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I had a week free at curves. I liked it but after a week I kinda got REALLY bored with the same routine. I joined Lucille Roberts that is so nit intimidating at all, the have tons of exercise equipment, Circuit training or classes. I opt for a gym cause u can do all of the above named things, not be bored, and hours are more flexible.

So I am a teacher and work is starting in a couple of weeks. I am 9 days post op now but back to work soon has me questioning what I'm going to do. We eat in school Monday-Thursday but we all usually go out to eat on Fridays to enjoy getting out of the building. We frequent local places in town such as: Wendy's Quiznos McDonalds The local diner local Pizzeria okay, please help me...what do i get to eat..I dont really want to say no to going out but very scared to get the wrong thing. The diner would be the easiest with a big menu and diet delight but what about the other places. ANY HELP OR SUGGESTIONS would be greatly appreciated. Thanks A Million!!!! Cara

I heard applesauce is used to take meds. I took a whole pill, med size, 3 days post op, with no problems and no applesauce, just water.

He came to the orientation, first office appt and I've seen him at every visit. U shoulve met with him for consult to decide what band u want. I would call office and ask what's up

Haha that was me too! My husband joked that I had a " bucket list" of foods. I'm so glad I did cause to me it was bye bye and get it outta my system. Burger m fries at my favorite joint, outback blooming onion, and nothing says goodbye to rice better than Chinese food lol all eaten and I'm done with eating fried, fatty foods like that again. Sounds weird but I know what u mean about food funeral lil best of luck!!!!

Yeah!! Congratulations on your success!!! Thank you so much for sharing! Thats the GYM at 5 am right? Sounds great and you are certainly motivated, I cant wait to get back into the gym to shed the pounds best of luck!!!

Yahoo!! Great success 8 lbs gone. I know I said 'wow I lost 12 not much of a big deal' but YES it is...12 lbs that is gone and not coming back. i'm finding it tiring with 2 kids to chase with so little caloiesin me..only every now and then, I go-go-go all day then around nap time I get tired LOL How are you being a single mom with 3 kids?? whew..im here if you wanna vent! I applaude you so much, I have 2 handfuls. Lots of work all on your shoulers. Well, best of luck soon..a few days..please check in after surery when you can. WISHING YOU GREAT SUCCESS and at least we can swap teaching, child, and lap band stories LOL Good Luck Tuesday!! BTW where do you live in Queens?

Good luck today Meg!!!! I'm 7 days....ehhh well I guess cause it's 5am 8 days post op but I feel great! I don't know where my energy all day comes from since I'm barely eating but I've lost 12lbs in these 7 days. Maybe being lighter or because I take my B12 but I feel motivated and terrific. I have my routine of protein shake at breakfast, usually soup at lunch and/or dinner, jello 7pm dessert. I take a water bottle with me ALL day and take sips. Best of luck to all and wishing everyone happy success on their journey!!!

Best of luck to you and your wife! Wishing her a speedy recovery and it's special that u travel this journey together. Good luck!!!!

I'm one week post op and with the weight I have lost in a week, 12lbs I have so much energy. Also, I have been taking my vitamins and more importantly I take a dissolvable B12 tablets. It works wonders! Look into it and hood luck on your journey!!

Hi Dawn!! Wow you do have your hands full! Would love to be in touch, as much as we can, Im so excited for you to have your surgery this week! Wishing you luck!! My friend just had the lap band put in on Monday and she is doing very well and feels great today. the first few days home are the worst and by day 3 I went to the movies w/ my daughter, episode of dehydration, but I am one week out and feel terrific. WISHING YOU LUCK!! We will be in touch! Cara Do you have a blackberry? maybe we can BBM?

Thanks so much!!! The band will control my appetite, I'm reeducating myself of nutrition and my weakness will be making time for the gym! It sounds good and i am starting off at the gym tomorrow! I will just walk on treadmill but I need to start sweating the pounds away sounds like u r doing great and again thanks for the info

Hello Anyone!!!! I'm Cara! I have found coming and looking on these boards are great support and valuable information. I'm in the process of re-educating myself on nutrition. I'm 36 and a full time working mom. I teach first grade on Long Island,NY. I have 2 amazing children (a 3 and 1 year old) and a great husband that supports me in my lap band journey. Looking for someone who will help me get through those tough dark times (I'm sure I will have) and I'm not a bad cheerleader if u need some motivation or hoorahs for victories! I'm only 5 days post op but if anyone is interested hmu (hit me up)

I use isopure and Love it! 3 cubes and blend.... 2 scoops if it's a meal or 1 scoop just to give me good protein. 1 scoop 25p 2 scoops 50 grams of Protein! I really like Jay Robb chocolate whey but it's pricey so I use it sparingly.

Awesome stats formerfatgirl!!! What is your exercise routine? Do u take classes or just get on the treadmill, elliptical? Thanks for shaing! I can't wait to get back to the gym when I'm healed. I wanna start a good routine! Thanks fir sharing and tips or advice is greatly appreciated! Cara

Hello August Banders!! Im 5 days post op and feel great! My dr has me on liquid only for 2 weeks. I have a protein shake (mixed with water) on the morning, broth at lunch and dinner sometimes, and jello once a day right about now. I have my water bottle or a water bottle with me wherever I go now, left it at home on day 3 and became really dehydrated and learned my lesson. Ive been driving and no issues. Stopped taking pain meds today and dont feel any different w/out the meds. What kind of diet is everyone following? how many weeks? i go see my dr in the morning and he will check incisions. Wishing everyone well! Cara

I cheated...yet I didnt. For some strange reason my husband bought my daughter MINI OREO cookies..ugh! Left on the counter..she asked for some milk and cookies. I put a mini in my mouth, chewed it down to liquid and then spit it in the garbage then washed my mouth in the sink...OHHH WHYYYY!!!! LOL Im only 5 days post op and dont wanna mess anything up, I had a moment of weakness. I am now hating my jello LMAO

Hey! Im 5 days post op and aside from a lil dehydration on day 3 I feel great! Im getting healthier and stronger every day ( sorry dont wanna rub it in) I would call your dr right away. They get paid alot so call with any info or questions. They can also tell you what it is since I am sure they have heard and seen it all. I would get on that emergency line now! Can't hurt! What did you eat? what does your dr have you on the first week of surgery? Good Luck and hope you feel better soon!

Good luck today banders! I was up at 3:40am, it's very hard to sleep but the anathesia helps with that lol It's over fast and I'm now 5 days post op and aside from not lifting I feel great and no regrets!!!! Best of luck flam and others today!!!

How are we all doing now? I have a dr appt on wed. I was really dehydrated yest. Learned my lesson and took my water with me everywhere I went today. Gas is not an issue. Still walking every few hours. Tmrw may go to gym to walk on treadmill. Not sure yet. What's up out there??? How's everyone doing??? Cara

Good luck! Positive attitude can only get u positive results! I've only been banded 4 days...I have a lot of ups and downs in front of me but hoping to stay with a tight band n high hopes! All the best and vent away!! These boards r great for getting it all out Cara

GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!! I hear ya! Some people are so funny with showing their "batle scars" im not even nor will I ever be the one to whip my shirt up but i have shown 2 people, family. Good luck to all this week and Im only 4 days post of and feel soooo much better. Starting to go back to doing the things I enjoy. Walk on the beach, putting my daughter to bed, in and out of a chair w/out pain. i cant stress enough the walking ive done and it helps..yes you are weak at times and really DONT wanna walk but I advise you WALK...also make sure to drink water. it helps keep you hydrated. Best of luck all!!! HW good luck tmw

Great post!!!! i have only been banded a few days (8/11) but I was given no instruction manual with this band. I have a guide on do's and don'ts but it was up to me to re educate myself on the ways of eating. How to eat, how impotant potein is, how carbs dont agree with my body, I have to learn to listen. It will be a positive jouney for me because I am set in my mind that's what I will make for myself. I have a dont quit attitude and have a bunch of high protein low carb band friendly meals for me and when i am able to eat. Yes, it wont be all rainbows and unicorns but I am sure to be on the happiet side of the rainbow I can. I didnt go through all this to give into head signals that im hungry, i need that bread, I need just one more bite. My band is my immancipation of food and my independence of taking my life back. Im wishing eveyone the same motivation and luck on their journey!!!! Cara

hey!! I had a setback yesterday..I was really dehydrated and didnt drink what I should. i WILL drink my water today. i need to take in a lot of liquids. After this going up and getting my water bottle. I sent hubby to get chinese won ton ahh it did the trick. Something about real broth says yum!! So after I ws replenished in the evening I had 5oz water with a scoop of protein and 1 teaspoon natural peanut butter. It gave a nice chocolate and pb flavor. I finished that and it was 9pm took my pain meds, sleeping pill and was off to lala land. Key for me today is DRINK WATER...my goal is 45oz. I dont know how much I could lose, didnt think to set a weight goal yet LOL I will say first month at least 10-15lbs. I will set that as my goal for 9/11. Hope eveyone is doing well and keeping their chins up and checking in

Bumping in case anyone wants to join the challenge!!!!!