Grider

58 here, if it last 10 yrs after that who knows- maybe not need it any more, my body and mind should have adjusted to the new life change.

I'm not motivated, so its a matter of being encouraged and getting past that which holds you back. Soon as the income tax comes, I'll be trying the gym near by. There are many factors , not just will power. Some folks have all the support in the world to push ya and get you moving, some do not- for me I HATE having to always do everything by myself. I hope our wl group starts up again soon. Since I was banded they had some issues, and no meetings. So Brandon try to find that which gets ya motivated to start moving. I am working towards that goal.

May all go well! and people around me just watching, but looking good n feeling better,,, this is my life! YOU will be so happy..

I do zumba at home- time to start looking to see where i can go with others. Going to busch gardens this weeken just to walk.. and walk. I must move!

I am not motivatd at all, last night looked at different gyms in the area to see if I will join and start going. I sorely need an exersice buddy. I do not know if its age, or lack of support or what but from work to home and nothing else unless my grands come to visit, then we are at every park and trail- but alas they are moving much farther away next month. HALP! I am really considering looking for jobs in S. Fla, I find Tampa bay extrememely cold and unfriendly. I think it is one of the reason I gained so much weight- boredom.

I am due Tues for my first fill, Im glad too as i think I can eat maybe a little too much? not gained but not really lost anymore. but after 24 lbs every body can see the difference already so --slow and easy- I am good with that.

yep next subject lmao

Anyone has tried the flatbreads? no yeast almost like crackers, as in Melba toast, baked crackers and the variety of little hard toasted breads.

Not only how much you eat but how often as well. Im 4-10 and unless i jump around a bit I have never lost, I am frozzen but not yet filled as banded Dec 22. Any chance getting to a indoor pool?

Love my milk of magnesia, because I was in all kinds pf pains in the ned it was constipation. After soft foods if you intoduce spinach or fruits veggies tec be easier but when I feel FULL i take a spoonfull as I was used to pribiotics..

Expresso and cafe con leche is my cup of tea but have not had any since surgery and mimicing with decaff and vanilla protien shake,,, hanging in there with that. and as for the cuban, the real cuban bread breaks up like craker all over the floor, as its made with water n no egg. When it is pressed there is no meat of the bread left so not sure. Im trying to encorporate my latin dishes into what fits the lap band and what doesnt.

yipeee

Week 3 post op. stuck at 187 for last 2 weeks, Sat starting more exercises and now into soft foods, that may help kick start me back. Think my body screaming OH NO YOU DON'T!! and dont want to give up any fat,,, too bad.. hehe its coming off

I just got banded and as soon as milk of magnesia did its majic all that pain went away, could you be constipated,? Going every day does NOt always mean you are not. If not, Dr may need to do xray or upper GI

Favorites- a good cuban sandwich and pizza. not sure if can ever do whole wheat thin pizza? A cuban- maybe a sliver one inch thick and that's a maybe? trying not to think too much about it.

Good luck- many prayers and see you after,, take it easy,, and listen to what they tell ya.

yipee!

I'd got to walgreens and check BP to make sure, and I rem reading to make sure you get salt, so bought cramberry juice and gatorade and mixed the two for in between sips.

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Finally the milk of magnesia fixed it all !!no more pains no pulling twiching or biting. I guess I just needed to be normal again from all the surgery, meds, proteins and lack of water. A 2nd trip to the loo- gave me a new lease on life LOL . so simple, yet how do you know? ON my way!!!

Boy sometimes you can't find info on this site, this is exactly what I have been feeling, but could not find the forum on it, Banded Dec22 and i have pulling and pinching feeling 3 4 inches left of the port area. taking milk of magnesia helped with all the swelling, but I can sit down and i feel a sharp kick on the side and pinch that nerve -ahg hope this will subside soon. I bought a band, it actually feels good around my stoamch.

I am just post band but the pulling and pinching pains on my muscles and tummy and port area are very discouraging. I am now scared of hurting myself even further, or wondering what is actually happening to my inners. I was very excited, now I am biting my nails.

Banded 22 Dec just went today !whew,,, 2 tablespoons of milk of magnesia last nite with 8 oz water. Feel so much better.

cream of wheat, sugar free puddings- cream soups and anything you would feed a 6 mo old baby.

HI, sorry I did not get to meet you - I did ask - The juice was cramberry mixed with gatorade, in the first week, I was explaining how I have kept all the rules until this one thing I stuck in my mouth. The milkshakes he said until 3rd week. I dont have any of those left, but protein powder. BUT you are very right, have to watch the P's & Q's. I did not tell people on my job I had wls surgery and I think I just wanted to participate in the whoo whoo, which we dont have often. My mistake. The body feels better since the milk of magnesia, little tug on my left side, maybe gas? and the back feels better like night and day, must have been constipation??? I do wonder if my muscles are so soft in my tummy now, that things too loose in there, still have issues laying on side an stuff.