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I have always been hungrier the week before and the week of my period. That being said, I thought the band would help with this, especially as I've read that a lot of people feel that their bands getter tighter during this time. Does anyone else still feel like they could eat a cow? This is very concerning for me....
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Oh yes! Right before my period I get sooo tired and almost sick...working out forget it and all I wanna do is eat eat and eat some more!

I Don't Want to Be Too Religious Today!! Must Must Share a Thought and Be Mindful of My Lap Band Group!!!
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at my highest weight of 250 i was in a size 22/24 pants...i am 5'2.5"...height helps!!!

I am allowed to have mushies 7 days post-op and refried Beans are on my list and pureed meats, pureed fruits and veg, Scrambled eggs, low-fat cottage cheese. I will get to start all that tomorrow yay.

I found this years ago, and while it sounds crazy, I always listen to what it says lol.
1. Thou shalt consume thy Protein first, followed by thy veggies and fruits. If thou, then hast any room left thou shalt comusme thy carbs lastly!
2. Thou shalt take the tiniest of bites, placing thy fork and thy spoon upon thine table, that thou shalt have more time between bites to savor that which thou hast eaten, and allow thy stomach adequate time to inform thy brain of thine fullness.
3. Thou shalt chew and chew and when thou has done so, thou shalt chew some more, lest thy band rise up and smite thee,causing in thy chest great pain, and spewing forth.
4. Thou shalt drink of thy Water, copiously, consuming all that has been recommended to thee, that thou mayest be spared the pangs of hunger and dehydration, and thou shalt thus, also keep thy kidneys well flushed, that thou shalt not develop stones to aggrieve thee.
5. Thou shalt exercise in a manner that thou mayest choose, of thine own accord, providing that thou art faithful to thine execise regimen,that thou shalt not falter on thy journey to thine smaller self.
6. Thou shalt honor thy band and maintain it well, that it shalt be a steadfast friend to thee throughout thine entire life. Thou wilt,from time to time, as thou hast been told, obtain for it the fills that it needest that it may then help thee in thy hours of need, keeping it always in perfect adjustment for thine benefit.
7. Thou shalt not worry and gnash thy teeth, becoming aggrieved at those times when thy losses seemingly stop and thy weight remaineth constant, remembering then that thou tookest long to acquire thine pounds, and that thy pounds must then take time for loss.
8. Thou shalt maintain a log or dairy of thine measurements, that thou mayest truly perceive the effect of they band when thine scale doth pause in it's downward progress.
9. Thou shalt join into and participate within thy local support community, for without the input, experience and love of they fellow bandsters, thou shalt have a much more difficult time in thy journey, and when thou art well upon thy road, thou shalt then likewise assist those who followest in thine footsteps that they too might be successful in their own diminishment.
10. Thou shalt beware of thine " soft calories syndrome", keeping always in thy mind that thou canst thus sabotage thine efforts and thine investment and lead thee then therefore into depression and guilt. As once stated "Just because thou canst, it meaneth not that thou shouldith".

ok Why don't you try watering it down.. Just so you can get it into your system? I know watering it down will not get rid of the taste, but the thickness will be gone.. You really do have to suck it up and just drink up lol. (girl you went this far, just do what it takes)
Sucks you can't drink it fast.. Sip sip sip ..... Before you know it , you'll be done with the shakes..... and onto soft foods.
What shakes are you drinking ?
Are you meeting with your nutritionist?
I met with my nutritionist before surgery and im still meeting with her . she has my food narrowed down to a T... I know how much of every thing and what kind of food to eat and when to eat.
Get back in touch with your nutritionist if you haven't already . She/he may also help you pick a good tasting shake. Or maybe add something to kill the taste !

ADD MORE PROTEIN!!!!!
Not picking, but why are you hungry? After my surgery which was dec 1st 2011 I was sore and had gas pains for 3 days! Did not want to eat or drink, but forced myself to at least get half the Protein shakes down, Then the next week i still was not hungry, but able to drink the broths, and crystal light Water, and sugar free Jello. The next week I blended up a low sodium Tomato and parmasean Soup and poped it in the microwave and drank that (delicious) it was cold out, and still had everything above WHEN I felt like I needed SOMETHING, but still not hungry ..
And here I am today with restricition and I have not had any fills, Im suppose to go in Jan 5th for the first one. Try adding more Protein I went to smoothie king and bought the big container of Gladiator Protein shake it is the best tasting one, you get 45grams of protein per serving. EAS Myoplex is also good and honestly it reall does knock your hunger out. Yesterday I had 1 strip of fajita meat no tortilla or nothing just 1 strip of meat and a big tablespoon of mashed potatoes and a big cup of my crystal light Water and I was full !!!! I never thought I would get full of of that ....I usually have at least three LOADED fajitas flour tortillas and all with rice Beans sour cream cheese and grilled onions .
The band has taught me how to eat not only smaller portions, but healthier stuff no fried food, no fast food, no sweets, no bread or Pasta.
What also helps me is to keep a picture of myself when I am at my heaviest ....Whenever the slightest thought comes into mind, look at that picture and ask yourself is this who I want to be? And you will put that cookie down and eat a Protein Bar or a scrambled egg, or fat free refried Beans with ricotta cheese and a sprinkle of cheddar.
I have lots of recipes Im learning ...just send me a message if you want more ideas ......good luck