RoniB

Congrats!!! I too an off my diabetes meds..... weeeeeeeee

didn't even think to look, sorry. are you really counting carbs? I count nothing but protein, is what I was told by my doctor, but since I use FitnePal to keep track, it does count all the rest.

hmmm, I never ate any of those things. Breakfast: Protein shake (my doctor recommends 1 a day & breakfast is easiest for me) lunch or dinner choices I used: tuna salad ( 1/2 can, little diced onion, low fat mayo) : egg salad (2 eggs, same as tuna): Gorton's Grilled Talapia: Soup: Lean Cuisine's (not the 30% more meals). If you get 1 with rice, be VERY careful, rice can get stuck If I still needed protein, I like the Pure Protein Bars (Walmart has value box at less than $1.00 per bar. Smal bites & CHEW!!! Now I eat pretty much everything, but there are some things I have trouble with (chicken, broccoli, green Beans &bread) Can do chicken if it has a sauce, like BBQ or Orange (just for dipping don't go crazy) Hope this helps.

Please don't beat yourself up. We ALL have eaten something less than a stellar choice since being banded. And you probably will again, the important thing is you satisfied the craving & got back on track the next day and I am proud of you for that. My support group recommends the "3 bite" theory when cravings it. Bite 1 because it looks so good & you really really want it Bite 2 because you need to confirm it really is good Bite 3 because this is the last bite and we all know things come in 3's You might try that the next craving you get. PS: next time at chick fil A , try the grilled chicken sandwich and toss at least 1 part of the bun if not all of it. If you think it looks weird, you can eat the chicken by nibbling it while "pulling" it out of the bun. You are holding the whole sandwich but only eating the chicken - sneaky works for Mcdonald burgers too.

This sounds wonderful! for everyone's info, this recipe works out as follows: Assuming 8 servings Calories: 124 Total Fat: 0.2 Fiber: 1.6g Protein: 2.6g 168% Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 4% Iron 9% Calcium

I am now down 102 pounds, was banded April 23rd (lost 20 prior to surgery). Problem, I thought I was be over the moon, I'm not. I know a couple factors for this, nothings fits & can't afford new, but I am more disgusted with myself for ever getting this big. I still have about 84 pounds to go. Has anyone else been "down" after hitting a big milestone on the was to their goal? Does it get better when you ultimately hit your goal?

Shhhhh you'll be fine. One potato wedge shouldn't be a problem.

I will say, this is STILL the hardest part of Lap Band. The pre-surgery diet! Ughhhhh Just remember it only lasts 2 weeks.

I too was a Diet Coke fiend. I went to 1 night a week drinking DC when I was out. One month before surgery, I switched to Ice Tea w/ double lemon & sugar substitute. I really am amazed, I don't miss it. I tried a sip of one about 4 months after surgery and found I didn't even like it! lol I was banded in April and have lost 70 pounds. You'll be fine, try not to think about what you are giving up, but what you will be gaining. Roni

Aren't smaller clothes great! I was banded April 23rd and wore 28/30. I am down 65 pounds (plus 20 prior to surgery) and this week I bought a pair of stretch jeans 18/20 I couldn't believe they fit!!!!! I tried the 22/24's and my daughter said "no mom, those are too big", what a super comment lol (she didn't know what sizes I brought in to try). I'm a 22/24 tops so far. But even that is a wonderful improvement. I met a lady in support group who gave me all her 22/24 tops now that she is an 18, what a blessing that was My son tells me I look great and that he is very proud of me. Music to my ears.

I actually sorta lied when I was asked HOW I was losing weight. I said "eating less and moving more", which is actually true but....... I've only told a very few about my band and have only had excellent support from them, my mom was worried, she knew someone who had bypass and still ate cupcakes & candy! i assured her that I didn't make this decision overnight (took me 2 years of research) and I wasn't about to mess up with junk food. I was banded April 23rd and have lost 60 pounds so far + 20 pounds required by Medicare prior to surgery. Would I do it again, you bet! the loss has slowed downed in the last 6 weeks but is still on par with the 1-2 pounds a week. I am thrilled. If you do choose to tell the world that's up to you, but be prepared to ignore the ignorant. Roni

Keep you chin up. with exercising you could actually be losing inches. but since muscle weighs more than fat you may not see the change on the scale. so get out the tape measure and measure your waist, neck, etc and watch those numbers change. I don't always get 8 glasses of Water, but when I started using sugar free kool aid type mixes it did make it easier to get at least 6 a day, some days even more. The Martguerita flavor in Walmart brand (great value) is my favorite, it's not as sweet as strawberry, grape, etc.

I had my 3rd fill and because of post nasal drip from life-long allergies they had to take all the fill out after 2 weeks. Seems the "drip" filled my pouch before I could even drink my Protein shake for Breakfast. Anyone else had this problem? They now have me taking Allegra, Mucinex & Flonase,Has been 3 days it doesn't seem to be working. Am I being too impatient? I'm suppose to go for a fill on Aug 2nd to put some (hopefully) back in.

My doctor said to ignore calories, count protein. I too use FitnessPal and I set the calories at 1000. in 10 weeks I went over that amount twice. Now with my 3rd fill, I am so restricted, I don't hit 800, but my protein is doing fine. Ask your doctor to be sure.

Had my 3rd fill and my restriction is amazing. I can eat very little and drink fine but I find myself, after a week, being very depressed that I cant eat much. I know I shouldn't and really can't but I WANT too. It's been rather stressful around me the past couple days, and that may have added to this, but today I am sooooo blue I just want to eat a pound of pasta!!! (my go to food in the past) No, I'm not even going to attempt it, but I want too I've tried taking a walk, & reading a book but couldn't stay focused. I've done so well up to this point, that this feeling has me very upset. Will it last or will I finally get past this. Up till my 3rd fill I didn't feel that restricted but was still losing weight just fine & eating 3/4 to 1 cup of food. Now I'm lucky if I can get 1/2c at a time. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.