BaytownBert

03-16-2011 I have reached a place I can live and I weigh 220 lbs and holding!

You can always sprinkle it on stuff that is compatible, like a chicken salad, or a soup. i would experiment a bit before I tossed it out. :hungry:

Yes, indeed, McGreen, something I failed to mention that I have gained weight over my whole body and I have a history of heavy exercise, even when I weighed 270, I could still do a lot of heavy exercise. It was when my son was wounded in Iraq that I comforted myself with food and beer and got out of control, pushing 310. My son recovered just fine, but I was stuck at a point of seemingly no return. That's when I decided to go with the lapband. If a person does not have a history of heavy exercise, or they have joint and health related problems, then by all means go with low-impact mechanisms, or gently swimming and cycling until you can move onto something more rigorous. I sometimes forget that a lot of us heavy eaters have led a life of indulgence with little to no exercise, but I am learning. Y'all work with me. :faint:

I'm suspecting the chicken flavored Protein can go in soups, etc.. Why not just drink a chocolate Protein shake (or two) with a banana during the day instead? It's an easy way to get protein and if you sip the Water fairly heavily during the day, the meal will seem adequate? Canned fish products like oysters, sardines, tuna, salmon, and herring offer about 20 grams of protein also. You can buy powdered milk and add it to stuff to boost its protein numbers also.

Can I give an opinion on this? Please? There is no substitute for 5 cardio methods/exercises. I'm not knocking using a particular machine either. Here are the five: 1. Climbing real stairs 2. Swimming 3. Walking 4. Running/Jogging 5. Cycling Of these five, the two that will literally knock your socks off is running/jogging and real stair climbing. Nothing else will strain your body like these two will, for easy to do exercises. Throw in a weight lifting program - either free weights or machines (plus diet) and you have what it will takes to be strong and healthy. I have years of heavy athletic training in my background and as the years have went by, I finally let myself go. I plan to get back to something resembling what I looked like in 1975 and this is actually me at 23.

I thought I would post this for all those who are just starting their journey. You can buy whey powder at Wal-Mart very cheaply. You must keep your Protein intake at the top of the food list to be successful in weight loss. Who is whey protein for? Whey protein is ideal for: Growing children and teenagers. ADD and ADHD are common childhood "diseases", which many consider to be diseases of sugar addiction. Whey protein helps stabilize children's blood sugar, increases production of feel-good brain chemicals which helps increase mental clarity and focus, and helps prevent and reduce the symptoms of ADD and ADHD. Pregnant or lactating women. Protein is essential for the proper fetal and infant development, particularly brain development, and helps prevent gestational diabetes. Adults. As we get older, our bodies are less efficient at absorbing protein. Whey protein is the most easily absorbed protein available. It will reverse the aging process and rebuild your immune system. You will rarely if ever be sick and you will begin to look and feel years younger. Busy people. The busier you are, the more energy you need. Whey protein helps increase mental and physical energy instantly. Athletes and body builders. It is the most easily and quickly absorbed protein available, for maximum muscle synthesis.

Post-OP Day 13: Rode my bike one hour in the morning. Walked one hour in the evening. Weight loss so far 25 pounds and this includes the 2 week Pre_OP diet. 14 days pre-diet + 13 days post-Op = 27 days and 25 pounds. I am drinking 3 Protein shakes per day (plus) and eating mainly, boiled eggs, canned herring, sardines or yellow tuna (all in soybean oil) and yogurt. I am also sipping up to 1 gallon of Water each day. sometimes I put a banana in the Protein Shakes. Protein shakes are mostly prepackaged EAS AdvantEdge 17gram Protein drinks (Choc-Van-Strawberry), but also am using EAS 100% whey Protein powder (23 grams) and Body Fortress 100% Whey Protein (46grams) all from Wal-mart shelves. I mix the powders with 1% regular milk or Soy milk and chipped ice in the blender and it usually makes 2 large glasses per serving. I take 2 centrums, 4 250mcg B12, and extra Calcium (liquid or capsules) I am never really hungry and I have no loss of energy.

Aussie_Jodie: That was a very good post! Thank you!

I'm on Day 11 and rode my bike twice today for a total of 8 miles. I've balanced out my protein/carb intake so I'm not so tired and it's working for me pretty good.

Interesting discussion! I haven't had my first fill and I'm on Day 11, so it's good to know what lies ahead. :whoo:

Dang! I'm slow on the uptake! Band date was September 24th - Texas time. :whoo:

Calcium is a very important mineral because it... * Combines with phosphorus to form bones and teeth, making them hard and resistant to breaks and decay. Children need to get enough calcium for their bones and teeth to develop normally. Getting enough calcium early in life helps bones remain strong later in life. * Helps muscles to contract normally. A deficiency can cause muscle spasms and cramps. * Helps blood to clot normally, when you get a cut or wound. * Is essential for nerve messages to be passed along the nervous system from the brain to other parts of the body and vice versa. * Helps regulate blood pressure. Low calcium intake has been associated with high blood pressure. People with high blood pressure should make sure they consume the recommended amount of calcium (1000 to 1500 mg per day). African-Americans have a higher rate of high blood pressure than other groups and tend to have low calcium intakes. * Calcium may help prevent colon cancer, one of the most common forms of cancer. Calcium may reduce cancer risk in two ways: (a) by binding fat and bile acids in the large intestine, keeping them from causing harm and (:rose: by preventing the excessive growth of cells in the intestines, which could otherwise lead to cancer.

What various daily regimen do you take to insure you are getting everything you need in vitamins, minerals, etc.?