abs6angels

great job!

I eat popcorn all the time- i love it- i use an air popper

Thanks everyone!

hahahah pee mails!!!!

Thank you for responding with that! I am just going to listen to my own body and eat a few snacks a day- 1/2 protein shake, 1/2 banana etc., it makes me feel better and not starving at meals. Thanks again and I should have ordered your book first

To those who made goal or are steady losing...how long before/after a meal do you drink and how much liquids are you getting in a day? Also, I'm hearing different things about drinking with meals...some surgeons say yes some no???

Thanks Jean, the title is "Weight loss surgery with the AGB" by Dr Robert Sewell. It's saying what I've heard before, then I read about this other band surgeon who says that not drinking while eating is old thinking...?? My thing is, I get hungry between meals (half a banana will usually satisfy) and a snack is a big no no. Btw, you're awesome for the doggie rescue I've done it my whole life (they tend to find me lol)

@skinnycubanchick...whats the book name?

thanks!

There are different band rules to follow but they seem to vary from dr to dr and sometimes it's conflicting. I was wondering where to find the best most up to date, correct answers. I ordered a book online and it seems good but it's 4 yrs old! Not sure if that matters but lots can change in that time. Anyone know of a good source ( I have a new dr who i didn't get much time to speak with)??

What's the point of posting something that isn't accurate, let alone from a non bandster?? lol

5 here

Yea I'm all about healthy, slow and steady weight loss, but I'm really hungry between meals so i think i need a little more in there.

This sounds so doable!! thanks for posting!!!!

Thanks everyone! I was in a really good spot until just recently, I thought once you got into green you were good and didnt need anymore fills.

I'm at approx 4.5cc in 10 cc band, I went to 5 like in the early spring but was too tight. I've been noticing I'm able to eat slightly more and need to snack in between meals. I'm wondering if it's time for a fill but 1/2cc?? Is that even worth it? Should I try a whole cc?

OMG those are AWESOME!!!! Thank you so much!

@Floridays- is that when you first started? Where you hungry? I really don't think I'm eating enough protein- I'm a vegetarian and eat some seafood (pescatarian if you wanna get fancy )

The nutritionist sucks, she told me nothing new, and the Dr i was going to moved, so I am looking for another at the moment

So for anyone who is counting calories..how many do you eat and how do you divide them in the day?Also, I am weaning off one anti depressant and starting a new one at the same time... I feel withdrawal symptoms and think it's making me STARVING like an overwhelming urge to jam food in my face, but not any food of course, sweets like cookies and candy..is this part of the withdrawal or maybe the band needs to be tightened- i havent had a problem with restriction till now- any ideas?? (btw I am in no way an emotional eater?

Now I'm about 60 lbs away from goal. My fitness pal.com says I should shoot for 1520, that seems high

So I hate doing it but it really helps me to have specific goals to stick to, and I like the challenge, so I'm going to be positive and not beat myself up too much! Anyone else find it easy to count, and how many calories are you doing?

mm sounds good- i always have lentils on hand

Sounds good! Ill try!

I'd love some easy to throw together veg meals ( i do eat most seafood, except lobster) !