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Had a blast at Benihana with friends tonight. I enjoyed my treat night. Breakfast - 1 Protein bar, 2 strawberries lunch - 3/4c beef chili, 4 saltines, 2 apple slices snack - 1/2c yogurt, 1/4 banana dinner - 1/4c white rice, 1/3c shrimp, 1/3c beef terriyaki Dessert - oatmeal raisin cookie, 1/2c chocolate ice cream Exercise - 20 min elliptical, 15 min stationary bike

Didn't exercise today. I feel bad about that. I think I need to go back on Vitamin D or maybe iron.. My energy has been so low the past couple days I haven't even left the house. I deal with seasonal depression and its finally hitting. Anyway, doing ok with eating and we are doing benihana as a family tomorrow so I DEFINITELY have to get to the gym tomorrow. Even if just 30min. Breakfast - 3/4c oatmeal (made with skim milk), 10 raisins lunch - 1 pita, 2tbsp Peanut Butter, 1/4 banana, 2 strawberries dinner - 3/4 chicken breast baked with teriyaki sauce, 1/4c sweet potato snack - 10 almonds, 6oz yogurt, 1/3banana

WHere are my May bandsters at?!? Miss you all I am still feeling like I want to eat ALL. THE. TIME. This head hunger is bad. I am making smart choices, doing well on portions, and tracking. My calorie count has not gone up but I am spreading it out over 3 meals and 2 Snacks. My trainer suggested I up my Water intake to help with cravings. I have an appointent with the PA next week so just hanging in there til then. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds, 1/3 banana lunch - 1/2 slice baked ham, 1/3c green Beans dinner - 3/4 chicken breast with 2tbsp bbq sauce, 1/3c baked sweet potato Snacks - 1/2 Protein bar, 1 mini pear, 6oz yogurt Exercise - 30 min elliptical

I used to do a lot of dance fitness DVDs! I love to dance. I recommend Billy Blanks Jr.'s dvds. I have the "Groove and Burn" one. He is pretty cheesy but high energy and fun. I also like "The Bollywood Dance Workout" with Hemalayaa. Zumba DVDs are popular too but I much prefer the actual classes.

I'm thinking you may need to go in for an adjustment. At the same time, no amount of fills can stop us from eating "around" our bands. It's hard... Really hard. Don't beat yourself up for making a mistake, but get back on track ASAP. I would suggest writing a meal plan for the next couple of weeks and tracking. Something about seeing what you are eating down on paper makes you think twice about what you put into your body. Get rid of all trigger foods in your house. Make sure you're getting exercise 5 days a week, even if its just walking. Tomorrow is a fresh start!

I take a gummy multivitamin every day. I also take vitamin D (small gel pill that's easy to swallow) and occasionally chewable calcium.

Kashi go lean is the highest protein cereal I've found. Fiber One and Raisin Bran are not bad either. You could have it with some skim milk. Cereal is mostly carbs but if you account for it, there's nothing wrong with enjoying it every now and then.

I was banded at Park Nicollet in May 2012. Great experience. Dr. Svendsen did my surgery and I would recommend him to anyone. He really cares about his patients, and makes you feel at ease. The surgery day experience and the 6 months leading up to it (medically supervised diet, nutritionist appts) went smoothly. The follow up care is great. You can call them any day and they get back to you in a timely manner. They have support group twice a month. I actually look forward to my monthly appointments because the PA and nurses are so supportive and friendly. Some of the nurses there have had WLS themselves so they can speak from personal experience when offering suggestions. My only complaints: There is only one PA who does fills, so the fill appointments are usually at inconvenient times for working people (weekday, middle of the day). Also - the bariatrician I had to see for that first set of appointments (after I'd attended the info session) was VERY rude and discouraging. Fortunately you only see her once total. I don't want to post her name publicly but if you have any questions message me. Thank god i didn't listen to her... i am 140+ lbs down, loving life with the band! I Overall the good far outweighs the bad!

I can relate. I have had family visiting on and off for 3 weeks straight. It's literally restaurants, outings and family dinners every other night! It's thrown me off my game a bit and while I'm not gaining, I have been stuck at the same weight for a few weeks. Grr. It's funny how once you indulge the sugar or salty craving, it becomes 100x stronger. Its like a drug. This week I got fed up and wrote a meal plan. I have not been following it perfectly, but is at least a guideline. Track your food, plan out the week, step up the exercise and sip sip sip that Water all day! Hot tea is my go-to when I'm hungry but have already had my 3 meals and 1 snack. The cravings and hunger REALLY sucks right now, but it will get better again.

I'm sorry to hear that. You have done such a brave thing by getting banded and committing to your health. I know that you can do this, and we're here to support you. What does your doctor say? How long do you feel full after a meal? How many meals are you eating per day? Are you measuring your food? What kind of exercise are you doing? I would suggest tracking all of your food. Your nutritionist can use that as a starting point. I would focus on meeting your Protein goal, drinking lots of Water, and being active. 30 minutes, 5 days a week should kick start things.

Congrats on your 30lb weight loss! It sounds like you are losing 3-4lbs a month. It may be a bit slower than most but any progress is progress. Don't give up. You are throwing up a lot... Have you talked to your doctor about this? What specific foods are you eating before you vomit? What time of day? Are you having warning signals beforehand (burping, hiccups, cramps, fullness)? Are you measuring your food, so as not to eat more than 1 cup in a sitting (even if you feel you could eat more)? I too have days where I feel like I could keep eating forever. Some days are pure willpower! The band doesn't really restrict the amount we can eat. It keeps us full for longer, and keeps us accountable though. How long do you feel full for after a meal? What is your exercise routine like? Are you logging your food/exercise regularly? Sorry to ask a million questions, but it may help us make better suggestions.

Hosting visiting family is so hard with my eating. They love going out to restaurants. We have a dinner planned tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday. Saturday is my "treat day" so I will allow myself to eat whatever on that day, but the other days I am being careful to get the best option on the menu. Its been a real challenge but I have more willpower than I thought, watching my family eating my favorite foods and not ordering that off the menu. And when I do have a bite, it is just a bite, instead of a huge portion I used to eat. My family leaves on Sunday so next week I can't wait to focus on me again and not have temptations around. My goal weight is 175 or 170. I've been stuck at 180 for a couple weeks. I just CANNOT seem to get below that. Breakfast - 1/2c egg beaters, 1tbsp cheddar cheese, 1/2 banana lunch - 1 pita, 2tbsp Peanut Butter snack - 1 nature valley bar, 5oz blueberry yogurt Dinner - 1/2 slice of baked ham, 1/3c green Beans, 1tbsp gravy LIquids - tea with soy milk

You were beautiful before, but your confidence now just shines through in that photo! Congrats!

Breakfast - 5oz yogurt, 1/2 banana lunch - 4oz salmon, 1/3c sweet potato dinner - 1/2c lasagna, 1/4c salad, 1tbsp balsamic vinegar Snacks - 1 skinny cow ice cream, 6oz yogurt, 5 almonds Liquids - Water, tea Exercise - 30 min treadmill (brisk walk), 5 min abs

Still struggling with head hunger and trying to get myself back down to 1 snack a day instead of 2. I am still losing but slowly. Everyone have fun tonight and be safe. Breakfast - 5oz yogurt, 1/2 banana, 5 almonds lunch - 1 flax pita, 2tbsp Peanut Butter Snack - 1/2 Protein bar dinner - 4oz salmon with a tomato sauce, 1/3c roasted sweet potato Snack - 5oz yogurt, 1 strawberry Liquids - Water, tea Exercise - 30 min aerobic (bridges/crunches/squats/arm weights Etc)

Didn't do that great today. The family dinners and brunches are taking a toll. My cravings are bad and I'm not making great choices. I am mad at myself for slipping into some old habits. I am going to have to write down a meal plan for this coming week and exercise extra hard. No excuses! Breakfast - 4oz yogurt, 5 almonds lunch - 1/4c hashbrowns, 1/4c scrambled eggs, 3 grapes, 1/2 piece of French toast with tbsp syrup snack - 3/4c raisin bran with 1/2c skim milk dinner - 4oz catfish, 1/4c sweet potato, 1 broccoli spear Snack - 3/4c mixed berries with some fat free reddi whip

Wow, thank you. You just made my day!

dinner tonight was my treat meal. I went to a potluck. The cookie was delicious but I think I ate my dinner with too big of bites and a little too fast. I was burping and felt STUFFED. Not a good feeling.. I learned my lesson to slow down and avoid pastas again for a while. Breakfast - 5oz yogurt, 6 almonds lunch - 6oz chili, 4 saltines Dinner - 1/2c beef lasagna, 2 tortilla chips with 1 tbsp guacamole, 1tbsp spinach, 1 cookie snack - 6oz yogurt with berries, 6 wheat thins Liquids - Water, tea with 2oz almond milk Exercise - 35 min lower body aerobics

Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds Lunch - 1/2 pita, 1tbsp peanut butter, 6oz yogurt with blueberries Dinner - 3 cherry tomatoes, 1 Arnold's sandwich thin with 1/2c scrambled southwest egg beaters with 1tbsp fat free cheddar on top, 1tsp margarine Snack - 1 protein bar, 1/2 banana Liquids - water, tea

Congrats!!

That's a tough spot to be in. It sounds like your mother is trying to be supportive the way she knows how. But know that you have nothing to feel guilty for if you are having that 1 healthy snack a day. Guilt just makes us hide things or overeat. Would your mom let you replace her candy with healthier snack options? Could you take over grocery shopping duties for a while? I find fruit, peanut butter, yogurt, protein bars (chocolate or peanut butter flavor) and skinny cow ice creams help. Also tracking your meals and snacks.

A cyst pushing on your rectum sounds awful! Glad they got it under control and you were able to go home. Get some rest, have a nice bath and drink hot tea.

I am 5'9" and my doctor says she is happy if I am anywhere between 150-200lbs. So I've chosen 175 or 170. I am about 180 right now and the weight loss is definitely slowing down. So, I am less tied to a specific number but seeing where my body naturally stops losing.

Went to another family dinner tonight. I got one last dinner on Saturday night and after that, back to my normal schedule of one treat meal a week. Sticking in there with my exercise and enjoying social occasions. Breakfast - 6oz yogurt, 6 almonds lunch - 1pita, 2tbsp Peanut Butter, 1/2 banana, 2 carrot sticks Dinner - 1 chicken potsticker, 1/2c white rice, 1/2c yellow chicken veggie curry liquids - Water, 8oz skim milk Exercise - 30 min elliptical, 15min weights Labs getting done in the morning.

Thanks for the love, everyone. You guys help motivate me every day. 143lbs now, give or take a couple