Renie

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So does anyone know why They have you eat the calories you burn on there? Can someone explain that please.

I know what you mean... I try to not touch those calories. Then sometimes I get a message that I'm going into a "starvation mode". Really? The rolls on my belly tell me different!!! Lol!!!

Waiting patiently: do you know if there is any consequence to going over the Protein recommendation?

Dr. Pepper on her desk... Hahaha, classic!!! For the last 2 weeks, I've been at a weight loss stand still! I think I will lower my calorie intake to 700-800, continue low carbs, and up my cardio. Banded on 4/13, I've lost 24 lbs. Next Tues I should be getting my first fill. Since being banded, I believe the amount of food I eat has not changed, but the lbs haves dropped because of the low carb and exercising. I hope that my fill will allow me to see the scale drop!!!! Another thing is I must drink more water... But I've never been a big fan of Water and drinking about 25 onces... I already fill water logged!!! I believe it is recommended to drink 64 oz!!! Lol DROWN ME!!!

I just joined My fitness pal yesterday. I am really hoping I can remember to keep up with the food diary on that site.. However' date=' I wasn't told to count calories only Protein but wanting to make sure my dietician can't be rude again.[/quote']

Was your dietician rude to you? Why? What number were you told to stay within for Protein? I too joined Myfitnesspal... It's telling me 1300 calories per day, but I think it seems high.

Magician / Jessca... I too was banded on April 13th... Can you share your loss progress and tips on food and exercise??

Has anyone been counting calories and eating low carb at the sametime? What calorie number goal have you made for yourself? How much have you lost?

how long have you been post op

I've been post op for 5 weeks

Woke up this morning to walk the treadmill and since... I've felt soreness around my port. I feel like it only feels better when I am pushing in my port with my fingers. Can someone help me and tell me what is wrong??

I am 3 wks post op... I am, thankfully down, 18 lbs. Every morning walk on the treadmill for 20 min... Brisk walk! My menu is pretty much the same, - LOW CARB!!! No bread, tortilla, sugar etc. Breakfast: Protein Powder chocolate shake 30 grams per scoop, 1/2 banana, 1 tsp creamy Peanut Butter - blended with ice!!!

Lunch: Cottage cheese with diced fresh tomatoes or grilled chicken breast

Dinner: grilled chicken breast, purrred pinto Beans or shrimp diced with salsa and fresh lemon juice.

Water or Crystal light only!!!

Please share your progress and recipes... Thank you and best of luck!!

I know there's a special section for this' date=' but it doesn't seem to be too popular so I'll give it a whirl here..

Anyone here to be banded in February besides me?

My surgery date is February 15th.

Feel free to add me on Facebook for support, etc. =']

http://www.facebook.com/DakotaRaeBanded2012

Yes, I was banded on 2/13/12!!! I don't do Facebook, but would love to share with some that is close my own surgery date.

I was banded on 2/13/12 - thus far I've lost 17-20 lbs. as the scales very from day to day. I tell myself not to way myself daily' date=' but can't seem to help myself. Right now I am on a soft diet. Example: breakfast- Protein shake w/banana and tsp of creamy Peanut Butter, poured over ice. Lunch: cortage cheese and diced tomatos. Dinner: puréed pinto Beans and finely shredded chicken breast. Sometimes I add a little of salsa. One night I had a few shrimp... Yummy! I find that if I swallow too fast, I begin to hiccup like crazy. One the food goes down on it's own, the hiccups go away!! Learning new things about my body all the time!!![/quote']

Haha... That is "weigh" ... Not "way" - darn auto spell!!!!

Banded 02/14/12 looking for someone close to same. Would like to share experiences. My band was done in Gainsville' date=' Fl. Do you have gas pain and grumbling stomach? How much are you eating?[/quote']

I was banded on 2/13/12 - thus far I've lost 17-20 lbs. as the scales very from day to day. I tell myself not to way myself daily, but can't seem to help myself. Right now I am on a soft diet. Example: breakfast- Protein shake w/banana and tsp of creamy Peanut Butter, poured over ice. Lunch: cortage cheese and diced tomatos. Dinner: puréed pinto Beans and finely shredded chicken breast. Sometimes I add a little of salsa. One night I had a few shrimp... Yummy! I find that if I swallow too fast, I begin to hiccup like crazy. One the food goes down on it's own, the hiccups go away!! Learning new things about my body all the time!!!

So happy to find others close to my surgery date, 2/13/12.

Honey' date=' the gas is my only problem. It was everywhere, now it is constant in my shoulder. GasX extra strength has been my best friend![/quote']

I too suffered from terrible pain in my left shoulder! My doctor gave me an ice pack for my stomach and most of the time I used it for my shoulder! It did help.

I am still very sore! My port site still burns and pulls and I still struggle with all the gas! Can't wait to feel better. I was banded on the first as well

Are you suffering from the shoulder pain. I did!!! Went away by the beginning of the 3rd week.

my surgery was a week ago today. I am still not 100 percent better. hernia repair site is still very sore. how many of you are in the same boat as me?

Sharon

I was in the same boat 3 weeks ago. On Monday I will be 4 wks post op. I too had a hernia repair. Very sore for about 2 weeks... Then one morning you wake up feeling great! Good luck!!!!