Hello from WV

[Saundra 0]

most carbs seem to be the slider foods I stay away from, Shin is Protein protein protein if I ate chicken 3 times a day and only 4 ounces he'd be happy, unfortunately I'm still trying to learn to like chicken.

the turkey weenies are 3 gms each so thats 6 if I do 2 the red meat has 0 so I'm within my carb amount.

I just got off the phone with GNC and they had one product with 60 gms of protein 250 cals. and since we females supposedly don't absorb it as well looks like I'll be staying with the bullets and just have to push myself to remember to drink them I do think I might possibly add cottage cheese once I check out the label (hoping its bad but am assuming its not)

my weight loss has basically just been steady, for me when I got the first 30 off it allowed me to exercise which even though I'm kind of limited was something I've none of in over 4 yrs due to other problems.....I think thats why I've lost more than I expected to at this point. When I saw him last I wasn't as tired or I'm sure it would of been addressed, in the mean time if I have to add some calories to make up the protein then so be it. I would add another half of a bullit if remembering it in the first place wasn't so hard for me LOL...he did make it clear to expect my weight loss to become much slower now especially since I'm not really able to wisely increase my exercising

[whitwolf81 0]

I made the weight loss requriement again so I am ready for surgery on thursday. Now is the time for nerves to start. I am going to my parents house to recover due to my apartment being stairs and more stairs and not to be alone during recovery.

[Saundra 0]

having to go through the diet twice shows a lot of strength and determination on your part. Which is what it takes to make the band work. Try not to worry you'll be at your parents house in no time starving to death. LOL You'll be fine, when your able post and let us know how your doing, I'll be thinking of you

[Elizabethdb 0]

yea!! good for you! Good luck Thursday.

[WVU-FAN 0]

Hope all went well Whitwolf!

Im having problems with Constipation. They have me on lactulose and it is HORRID! Jeannie upped me to double the dosage and it still isnt working. UGH!!!!!!!! That stuff takes so awful....it makes me nauscious even thinking about it!

Im also having a problem getting enough calories in...im averaging 600-700/day. Lindsey said I had to at least shoot for 1000/day. Its really hard though....

[Elizabethdb 0]

Welcome to the world of constipation! LOL.. Are you mixing your lactulose with anything? I put mine in juice and dont even taste it. Mom puts hers in Tea and it just makes it sweeter. Now, the question is, is yours the green one? If so, I refuse to take that one and demand the unflavored from the pharmacy. I take 10cc nightly and that keeps me going. It will take a couple days to get you moving again.

[WVU-FAN 0]

Mine looks like its yellowish...im not sure I'd call it green. I havent tried putting it in anything to take.

It really doesnt work for me. Im taking 2 large medicine cups full and all it does is make me bloated and gasey. (Lovely!!)

[Elizabethdb 0]

HAHAHA Elephant Farts! I think EVERYONE that takes it has that problem at first. Once your body gets used to it, it isnt as bad. How long have you been taking it now?

The yellowish color is the "unflavored" kind. Mix it in at least 8oz of something. I tried to take 10cc in a 4 oz drink once and I still tasted it. Like I said, I do juice at night and dont taste it at all. My cousin who doesnt have the band but is on it mixes hers with Crystal Light and she said she doesnt taste it in that either. Good luck. LOL, once you get rid of the "plug" it wont stop lol.. just kidding. Gotta love this topic, but I think 99% of the lapband people go through it

[WVU-FAN 0]

I've been on it for 6-7 weeks now. I'd think it would've began working by now. :thumbup:

I will try putting it in something. It is horrid alone.

[Elizabethdb 0]

yeah, you would think it would work by now. Are you drinking enough Water? Maybe you need an Enema lol.. Sorry, I dont mean to be making jokes, I know what you are going through and it IS miserable.

[WVU-FAN 0]

No offense taken. :thumbup:

It is a pain in the a**.......literally!

[Smiley55 1]

These are not fun times. I have found that since I increased the vegetables I'm not have the problems with Constipation. Of course you have to get things moving first. Drink lots and lots of Water.< /p>

[Saundra 0]

I started eating Fiber one for Breakfast every day when things like fiber choice and splenda with fiber didn't work. It seemed to be enough to push me over, also they sell Magnesium Citrate Oral Solution, I had to drink a bottle then with the fiber one have stayed pretty regular.

[Smiley55 1]

I aree Fiber One ceral does help I keep it around and eat it dry thru out the day sometime when I'm noticing a problem. It does help.

[WVU-FAN 0]

Im going to pick up some of the Fiber One Cereal and try munching on it throughout the day to see if it helps. *Fingers Crossed*

I ended up breaking down and taking Milk Of Magnesia....it works...