cheryl2586

Thanks so much I have not stopped crying yet lol

That is frickin awesome Cheryl!!! I'm very happy for you. Congratulations.

Cheryl, I am so proud of you!! I did not know you were a writer. When you do a book signing in Boston, I will be there.

I know I used to love waffles and now I could care less if I get them or not. Yes it should be your choice but not a doctors to tell you that you need a protein shake to live off of.

You might still have some swelling but I think any fish is one of the easier things to eat. Give the swelling time to go down.

I know I used to love waffles and now I could care less if I get them or not. Yes it should be your choice but not a doctors to tell you that you need a protein shake to live off of.

I have a protein shake every morning for breakfast because I hate breakfast foods. My choice not the doctor's. I use to love french toast and had 1/2 a piece a few weeks ago and it did nothing for me. Weird how your favorite turns into, blah.

Thank you, this was great info.

Great post Cheryl, I think everyone should read it too.

Cheryl... you mean they are not used for starting fires in the fireplace? Dang... that's where I went wrong. No worries.... you get what you work for! Love the post!

I do eat pizza, just not like I use to.
Someone recently was putting down the band and not being told about medications. I was told I would need vitamins, minerals, B12 and fish oil. These were mentioned more than once and I take all chewables and they taste fine. Also mentioned was having their gall bladder out, that was one of the pre op tests. I had mine removed 38 years ago so I didn't need it done.

I agree. I remember reading a post when I first got banded that said "I am still able to eat 3 pieces of pizza, why?". Why on earth would you try to eat pizza? I can't imagine that being part of your post op diet. I had success at the beginning because I followed the instructions and now am gaining weight because I am not. Easy (or hard) as that!.

every new person with the band and getting one needs to READ THIS post.

You are doing the right thing. Accountability is everything. You owned up to your mess you were in and now you will not only lose those pounds but a ton more. Congrats to your journey.

Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday Cheryl! Happy birthday to you. You are doing super. Enjoy your day and evening out. Maybe you can call it your 1st birthday since you have a new and better body now.
Love,
Arlene

Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful day! and extra rum ini a mohito sounds delish!!

Happy Birthday Cheryl! I hope it continues to be a special day. Those AARP folks are persistent. Makes for good recycle material! I will NEVER be old enough for AARP! We are only as old as we feel and the band gives us a new beginning! Thanks for being a good friend and supporter!

Happy birthday! Your blog post made me giggle! You have that Mohito! Celebrate you and what a wonderful hubby you have there! Have a fun day!

HaPpY bIrThDaY tO yOu, HaPpY bIrThDaY tO yOu, HaPpY bIrThDaY dEaR cHeRyL, hApPy BiRtHdAy To YoU aNd MaNy MoRe!!!!!!!!
Have a great day!

I make eggs fritata with cheese, onions, green peppers and bake them in mini cupcake cups. Great for a snack too

Getting protein in does not mean you have to have lots of fat. Eating so much fat just for the protein will not help you lose weight. Just sayin.

Wow... all the goodies in one post. Yay Cheryl!

if only the newly banded and pre bandies would read this and let it sink in...

I agree. I hate when people squeeze in to clothes that don't fit them. Its really ugly and makes you look unkept I agree. I still wear long shirts even in a 14 because of my belly.