Any locals?

[caelyn 0]

I have a question. I love my morning coffee. Are any of you coffee drinkers? I know after surgery I can only have Decaf. Are there any of the Protein Drinks that taste like coffee that would be a good substitute in the morning? That's really the only time I crave one!!

[Delaware 0]

I drink coffee. not in the quantities that I once did. They are worried about gastritis. If it doesnt bother you after surgery Sam told me it was ok. However, some can never tolerate it.

[lynnt1215 1]

I love my coffee. I still have my 2 cups of coffee every morning at work, with splenda and low fat Creamer. Dr. Wynn said if you can tolerate go ahead and drink it.

[caelyn 0]

Wow! Thanks, that's good news. BYW, who is Sam?

[hopeinapril 1]

Hi everyone!

Meg - I had the same problem with the realize site! I couldn't put my food in, so after a while, I just stopped. Sam told me he asks for his sign on, but has not yet received. (FYI Caelyn Sam is the St. Francis nutrionist - If you are going through Christiana you will have either Regina or a man I have not met)

Caelyn - I have head that some of the Protein drinks come in coffee and some folks really love it. I am not a coffee drinker.

Things are going well. Counting the days til my fill! :cool2:

[three sixty six 1]

Dr. Irgau still won't let me drink regular coffee but he says Decaf is ok. What's the point of that?!

I stopped drinking coffee the day of my pre-op appointment and I haven't had any since. I still miss it, but not every day like I used to miss it.

Protoccinos (sp?) are sold in the CHRIAS store - they are little bottles of Protein powder (also comes in a lemon razzy) that are supposed to be good for coffee drinkers. At least that's what they told me! I haven't tried it yet. It's been in my pantry.. maybe I will try it tomorrow and report back, Caelyn.

As for the Daily Plate vs. the Realize site.. I just created some of my own foods on the Realize site that I eat every day so it's easier. For now, I'm going to stick with it, because it monitors my fills, my Vitamin intake, my fluids, my pics/progress (very cool), etc. And it offers tips and recipes. So far, another downside is that it's not BlackBerry-compatible, like the Daily Plate website. I think we only have access to the Realize site for a year or two post-op anyway , so when my time expires I'll switch to the Daily Plate.

Edited July 17, 2008 by three sixty six

[lynnt1215 1]

protoccino - I have tried these and they are not bad, I need to have mine extremely cold to truly enjoy it, and then not the same as a hot cup of coffee.< /span>

It's surprisinf that Dr. Wynn and Dr. Irugau are different in their feelings about drinking coffee!! being in the same office

[Fairysaddle 0]

Protoccinos are yummy! I really, really liked those. I still keep some on hand in case I need something to grab for Breakfast while running out the door.

I'm only an occasional coffee drinker, btw.

[hopeinapril 1]

Hello!

I love the lemon razzy. I think it is wonderful. I don't do coffee....

So, does anyone know when the next lapband support group meeting at St. Francis might be? I think it was this week and I missed it. I wasn't sure if it was next week or this week. Anyway, if you know, let me know!

Good things with the band for the moment. I am really striving to follow the "rules". I have also been trying to view food merely as fuel. It is not as easy as it sounds! The scale is moving, which is nice. I am hoping that it doesn't move too much that I can't get a fill next week. LOL, who would have ever thought I would worry about losing too much!

[lynnt1215 1]

I was able to get a fill while losing steadily, even though it was only 1 more cc in my 14cc band. I go back on 8/8 and hope for another one then, it seemd i have been able to eat almost anything lately....

Let us knoe how your appt goess this week

[caelyn 0]

Well, I just returned from my sleep study. I passed and do not need the return visit. I'm one step closer to my goal. I will say it was pretty uncomfortable sleeping with all those wires attached. I have my 3 lifestyle classes next month and then my clearance examine in September with Dr. Monsert. I also just found out I have jury duty for the month of September here in Easton. Maybe it will help the time fly!!!!

[three sixty six 1]

hey everyone,

I happened to be at another doc in the CHRIAS building this morning and so I stopped by the St Francis center to pick up the most current support group schedules.

Band-only group meets the 2nd Tues of the month 6-7:30

Post-op strugglers w/Dr Wynn meets the 2nd Weds of the month 6-7:30

Open group (band + bypass) meets the last Tues of the month (tonight!) 6-7:30

I think I'm going to go to the next band-only group meeting, on 8/12.

[hopeinapril 1]

Hi everyone!

Thanks for the support group information. I could not find my sheet anywhere. I am going to pick one up today as I see Dr. Peters and Sam today. I am really hoping for a fill. I plan to buy their $20 variety pack. I usually do when I get a fill. I think it is a great value. That way I don't have to make sure I have liquids in the house. I still have plenty of Protein powder that I use for the rest of the time, but it is nice not to have to hit the store for the stuff.

Everyone enjoying their summer?

[Delaware 0]

HI everyone!!!

Tomorrow is my 4 month bandiversary! I have an appt with Dr Wynn too. Wish me luck. I am pushing for 50 lbs lost. Now that will be a celebration! I have been struggeling lately. I just cannot get any restriction. I have been watching what I eat and making good decisions. However, the quantity is much higher than usual. I hope that all those problems will be solved tomorrow.

I'll keep you all informed.

How did you do Paulette?

Lisa

[lynnt1215 1]

Lisa, that salad tonight was 608 calories, 16gms Protein, but then I didn't have that much of the Salad Dressing , so i figure the calorie count is much less than the 608...

my knee is stiff, but am icing it down.

Glad to see everyone advancing in heir journey.