jennifer1

ok i'm not the typical bandster, but i pretty much order as i did before...minus breads and carbonated beverages...i eat what i want..just smaller portions and eat protein first

you are not weak, just need some advice on other ways of getting in protein.. like amanda said have you tried protein shakes. i just got some protein liquid shots as i am tryn to increase my protein intake..as most solid proteins like chicken or steak i cant tolerate. tuna is a good option to.

i just saw this post. i pray you are ok. i have been too tight 2times. once i like you couldnt keep anything down. i was given the run around by my doctors office and ended up crying on the phone and FINALLy went in for an emergency unfill on a wed and then went in that friday for another.i hope you got some taken out cuz you could get dehydrated. let us know how you're doing jennifer

i live in the south suburbs but was banded my Dr. Elli last May. please feel free to PM with any questions jennifer

your losing inches. i have only lost around 42 pounds and my clothes went from 18-20 to 12-14's. i just try not to obessess about the scale cuz it gets me depressed and i'm 11 months out.

i was just wondering the same thing

i'm having the same problem and i am tryn to up my protein intake and switch up my exercise, by doing interval training for cardio..we'll see if this helps

thanks for the encouragement lovethenewme. i needed to hear that!

thanks lovethenewme... phatkat....i'm with you girl only mines has been stalled for about a month...my goal is a size 12 top and bottom..ok got the top part...me and these hips and butt is another story ugh!!! bought some 12 skinny jeans and squeezed in them..bought some regular 12 jeans and couldnt get past my thighs! wth!!!! ugh!!! so depressed and scared i wont make my goal in a month..i can do a 12 dress...but i wanna get in dem jeans...ugh!!! maybe my new goal should be to hit 50 pounds by then, that's another 10 pounds by may 20th..not sure which goal is more feasible.. s/n. has anyone tried protein shots. i got some today that are 45 gm of protein..really tryn to find ways to boost my protein

yep..indicates too much food

i hated greek yougurt(too bitter) so i added a packet of splenda and some granola...yummmmm now i can get in more protein..yeah!!!! i love this board!

ok me and sexymomma have talked about this scale thing...girl it will drive you crazy. i hit onederland..got TOM gain 2 pounds...TOM left and so did the 2 pounds..went to the south to visit the parental units..gained 2 pounds..hello twoderville..bye bye onderland..UGH!!! before i left i knew my weight loss had stalled so like you im tryn now to switch up my exercise routine and eat my protein, which i pray to the high heavens gets me back moving..i have a little over a month before my 1 year anniversary and i HAVE to be in onederland and a size12 jeans or...or....or...ok nuthn's gonna happen except i'll be real sad and pissed! LOL keep up the good work hun. jennifer

Ok so in the past few weeks i have been back and forth between twoderville and onederland..ugh!!!! SO frustrating. i've talked with a few people and i have decided that i am not gettin enough protein..so i have decided to up my protein and change up my exercise routine. i'm praying this will jump start my losing again. i dont do well with counting calories or myfitness pal..i'm just being honest. so i pray this is what i need to kick this thing into high gear again.

I am 11 months out and it took me 4 fills to get good restriction..two emergency unfills..another fill and another slight unfill...it may take a few times..and the closer u get to ur green spot the smaller amounts of fill will make hugh differences Jennifer

I am glad you will see your doc soon as since you had two surgeries no one here can tell where the pain is coming from...as far as eating..I'm surprised your eating softfood so soon...your band may not be ready to handle that just yet...does your doc have a food progression for you to follow?

I love this anology. I sooo have a love hate relationship with my band. B 52....you are hilarious

Congrats on your surgery hun..I called you but I didn't leave a message..figured you were resting..glad everything went well.

I have been video journaling my journey since surgery day may 20, 2011..i've finally decided to put it on youtube but I have to figure out how to do it...lol

What ur experiencing is normal..the first 6 weeks are about healing not weight loss..so the fact you lost during that time is great...I actually gained weight when I started real foods and flipped out..but then I talked to my dietician and found it it was normal..hang in there..it may take a while for your body to adjust. Jennifer

That is so stupid..how can she say she agrees with the surgery for you but then wont sign the necessary paper work..ugh one of the reason i'm gald I was self pay...I hope ur doc comes to her senses soon and signs ur papers...best wishes

Hi..welcome to LBT..this is a great place for support..I have been banded 10 months..feel free to check out my blog on here and PM me with a ny questions...congrats on making this decision, Jennifer

Ohhh I love those brownies..but i've never microwaved it with coolwhip..sounds yummy

Jeff...great advice...I am 10 months out and I don't count calories or anything else...I try to make healthy choices and since i'm at good restriction it works for me...thanks for keeping it real!

This is the first time I heard about first bite syndrome...very interesting