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Hi all, Tomorrow I go for my nutrition and pshyc consult. I've been eating like crazy these past two weeks. I'm ready for my new life to begin. Tonight I'm taking the dreaded pre surgery pic, this will keep me motivated for sure. Feb 4th won't come soon enough. I found out 3 weeks after surgery, I have a business trip scheduled. I'm nervous about that, the food, the social nights with drinking (I love to drink). Well, fellow Feb bandsters, our time is quickly approaching!

I don't eat land animals, only fish. Anyone have any good fish recipes? Or sauces to go with fish/tofu?

I don't go to my nutritionist until the 11 but I was wondering what other doctors say about having cereal.

Anyone interested in being band buddies in Chicago?!

I made this for lunch today and it was quite tasty. I got this from the "Band Friendly Recipes" website. Enjoy! Broiled Eggplant Parmesan 1 15oz can diced Italian tomatoes 2 medium eggplants salt and pepper 6 oz part-skim mozzarella, shredded 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/3 cup Italian- seasoned bread crumbs Preheat broiler to high; place a rack about 8 inches from heat source. Line a baking sheet with foil and mist with cooking spray. Drain tomatoes and puree in a blender or food processor. Set aside. Slice eggplant into 1/3 inch thick slices. Mist both sides of eggplant slices with cooking spray and sprinkle salt and pepper. Broil eggplant until golden …

I get asked "what do you eat?" a lot. I know it seriously disappoints people when I respond "nothing special, just healthier versions of old favorites". So, I'm posting one of the old favorites that I changed up. This is what I'm making my family for dinner tonight, mostaccioli. It's one of my family's favorites and despite changing it up to be healthier, they still absolutely love it. I bolded the items I changed from the original recipe to healthier, lower fat versions. Mostaccioli Ingredients • 8 ounces uncooked WHOLE WHEAT mostaccioli • 1-1/2 pounds 93% LEAN ground beef • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes…

Hi All, Spreading the news, have a visit on www.skinnytaste.com. Great website for all variety of healthy foods.

Hi Everyone! Today I cooked a wonderful super easy and deeeeelish, low fat healthy chicken and Spinach Cacsserole Dish. I always like to bake and taste my dishes first before posting. This is a hit, one you and your entire family will enjoy! Who has to know its low fat and healthy, shhhhh its our little secret.... Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup Light Mayonnaise 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder pinch of black pepper 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast 10 0z. Frozen spinach, thawed and drained well Non-Stick Cooking Spray-Original Recipe Steps: Preheat oven to 35…

My weight watches friends only take the veggie bistro box. I was wondering if the Protein bistro boxes are good for bandsters, if a person tracks the calories in their daily intake. For those of you not familiar they are pre packaged (which I like to grab on hectic days), includes natural peanutbutter (80 calories), a hard boiled peeled egg, 2 triangles of cheese, grapes, apples and a small pita (I think whole wheat). I think 240 calories total. Maybe 340. I can check on myfitness pal or on the box the next time I see one. Here are the questions I was wondering others opinions... Are they high in sodium? Would once a week be too often to have one? How would…

I know- crazy question. I was banded on 12/19/12 and I often ask myself if I am really banded. I know it sounds strange but I have not had a fill so I don't have much restriction. To quote some of you, I am going off of want power right now. I feel like I can eat a larger portion than what is on my plate. I feel like I get hungry a lot quicker than I used to. I don't have a problem getting anything down, or have the symptoms most of you have with your banded lifestyles. I actually told my husband that I really don't feel any different. Is it just me? I am slowly losing and I don't have a problem with that. I am happy to be losing at all. I cut my calories/portions back in…

Hard to believe one week from today I'll FINALLY have my band!! I'm getting soooo excited!!!!

1. 4cc's 2. 2.5cc's 3. 1.5cc's 4. .5 Total=8.5 in a 14cc band. Still having head hunger , but trying to do my best not to mess this up for me. I realized that for me this is an addiction* I've gone to see a psychologist. Hoping that this tool will help me. So far 44 lbs gone. It has taken a while. I was band 6/19.

Hello and first of all thank you for clicking on my posting. I know that there is a lot of them out there and taking the time to read mine is greatly appreciated. Let me tell you a little about myself. I am currently 28 year old female. I am divorced but I am blessed to have that special someone in my life for the past two years. I do have a 10 year old daughter that my world revolves around. I am currently living in Lafayette, Indiana and have for the past almost seven years and I work in the special education classroom at my local high school. Now for the “fun” stuff: I currently weigh 344 pounds… Yeah, I do not like that number either but that is what it is… When I…

I'm getting my first fill Monday. What can I expect the procedure to be like and after?

I started my pre-op diet one month ago today (banded 1/7/13 )and I am down 30 pounds, I have lost a a shirt size and two pants sizes and have not been happier since I married my beautiful wife almost 15 years ago.

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i was banded jan 3rd. over the holidays i wont lie it was hard i ate things i wasnt suppose, did not go yo the gym for a month. i had a doc's appt. jan 7th, i canceled it to get my self together. so been hitting the gym 4 to 5 times a wk 30 minutes to an hr, depending i gotta wrk both my jobs that day. i do cardio and strength trainin. watch my portions and carbs. drink a protein shake once or twice a day. and drink plenty of H2O most days. and cant seem to get out of the 270s. really been wrkin hard. when i look in the mirror i look smaller and i feel smaller. did i hit the platue that banders go thru, is it muscle. im jus scared that i wont reach my goal.

For those who don't know. I am 12 days banded, 11 pounds down. I am starting as of Tuesday to eat normal foods. I'm still on soft foods currently. Ive been able to keep everything down (knock on wood) while feeling full and satisfied. Tomorrow I'm going to Olive Garden with a friend and I really want my favorite, baked ziti, but I get angel hair instead of ziti. Is eating pasta a good idea? Anyone have problems/success with pasta? Ps I am planning on getting the kids meal version... Not sure weather to get a more solid pasta like ziti or something stringy like angel hair. Comments/suggestions?

Terry posted a link on another forum to Dr. Paul O'Brien on YouTube detailing the 8 band rules. I loved finally finding out how the food actually gets pass the band (I've been thinking the food moves through like sand in an hour glass--it doesn't). After watching all of his videos, I saw a link to an actual lapband surgery (Dr. Massy? I think). I was fascinated by all that went into putting the band in me. How can I take this wonderful tool for granted?! Someone on this forum (sorry, don't remember who) said something along the lines of "act so as to be worthy of the band.". Wow!

When I was 16, I worked at Wendy's Cleaning **** Off the Toilet, Now That I am 39, I work within the Government Dealing With Other's ****!! Still!! Different Jobs, Different Careers!! Still Making Money, Now More Then Before! I Just Learn to Appreciate One More then The Other!! Perspective Is Everything!!! If You Learn to Appreciate the Little God! Will Give You More!! I will Always Have Faith in God!! For He Takes Pleasure in My Faith! In This Weight-loss Battle Perspective is Everything! Not How Much You Have Lost, But That You Are Healthier!! The Bible Says!! But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he draws back, I have no pleasure in him. Love You!! Happy …

Looking for a lab band buddy in AR. Live close to Conway AR. Love To have some extra friends that can help and like to be Helpt.

I am sure mine has not slipped but others have asked me, how can you tell if it slips, what are the symptoms? What can happen if the lap band slips?

I'm having some discomfort/pain in my abdomen area... It started Friday night and I first thought that I had overeaten and was now paying the price... So I ate light yesterday and I still had some discomfort today so I decided to go back to liquids today and I'm still really uncomfortable. What could have happened? Do I need to go to my Lapband doc and get checked out?

I ran into the manager at my local Curves at the pharmacy. She looked at me, stared in recognition, then said " Joanne, you've lost weight, you look wonderful." First person to notice or comment. : )

Hi Everyone, Thank you for taking the time to read this. I was banded in Dec 2011. I have lost 105 pounds so far. Which I am very happy about. I had a fill last Monday. Doc told me to go back to regular eating. Didnt work. I had my last fill in March of 2012 and had no problem with it. Now here we are today. I am able to keep liquids down with no problem. I am tring to eat regular foods and I'm throwing up everything except soup. Its crazy. I dont know what to do. Do I go back and get a little unfilled? She said she filled me 1.4 CC's,, and whats with the Hic-ups after I eat? Please reply if you can help! Thanks!

Any young people (20s) in the Pensacola area with a bad or getting banded?

Just this past Monday I got another fill. I have 8.5 in my 11cc band. I do feel the restriction now! It took a whole but, wow in the morning my band is tight. I never felt the restriction until I hit this fill!

Did anyone else suffer from acid reflux when they first got the band? I got the band on the 24th , 25th was throwing up and yesterday night/morning had acid reflux.

Hey All, Almost 2 months banded and about to get my 2nd fill. I have a question about Protein. I've been drinking Muscle Milk brand because it tastes good. I've tried others and they are nauseating. Is this good protein? The only problem is that my doctor said I should replace a meal for these? When I drink a muscle milk I'm full but only for like 20 mins. What Protein shakes do you drink? Which are better tasting and satisfying?

I have a 14cc band and yesterday I received a 2cc fill which brought me up to 8ccs. For the first time, even after loosing 72 pounds, I am finally feeling restriction!!!! I LOVE the feeling and while I kept myself in check (and still will), I'm finally getting the feeling I've only read or heard about. I'm excited about my future success and getting to where I want to be on this journey!!

I put in a request to take off work on Monday for a Dr's appt. My leave request was denied b/c my principal states in the Fall she told us that we could not miss professional development days. She is hot that I would even question her directive order and said if I take off I will be docked pay. I went to the school board to question the denial b/c I spoke to the Texas Teachers' association and they agreed due to a medical reason I should be allowed off. They guy at the board office said he would not go against how a principal runs the school and if she says I can't go, then I can't go. Both people questioned my about my medical history. My principal said that I should ha…

Well that was no fun! 5 weeks post op and no fill yet. Was in Sunday school and was eating a sausage link. Ate too fast/didn't chew good enough. Chest pain then felt it needed to come up. Went to bathroom and puked it up. Not my usual violent vomiting though thank goodness. Followed by some burping. After that felt much better! Scary but lesson learned!

You will Meet Your Greatest Strengths By Being Introduced To Your Greatest Weaknesses!! Love You! Happy Sunday!!!

Hey everyone! I'm getting banded on February 6 and was just curious to know how much everyone lost during their first post op week? 1st month? Thanks!

Went to my family doctor for my 3 month post op blood work ... Got a call today that my cholesterol is a lil high.... To fallow a low cholesterol diet... Ok my banded buddies I need help almost all protein has cholesterol what should I eat?

How do you turn off your email notification? How do you delete an old thread you created? I searched the help screen and couldn't find it! Thanks!

I've been doing very well. Green zone/good restriction! 6 weeks ago I said I was good and didn't need a fill. Well, I noticed I was eating more during the holidays. Since my appt is next week, I figured I'll be careful and wait till then. Well-after doing the treadmill, I started to get pain in my chest through to my shoulder. I also had heartburn. I already had bad acid reflux so I took gasx and my medicine. Well, it's now 24 hours and it still hurts. I feels like gas. I got the burps but I'm getting worried! I now have a bad headache too. My acid reflux got better but still feels like its ready to perk up. Any advice ladies? I don't want to be having a hea…

If the Title didn't make your Mouth Water... when you take your first bite it will... I found this while searching for Low Carb recipes, and thought I would give this a try! The original recipe has been tweaked so it could be 'band' friendly. I hope you enjoy as much as I did! Ingredients: 1 med. to large zucchini 1 turkey sausage link (lean sweet italian) REMOVE CASING 1/2 cup Marinara sauce 1 tbs smart balance butter lite (or any lite butter spread) 2 tbs. diced onion 1/8 cup diced green pepper pinch of garlic powder 1/8 cup shreded mozzerella 1 tbs parmesan cheese Directions: Scoop out insides of zucchini (put aside zucchini guts), boil water …

That's weird that I have started the first topic under this heading, but here goes....my surgery date has been set for May 4th. I am both excited and scared out of my wits. I have a ton of weight to lose and right now it just seems impossible. I am still going back and forth in my head, wrestling with questions of am i really going to do this? With the exception of being fat, I have zero co-morbidities, so i'm worried that I am having myself kinda sliced and diced for no real reason, OTHER than the fact that I cannot lose this weight on my own. I will have to wrap my head around it soon as my liquid diet begins 1 week from today, April 20th. anyway, enough about…

I want a glass of wine!!

Hi everyone! Has anyone experimented with juicing?

I got this from our local paper (wral.com) and it was interesting to read on my lunch and just thought I'd share. While last year’s cold and flu season was mild, experts say this year could bring you a wallop of sniffles and sneezes. While there is no cure for the cold or flu, despite what mom says about her soup, over-the-counter (OTC) medications can provide relief for the most common symptoms. And these guidelines can help you better navigate the cold and flu aisle: Sneezing Got You Down? OTC antihistamines can provide relief from sneezing, runny noses and watery eyes by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical in the body that triggers congestion and upper re…

I had lapband 6/12/12 at 255. I am now 180. I have done great and feel great but I am obsessed with the scale. I have started snacking on crap the past few days. I was sick and had no appetite except for salt and carbs (bad) I have stayed under my calorie goal but I know this is BAD and not the nutrition I need. I started working out 5-6 days a week and my weight loss slowed down. Of course, inches are great to but I really have a number obsession. I cant be alone here, right? I gained 2 lbs while sick and can not get it off. It is depressing me so bad.... its dumb I know. I know I can get past this because I have done great until now-but its really discouraging when you …

Had sex and my port site is super sore and hurt during sex. Has this happened to anyone else?

Realizing that the band is NOT connected in any physical way to my brain!!! Had some upsetting news yesterday and came home to eat bread and butter.... My " pre-banded " life go to comfort foods. And I suffered most of the evening. Not pb'ing ,just that uncomfortable, tight feeling. I realize that I should have taken a breath and maybe done some cleaning, or any physical activity. Today is a new day and yesterday I learned a lesson!

I read most of the posts here from all the different people, I like to hear different people's experiences, good and bad.... One thing that is always re occurring, is people saying how they "Fell off the wagon" and "Need to get back on track" Now I know I'm going to get flamed for this by the "Know it all's" But personally, I do not understand how that can happen...(Short of a medical problem).... Either your band is adjusted to where you are in the Green Zone, or it's not!! To me, that is the only thing that is important... Two characteristics of the Green Zone is HUNGER CONTROL, and PORTION CONTROL.....yet I read posts about how people say they were doing fine, …

Everyone has talked about plans and programs their drs gave them. I was told 70gs. protein and plenty of water. Also to hover around 1000 calories for weight loss. Did other drs give more specific advise?

My Dr says liquids only for 48 hrs after a fill. My question is...is it ok to liquify vegetable soup and drink it? Or have Cream of Wheat liquified with milk to make it drinkable? Or is that pushing the 'liquid' limit? Broth's just don't cut it. Lol

Hi. I am brand new to this site and was banded on Jan. 2nd. I lost 9 lbs after 1st week (only on liquids then), went for check up yesterday and gained back 5. Doctor told me not to worry cause fluctuation can happen and scheduled me for my first fill for 2 weeks. I am getting discouraged and I feel like I can eat anything. Can someone tell me when I will see the weight loss really happen. I don't even feel the band at all.

Hi! Trying to start an updated group. Most posts here are pretty old. Anyone from Baltimore area?