Kiskis

I had the same challenge. I was 5 CC's and could eat beans veggie burgers... Got a fill to 6 CC's and could barely eat chicken... I had to go back to puree. 5 CC's is my sweet spot and 6 CC's I couldn't eat enough to lose weight! Good luck!

They have good bookds for sale on Amazon and on-line look at Chef Dave - online or on this site and http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/cookbooks.asp?cookbook=347266 I follow a high protein diet and I have lost 60 lbs in just under 6 months

I eat eggs every which way from scrambled to egg salad, chilli, beans, chicken salad, chicken with dips, taco meat, veggies burgers with cheese, beef jerky, Oh Yeah protein bars, an all Veggie products - spinach bites, meatless buffalo bites. I could go on & on. Good luck all!

I have no problem! I eat a lot of cooked spinach. Every blue moon I take a natural fibre to help me.

I am doing a high protein diet & exercise. Keep up the great work all!

Today is my 5 month band anniversary. Stats: I have lost 55 lbs Down to a size 16 BMI started at 45 and now 35 Approx 45% of my weight loss goal The band has given me the tool to hit my goals! My sleep apena has improved! I use to stop breating 15 x an hour now down to 5x an hour. I hope to dump the CPap machine that I hate so much! By August 1 I want to hit below 200 lbs! Then on to the next milestone! Cheers, Kristi

Today is my 5 month band anniversary. Stats: I have lost 55 lbs Down to a size 16 BMI started at 45 and now 35 Approx 45% of my weight loss goal I am so happy that I got my band as it has given me the strenght to reach my goal & keep it off! Cheers, Kristi

I know this is an older conversation but good one. You want to target to loose 1-2 lbs/week. This is healthy and you will have less saggy skins & are more likely to keep it off. I was banded on Feb 9/11. Today is my 5 month band anniversary. Stats: I have lost 55 lbs Down to a size 16 BMI started at 45 and now 35 Approx 45% of my weight loss goal How is everyone doing? Have a great weekend! Cheers, Kristi

One of the girls at work is calling me the blonde skinny b***h! I love it as it motivates me! I have gone from a size 24 to a 16 since being banded Feb 9th. I am dreaming of maybe being a size 6?

At my clinic the women all have 10 CC bands and the men 12 CC bands. Cheers, Kristi

Cardio & strength training are important. I always do 30 mins of cardio & 20mins weights. Then stretching & core work for 10 mins. 5 days a week and the weekend I try and walk 5-8 kms. Cheers, Kristi

Hi beautiful banders, I can't get your posts/updates. I miss you guys! Can someone emal me the correct thread if you don't see my post on the old thread. Thanks E: kristi@peoplebiz.ca Cheers, Kristi

Shavona - it is meant to be. I am happy for you! In Canada we are all self pay. Good luck and keep us posted! Cheers, Kristi

I have been scared to try but have not been tempted. After reading no way! When I go to the movie I bring a Protein bar or pudding so I have something to do. Thanks for the info all! Good luck all! Cheers, Kristi

Also try keeping a food diary to track calories, fat & carbs. I like the on-line ones. They are available for your phone & ipad too. I measure all my food, workout cardio/weights. I eat ever 2 hours. I never eat more than 1 cup of food. I measure everything. I eat primarly protein, spinach and zero calorie items.

That is the sign that you have over done it. Try and take it easy as you need to heal. I did the same when I was banded. Cheers, Kristi

My band & port is high just under my bra line. Mine was ache but no problem. I couldn't wear a bra for 6 wks after surgery. My underwire bra can irritate it still. Check with your nurse or doctor. If I can be of any help let me know. Good luck. Cheers, Kristi

I get it some times as my band & port are high. My underwire bra sometimes hits my port. Hate wearing underwire bras now evenmore! Kristi

Oh Yeah tastse like Oh Henry's - same company. Yummy & 15 g protein. I also love the Atkins ones too.

Rope 777 - How did the surgery go? I was really emotional pre-surgery as I was enter my new life and I need to be successful as alot is at stake. Cheers, Kristi

After I posted I could then see the posts from today

The posting string on-line is lost? I weight in daily as I am a scale addict. I have been really sick these last 2 weeks and haven't been able to workout. When I do my workouts with weights I can lose 1-2 lbs/wk. I am at 5 CC's and think I am good. I still get hungry every 2 hours. I eat no more than 1 cup of food and sit around 1400 calories. Down 5 lbs total for the last month with being sick & Easter. My clothes are getting bigger . Good luck all! Cheers, Kristi

pzeadow - so true! I have slowed down my eating but have to slow it down even more. I had a major sticking episode this week. I have more of them since my last fill which brought me up to 5 CC's. I am not counting between bites and slowing down as much as possible. Good luck all! Happy Easter! Cheers, Kristi

Hi Feb Banders! How is everyone doing? I have been sick so I couldn't work out last week. That is the key for me to get the scale moving! Cardio & weights! I still have to slow down when eating. I have been venturing out and have been stuck. Last night 2 bites and worst sticking episode and got sick for the first time. Still learning! Have a great Easter all! Cheers, Kristi

Papaya works great. I can eat hamburger more than chicken. You need to ear really slowly or add sauce... to moisten. I tend to eat to quickly. It takes me 45-60 mins to eat a chicken breast. Good luck!