ladyTy

No I never try this tea for my weight loss.
I always take green tea for my weight loss purpose.
Green tea is an ideal weight loss nutrition for me.
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Are you saying chicken is the only thing you can eat? Or can't?

No I only ordered the unjury and I have gnc shakes, which I like.

This whole process is very emotional and I think a lot of people dont realize it...I think a fill is very stressful and can leave you exhausted. Not the procedure itself but all the hopes and dreams associated with it and the natural fear of failure...

You had to do liquids for a couple of days? I only had to do liquids for 24 hours following the fill then soft for a day.

I am trying to figgure out why anyone would go and have the lapband put in and want to "eat around the band", "& cheat" . Was it so easy to pay for the surgery? Was it so easy to go under with anesthesia?
Was it easy to walk and get those darn gas bubbles out? Was it easy to do a 2-3 week liquid only diet?
Was it easy having the pain pills cause constipation? Is life better living in obesity city? For me I am going to say NO to all these questions. And then I ask this: Why do you want to sabatauge your weight loss for some crappy food that got you obese in the first place? Thank you.

Don't forget that the iron can make you constipated...You do not want that I am sure.
Best of luck

Thank you!

It's a shake recipe- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 c trop 50 orange juice, 4-5 frozen strawberries and 1/2 c crushed ice. I mix with an immersion blender. Lots of protein, 100% vitamin c, some fiber from the strawberries. I do this almost every morning.

I made a portabello mushroom cap pizza just sauce and spinach with some shredded cheese its yummy

I am 19 weeks and have 10cc's in a 14cc band. As of now I have absolutely no problems and have no plans on removing any. The Dr will monitor the babies growth and adjust my nutritional needs if needed. I am 35 and this is my first one so I dont know everything about being pregnant with the band but the Dr assures me that most do very well with the band. Good luck and definitely see your Dr before trying so you can be the healthiest you can be.

MiO helped me quit soda

I love the Jimmy Dean turkey sausage crumbles. I add about 1/8th of a cup to my scrambled egg with some cheese. This is my Breakfast most mornings. adds a little more Protein to my egg, and a ton of flavor.
Also, I cannot live without my Mio Sweet Tea flavoring.

my dr sprays some cold stuff on my skin to numb the sport and then sticks very thin needle in, i had 3 fills so far and felt nothing, and i HATE needles.

Ask your surgeon where they position the port- mine is about two inches above my belly button to the right. Some surgeon's prefer to place lower or higher.

I still have my coffee in the am. I've never been a soda fan which has made the band journey easier... most doctors don't want you to have the carbonation. I'm a huge fan of the premier nutrition protein shakes from Costco. 30 grams of protein and only 160 calories and 5 carbs. I drink one every morning. I've tried the special K water packets.....pretty tasty but not enough protein for me to really count it as a protein source. I need a liquid in the morning since I'm tighter then so the shakes work great for me. Sometimes, mid-morning, I'll have half of a chobani yogurt or some cottage cheese if I get hungry before lunch. Usually the shake holds me but some days I get a growly stomach before lunch.
Some doctors are totally against coffee and I'm glad mine isn't. I love everything about coffee...the smell, the sound while it's brewing, the taste, etc. Now, I don't drink as much as I used to because my natural energy level is so much better now that I'm down 50 lbs. If I don't drink a cup, I get a headache. i choose to have the best single cup I can get my hands on. I've given up a lot of treats and splurges since being banded and it's been 100% worth it but I'm not giving up a good cup of coffee!

You are really not suppose to drink carbonated beverages (soda). The Doc says it can cause damage to your pouch! The crystal light would be a much better choice. The protein can come from food or drinks. I use my fitness pal to keep track of how much I get from everything.

Mis73 thank you very much for the advice.. Its no oozing or bleeding anymore but i will keep an eye on it

If it's not oozing, warm to the touch, or otherwise infected looking I wouldn't worry about it. It probably just pulled the new skin a little when the scab came off.
Just keep an eye on it, and if you notice any changes or it continues to seep blood after a day or two, give your doc a call.
Best wishes to you