PattyGirl66

Meeeee too!!

GREAT Job! Congratulations and have a wonderful time on your vacation

No meds unless your doctor tells you to do so... some are even off meds, such as cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc because of the weight loss. I know for myself I use to take a dosage of 175 gm of meds daily for my high blood pressure, now with all the weight loss I am only on a 50mg (betta blocker). I hope to be off that down the road but my PCP does not want to take me off of this until he is 100% certain before taking me off that last dosage, it is hereditary and almost every one in my family has HB pressure. But that is! I don't take anything else but a multi-vitamin and Vitamin D (I have been Vitamin D deficient for 3 years). I get blood work in 2 weeks to see how the rest of my numbers are doing. Before surgery, all my numbers were excellent the doctor said, so we shall see.......

It really is the surgeon. They all are soooooo different. If you look around this site you will see there are many on here who had surgery with a very high bmi, including myself.....

Hi Connie, Your profile wasn't filled out so I will assume you already had surgery and are eating solids. You should eat no more than a 'cup' per meal. We usually break it down to this : 3-4 ounces of lean meat (protein), 1/4 cup veggies, 1/4 starch/carb. Or if you don't eat starches or carbs you can make up the other 1/4 with more veggies. Rule of thumb is never to eat more than a cup per meal. Hope that was helpful....

These are going to be tough times for you dalia. Only because you are now on the 'smaller' side. Listening to the same lapband patients on here it takes more than time and patience to do what you are doing. I have taken some very good advice from a personal trainer who happens to be a friend of mine. Do you work out at a gym?? speak to a pesonal trainer there for some pointers. You are building muscles now, and muscle mass weighs. Your body may be very comfortable at the current weight. From looking at your picture you don't look 164 at all. Speak to your NUT and let he/she know what is going on and what you can do to lose the weight you are striving for. I am sure you both can come up with a plan suitable for your lifestyle while you continue to work out. You look absolutely fantastic!

I will take one of what shes having please...........LOLOLOL MsRhonda we love ya girlie!!

It's a new year ladies/gent - roll up your sleeves and grab the bull by its horn.......

That is the one sweetner I haven't tried. My friend is going to give me a few samples. I hope it works would be nice to make some sweet tea, LOL Thanks Chez

Found these last week while shopping. Very good, really hits the sweet tooth! Calories for 1 Thin Square is 80 Fat - 4 grams Sugar 6 Carbs- 11 Protein - 1

I took a pic of the Ice pops I love and buy all the time The carb for one pop is 12 grams

I agree with Bayou, I too spend a lot of money on great lotions because I have a 6 inch scar on my hip where it was replaced. I purchased an Italian Almond Milk Lotion and swear it did wonders, my scar is invisible. Now, my lapband incisions, I have just been using lotions with aloe/vitamin E I have here at my house. anything really, just moistures. rubbing on daily, Another key is to drink a lot of Water, you would be surprised what water can do for the body Here is my before and after pics of my incisions... first pic is taking 2 days after surgery, the other one is 2 days ago on 12/31/2012 Only 5 months out remarkable healing I think.... BTW, these pics of are me 'laying' down on my bed, I wish my stomache was this flat standing up, LOLOLOL

Kime, I can't stress enough on this site how much everyone is different and we all have to follow to the beat of our own drum. No two are going to lose the same, no two will eat the same, no two will burn/lose the same. Its science, our bodies are not built the same and what works for one, does not neccessarily work for the other. Keep doing what you are doing that works for you, because you are doing fabulous! Ignorance is bliss so they say.......

Awesome job Victor!! can't wait to read all about your story ....

I am going to make this simple... I want to have lost a total of 90 lbs by the end of this month

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Sweeeeet!!!!!!! congrats!

I am one of those people who can not tolerate sweetners at all. I have tried it all, and my body does not want it! for your liquid stages I can only suggest what I found that worked for me besides the broth. Besides drinking Water, I added/diluted it with: gatorade, apple juice, cranberry juice. I also added fresh fruit to my water such as oranges, limes, lemons. I also made homemade tea and added fresh oranges to it. Main thing you will have to keep yourself hydrated as much as possible during those crucial weeks. Also, since I do not do any sugar free foods/drinks I have to be super super cautious when I buy items for myself. For example, I love ice pops and found Edy's sells real fruit bars that are only 50 calories per bar and only 12 grams of sugar. Super super delish! My favorite when I get a sugar craving. Unsweetened applesauces is another great selection as well when you start on to soft/mushy stages. Hope this was helpful

Oh and how I know that Yaya, I had to put myself in check many times over the holidays.. so glad they are over with and everything is out of the house, LOLOL

FYI: anitibiotics have been known to put on weight gain because it regulates our hormones, meaning your energy is low so you would have a tendency to eat more. Its very common, and happens to many of us. It could work either way, loss or gain.

Its going pretty good so far (knock on wood) --- Really looking forward to this summer for the first time ever! My lifestyle has drastically changed since being banded, for that I am really happy. You said that right, Yaaaaaaaaaaaaa for us!!!!

I logged on to check on ya ... this really puts a smile on my face!! gooooo get em tigeress!!!!!!

I have the realize band. Its a one size fits all (11-14cc) .. I was actually asked right before they were rolling me into surgery which one I want. Talk about last minute decisions. I remember just telling him whatever he felt was best at the time of surgery.

Thank you Floridays for putting that into perspective. I worry so much about maintenance, even though I have a very long way to go in the back of my mind I think about it all the time. I too have lost weight in the past, but could never keep it off. My biggest fear! I know so many people who have lost weight and soon after the weight crept back. I don't want to be one of those people. I want to once and for all keep it off forever, I am too old and too tired of the constant battle.

Samskiles, This is so difficult and hurtful. No matter what I say it will not ease your pain and heartache. I see your beautiful face and want to grab you through the computer and give you a hug. Know that even though something horrible has happened here, your strength will get you through. Your life is going to change, you will be a different person, a stronger person, and then a happier person .... Sending you peace, love, and good karma for your surgery! (((hugs)))