Beckie

I love your new motto Betsyjane. I'm glad that you shared it. Putting it up on my desk! PRbrooksie-When I am tempted to over eat or eat something I shouldn't I ask myself, "Will that taste better than loosing a pound will feel? Will it satisfy me as long as the the feeling of loosing that pound?" Not alot will feel or taste that good. I'm not feeling restriction, but I know what I should it and then stop. If I feel hungry and need a snack I always have a healthy snack on hand. That is key, having it there so you have something to reach for and not that bag of chips or candybar in the back of the cabinet.

Marni-When did you get your band and how many fills have you had? Your menu looks kind of like mine but I try to stay away from bread because of the high carbs. I really need to get the other food groups in too (more vegies and fruit).

What size band do you have? I have a 10cc with 1.33 I am hoping he will give me another 1cc atleast when I go in because of not feeling anything. I am going to be near his office the following week though, so if I don't feel anything I might just make an appointment to see him there.

Thanks Betsyjane. It melted off at first and now I am doing the work. Maybe a pound a week if I am lucky. I get my 2nd fill next Thursday and boy do I need it. No restriction. My doctor is only up this way once a month so I can only get them then. Makes me tempted to drive 5 hours to see him. lol.

I'll have to look for that book. I haven't tried thai food.

Betsyjane- I have done some of the frozen meals and they are ok when you don't feel like cooking or if your in a hurry, but I find "real" foods are more satisfying so you are smart trying to avoid. I keep a few on hand for those occasions when I need a quick meal.:hungry:

Tom- Your idea with the fruit and smoothies is great. I do have a hard time getting in everything I need and your right about the calories in the protein bars. I try to pick the ones with the least I can find and the highest protein (and low carbs). I'm going to try and replace them with some shakes this week.

Oberhasi & BestsyJane- Thanks for the replies. I hope others share too. My days typically look something like: Protein Bar Coffee<O:p></O:p> String Cheese<O:p></O:p> Crystal Light<O:p></O:p> Zucchini<O:p></O:p> 4 slices South Beach Diet lunch meat<O:p></O:p> String Cheese<O:p></O:p> Crystal Light<O:p></O:p> 4 oz. chicken<O:p></O:p> ½ Protein Bar<O:p></O:p> I am really wanting more variety and to get in all the different types of food that I am suppose to have. Not sure how yet. Looking at others helps. I love lapbandtalk.

What is your typical food day? What do you eat and how much? Curious to see what others are doing and looking for some variety for myself. Thanks!

Yes, I have experienced it. I still am and I am no longer on just liquids. I've been cold since I had surgery. I was always hot before and couldn't stand it when the office gals were freezing, so now I wear layers and layers (and still freeze). I'll take cold if that means loosing the weight. I've heard it goes away after a while.

Surby, I am so ready to hit that sweet spot. 2 more weeks til my second fill. I need that fill!!! Happy for you though. Let us know how it goes.

Way to go Connie!!! 43 lbs is amazing. I was banded a nine days before you and I am stuck at 39. Have been for the past week. So frustrating. I exercise atleast an hour a day and stuck. I know this too will pass. I have 2 weeks until I get my #2 fill. Hoping it will give me more restriction. Keep up the great work!

Welcome ShaeBird!

Congrats on the 5lbs kjojojr. I was wondering how it went for you. I can't wait to feel more restriction. Fill #2 in 2 more weeks.

Julie-Your weight loss is incredible. Way to go. I feel so bad about going over 800 a day. I need to get over that. :straight

My doctor said the same thing. Stay under 800, 70 protein, 8 glasses water a day,low carb, low fat. Its hard. I do it but wonder about the calories.

Thanks kjojojr. Good luck at your doctors appt. Let us know how it goes. It just shows you how different everyone is. I live a long way (5 hours) from my doc. so I can only see him once a month when he is up this way. My first fill has helped, but looking forward to #2.

You all seem to be doing great. I just found the November Bandster thread. Love it. I was banded on November 21 by Dr. Jossart from the San Fransisco Laproscopic Associates. I had my first fill last week in my 10 cc. band. Dr. Cirangle put 1.33 in. I feel full longer, but thought it would be more. It did kick my weight loss in again so thats good. I had been stuck at 35 lbs for almost 2 weeks. The fill was Friday and I have lost 3 lbs since then. It's great to see where other November people are. My doc said I was above average for weight loss, but after seeing some of you I don't see that. I do feel great about where I am. Keep up the awesome work and I am glad I found you all!:clap2:

I have fibromyalgia. My doctor said he had patients w/fibromyalgia that got better. I had the surgery 2 months ago and haven't had as much pain/"bad days" as I have had. I am excersizing more, which helps fibro. so I think it is a combonation of weight loss and excersize. The only thing is that I can not take anti-inflamatory drugs because they cause a higher risk of erosion. I can live with that though for the benefits of the surgery.

Start taking Airborne now. I was really worried about getting a cold because I work at a school. I took Airborne and stayed cold free. If possible start taking it today. You need to catch it quick.

WOW!!! Way to go. You must feel energized! That is a lot of exercise. I like the idea of the bike with tv. I need to do something like that. I currently walk 1/2 hour in the morning 5 days a week and do Curves 4-5 days a week. One thing i miss..... baked potatoes with butter and sour cream. One thing I think about when missing baked potatoes with butter and sour cream...Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.:clap2:

Thanks monicailer! I can not wait for that fill. I think I'm getting a little obsessive about it. Really can't wait. Doc is only here once a month though. Good luck EdieDay. You are with a good group of physicians. My surgery was great. Let us know how it goes. Remember that the day before is liquids only and nothing with red food dye. Jello counts as a liquid!

I live in Fortuna (N. Cal near Eureka) and was banded on November 21, 2006 by Dr. Jossart at Good Samaritan in San Jose. It has been a great experience so far. I have lost 35 lbs (stuck here for 1 week though) and getting my first fill on Friday. I can't wait for the fill since I am having no restriction. 4 more days. :biggrin1: Would love to find support people.

Thanks for putting the video here. I am going in for my first fill this friday and wan't sure of what to expect. Doesn't look bad at all.

My family has definately benefited since I had the band put on November 21, 2007. My 15 year old son decided that if I couldn't drink sodas that he wouldn't and he could really down them before. My 18 year old daughter who stuggles with her weight is watching what she eats and my 12 year old son has become more active. My husband hasn't changed alot of his habits but I know the food coming into the house is alot more healthy than it was before the banding. Rarely any fried food, lots less carbs and alot more fresh vegies. :clap2: Starting weight 246 11/21/06 Today 211