Bamabander

Oh thank you for speaking up... I was getting tired of arguing with the pharmacist that he had to give me xyz drug because I someone else on LBT forum took it...
You have probably saved my life!!!

Good luck! I think you will find the seminar will answer a lot of your questions. I don't think insurance will be a problem as long as your policy covers WLS. I think your BMI is 51-52... Doubt you will need any co-morbids due to that!
I can tell you it was the best decision I ever made.. Just wished I'd do e it sooner!

I can not stand most protein shakes!! I can't get them down... The smell and taste are EWWWW! The only shake I can get down and enjoy are the Premier ready to drink. They have them at Sam's club and Costco. 30 grams of whey isolate protein, 160 calories and 1 gram of sugar.
The pre-op diet is by far the worst part of this journey... Just keep on track and it will be over before you know it!

My first thought was umbilical hernia, but as Bamabander stated it could be something else. Definitely have your doctor take a look at it to be sure.
Not to scare anyone but I just had emergency surgery for a strangulated hernia 3 weeks ago and it can be very very serious. If the pain level stays the same, you're not vomiting, don't have a fever, and are still having BM's then I'd wait until your doc returns to have him check it. But if the pain gets more intense, go to the ER.
Best wishes.

I can not stand most protein shakes!! I can't get them down... The smell and taste are EWWWW! The only shake I can get down and enjoy are the Premier ready to drink. They have them at Sam's club and Costco. 30 grams of whey isolate protein, 160 calories and 1 gram of sugar.
The pre-op diet is by far the worst part of this journey... Just keep on track and it will be over before you know it!

How many cups of romaine lettuce equals 100 calories??? I'm pretty sure that would be hard to eat, at least in one day!

Agree... I prefer the oil one, not the creamy! It is so good! Reminds me of Olive Garden salad dressing! Love it!

ok just needed to tell SOMEONE who "gets" it...I weighed in at 199.5 this morning. Wow, finally under 200!

Hi KAH!
I'm not doing as well as I expected either. I've had a couple set backs.. The worse is I've had an air cast in my foot for 5 weeks... 1 more and it comes off. I'm down 28 total but hadn't lost in 4 weeks until this past week. Got a 2nd fill and am down 4 pounds In a week. I wonder if my plication is tight enough? Wonder if there are different sizes surgeons do??
I feel that with my new restriction and getting back to exercise I should have a good month, I bet you will too! Glad to hear from you!
Carolina... You are rocking it! Way to go! Miss talking to you too!

Bunny... Way to go! Great loss!

Hi KAH!
I'm not doing as well as I expected either. I've had a couple set backs.. The worse is I've had an air cast in my foot for 5 weeks... 1 more and it comes off. I'm down 28 total but hadn't lost in 4 weeks until this past week. Got a 2nd fill and am down 4 pounds In a week. I wonder if my plication is tight enough? Wonder if there are different sizes surgeons do??
I feel that with my new restriction and getting back to exercise I should have a good month, I bet you will too! Glad to hear from you!
Carolina... You are rocking it! Way to go! Miss talking to you too!

You should be eating 1 cup of solid food at each meal three times a day. Stop eating when you feel full don't eat if you are not hungry. Eat your protein first.

Love me some Chic fil A, and I could give a rats you know what, what their choose to support. It is a private company and this IS AMERICA!
Now, back to our regularly scheduled program....

I'm neatnickk. I love MFP.. Started it 36 days ago and log everyday!

Forgot to check in!
Sunday weight... 239.9! Getting there slowly!

Checking in at 240.6

This is my first monthly challenge. I was banded 5/29/12 and get my first fill on 7/17/12. Hope I am not being too ambitious on weight loss... But I really want to lose a nice bit before July 31... My 20th wedding anniversary!
Name, real or screen~Bamabander
Goal weight for July 31st~230
Weight on July 1st~242
Age~41
Dietary goal for July~hit my Protein and Water intake goals
Exercise goal for July~increase elliptical training to 40 min sessions/ 5 times a week
Personal goal for July~ to enjoy the relaxing sun filled days of summer with my family
Date banded~ 5/29/12
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 20
What is your favorite 4th of July activity~ watching fireworks!

I lost 8.5 on a 5 day pre op! It was hard but losing made it slightly easier! Congrats on your loss!

I think fat=energy to be burned? Isn't that why our bodies store fat for "future use"? I have a lot of energy to burn, LOL!
Seriously, I feel great. Had surgery 1 month ago today and do vigorous (elliptical and water jogging) 30-40 minutes each day and am super active all day long and have been eating 800-1000 calories a day and have no problems.