missmary44

I also use myfitnesspal.com. Alot of lap banders on there.

You did well. I always think how cows are corn fed. Makes me not want to eat it. We get corn from the Amish here. My husband and son love it. They dont have the problem I do with weight.

I agree with Michael. You have to be accountable and honest with yourself. You have made the first step and admitted the grazing. You have to increase your workouts. I have noticed that the people that are successful do just that. They are accountable for there food intake and they burn the equivalent to half of what they consume. Good luck to you. You had the surgery cause you have the desire, now you just have to have the will to follow through and use the tool you have. It is very hard. Im no pro just 6 weeks out. I just want to succeed and I know you do too.

Yesterday was a busy busy day. Probably the first weekend since being banded that I was able to really do some yard work. We are having a family cook out for 4th of July. Alot of my husbands family will be here that has never been here and we have been married 20 years So I really busted my butt. I used the tiller in the garden and hoe'd and raked for a total of 3 hours with a few breaks sitting in the shade. I sweated like a pig. Good for the pores But late that night had some pain in my port area. I am taking a break and not exercising today. Totally going to veg. I am trying to really focus on what I want in my life. So many hidden things to discover about why I got in this position. Some things I discover and deal with probably wont be pleasant but at same time. I know it has to be more than just eating bad. Here is to self discovery. Even if it might be difficult and hard to face.

@ Jennifer, I didnt gain any weight but lost a little. I didnt try ad lose any during liquids or mushies. Not many diets options beside jello and I just didnt care for it. I like to chew so I got bored with the food options. You will get in the grove once you can get on a regular meals. Thank You Tanya for the encouragement..

Today was my first fill. Yippie cause I was starting to have real hunger issues last few days. I had 3 cc by the time I left the doctors office.First she filled me to 4 then when nothing passed backed out of it until she settled for a 3. Hope this goes well. Watching the process of liquid pass slowly really gives you perspective on your lap band as a tool. I have to chew like never before after watching how liquid has a hard time passng. They also have put me on a strict diet in my opinion. Not so much counting calories but actually telling me what to eat and when. Breakfast: either two eggs cooked with a little olive oil or pam or my Atkins bar Lunch: Salad w/protein. She said no dressing except a little olive oil. I talked her into a little spritx of like rasberry vinegar or cider vinegar also. Dinner: Protein and a vegetable. Snacks: 1/4 c. almonds or piece of fruit. Seems pretty hardcore Im already doing that but I guess being told what to do. I am rebellious and I shouldnt be. Some interesting things was watchig my pouch expand when the fluid wouldt pass. That was pretty awesome. Just like filliig a balloon with air. What I hate is the liquid diet but it is necessary and useful. Boy am I glad I had a mini omelette for breakfast

Thank you everyone and Rockinlap it does help me to keep focused. Im such a tightwad anymore.

I am getting fill's at Weight Loss Surgical Center on National in Springfield, MO

Missourian here. So glad there are more people beside me.

Great losses. Im at 17 and we were banded same time. I didnt get serious until two weeks ago.