and I'm really worried about the gas and bowel issues. My bowels are so LOUD it is embarrassing!!! Like just sitting there everything moving around inside, you can hear it accross the room.

I haven't been able to do three shakes a day either. My shake has 26grams per serving so, I really only need to do 2 if I get protein from food. HEY SF fudsicles have 2 grams EACH!!

I've also already lost 10 lbs. Keep me updated on your progress.

Rosie

I honestly do not stick to calorie intake. I do however watch my carb intake. But not so much calorie. I eat tofu at least 4 times a week. (I know I hear you all already ewh.... tofu. don't knock it till you try it the right way). I make stir fry dishes using tofu and if we are having chinese at work I order tofu. I love the maximum protein from GNC. However it's expensive. Vitamin shop is cheaper and you can buy any protein, take it home, try it, and if you don't like it you can return it. I also recommend greek yogurt. It is called Fage. It kinda tastes like a sour, sour cream but it has like 18grms of protein in 1cp. I add one sweet and low to it. I have a 4cc band and I am at at least 3.7. I get fills and unfills often, so I can no where my optimal restriction is. I have realized it changes with weight loss.

I drank 1-2 protein shakes daily initally. then after 6mons or so I started implimenting more protein filled foods. I found a bean and rice protein burger at Costco that I like very much. It is about 17grms of protien in 1 burger. I recoomend starting an exercise ritual with cardio. I do a mile or 2 on the treadmill and I personally usually do about 10mins on the stair master. Thank you for your nice comments. You all have the tool now to loss the weight you just need the motivation.

I drank 1-2 protein shakes daily initally. then after 6mons or so I started implimenting more protein filled foods. I found a bean and rice protein burger at Costco that I like very much. It is about 17grms of protien in 1 burger. I recoomend starting an exercise ritual with cardio. I do a mile or 2 on the treadmill and I personally usually do about 10mins on the stair master. Thank you for your nice comments. You all have the tool now to loss the weight you just need the motivation.

How many protein shakes a day did u drink?? What type of exercise do you recommend also?? You look sooo amazing by the way........talk about an inspiration!! You go girl!!

You know I know every person is different. My daughter has had a life long battle with weight, so her skin has almost no elasticity and she had no options. She will have a second procedure done for her arms and side/back fat next year. If I lose what I hope to lose, the only area I will need to work on is chicken arms and there are some noninvasive procedures out there that do help.

I clearly cannot afford 27k to do surgery either. That's why I jumped through hoops to get insurance company to pay for band :)

Trisha

Hmm..I would be bummed too! BUT let's look at it this way. You lost. Even though it was just a pound. Are you measuring yourself? maybe you lost inches and not pounds. Also, maybe your body just needs MORE calories to lose weight. I read on here all of the time that if you go too low, your body holds on. I read a good article on the home page about weight loss plateus, if you cant find it I posted in on my blog last week I think. Dont give up! You will get there! Drink your water, get your protein, move....it has to happen.

Hey LadyDiva, thank you and I've lost about 32lbs so far. I haven't expierenced any hair loss but I was told from my doctor that as long as you get your protein in then you should be fine. Trust me I make sure I get that in!! Good luck tomorrow with your doctor. I'll be honest, I have no regrets so far. The only small complication I'm having right now is left shoulder pain when I eat. Other than that, this was the best decision I ever made. Keep in touch!

Hey I cant wait till then. I am on 5 Slim Fast High Protein a day and then a 200 calorie meal at night for 2 weeks b4. Let me tell you they are not good all or I dont like them. I got one to try today and its nasty but its only for two weeks I can do it..I am so excited so I think I will b able to handle it..Where are you having yours done..did your dr tell you how much you could lose in a year bc mine was not very informative about that he just said about half ur extra weight but everyone i have seen has lost more so i was just wondering what yours said

Lol, that sucks that you might be getting a reaction from the bandages, maybe you should ring your nurse/surgeon and tell them? Yeah I'm totally over liquids at the moment, mainly because I miss chewing lol, I'm due to start mushies either today or tomorrow not entirely sure but a bit worried about how that will go. Dunno how much I've lost yet but I've noticed the back fat is slowly reducing (disghusting I know lol) and one of my multiple chins is disappearing as well which is fricken awesome lol. I wasn't put on any protein shakes, I guess it's just more common in the states but I've noticed my hair feels a little thinner so I might have to find something for that. Other than that pretty good 2 weeks out, incisions are still pink and now they've got this weird bubble thing under the surface, hard to explain but I've been sticking on stuff to help them heal so hopefully that'll work =)

I was not a milk drinker before, like you ice cream, milkshakes or chocolate milk. I don't remember what the original question or comment was, but I now drink carnation instant breakfast every morning for the protein because I don't eat eggs (yuck) I just taste like chocolate milk.

I definitely understand my gas just passed over the last couple of days... It just lingered in my chest and my left shoulder still causes pain! All I can say right now it keep taking your pain meds b/c I am a pretty strong person but I took my pain med for about three days especially before I went to bed! I also stayed in the hotel the next night and just prompted myself up on the pills for the first two nights... then I started sleeping on my right side and that helps also. I also found some liquid Tylenol at wal-mart. The biggest thing I'm having trouble with is HUNGER!! I'm always hungry... I started the day of surgery at 198 and I'm down to 193 and I haven't weighed in the last couple of days either... I lose about 1-2 lbs a day... That's good but I just can't feel hungry. Like right now I just feel like I'm trying to get all my protein in so I'm living off of protein shakes. YUCK! I just started runny mash potatoes last night and was in heaven!!

Hi there, my name is Candace and I'm going to be starting I guess they say the "options" classes through kaiser. I really need this lap band to loose weight, but i'm scared about the surgery itself..can you tell me, were you in a lot of pain when you woke up? What about after, any complications? Vomiting, heartburn etc....? Thanks bunch...

1 more week of clear liquids and protein drinks and then on to mushies.. Kinda excited about that Hope all you other bandsters have a wonderful day.

I thought this was going to be really tough not eating "real food". This protein/clear liquids is not driving me nuts yet. My mind wants food when I cook for my lil girl and honey but I dont. Good thing cause my doc wants me doing it for 3 weeks. I guess its all worth it to watch those numbers on the scale keep dropping.

Cheated yesterday - I ate too much and bad food choice and I also had candy. Yikes!!! I feel so guilty today - so guess what I am gonna do about it? Gonna make up for it today by only having protein shakes all day. Oh my! Here we go. I hate those shakes but hey - I really could use all that protein - it has been hard trying to get alot of it in my diet lately. And I don't want my hair to fall out! Yuk.

ON THE WAY TO S&W FOR MY SURGERY...2 WEEKS OF PROTEIN SHAKES AND RAW VEGETABLES...17 POUNDS DOWN AND HONESTLY NOT TOO FAR TO GO...GOING FROM FABULOUS TO F'N FLAWLESS, HAVE MERCY!!!

I'm started to get annoyed with this site...I frequent the chat and it seems like every other day I can't get on...cams aren't working EVER...really making me feel like looking for other options for Band chat support

I"ve got protein on my mind today. Get back on track and do what i need to do. Wii dancing is my new exercise for upper body!

I am about to start week three tomorrow! I am not having a hard time with as much as I thought...haven't broke down. I made chilli today and tomorrow I am going to blend the crap out of it so I can actually eat some protein...

Well On my pre-oped diet the 2nd day and I am doing a lot better, I had some made soap my hubby made for me, and made jello, And adding a tiny 2 inch banana to my protein shakes helps so much! But i am seeing and feeling the cravings for starches today. crackers, fries, stuffing..lol it is all hard... thought if i wasn't hungry i would not want those foods.. wrong!

When god open doors...he opens them all for you. I am forever grateful for Jesus Christ my savior who is the head of my life. I am learning to live for him and in the process he is blessing me with so many options and new things. I am glad he has blessed me just to be able to have these opportunities given to me. Thank you god...My new door is open in I am stepping into it with all faith in you god!

Tomorrow is D day and I'm getting nervous and this liquid only is killing me, really miss the protein shakes.

Been adding 1/2 scoop of protein powder to my sugar free chocolate pudding cups and having them in between meals when I get hungry for a snack - and BAM - it does the trick! Not only does it help me feel full till mealtime, but it gives me more energy!