July Butterflies Master Thread

[kimaly 57]

Also I sneak in a dessert every now and then, I get them from the cook yourself thin cookbook. Alot of yummy recipes in there.

[Charlene K 1]

Also I sneak in a dessert every now and then, I get them from the cook yourself thin cookbook. Alot of yummy recipes in there.

Where did you get the cookbook? I just love new recipes.

I just got a .3cc fill..........I hope it curbs my appetite.

[texasbander 0]

Hey July 08 Bandsters! I used to write on here right after my surgery, but since I have not been on in a while, it kicked me off and I lost my username.

I have been struggling and have fallen off the bandwagon, so I as we start into our 2nd year, I am getting back on!!

I am in college, and since I eat out with my friends (who don't know) I tend to eat more than I should, and end up throwing up. Huge problem. I have been doing it for a while, but the sad thing is, I have not realized how often

I was doing it. I just thought of it as "I am in pain because I have eaten too much, so now I will correct what I have done." It is not because my band is too tight, I just am scared people are going to notice that I am not eating, and now all they notice is me going to the bathroom.

It was the easy way out, but now I don't know how to stop. I am going to go to dinner with them and just eat before.

Also, I have been drinking with meals, not getting in my Protein or Vitamins, and just not eating right.

I am doing a master change!!

And to start, I need some protein ideas. Favorite shake?

Has anyone else had similar problems? I feel that I am on the verge of bulimia, and I am going into see my doctor and a therapist (since I think it is more mental) right away.

Thanks!!!

Doctor: Dr. Michael Green

Banded: 7.11.08

Starting Weight: 220

Current Weight: 158

Fills: 2 Fills, 1 Unfill

[Charlene K 1]

Hey July 08 Bandsters! I used to write on here right after my surgery, but since I have not been on in a while, it kicked me off and I lost my username.

I have been struggling and have fallen off the bandwagon, so I as we start into our 2nd year, I am getting back on!!

I am in college, and since I eat out with my friends (who don't know) I tend to eat more than I should, and end up throwing up. Huge problem. I have been doing it for a while, but the sad thing is, I have not realized how often I was doing it. I just thought of it as "I am in pain because I have eaten too much, so now I will correct what I have done." It is not because my band is too tight, I just am scared people are going to notice that I am not eating, and now all they notice is me going to the bathroom.

It was the easy way out, but now I don't know how to stop. I am going to go to dinner with them and just eat before.

Also, I have been drinking with meals, not getting in my Protein or Vitamins, and just not eating right.

I am doing a master change!!

And to start, I need some protein ideas. Favorite shake?

Has anyone else had similar problems? I feel that I am on the verge of bulimia, and I am going into see my doctor and a therapist (since I think it is more mental) right away.

Thanks!!!

Doctor: Dr. Michael Green

Banded: 7.11.08

Starting Weight: 220

Current Weight: 158

Fills: 2 Fills, 1 Unfill

Good for you! Every day is a new day to get back on the bandwagon. I think seeing the doctor is a good idea. You have lost alot of weight......own it....be proud!

[kimaly 57]

My Fav shake is EAS Protein 17g protein and2 net carbs!! And 62lbs not bad my dear congrats!

Edited June 29, 2009 by kimaly

[kimaly 57]

Where did you get the cookbook?

I ordered it off line from barnes and noble It only cost about 12 bucks. And the show sometimes comes on lifetime. Some of it I can eat, Some I have to tweek Love the french onion soup!

[tflynn 0]

OK, My work days differ a little from home days so I'll start with work days:Decafe coffee and a EAS Protein drink

midmorning: pure Protein Bar

lunch: a mix of deli meat baked ham, peppered turkey,

cajin chicken about 4 to 6oz

Dinner:same as lunch but add 2 to 3 oz of steamed

vegs And cut meat down to 3oz also try to get in 40 to 60 oz of through out the day.

non work: b:half whole wheat english muffin toasted twice (so it doesn't get stuck) topped w/lowfat cheese and deli ham cut in ribbons and topped with a poached egg YUM!

L:tuna w/ mustard instead of mayo and special K crackers

D: chicken breast cooked in crockpot w/buffalo wing seasoning(McCormick) a little lf sour cream on the side 2oz steamed greenbeans and make sure to get in Water. Switch it up here and there but that would be a normal day.

Thanks that totally helps me - I'm def. snacking to much.

[Quilting Bee 0]

Hey Texas, You have done great on your weight loss. don't be ashamed you got banded. I have told all my friends and they are so supportive. If we go out and eat, someone would love to split a meal with me or if I order a full meal, ask for a take-home box when you meal comes and box up all but what you think you'll eat and set it on the floor beside your purse (out of sight - out of mind). If you don't want it, give it to a friend or take it home for an elderly neighbor that doesn't get out often believe me they will appreciate it. Hang in there. You're on the downhill ride.

[1day at a time 2]

Good Morning Butterflies! We only have a couple of more days till July. The 16th is my bandiversary. What is yours? Are you at goal or do you have more to lose? I need to lose 80lb.

Hey all My band date is July 2nd. I think I want to lose about 50 more. so I would like to lose it all by my next anniversary

[1day at a time 2]

It is my 1 year anniversary today Yeah!! :redface: I go for my 1 year follow up on Monday.

Anyways I hope everyone has a great day.

[azbanded 0]

Hi All,

My bandiversary is coming up Aug. 8th. I originally joined this thread, but then my surgery date was moved. I still feel like part of the "July butterflies" though.

I'm down 50 lbs and have about 30 more to go. I only have 3 cc's in my band and have had many fills and unfills. It's been difficult to find my "sweet spot," but I am progressing, so I'm very happy.

Good luck to all of you in you second year of the band.

[tflynn 0]

It is my 1 year anniversary today Yeah!! :tongue2: I go for my 1 year follow up on Monday.

Anyways I hope everyone has a great day.

Happy Anniversary! Keep up the good work!

[MaggiesMom1999 0]

Hi, All!

July 1 was my one-year "bandiversary" and today was my check-up with the surgeon. Officially down 105.6 pounds!! I have not had a fill since November but she (nurse practitioner) gave me .5cc today bringing me to 10.5cc. This is the first time I can really feel the difference, even Water is slow going down (but it is going down, thank goodness). I had lost 4.2 pounds in the last 8 weeks but have been "grazing" a lot and eating more than I should so I really felt I needed a tweak. Still need to lose at least 35 pounds (60 to get where the "charts" say I need to be) but I am very happy to say that my blood pressure today was 110/60 and I have not taken any bp meds in a year. I am also diabetic and have been off insulin for nearly a year. So I am good whether I lose another pound or not.

Leigh

[kimaly 57]

It is my 1 year anniversary today Yeah!! :tongue2: I go for my 1 year follow up on Monday.

Anyways I hope everyone has a great day.[/quote YEA! :w00t::cursing::w00t:

[kimaly 57]

Hi, All!

July 1 was my one-year "bandiversary" and today was my check-up with the surgeon. Officially down 105.6 pounds!! I have not had a fill since November but she (nurse practitioner) gave me .5cc today bringing me to 10.5cc. This is the first time I can really feel the difference, even Water is slow going down (but it is going down, thank goodness). I had lost 4.2 pounds in the last 8 weeks but have been "grazing" a lot and eating more than I should so I really felt I needed a tweak. Still need to lose at least 35 pounds (60 to get where the "charts" say I need to be) but I am very happy to say that my blood pressure today was 110/60 and I have not taken any bp meds in a year. I am also diabetic and have been off insulin for nearly a year. So I am good whether I lose another pound or not.

Leigh

Congrats!! Your doing fantastic :tongue2: