CHEZNOEL

Good luck! Hope it goes well for you!

Good job. Sometimes changing up the diet can work wonders.

The scales are not an instantaneous reward system. This is why many people recommend not weighing daily. String a few more of those perfect days together and I will bet you see results.

We will be here when you need us. Congrats on the surgery. Best wishes to you!

Try Miralax for the constipation. It can cause awful back pain.

Increase the fluid intake to help lose more weight. I know it seems counter to logic, but it will work!

Sounds yummy, I will try in the winter!

I am at 19 months, but welcome to banded life. Best wishes to you!

Thanks Minimi!

Best wishes on your surgeries.

Make sure you are eating enough calories to support your exercise. 800 seems low. Call your nutritionist for advice would be my first recommendation.

I am at 19 months and my band is still effective. Many people get several fills in the first year to reach restriction. Talk to your surgeon about how he works. I have had 5 fills in 19 months.

You go girl. You will be banded before you know it! I have never regretted mine.

Protein is what keeps you full for the longest. What your nutritionist said sounds like for 1 meal, and you should have at least 3 a day. I try for 60-80 grams of protein.

I can take most of the pills I could before surgery. The only change I made was to Calcium minis. Everyone is different. Try chewables until you find on you like. Many people like the gummies.

If you eating high protein and very low carbs you body could be in ketosis which does cause bad breath. Try increasing your healthy carbs.

My favorite is the chocolate spendor, and the unflavored is good in things like Lo cal OJ and soups.

Never give up Shelley, Never ever give up! You know what to do. Just focus and start losing those pounds. Best wishes.

Many people are allergic to the strips or glue. I was very itchy until they were all off.

Take it one day a time. I am 19 months out from surgery and can eat anything I want, just less of it. I find I have no desire to overeat. It is not worth the stuffed feeling afterwards. Hang in there. You will do fine!

I would check in with the surgeon and nutritionists for ideas. If you have not had a fill in a year, then it may be time to check back in.

My band tightness varies with stress and sometimes time of day. Nearly always tight in the mornings. Talk to your surgeon if the problems continue.

The number of scars varies by surgeon, ask your what his approach is. I had five and they are all but gone now. I can wear a two piece without feeling like Frankenstein! LOL!

What a great NSV! Proud of you Donna. Makes all the struggles worthwhile.

Sound yummy, to Super Target I go!