October Bandsters!!!

[m1aman 944]

For Thanksgiving I had sardines, Protein Shakes and the crumbs from the bottom of a bag of potato chips.. Better than nothing.

[cpagan 2]

For Thanksgiving I had turkey, ham, dressing, sweet potatoes and a small piece of pumpkin pie. But later I had turkey, cranberry, sweet potatoes. I blew it. Yesterday was DH's birthday so I had a grilled hamburger, chips and cheesecake. I'm ready to throw all of the leftovers away except for the meat. I know that I'll keep eating on them until they are gone. So today I clean out the refrigerator!

[54Shirley 105]

I know it's tempting, so I made myself a low cal cottage salad to have over time.

Anyway,,, I know what you mean.

But I got that Dilemma beet !

My Husband is eating it all ! LOL

Better him then me...

Now it's safe to say Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS !

[steelerfan 5]

i am an october bandster...banded 10/25/11, i have to say, Thanksgiving was a complete victory, but mentally disappointing. I was not able to eat much of anything...i had about 2oz of turkey first, then a tiny bit of stuffing and broccoli quiche, then i was completely full and unable to enjoy any other part of the feast. I do consider the day a victory because i could just imagine how much i would normally have eaten!! But, I think its going to take a little time to mentally adjust to not being able to eat the foods i used to love.

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading these posts and having the "october" group is cool because everyone is at the nearly same point in the process.

Thanks for the support,

Lisa

[Trac75 0]

Now that Im on real food I've gained and my only restriction is in my head. Cant wait for my first fill on Tuesday!

[DebHart71 3]

I didn't do too bad either but I really couldn't list what I ate; I can say that I ate a heck of a lot less than what I used to. I am also scheduled to have my first fill on 11/30 and I am looking forward to it. I also anticipate the surgeon clearing me for exercise so I will need to get into a routine.

[thebandedman 3]

I was banded on 10/25/11 so I have no fill yet and not sure if I'll need one in 11 days which is my 1st opportunity. I sampled what I wanted on Thanksgiving, gained a pound and burned it off in the gym Friday. Just got home home a great workout at the gym this morning to complete my 210 exercise minutes per week. I continue to be amazed at how well my band is working and that four small meals a day keep me satisfied.

TBM

[LB4Me 35]

I did pretty good over Thanksgiving. In fact the scale this morning showed 1.5 lbs lost. Usually we turn the leftovers into pot pies. Not this year. Tonight I plan on chopping up the leftover turkey and stirfrying with some chopped veggies and having turkey fajitas in lettace wraps.

What are you doing with your leftovers?

[Jennifer S 0]

I'm glad everyone had a pretty good thanksgiving. I had a little bit of the things that were important and made a sugar free pumpkin pie so I had a desert I really liked. The biggest victory.... my husband gained 2 lbs and I lost 1 so I am for the first time in our marriage at a lower weight than him. It was my first big goal and he kept losing so the goal kept moving. I'm so excited! I did 2 big workouts of an hour each this weekend so hopefully I can stay less than him.

[54Shirley 105]

Feeding it to the Husband, and if he has had enough,,, then the Dogs.

1/2 of the Breast I will Freeze."The Turkey was over 21lbs., so,, that's a lot of breast."

1/2 will be cut up for lunch meat or maybe turkey salad

[54Shirley 105]

I'm glad everyone had a pretty good thanksgiving. I had a little bit of the things that were important and made a sugar free pumpkin pie so I had a desert I really liked. The biggest victory.... my husband gained 2 lbs and I lost 1 so I am for the first time in our marriage at a lower weight than him. It was my first big goal and he kept losing so the goal kept moving. I'm so excited! I did 2 big workouts of an hour each this weekend so hopefully I can stay less than him.

You go for it fellow Band Sister...

Never look back or regret it either, because from here it only gets better.

[cpagan 2]

I finally decided to exercise. i did a Leslie Sansome dvd. I started out with the 1 mile walk and I could feel it. I think I'll do a longer walk tomorrow. I'm just so happy that I finally did it.

[54Shirley 105]

Sounds good to me !

[hightower 1]

Wow I leave for a week and everything is different on the site. Pretty happy with myself for keeping with small plates, small portions, and lots of Water. Thanksgiving apps:shrimp with guacamole, brie, mini fillet minion in puff pastry, and pumpkin Soup. Actual meal was: ham, turkey, asparagus, sauteed kale, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes. Now the cocktails on the other hand...not as successful. ..need to work on that! Didn't loose nor gain...so I'll take it.

[thinnerJT 0]

I had my first fill last Monday (November 21). I got 1 cc of Fluid and it hurt like hell! It took the doctor 4 tries to get the needle in - he said the port was "encapsulated"? Anyone ever heard of this? What do I do? Is it going to hurt every time I get a fill?