MandaElaine

I have started adding Protein powder to my coffee and that keeps me full till lunch. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

I have size 18-20 in jeans and khakis that I have shrunk out of. I am in need of size 16 jeans and khakis! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

I do tuna or chicken salad A LOT Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

Have read several comments of banisters adding protein powder to their coffee. My question is how much powder to coffee? One scoop of protein powder to 8 oz of coffee, or will that make it too thick?

Need some simple lunch ideas. I'm wearing out chicken & tuna salad! Please help!

Have read several comments of banisters adding protein powder to their coffee. My question is how much powder to coffee? One scoop of protein powder to 8 oz of coffee, or will that make it too thick?

Every day I feel a little more accomplished. I'm learning as I go and know that I will never be larger than I am today as long as I work with the band. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

Yes I can feel mine, some days better than others. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

Anyone can add me: MandaElaine I LOVE myfitnesspal! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

Banded May 16 and have lost 39 lbs.

It really is a tool and I've learned that you have to want it as much a it wants to help you. Of you need encouragement or a partner feel free to message me anytime! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

I love my band!!! I can now walk 3 miles at a brisk pace without wanting to cry or die....LOL. My clothes are too big and I love eating my new low-carb lifestyle! Who would have thought! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

My motivation is mt BMI, when I go to the dr office I want it to say normal in my chart instead of morbidly obese! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

Banded 5/16/12 and down 38.5 lbs! I love my band! Advice: take the time to make this a lifestyle change, it has really helped me see that, that's what important. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

I love popcorn and unfortunately it slips right through my band! I could eat it all day! So I have limited myself to only eating it at the theatre when we go once a month! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

I was also charged $600! I have been fighting with them for months now. I have been waiting to hear from someone about the payment plan they have. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

I have found a site, since I do my best to stick to low carb that is great. The recipes are amazing. I have tried at least a dozen and they meet disappoint me! I absolutely love http://peaceloveandlowcarb.blogspot.com/?m=1 Give it a try! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

I was banded 5/16/12 and am down 33.5 lbs. I have 5cc in a 10cc band. I'm definitely feeling the restriction and even though there are days my band is finicky, I'm loving it! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk, SW: 225CW: 201 GW: 130

I have officially reached Onederland! I had actually reached it about a week ago but I wanted to make sure the scale wasn't being crazy! I am so excited. Onederland was my one official main goal. Now I have to find a new one to work on. On another note, after my 2nd fill I have learned that bread and rice are no longer my friends. AT ALL! They have decided to cut ties, and they aren't playing around! So my love for bread and rice has taken a turn, and now it's on to finding new food favorites!

Yes I still have port pain, some days it's worse than others. I was really worried and when I went in for my last fill I talked to my dr. He said that I just may be one of those people that always notices my port. With it being sewn to that muscle that working that muscle will make it sore. It has gotten better this past week, until this weekend when my and my sons played a few rounds of Just Dance on the Wii. I woke up Sunday pretty sore. I usually will take extra strength tylenol which helps a ton! No worries i've been in the same boat but it will ease up, and just know that you may always have some soreness. I have a friend that she's been banded for over a year now and she still has some days where she is sore.

Sent you an email, not sure if you got it.

I am from Longview, TX and was just recently banded.

Mine is on my lower left side, about midway between my largest incision and my belly button.

That's how my boyfriend had his done as well. He also has UHC and they covered the hernia and not the band. All and all is cost a little over $5500. He paid the $5500 cash that day. He has had a few things trickle in but nothing extreme. Definitely well worth the money. I just now wish I would have paid cash because fighting the insurance, after them saying it was covered has been a hassle.