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Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds, 1/4 banana lunch - 2/3c beef rigatoni leftovers dinner - 2 1/2 bbq turkey meatballs, 2 carrot sticks with 1tbsp hummus Snacks - 3.5oz berry yogurt, 1/8c granola, 1/2 Protein bar Liquids - Water, tea, 10oz skim milk Exercise - 30 min elliptical, 15 min weights

I had the same thing happen to me. The largest incision was tender and anything against it felt like sandpaper for the first few months. Doctor checked it out and it was ok, just uncomfortable. Eventually that went away. Turns out I am a keloid former (it's genetic) so thats why my incisions are hard and raised.

Hey girl! Welcome! I was banded at 22 (I am 23 now). Best decision I ever made. Down over 145lbs, but more importantly, learning to love myself and live a healthy balanced lifestyle. Feel free to message me any time.

Didn't eat healthy tonight.. It was family dinner. Back to healthy tomorrow and seeing my trainer Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds, 1/4c berries lunch - 2oz tuna, 1/4 apple, 4oz yogurt Dinner - 3tbsp Soup, 1/2c Pasta & meatballs, 1/4c salad, 1 piece bruschetta Snacks/dessert - 1 Protein bar, 1 small piece cheesecake Exercise - 30 min wii fit

Yay!!! Yes, with family gatherings and parties the weekends are always the hardest for me. It is ok to indulge sometimes, as long we get back on track quickly. You are doing great!! Enjoy family time. I think I strained an abdominal muscle doing pilates on Friday night. The pain is not bad except when I move it. So idk if I'll exercise today.. Maybe a Leslie Sansone walking DVD. Yesterday: Breakfast - 4oz yogurt, 1/4 banana, 1/2 Protein bar lunch - 3/4c beef chili, small piece bread (about 1/4c baguette) dinner - 1/2 wheat pocket pita with 1/2 chicken breast, 1tbsp hummus, 1/4c mixed veggies Dessert - 1 piece chocolate cake Liquids - Water, tea

TGIF!!! Well good news, I am down 4lbs since my weight gain. You were right, I guess my body just needed to adjust. Tomorrow is girls night out and Sunday is family dinner. I plan to eat a little of everything (even a piece of cake) but not get out of control. Won't be able to exercise tomorrow but I am going to on Sunday morning. Have upped my Protein from 70g to about 80g a day, cals are at 1050ish. I feel like i have more energy. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds, a few banana slices lunch - 1/2 pita with 2 tbsp Peanut Butter, 3 strawberries Dinner - 1/2c braised beef, 1/2c mashed yam snack - 5oz vanilla yogurt, 1/2 Protein Bar liquids - Water, 10oz skim milk Exercise - 20 min bollywood dance dvd, 15 min pilates

Did pretty well today. I did have pizza for dinner (was babysitting my 2 year old step sister, that's her fave food). But Stuck to only 1 slice and got my exercise today so I'm not stressing. Thanks for pep talk yesterday Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds lunch - 3/4 chicken breast, 3 carrot sticks, 1tbsp hummus Dinner - 1 slice pepperoni pizza snack - 1/2 banana, 1 Protein bar Liquids - Water, tea, 10oz skim milk Exercise - 30 min elliptical, 15 min weights

My life was a living hell for those 10 days. haha. It will get better, I promise!

Ok ok... lol! that actually makes me feel better to know I am being a little irrational. I feel calmer now and going to take your advice and see how my body responds. 3 days of no weight loss can be frustrating! Hang in there, it will come. Have you gotten to the YMCA with your family? Got myself 3 new workout dvds today (Barnes and Noble had a sale).. excited to try them. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds, 1tbsp blueberries lunch - 1/2c salad with 1/4c pulled chicken, 2 celery sticks with 1tbsp Peanut Butter and raisins on them.. "ants on a log". Yum! snack - 1 Protein bar dinner - 1c beef chili, 4 saltines Liquids - 12oz skim milk, Water Exercise - 30 min pilates dvd

I'm sure this recent experience will make it a heck of a lot easier to resist the temptation. LOL. love soy milk too. So I am freaking out a little. As I said after my last appt, my doctor asked me to up my calories to about 1100 (I was getting 950max before). I have been around 1050 for the past week. I am getting my extra cals from fat free milk, Protein Bars, and meat Protein. Weighed myself this morning and I've gained 1lb. I am exercising the same as before. Whenever I change my eating, I have noticed I usually gain a few lbs.. then a week later I will lose a few. I just dont know how i have not lost in a week. Am I being crazy?? Should I call the doctor or just wait it out? I am going to do well tomorrow. chicken, salad, lots of Water and protein. Maybe I need more variety in my exercise too. Breakfast - 5 almonds, 6oz yogurt, 1 strawberry lunch - did not plan it well.. ended up having 3/4c raisin bran, 1/2c skim milk, 1 strip turkey bacon dinner - 3/4 chicken breast, 1/4c corn, 1/4c potatoes snack - 1/2 protein bar, 1skinny cow ice cream Liquids - 8oz milk, tea no exercise today

Glad you enjoyed yourselves!! It's important to treat yourself occasionally and enjoy that ice cream And sounds like you made good choices today even if you didn't get a chance to have breakfast today. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds, 1tbsp blueberries lunch - 3oz tuna salad (made with 1tbsp light mayo, 1/4 apple sliced), 1/2 fruit cup dinner - 3/4 chicken breast, 1tbsp spicy hummus, 10 wheat thins, 3 carrot sticks snack - 5oz yogurt, 1/3 banana, 1/2 Protein bar Liquids - Water, 8oz milk, tea Exercise - 30 min elliptical, 15 min weights

Tried a new workout today. I downloaded the Nike Training Club app and did one of the 30 min "Get Toned" workout... oh my gosh it was TOUGH!! But I made it to the end somehow. lol. Hope you had a good day! Breakfast - 1 Protein bar, 1/2 banana lunch - 1 flax pita with crunchy Peanut Butter dinner - 3/4c chicken, quinoa, broccolli snack - 6oz yogurt, 1/8c blueberries, 8 almonds (going to eat it soon) Liquids - tea, 8oz glass of milk Need to get better about getting my 2 glasses of milk Exercise - 30 min

Fun!!! How was date night with hubby? You deserved to get out and treat yourself!! Hope you had a wonderful time. Tonight was my girls night out. went to Indian restaurant then dessert after. I def think I overate.. My stomach looks visibly bloated and I did start to feel uncomfortable. Learned my lesson and I am getting right back on track tomorrow w/eating my healthy foods and exercising in the afternoon. I did have a fun night tho. Breakfast - 5oz yogurt, 1/3 banana, 6 almonds lunch - 3/4c beef stew, 1/4c diced peaches dinner - 1/2 samosa, 3/4c chicken curry, rice, naan Dessert - 1/2 scoop ice cream, chocolate chip cookie Liquids - 8oz milk, 16oz tea, Water No exercise today

I'm not a big fan of Chobani's plain yogurt. Oikos vanilla is delicious though, especially with a few fresh blueberries, sliced strawberry or banana. It has a couple grams less protein but is sweeter.

Frankly, I felt like a physical and emotional wreck. It was the worst part of the process for me. But I promise you those feelings do not last forever.

Ok I am going to try that. I rarely have cereal cuz I don't find much Protein in it, but will give it a try. I saw Kashi granola bars at target (honey flax, dark chocolate, and a Peanut Butter one).. About 140cal and 6g protein. May have that with a kids size yogurt for a snack. It's been day 2 of upping the cals and protein. I bought b1 Vitamins at whole foods today. Overall, I have been feeling full for longer and none of the light headedness I hd before, yay. But mentally I feel like I am "cheating" and getting bigger.. I kno it's all in my head especially when my doctor tells me I need to do this. I agree - gotta up the exercise. I am thinking 10 extra mins to start. I am going to treat myself to a new workout DVD. I am just happy to have you back in here posting. The extra support is wonderful!! It is a mental battle when it comes to food but you will win! You are stronger than you know and every healthy food choice you make it will get easier and easier. It will be so worth it. Sometimes I get sad and angry thinking of the power food has over me.. I know I will struggle with this for the rest of my life. But knowing there are others out there going throug the same thing helps. I'm always here if you need to vent! Why not make a small goal (3lbs, getting 5 workouts in, whatever you choose) and treat yourself to a non food reward once you hit it? You deserve it'! Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 1/4c almonds lunch - 3oz tilapia, 1/2c black Beans Snack - 1 protein bar, 1 cracker with cheese dinner - 1/2 chicken enchilada, 1/4c refried beans, 1tbsp salsa with 3 tortilla chips Liquids - Water, 8oz milk Exercise - 1 hr rock climbing... Went with friends. Hard but a blast.

What kind of kashi bar and cereal do you eat? Sounds yummy. I am glad today was smoother! It will get easier every day. Think how far you have come from before surgery, when you would've given in to the sugar cravings. Keep up the great work I am not sure but I think if I focus on getting my Protein first, the b1 will get better. Just gonna take it one day at a time and they're going to test me again in 3 months. I have been consuming about 950 calories a day, tops. I was having 70g of protein a day, And doing 5 days a week of cardio/weighs. So they want me at 1100 cals per day and at least 75g protein. Today was day one of trying that. I had 1/2 a protein bar with my snack, and then a glass of skim milk for another snack. I can't help feeling anxious and like this is going to make me gain weight, but I will trust them and see how my numbers shake out at my next appointment. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds, 1/8c blueberries lunch - 1/4c green Beans, 1/2c shredded beef dinner - 3 turkey mini meatballs with bbq sauce, 1/4c bell peppers salad, 1tbsp lite ranch Snack - 8oz skim milk, 1/2 protein bar, 5oz yogurt, 1/3 banana Exercise - 30 min elliptical

I'm confused as to why your surgeon would lecture you. Some bariatric doctors are just downright mean... Hate that! You may want to try liquids for a couple of days and "restart" so to speak. I would not worry about the weight gain. That's to be expected with your unfills and stuck episode. Log your food, try to stick to low salt, natural foods, and keep up the exercise. Things will go back to normal soon. You're doing great!

Good post. I see where you're coming from. Constructive criticism makes us better. It is motivation. I appreciate my friends who care enough about me to be honest with me. Of course, there are those people out there with less than good intentions. People who are negative, or threatened by the success of others. But I find even if something is not delivered in the right way, you can usually find SOMETHING useful there and take it for what it is. Being a prisoner to every comment someone makes about you, your decisions, or your body is no way to live.

You are doing great congrats! What kind of exercise have you been doing? It's hard to find something that feels fun and not like a chore at the end of a tiring day. Have you tried zumba, or new work outs?

Hi ladies! I miss you all. Hope you're all doing well on your bandster journey. We just have to remember that ANY progress, even if slower than we would like, is progress. I am so glad we have each others support. Some days are a real struggle mentally but doing my best. I am in the green Zone. Only a few lbs from goal so I am switching my focus from big weight loss numbers to eating nutritious foods, getting fitter, and learning to make this a lifestyle and not a diet. Which is so hard when you have yo-yo'd your whole life. lol.

Wow, I am sorry today was a bad day. food and emotions are so tied together. I still get really bad anxiety and frustration over not being able to eat how I used to sometimes, and it comes out as me being snippy. The food is like a drug truly!! If you can get through the withdrawals it is all uphill from there. Keep sipping Water and filling yourself with clean foods til it's out of your system. I am proud of you, you're doing great and made it through the roughest day hubby is right - you are strong! It is like a life line for me to come here and talk with you ladies.. Nobody understands how hard this journey is. I went in for an adjustment today. I'm still in the green zone so no fill needed. But I got the results of my blood draw and I was so disappointed. Glucose is great (yay.. I am afraid of diabetes as it runs in my family. Part of why I got banded). But my bad cholesterol is higher than it should be, and my good cholesterol is low. My thiamine (B1) is VERY low and they are concerned. They gave me lots of pamphlets on how to adjust my diet to get more of it and more supplements. I just hoped after my weight loss id have perfect test results but its not the case.. They want me to eat more meat, more milk (2 glasses a day). They said I need to up my calories by 100-200. I am just so scared doing that will make me gain weight. It was hard to hear. But now I need to buck up and do better. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds lunch - pita, 2tbsp Peanut Butter dinner - 1/2c braised beef, 1/2c yams snack - 1/2 Protein Bar, 5oz yogurt, 1/4c mixed berries liquids - water, tea

@Lose_It I am so sorry for all the loss you've experienced lately. That would be hard on anyone, especially now that we don't have food to mask our emotional pain and loneliness. Yes you gained 18lbs but its a learning experience. How do you feel since your fill? It takes a lot of courage to admit you fell of track and not give up! So many times ive fought myself at the grocery store over ice cream, Cookies, chocolate.. I still miss my lifelong best friend food sometimes. I am so proud of you! You can do this!!! Take it a day at a time, tracking your food even if you're not eating perfectly every day. Joining the Y is a great idea. I did a lot of liquids today cuz I had dental work done (ouch). Going in for a possible adjustment tomorrow. Breakfast - 1 Protein bar lunch - 1/2 pita, 1 1/2tbsp Peanut Butter dinner - 3/4c tortilla Soup, 1tsp cheese, 1/4banana snack - 5oz yogurt, 1/4 banana, 1tbsp granola, 1/8c mixed nuts Liquids - Water, tea with soy milk

Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds lunch - 3/4c black Beans, rice, pico de gallo, lettuce, chicken breast, 8 tortilla chips snack - 1 pure Protein bar, 2 strawberries dinner - 1/2 whole wheat pita, 1 tbsp Peanut Butter, 1/4 banana, 6 oz yogurt exercise - 30 min stationary bike Had a Migraine all day.

Eating could've been better today but I did ok w/portion and tracking. Tomorrow I'm hitting it hard with exercise!! I have a fill appt on Weds. Don't think I need more Fluid but it will be good to check in. I feel like I do have acid reflux as previously discussed. It's only certain times and foods tho. So we will see. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds lunch - 2/3c chicken taco (no shell), 6 tortilla chips dinner - 1/4 piece of bread, 1/2 chicken wing, 1 slice tomato flatbread Liquids - 6oz skim milk, lots of Water