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I had a doctor's visit yesterday. It had been 4 weeks since my last visit. Now, at my last visit....I had lost 11 lbs in 4 weeks. At my visit yesterday? A whopping 0.4 lbs in 4 weeks. I was disappointed and frustrated. I am ok with it now, I mean, it's still a loss and not a gain, right? It was just frustrating because it is the first time since surgery that there hasn't been any real weight loss. The last 4 weeks have been rough. I've been suffering from migraines almost daily. I have felt like crap. I have not been monitoring my eating as much as I have and as much as I should. I did not get a fill at the appointment prior to this one because we felt there was no need…

I remember seeing from my WW days that spicy food tends to satisfy more, and you tend to concentrate more closely on what you are eating. Now, I know that there are a lot of people on this board that consider catsup spicy, but this is like eating with smaller plates, tricking your mind into thinking that what you are eating is more than it is. So, stretch yourself try to spice things up just a little bit (Spicing things up isn't just for the bedroom any more). This mornings breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled 1 ounce diced ham 1/2 c mushrooms sautéed in 1 tsp olive oil 1 oz part skim mozzarella. The hot part, I put a liberal splash of Franks Hot Buffalo Wing sauce, altho…

I had my surgery June 12, 2012. Since then I have lost 65-69 pounds, of which I very happy and very thankful. However, for the past 2 weeks I have been losing and GAINING the same 4-5 pounds and it's driving me nuts! I can handle staying the same for a little while, but I can't handle gaining!! I'm working out and watching what I eat, so I'm completely at a loss.... Sent from my MB865 using LapBandTalk

I have a skinny ten year old who weighs sixty pounds. He's hard to pick up, let alone carry around. As of this morning--sixty pounds is now gone from my body! I have been excitedly waiting for this because he is a walking milestone. Any time I want to see what it felt like at my heaviest, I just have to pick him up and walk around with him. It's so weird to think of the idea that I used to have to "carry him" upstairs, to work, every single step, etc.

So this is my first thread. I have been considering doing lap band for a few months now. I finally took the first step and made a doctors appointment. All costs will be paid out of pocket. I think my biggest worry is that I am not "fat" enough. I have been yo yo dieting since I turned 18. I was always a chubby kid. With heart disease that runs in my family and diabetes as well as high blood pressure I am susceptible to getting very sick early on as I age. I am now 25 years old I am 5 foot 7 and I weigh 215 pounds. My doctors appointment is in two weeks. I am nervous I will get declined. Is there any advice you guys can give me? Thank you all would be appreciated.

Here now at the hospital getting ready to be called back.... I am so ready for this change! I keep thinking about one of my leaders at weight watchers who would tell us " Nothing taste as good as thin feels" hoping with the help of my lap band I will be able to accomplish that!

I was so embarrased Yesterday!! My Breast Fell Out My Bra Twice until I had to wear two Bra's To Keep All My Goodies in Place!! And My Underwear Kept Falling Down!! It Was a Good Kind of Embarrasment But Boy was I glad when I had to Get to Macy's to Buy New Bra's and Underwear!! I Never Imagined Loosing My Underwear This Way!! At Least At My Age!!! Maybe in My Younger Day's Other Ways!!! Weight Loss is Something that is Ever Changing, You Must Be Prepared For It!!!! Laughing!!!

So I bought a big bag of spinach at Costco the other night, I usually have it mixed with scrambled eggs. Tonight I put some olive oil and garlic in a skillet, then threw in a big handful of leaves and and sautéed them until they were wilted. It was fantastic!

I'm 23 and booked in for my op on 3rd March just over 2weeks away! Extremely nervous and looking for support!! Kirsty, Staffordshire, UK

I m seeing surgeon tomorrow per my request to talk abt getting slight fill. Last fill November I'm at 7cc. Im at goal. Just want to maintain at this point. So why do I want a fill? I can eat more than a cup sometimes cup and a half no more than that. I don't have to chew chew chew or put down fork. I chew like before sx when I'm not feeling restriction. I can go usually three to four hrs before I'm hungry. I guess I'm looking for the greenzone. I don't feel I'm there. It's more my head telling me stop than my band and its worked for me so far. I want that feeling of that I don't think of food and let my band tell me I'm full like I have after a fill.

I am tight in the doctors office. Next day I can eat like there is no fill. Does it sound like a leak?

So I recently had posted that I had lost weight after being stuck for quite awhile. I was extremely excited but since then I gained 2 pounds. Why does it feel like I'm so close to my goal of 125 but it doesnt seem like I can get there?? I know reaching 140 is a HUGE accomplishment but I want to reach my goal by my 2 year mark April 11. HELP!!!!!! Sent from my iPod touch using LapBandTalk

Okay, this is a spin-off from the chicken recipe I posted the other day, with a twist! YOU are going to LOVE this! Super easy to make, TONS of Protein, and deeeeeelish! **This recipe is for ONE fish, you can 'double' up on the ingredients for how many pieces of fish you want** Ingredients: 4 ounce Tilapia fish 1/8 cup Lite Mayo 2 tsp. Grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbs. Chipolte Bread Crumbs (4C Makes a great one) 1/8 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning Non-stick spray Directions: Pre-heat oven 370 degrees - place a piece of aluminin foil in a pan or baking dish, spray foil with non-stick spray. Place fish on foil. In a small mixing bowl add the mayo, cheese, old bay se…

Hi, my name is Suzanne and I had my surgery 12/28/2012. I am looking for a mentor and buddies who are near to the Tampa, Florida area. I live in Winter Haven, Florida. I am new to lap band and new to "forums" so I hope I am doing this correctly. My doctor has me on clear liquids for a week. i was wondering if it is ok to put some crackers in a cup of broth and drink them down when the crackers become really soft? Also, is it normal to have some gas after drinking liquid or having some jello? Does this go away? Looking forward to making some new and lasting friendships.

I'm going for 4th fill tomorrow ... I've been doing ok I guess not much weight lost since last fill only 4lbs up n down 5lbs my second plateau sucks!! But I have noticed I have been losing lots of inches so that's a good thing

I have eaten badly today and feel terrible... I ate a big bowl of corn chips and a whole bag of white cheddar cheese popcorn...I don't know what came over me. I hope I didn't ruin my band. I am 3 1/2 months banded. Has anyone else relapsed so early on? I will get back on track tomorrow...

Good luck to those getting banded on tomorrow! Keep us posted on your progress! Congratulations to all! I'm one day behind you! dmccord0213 & Scotslass (& anyone I might have missed!)

Another delish super easy recipe to make for yourself or family - Enjoy Ingredients: 1 Thin chicken Breast (skinless/boneless) 1/8 cup Lite Mayo 2 tsp. Grated Parmesan cheese 2 tsp. whole wheat bread crumbs (4C makes a great one) Directions: Preheat oven at 350 degrees - Put chicken on baking sheet/pan In a small mixing bowl add the mayo and cheese (mix)- top the chicken with the mixture, sprinkle on bread crumbs. Place in oven for 20 minutes, thats it! Chicken comes out moist juicy/tender and yumcious! **You can add to the ingredients for how many chicken breasts you need to cook** Nutritional facts: for one chicken Calories: 270 Fat: 14.1 Car…

I am new to this forum. My surgery date is 2/20/2013. I have been on an emitional roller coaster. I find myself happy but shedding tears of joy. I need a band buddy.

I had surgery Nov. 2nd, 2012 I have lost 42 lbs. I had my 2nd fill last week and now I want to know how do you know when you don't need any more fills. I can tell a big difference this time but not sure it's enough.

I had my band removed a week and a half ago and I can swear I still feel my port. Has anyone felt this way.

Has anyone tried any kind of chewable protein tablet or gummie bear? I just can't stomach the shakes anymore. Despite my best intentions, its been a struggle to make sure I get the protein that I need. Any suggestions?

First day of phase 2 and I am loving it already. 3oz boneless skinless chicken breast with a cream of mushroom sauce over it. Vegi is zucchini with a garlic and pepper mix on it. 2.5oz of that. Mmmmmm, I am in heaven.

Has anyone tried this? If so, did it help jump start your weight loss?

Out of a Thousand People in Your Life Only One Will Speak the Truth About You Even If It Hurts Your Feelings!! Thats The One You Should Treausre the Most!! (Even If It Has to Do with Hurtful Topics Like Your Weight! & Health & The Things You Know You Should Not Be Eating, Because You Can & Your Band Tolerates It!!! And Someone Happens to Mention of Course Politely That You Should Not Eat It!! Listen to Them!!) Luke 6:26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets. Love You!! Happy Tuesday!!

Hey y'all! Im newly single and need some date ideas that don't include eating. Lol! I don't want to disclose that I am banded and it's getting hard to explain why I'm only eating 1/4 of my meal. Any ideas would be helpful! Thanks!

After an emergent band removal and 6 months healing time, I finally got my RNY bright and early Monday morning!

Hi all, I'd like to have a few admins in here starting topics or helping members. I'm on maternity leave now but am going back to work in a few weeks and don't want to be "absent" Is anyone on here daily and interested in helping to oversee the group?

OK so I have to start my 7 day liquid diet Monday. I did NOT do well the first time around and fortunately was not turned back in surgery. but I really, really struggle with liquids only. I'm very much attached to solid food. I've been starting to cut down my portions and get back into low fat land this week, but last night I flipped out. I bought bad food. I am eating it. I know with my head that I'm emotionally reacting to "losing" food, but I feel a little helpless at the moment. I intend to go the entire 7 days next week on liquids. I have great shakes (www.shakeology.com) and they are thick and filling. I just know I'm going to need support by day 3 or 4. And the…

I was watching a program on PBS called "Depression: Out of the Shadows". Anywho, as one who has struggled with anxiety/depression and obesity for many years I have also struggled with the fact that having anxiety and depression contribute to my weight gain and vise versa and also the drugs that I take may also play a part in my weight issues. Back to the PBS show, there was a man on the show who had been profoundly depressed for a while and took a large cocktail of drugs that seemed to be working for him. He also took some medications that were to counteract some of the side effects of these drugs. He took a drug that I wasn't familiar with to counteract the weight…

I am not sure if this has been discussed in the past, but my surgeons' office told me about a food delivery service in Ontario that will deliver pureed & regular healthy frozen foods. Their prices are reasonable and they have a variety of entrees for just about any type of diet. The name is Copper County Foods and they have on-line ordering. I haven't had my surgery yet so I can't comment of the taste. I'll let you know.

I am almost done with my 6 month supervision diet. I'm on my 5th month. March is my last. It's going by quickly. My bmi is 55/56, I have yet to lose a pound. Well, I lost 3 pounds in 2 months but gained that back plus an additional 6 pounds. Yup, 9 pounds. I've been eating and exercising the same as my pcp told me too. I guess I am just worried I wouldn't be able to get the surgery because of my weight gain after doing all of this. hopefully I have lost weight when I do my next 2 weigh ins. Has anybody gained weight during the 6 months diet and was approved? Tell me your experiences. Thanks. PS, I have bcbsil H.M.O & my surgeon will be Vafa Shayani. They want…

I have to track what I eat, I have to limit myself to 1 cup of food, I have to work out like crazy, I have to measure n weigh my food. Will I ever b able to stop eating because I can't eat any more or will I always feel like I could have eaten another cup of food? I feel satisfied with what I'm eating n can last a long time without eating again. So what's the problem? Why do I feel like I'm still dieting?

Tomorrow I am 3 weeks post op, and getting to move onto mushie foods... Does anyone have any suggestions on different ideas? I know applesauce is okay... What about tuna? Mashed black Beans? Trying to think of some wood Protein ideas!

I have seen some of you post that you're able to eat cereal. I have never been able too. I know we're all different but it gets stuck when I have. If you're able to eat cereal and there is a certain kind that you do well with let me know please. I miss cereal.

I only list 30lbs by November then I got very sick had a slight unfill did the surgery to have another child and guess what I'm 3 weeks post op hysterectomy so my main reason is shattered! But still from November to date I have lost zip zero nothing! What am I doing wrong I know I need to exercise more but I work and two kids and house and husband and being sick I'm too tired to get up and go! I need help. Jump of encouragement because my at home system are all just worried about me Nd depression due to no more babies since I wanted a big family! I want to retrain my brain to lose weight for my self and the kids I have instead of Ttc!

Went to my surgeon today, he was going to give me a .5 cc fill , I am 3 1/2 weeks post op, but he said let;s wait .. I am doing good, not super hungry.. I have lost 15 lbs since surgery and he says I can start exercise . I have been tracking my calories on myfitness.com so, I am eating my cup of food with a couple of protein snacks a day and I am only eating about 700 calories a day..my nutritionist says I am okay as long as I am losing... I am kinda happy cause I wasn't looking forward to doing liquids for 2 days again but if I get super hungry he said to call him.. I have another appt in 3 weeks.

I am on full liquids as of this point but I was wondering what foods did you find were good pureed and what to stay away from!

today i feel so tight in my band and cant get anything down any suggestions

Hi everyone. I am young and social and so a lot of going out means times spent at bars. I know alcohol is full of empty calories and all that. I know carbonation is out of the picture and I'd like some cocktail ideas to be able to drink if I go out other than alcohol on the rocks, wine or cranberry vodka. Hopefully nothing too fancy because a lot of these places are more like sports bars than fancy places so something reasonable. Any ideas?

I'm having bad heartburn when ever I eat I'm so over It can someone help what I can do that might help

Quick question...when did you guys have your 1st alcolholic drink after getting the band? I am 20 days post op and down 25 lbs (including liquid diet) This week has been hectic and exciting, celebrated my 2 yr anniversary with my boyfriend and today is his birthday. Just wondering if having one glass of white wine will do any harm? Tganks for the input

Is it possible to get in too much protein? I planned all my meals for tomorrow and am getting 98grams of protein and 990 calories. I am suppose to get in 80 protein. This probably sounds silly, but is there a problem with too much protein?

I had a fill Thursday afternoon. Friday everything seemed ok. I drank liquids to begin with Friday nigh mushy and was fine. Saturday morning I tried my Cereal and it was a really slow go, then lunch of tuna didn't want to go down - not a major stuck, just a little pressure, so I went back to liquids. Sunday morning I did liquids, for lunch I was at my mom's and she fixed some tuna cakes and soft cooked greenbeans- it went fine, just ate slow. Mom sent a tuna cake and some greenbeans home for my dinner and it didn't want to go down at dinner time. This morning I have drank 2 bottles of Water, 2 cups of coffee, 1 Protein shake and tried to eat about 5 almonds - the …

Does anyone recommend these products. They seem quite high in protein x

I had a fill this past Thursday, I have already lost 7lbs. My concern is could my band be too tight. I can barely eat anything, I have a total of 9cc in my 11cc realize band. I'm getting sick a lot through the day.

I haven't lost any in 3-4 weeks! I have been eating 1300-1400 calories on days I work out and around 1200 on days I don't. I work out 5 days/ week burning 700-800 calories per workout. I eat 40-60g of protein a day and drink 4 to 5 16oz bottles of water per day. This is my second plateau since my surgery on oct. 15, 2012. I went 6 weeks with no loss about 4 weeks ago. I hope this isn't a repeating pattern!! Any suggestions???

I of course make myself so angry sometimes. I Don't Shop Cheap! I Love To Buy Expensive Clothing Since I Work So Hard!! I At Least Feel I Deserve That!! Well Anyways The Problem Is Now That I Lost All This Weight, I am not sure if I want to give the clothing away or donate them for fear, I might need the size 18, 22 and 24 Clothing again!! I am now a size 14 Since Lap Banded in June and That now feels too big!!! I trust myself to not get that size again but fear that I may need those clothing again in the future!! :ph34r: :wacko:

What did you consume for your ore op diet?

I'm 23 and got the band sept of last year. I need to build a better support system and would like to find someone going through it. Anyone in the tr area looking for a friend let me know.