PattyGirl66

Jenn, doing the happy dance for ya!!!!!

I just asked my surgeon last week what future test will I get or need. He told me on my first year band anniversary (July 25, 2013) I will have a full panel blood work and xrays. I already had blood work done from my own PCP 2 weeks ago, I didn't want to wait a year for blood work. I will repeat the same bloodwork in July. **Note, if I had concerns about my band prior to a year I would address it with my surgeon so he could take precautions***

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awww your little baby girls is so precious

Same goes for weight loss surgery, they seem to think we took the 'easy' way out, as if we don't have to do anything and the weight will magically fall off.....

I think the majority here can vouch for not having looked like we weighed that much. I am one of those too! even now at my weight I don't look like I would weight this much, but I do and the scale doesn't lie! 1 hip replaced already, the other one needs to be replaced, high blood pressure (controlled), yea, so even though I might not looked like I weighed a lot, the weight was deteriorating my insides/joints. I am keeping my knees, LOL

Which is a great idea to do,(play around with your carb numbers) I guess you can say I found a magic number (for now) that works for me. Now, if I hit another plateau, I am going right back to carb cycling, the old fashion way....LOL

I think getting weighed in last Thursday at the doctors office messed me up here, no weight loss as of today. I am going to check in on Thursday if that is okay? Still the same weight, but it isn't a full week for me yet, LOL

I want to add that since exercising... 1. I feel great 2. I have more energy 3. I sleep better 4. I am losing a lot of inches 5. My body is shaping/forming 6. My skin glows ( I don't know if this is exaggeration, but I can see it in my face)

Great results! You deff got the concept of this and the best part is you don't deprive yourself, but in moderation. See, that is the way to do this and make it work for LIFE!! That is key, this is not a temporary fix. I am also very fortunate I can eat everything (no fills). I always say whatever works for YOU! My surgeon happens to agree, he is always saying to me "whatever you are doing is obviously working" keep doing it! There is no reason in the world to make yourself suffer or deprived when it comes to food, we just know we have to have 'control' over the food, and not food over us! We take control, we make it work! goooo get em girl!!!!!

any bananas out there, we can make a great fruit salad...LOLOL OMG, I think I lost my mind tonight......

Love the fruit analogy, cause I am an apple . and i am happy to know I will become a 'smaller' apple.....heeeheeee

Beth, You are absolutely right! It does taste just like spinach artichoke dip... I love that it is nice and moist, makes it super band friendly especially for those who have a hard time with meat. I am going to use the same concept of this recipe and make it with eggplant?? why not!!! LOL Thanks Beth, glad you enjoyed!!!

OHH this sounds yummmmO! I am printing this out now.... Thanks babe

Don't Quit When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down, And you feel like the biggest failure in town. When you want to give up just because you gave in, and forget all about being healthy and thin. So What! You went over your points a bit, It's your next move that counts...So don't you quit! It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change. It's learning the skills to get back in your range. It's telling yourself, "You've done great up till now. You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow." It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal. You're still gonna make it, just stay in control. To stumble and fall is not a disgrace, If you summon the will to get back in the race. But, often the struggler's, when loosing their grip, Just throw in the towel and continue to slip. And learn too late when the damage is done, that the race wasn't over...they still could have won. Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow, but facing each challenge will help you grow. Success is failure turned inside out, the silver tint in a cloud of doubt. When you're pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit, If you bite it, you write it....But don't you quit! ~ Author Unknown ~

I have to agree with Missy on this. Why fix something that isn't broke. You are doing excellent with your weight loss and not for nothing but 4 lbs a month is really great! Don't rush the weight loss with fills that are unecessarily needed, you could do more harm if anything, and just like Missy said, getting fills has nothing to do with losing more weight. Keep up the great job!

You have to ask yourself if you are unhappy with your surgeon, you deff. need to make some arrangements in finding one who will listen and help you with all your needs. You will read many many of us who love our surgeons, have great rapport with them, and we are all doing successfully well. I think having a surgeon who actually cares makes a huge difference in the world. Don't ever give up! Remember you still have a tool that can be worked with, you just need the right guidence along the way. I wish you the very best,

I want to be able to walk for hours long without pain. I miss those days where I was able to walk from one length of the Jersey Shore boardwalk and back with no problem. I want to be able to go back down to Disney World and walk, instead of using the scooter. I want to be able to ride a bicycle, or maybe roller skate. So many things I look forward to doing again, Its mostly physical activities that will be challenging, but the end reward will be to actually accomplish these simple tasks that we take for granted every day, that is what I mostly look forward to....

I am going to make these , thanks for posting this! Makes sense, protein bars are very expensive, this is a great way to save, and I like that you know what all the ingredients are. You can even doctor this up!! Thanks for sharing!!

CG, I was thinking of this, the texture is moist/soft I would be afraid it would fall or mush out of the tins. However, that would of been a great idea for this recipe if otherwise. I will have to find some muffin tin recipes and try them out. Hope that helped

Calories are 213 ..................soooo sorry to add that in!!!

Hi Everyone! Today I cooked a wonderful super easy and deeeeelish, low fat healthy chicken and Spinach Cacsserole Dish. I always like to bake and taste my dishes first before posting. This is a hit, one you and your entire family will enjoy! Who has to know its low fat and healthy, shhhhh its our little secret.... Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup Light Mayonnaise 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder pinch of black pepper 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast 10 0z. Frozen spinach, thawed and drained well Non-Stick Cooking Spray-Original Recipe Steps: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9” x 9” baking dish with Non-Stick Cooking Spray. Combine Light Mayonnaise Dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, pepper, and Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella in a medium bowl. In another bowl, toss 1/3 of the sauce with the chicken and spinach and spread in the casserole dish. Pour the rest of the sauce mixture over the chicken and spinach. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until top is golden brown. (Serves 6) Nutritional Facts: Fat: 11g Protein: 21g Carbs: 9g Note, as a huge fan of "Smart Balance" Products, I found this recipe and many others at: www.smartbalance.com Enjoy

Hi Chad, if you don't like to cook maybe this site will inspire you too! www.skinnytaste.com This is my favorite site to go to, I get great ideas even if I don't have all the recipes, I come up with my own ideas .. so far everything I made is super delish!

http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/show_page/D5051-1 Hope this was helpful, most talk shows websites have tabs/links where you can archive the shows. If you still need help obtaining a copy, there is a tab on the homepage where you can contact the show.. Best of luck

-2 lbs down this week, my mini goal of losing -90 for the month of January has been met. Will be super happy if i lose more