Buffalogyrl

I have a BMI of 30 and need to lose about 40-45 lbs. I'm self pay and it's all worth it to me! I'm tired of trying and failing. I'm going to be 40 in a few months and it seems like my metabolism died this past year! So anything to get my health n fitness back! I'm schedu.ed to complete my 2nd triathlon this summer and it would be a lot easier with less fat on my frame! I say go for it!

6 Weeks post - op and 18 lbs gone! I'm half way to my goal! I go for my first fill on Saturday! It feels good to feel good!

I've lost 175 pounds over the last year.
I lost 100 in the first 6 months, which resulted in dropping about 6 sizes.
It feels amazing, I'm not sure I can even put in words. I never thought I'd feel this good.

6 Weeks post - op and 18 lbs gone! I'm half way to my goal! I go for my first fill on Saturday! It feels good to feel good!

This is good info! I have not had apiece of bread rice or Pasta since April 30, 2012. Lost 23 lbs pretty quick but the last 13 not so much . I'm stuck! Definitely giving this a look!

I read some of the sample menu meals and they included almond milk. Whew, I LOVE almond milk!

What a beautiful dog! My daughter dreams of when she has her own place, etc. and can have a husky!! It is her dream dog and she oogles over them anytime she sees one. They are so beautiful.

My baby I'm the crazy dog lady! She is my 7 y.o husky!

Just remember to CHEW whatever it is very well. You don't want a stuck episode in a party situation!

I have a BMI of 30 and need to lose about 40-45 lbs. I'm self pay and it's all worth it to me! I'm tired of trying and failing. I'm going to be 40 in a few months and it seems like my metabolism died this past year! So anything to get my health n fitness back! I'm schedu.ed to complete my 2nd triathlon this summer and it would be a lot easier with less fat on my frame! I say go for it!

I am tired of all of that and tired of people telling me not to lose any more weight!
The constant comments are annoying LOL

And yes, I said episodeS..as in plural...
I got my 2nd fill yesterday, 2 1/2 cc's, and things were OK. I hate 5 1/2 cc's 2 weeks earlier that didn't affect me. Anyway, I stuck with liquids last night, no problems.
I had egg beaters for Breakfast (maybe 2 - 2 1/2 oz) and, OH MY GOSH! Let's just say they weren't as tasty the 2nd time. Yes, slimy, yucky stuff came out... a few times... Mind you, this is at work...and in the garbage can at my desk. Thankfully, I'm not loud.
Sooo, I played it safe & had some yogurt about 2 hours later because my stomach was growling at me. That went down OK.
But, I was still hungry, so several hours later, since I didn't really have much in the way of Protein, I tried to have a Southbeach PB Protein snack, which I've had in the past. Holy 2ND stuck episode people!!! Hey, you'd be proud as I made it to the ladies room this time. I know, impressive.
WTH! Obviously, here it is dinner time, and I'm afraid to eat anything. Oh, I'm hungry! I know I need to suck down some protein in the very least. I don't want to read into this & think that I might need an unfill yet. The NP that did my 2nd fill yesterday said that she called this the OH CRAP fill because I'd be able to tell the difference from the 1st fill (which I couldn't notice). Um, yea!
I'm going to journal what I eat tomorrow & see how things go. It could be that I ate too fast & didn't chew the eggs, or the PB snack enough. I have been known to inhale food in the past, so I'll be mindful of that. The other thing is that maybe I also need to space my food intake further out... wait longer to eat the next snack or meal. I'm going to keep an eye on this before I panic.
I hope the newbies learn from this, in a good way. CHEW CHEW CHEW AND EAT SLOOOOOWLY (no, apparently I didn't learn from my 1st stuck episode a week ago)..
"Honey, where's my protein drink!"
xoxo everyone!

Georgia girl, don't be afraid to try some simple tofu recipes like my favorite, tofu egg salad. Now I'm not banded yet but I think this might be easy for the band.b/ c it's soft. If u have a food processor take about. 2 celery stalks 2 carrots 2 green onions 1/2 green pepper and chop them up I use the bean sprouted tofu. 3 oz packs 12g of Protein. Oh but crumble up the whole block. Then ad some mustard, I like honey Dijon, vegan aisle, and relish. I ad a little bit of pepper and thyme mix up and eat! It taste better the next day. Now most of my recipes are by taste. Not good with measurements but google some tofu salad recipes. Also I have a via mix blender but any super high power blender will work. Start drinking your veges. Just don't be shocked at how good u will feel. Its very cleansing for your body! When I started juicing regularly my skin became baby soft it was amazing! I'm pre op, and the nutritionist I'm working with is asking me for vegan recipes and I'm allowed to juce as many veges as i want, i just have to watch the amount of fruit since of course that is where all the calories come from. Back to the salad. If the finely chopped veges are to much try the salad without. Let me know your thoughts good luck. I'm waiting to be approved for a personal loan than I can finally schedule this thing and get started back to good health. I'm tired of being fat!

i am the same as u and i always get the :u arnt ev en that big" or "i thought it was for really big people" sooo annoying. i just got banded 1/12 so far so good don't let anyone steer u wrong. u do what u need to do to feel good about yourself. screw everyone else good luck on ur journey!!!!

I have that rumbling feeling a lot also, and I was banded on the 11th as well. Are you drinking other things now? I'm living on lots of Protein Shakes and crystal light - 2 ounces at a time. Jello isn't in my allowed list of things to do... and turns out most broth is pretty icky, But, if you can get pho broth from a Vietnamese restaurant, it's delicious!

I don't want to chew and I don't want to cook.
Breakfast: 2oz Tuna/Lemon-Pepper 45 Calories
Lunch: Protein shake 120 Calories
Dinner: Protein Shake 120 Calories
Snack: Protein shake 120 Calories
405 calories
(No, I'm not suggesting this is good, the medical term for this behavior is LAZY)

CONGRATS! That is a huge step and you really are showing insight when you point out the mental piece vs the physical piece regarding your training for the 5k - continue to draw on the power of your 5k... you RAN the WHOLE Way ... thats a big big deal ... Consistency and incremental increases will launch you to the next level... 30 seconds more : )

I have been working up to running non stop and I was able to do it! I had actually ran 3 miles straight at the gym a few days prior so I KNEW I had no excuse not to do it at this race. Prior to this I had been stopping at 1 mile but I knew that was my brain and not my body stopping me. I have another 5k this weekend and I can't wait to run that one too. By no means is this fast running but it is a start and I feel stronger and faster every week. If I can do this now it is exciting to imagine what I will be able to do with 50 more lbs off me!
Sorry I just wanted to share this NSV.

Whenever I'm tempted to eat something that I know will not help in my weight loss I remind myself that I let an almost complete stranger (credentials set aside for these purposes) stab me in the abdomen 5 times and wrap a piece of plastic around my stomach. I know it is crude and simplistic but it works for me.

I was banded on May 11th and I started at 331. I lost about 20 lbs on my own, in total I'm down 63 lbs.

Xsentrick - Office Space is the best! That copy machine...

My PCP was thrilled and said she had seen vast improvements in her patients with lapband. And I was at 206. SHe understood that this could take me off my blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol meds. I just adore her because she is compassionate and wants me healthy, instead of keeping me on her prescribed drugs prolonging me as a chronic patient.