kittyforet

I know what you mean. During December my mom took me clothes shopping for Christmas gifts. On a whim we went into Macy's and tried on stuff that wasn't in the plus section. Things actually fit!!!! Once we realized that, we went downstairs...the entire first floor is regular sized clothing...and I got overwhelmed and started to cry. I had to leave. Way too many choices and sections to check out. I ended up getting a few XL from the petite section and left. Haven't been back since. Still scared of it. I have been to old navy since then and bought 3 pair size 16 jeans...that now fall off if I don't wear a belt (first time in my life I've worn a belt!!). Even after washing the jeans in hot water and drying on high, they're still big. Now it looks like I will have to go back and buy 14s. Another type of store I stayed away from before is Marshall's/Ross/TJ Maxx. They only carry plus clothing that looks like a moo moo. On a whim the other day I stopped in a Ross and bought 2

I drink a chocolate Protein powder in my milk....I use the Idea Chocolate Milk Diet powder from www.chocmilkdiet.com. Tastes great, mixes easily and no after taste. They sell chocolate and vanilla flavors and both are good. I've also tried unjury protien powder. I don't like the chocolate and vanilla as much, but they also have strawberry (tastes good mixed in crystal light), unflavored (you can still taste the protein flavor though) and chicken Soup. Tastes pretty good. I've tried the ready to drink muscle milk light chocolate and it was pretty good. I've heard their cake batter flavor is awesome. I will buy that one next. One other I like is the Syntrax nectar Cappuccino flavor. I don't drink coffee but this one is good and tastes like a frosty coffee drink and no caffeine. I tried the Gladiator powder from GNC and didn't care for it. The same with the Isopure ready to drink and the fruit flavors of Syntrax. My advice is to buy small sizes or sample pack and try before you commit to a large container. I threw away several after only 1 drink. Blech. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

My hubby's idea of cooking dinner is getting fried chicken take out, which I won't even brave now that I have good restriction. Seriously?!?!? He at least asked me if I wanted a side of red beans and rice or mashed potatoes, both of which I turned down. I ended up eating one of my frozen high protein soups instead. But the smell of the fried chicken drove me crazy!!! Sometimes they need a smack on the head with the frying pan!!!

Hi! Happy new year! Just curious to see if anyone here attends the meetings at True Results Houston. No one from that office has ever mentioned it to me but I've heard several people on here say that they have meetings once a month. If so I'm considering finding out when the next one is. If I can go I'd love to meet people from LBT in person. If you hear anything or can go please email or text me. Kittyforet@yahoo.com 281-734-5612 Kristi

I'm checking to see if I can get a sitter. If so I am there!! I got a response from Beatrice and it wasn't near what Ida wrote you! Basically one sentence. The support group is last Tuesday of the month at 6:00. I'll know for sure if I'm going next week. Hope to meet anyone from here that goes!!

Sometimes pineapple juice does work. But FYI if it doesn't work, spitting up pineapple juice is NASTY!!

You're not alone. You've done great so far. It just takes time. I wish I could lose faster like others but it's my own journey, my own struggle, my own life. Comparing myself to others won't help me lose weight. Remind yourself that when you're having a bad day. I still am a work in progress. I'm not perfect. I sometimes eat what I shouldn't and don't exercise enough. But I could NOT have lost what I have without the help from my band AND the support from the people here on LBT. I have had many fills, up to 7.5 cc, and hoping I'm closer to restriction. Until then though, I'll keep moving along with what I've learned. Hang in there.

Y'all can buddy with me too. I've only been banded since June but we can all help each other. Feel free to email me kittyforet@yahoo.com

I was there yesterday and saw the flier...actually took a picture of it and was going to post the info here. If anyone is going to this, lets meet up so we can get to know each other!! I will see if I can get a sitter that night.

Are any of them short length or capris? I might be interested if they are. I'm short.

You're doing great Ashley!!!! You can always be my buddy!!

I used dr Reilly at true results. Insurance wouldn't cover it so I paid $9900 cash to their office. I liked the doctor but it can be tough to get convenient fill appointments if I don't book ahead at least a month. The price includes one year of fills. Not Sure how much it is after that; I will have to decide if I want to continue at their office or find another office that will take me. I've only seen the doctor twice. Every fill is done with the nurse. He also has a private practice in Houston.

Any ideas? Want to make sure that I am doing the right thing. Do I eat a protein bar before or after? Drink a protein drink? Eat a peanut butter sandwich??? Help! Thanks.

KristiRN: I live in league city. I used Dr Reilly at True Results Houston. Insurance wouldn't cover so I paid $9900 out of pocket.

Ok so this is confusing me and I'm not sure if it's band-related or not. Lately I've noticed that when I am about done eating my pre-measured amount of food, I suddenly get this overwhelming urge to take a nap. Like if I close my eyes I'd fall asleep. Like I can't stay awake another moment. Is this an I'm full kind of moment? Is this "restriction"??? Or am I just weird? Anyone else have this happen?

It happens to me too. After getting stuck, try to stick to liquids the rest of the day and possibly the next to help the swelling go down. I am ok with chicken breast, ONLY IF I cut it into teeny tiny bites....think pea-sized bites. I get stuck if I eat too fast or my bites are too big or if I don't wait at least 30 seconds between bites. If you can't eat solid foods, go to yogurt, Protein drinks, etc. to help get your protein. If you can't keep liquids down, you're too tight. If you can keep the liquids down, it's possible you are in the green zone but need to change the amount or speed of your eating. Try to slow down and eat tiny bites and see if the food stays down. When I've gotten stuck on meatballs it was because I ate too many big bites too fast. If you're using regular-sized utensils, don't think you have to fill up the entire surface with food....I play a game when I have to use those instead of toddler spoons/forks...I try to see how little I can get on the spoon/fork at one time. Take time to savor each bite (hard to do when I am used to shoveling my food! ) It takes practice! good luck!

My LBT friends can also be my FB friends, but I do not share obvious lapband info on there. My bosses and many coworkers are also my FB friends and they don't know I am banded. I may occasionally make a veiled reference to my weight loss but I don't get anymore specific than that unless it's in a message. Feel free to friend me on facebook. Kristi hodges Foret.

I aim for 80-90 per day. My nutritionist said stay above 65 to keep full. She didn't give a max limit.

Omg I love fudge. Can't wait to try it!

I've only tried the muscle milk light, ready to drink chocolate flavor. It's not bad. Tastes like chocolate milk with an almost coconut after taste. I found it in my grocery store at their refrigerated health food section, by the vitamins, etc. it wasn't in the dairy case. I shop at a Texas-based grocery store called HEB so it might be in a different locale in your store. It's not with the slim fast. I've heard some people buy it online, at GNC or their local health food store.

Mine did the same for the first one. Not so much since then, maybe a tiny mark every now and then. The first one was the size of a baseball.

Omar, I'm sorry you're having issues. The site had a server problem recently and it's taken a little time to get it back to "normal". Maybe try logging out, closing the widow and reopening it. I had to do that on my phone to see it after the problems. There are many knowlegable and helpful people on this site. I'm from the Clear Lake area and would be happy to team up with you. Not sure How great my advice is but I can try. Give LBT another chance. Good luck to you.

You might need a slight unfill. If you can't keep fluids down then I'd call him back and ask to come it. Not keeping food/drink down isn't good for your band. At least call and explain your symptoms. Even taking a tiny bit out could help. My surgeons office says to contact them if I experience vomiting, reflux, heartburn, inability to tolerate liquids, difficulty swallowing, or night cough. Good luck.

I agree!! It's hard to keep it in mind but it's my band, my life, my journey, my health. I haven't lost much but I've lost. And if I do it right I will continue to lose. I get sad when I compare myself to others but it's my own fight. No one else is exactly like me or has the same issues I do so comparing doesn't help. I know others may have it easier or better than me but some have it harder or struggle more. My fills are always different. Some I feel right away, some take 1-2 weeks, some last for a day. I never know. I just got up to 7.5 cc. But that can't define me or my success. That may or may not be perfect for me. Only time will tell. Best of luck to you.