Skyvic

It's kind of ironic, here we must go on a strict diet to get the weight off... Before surgery. Funny thing is... Isn't that why we get the lapband surgery because we need the tool to help us lose weight???? Just remember to do the best you can to get the weight off. Ok a cheat day and tomorrow a new day to get on track. Before my surgery in 2011, I struggled with the strict diet. I managed to lose before surgery but it was a bear! Keep your eye on the prize!!!!!

It's kind of ironic, here we must go on a strict diet to get the weight off... Before surgery. Funny thing is... Isn't that why we get the lapband surgery because we need the tool to help us lose weight???? Just remember to do the best you can to get the weight off. Ok a cheat day and tomorrow a new day to get on track. Before my surgery in 2011, I struggled with the strict diet. I managed to lose before surgery but it was a bear! Keep your eye on the prize!!!!!

Honestly and this is my opinion, I would still eat but small protein and veggie just enough a cup... If you can:) body needs fuel:)

Honestly and this is my opinion, I would still eat but small protein and veggie just enough a cup... If you can:) body needs fuel:)

Call your doctor

So I came hone from water aerobics and wanted something sweet but full of protein. I had purchased almond butter from vitamin cottage and mixed it with honey Greek yogurt. Very delicious and scooped my energy level up!

Isn't this crazy? Sometimes the scale doesn't move, but the inches do! Wrapping a towel around my body one of those memorable moments for many...congrats!

Good to know on slowing down on treadmill to a stop

So glad you are feeling better!!!! Take it easy k.

I have one skinny margarita per week or every other week. It's delicious and for some reason I crave lines. Never did before my band, in fact I hated the taste of margaritas. Occasional glass of elderberry wine.

Get to your doctor, this should not be a miserable experience as long as you are following the rules. but if you can't get liquids down this means you need to see your doctor.

Oops you got to place your back on the wall as if sitting on an invisible chair...push yourself to 30 seconds if can but five sets of these within. 30 minutes.

Pretend you are sitting on a chair at 90 degree angle count 15 seconds without stopping. Stand up them go back into the position again for another 15 seconds. After my first session of these I was so sore I could barely sit on a toilet ( no joke) I had to really help myself sit down anywhere!!!! It really helps the thighs, butt, legs... And it's free if you have a wall.

Dont cry...it's going to come off when you keep your eye on the prize. Be patient, and when you have energy start that walking and moving even if it's baby steps. Follow those rules, up your protein intake (60-80 or what your surgeon advises). Before you know it you will be putting those size 22's away, 17's,16's and more...treat yourself along the way but look for good sales!!!! You are going to do awesome!

Abs-sit ups on an excercise ball not so much strain in back. Wall sits-15 seconds x 2 (5 sets) Squats with 10 pound weights

Thank you so much I thought I might be the only one. If anyone has experienced this please let me know:) it's funny how we learn about our bands and body!

Thank you for reply! I guess it has been a long time that I have napped in the afternoon. Here dinner will be at 7:00 pm and I can't imagine eating. May need to go for an evening walk first.

I know this sounds crazy but... I'm not hungry in the morning until later. This afternoon I laid on bed reading the forums, took a nap, drank ice tea with Splenda cranberry juice, laid down watched a movie and enjoyed being a bum. I just got up to have a snack frozen yogurt. I felt so restricted that I couldn't finish the yogurt. Has anyone experienced this in late afternoon after lying down?

All if these victories big or little mean so much to the quality if our life. So...for those with doubts about the band, these victories help remind us where we used to be and where we are now. No regrets on the band!

Congrats!!!! I went shopping today and got into my first size large ( no x large or 2x) it's an amazing feeling for those who are just starting out. There is light at end of tunnel.

Mine is not working on my I phone just black so I had to go through my safari on web.

Snapple diet tea, Mio, Crystal Lught, Lipton sugar free drinks, ice tea with cranberry Splenda.

My surgeon and nutrition told me 60-80 grams protein per day , plenty of water!!!

These phone key pads one centrum chewable and one Caltrate 2x day

Centrum chewables ine per dsy and Caltrate 690 D 2x day