maziemommy

This is new vocabulary to me ... who's her doc? and where?

I too thought that low volume eating would strip off the pounds. I had to eat 600 cal. daily with no exercise to lose a little... felt weary, weak, frail, and very tired, but did not have to exercise. hahaha Now, with a little exercise, slowly increasing the amount or intensity, I can eat 1500 and feel great.... AND LOSE WEIGHT. Sorry to tell ya', and it was hard for me to accept, EXERCISE and low volume eating = weight loss. Good luck and keep your chin up. Feel free to PM for extra info. or support. Kimberly

Princess, Mom is still in the hospital, may come home in a week. She still needs a re- triple bypass. What a wonderful Val-day gift to you- HEALTH! yes yes yes... HWsupermarket... I just love that guy(can't remember his name either). I love the Hot Choc. I just got some with cinnamon? They have the frozen meals... is that what you are talking about? Manicotti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD!!!!!! Those meals were good for when I was on the 1st week of pre-op diet.. "2 liquid, and 1 solid meal"- week. Did you try the "shaker" drinks? Lemon-razzy my favorite. I am NOT a fan of soy crisps.. they look like rice crispy...NOT. I'm a 'texture issue person". This does not apply to everyone apparently. Most(not all) soy crisps leave a grainy feeling in my mouth. Taste fine though. Hope that "cold" is long gone tomorrow. Later, Kimberly

Zovirax..is here in USA and it does work!!! In and out of the cold, and very, drying heat.. this is the worst time of year for me too. My lips were irritated after surgery, but with the Zovirax- no blister. Stress is my worst cause- as precaution , when I can recognize stress, I use this stuff and NO BLISTER! I suffered terribly for years and NOTHING REALLY worked. Good luck.

Have you been to the final consult yet?

Is BMI and Body fat % the same thing? How do you determine body fat %? I feel like I should already know this... maybe it's late, and I've taken some meds.? lol

grannyk.... they give a tiny little shot to kill the pain first.. so no, not painfull but you can feel, "Pressure", I guess:redface:. Good luck with fill #1. Let me know how it goes!!! princess.... Have you been to the healthyweightsupermarket yet? *I buy the bottles with powder in them... you just add Water and shake! Aspertame free, and no clumpy texture. Awesome to keep in the "car", grab a drive thru- ice water and ... instant Protein drink. They add great protein if you are running short. But not as filling as shakes - best between meals or between Meal Replacements. Better taste and protein than plain water. **Most "filling" shake for me, is made from H W Supermarket, pudding/shake mix.... if you like Peanut Butter cups... you should love this. RESSES SHAKES.............................................. 1 pack choc. pudding/shake powder 1/2 cup cottage cheese (low/no fat-depends on how "good" you are) 1 cup water 1 cup ice 1 spoon peanut butter (low/no fat - depends on how "good" you are) blend to desired consistancy... I like mine very smooth with no traces of cottage cheese texture, or ice chips. ***My favorite "canned shake" would be atkins advantage/chocolate delight... not a lot of carbs... some are filled with carbs, or just taste too sweet for me. Sam's club is cheaper than any I can find. Case of 12 for $13.xx I think. I still drink one almost every day, others I tried had too many carbs, were too sweet, or too syrup like, to drink daily, often or ever. If you find something that is wonderful... fill me in, I still need to suppliment my protein some days, and would like to not waste money shopping around.

I can soooo relate. How long will it take for my head to catch up? My nieces, actually gave me some of the jeans they won't wear... I thought, even though they are... NOT Small... I will never fit into their jeans. Today I was asked (while wearing them), "when will you get some smaller jeans - those are too baggy"! I was shocked. Will my head catch up?

She is right ... Dr. Edwards' self-payers, get a free year, of basic after care. You should be able to schedule fills as you think you need them... I always wait two or more weeks. Are you Dr.Edwards patient? or going somewhere else?

Anything I could help you with... I don't want you to be discouraged. This has been a "life saver" for me.

I did see him just before my most recent fill... and thought, my 5th fill didn't do anything, because I was on my TOM. When that goes away, my band is always looser. But, then they only could measure 2.2 cc's, and I was wondering if I may have a leak? Seems much better now... but I will be keeping an eye on it. Great to hear from you again. And before a fill you need time to focus on healing, not weightloss.... you are doing great!

Inside joke? Did I miss something?

Transportation.... :pray2: I am one hour from Branson, and I am <15 minutes from Springfield Airport. I can drive 5 of us, anywhere, or in Branson wherever we would need to go. I could possibly barrow a Suburban. How many bandsters can you fit in a Suburban? As for TX, not sure if I could drive, or fly in. (Tracy... have you been to Branson Landing yet? LOVE IT. If you can not book enough, do you think someone else could book for us too, if they do not plan to go? My friend goes there a lot. I assume she is member/owner????)

:wink2::rant::mad: :pray2: Well, you asked for it...OK so there are no slap to your head smileys! I tried.

More $$$ to spend on shows, dinners, .... a shared yard, maybe we could even have a BBQ or "camp fire". OHHHH stop it Tracy- your getting me all excited, like we could get people to come to "Missouri". lol

No RV required.. but if you want one you can get one or bring one! :lol:lol

Another lap-band friend of mine goes here all the time. Small world. How much are cabins? for how many?

oh Suzie I din't even mention the lake... last time we went there, we rented a pontoon boat for the day, swimming sunning, lunch... just fabulas.

Kat and Suzie....Branson is GREAT.. GIRLS.. if you have not been there it is worth making plans for someday. But Clay who? There are tons of shows, attractions, shopping, Silver dollar city is a theme park... water parks, a motel there even has indoor waterpark (small) if it is cold when you go), an all night pool, sooo very many things to do and most are quite reasonably priced too. One hour drive from Springfield airport.. but I hear they are building one right there in Branson too. I love going to Branson!

:pray2: Praying for Jenn....

For a shared bottle of Tequila... I can just put it all on credit ..lol

Hi Terry - I live in Springfield Missouri.. I hope no one thinks I am implying we should all come here.. all though, there is quite a lot going on here too. lol Missouri is the "Show Me State". And it would be cheaper for me.hahahah

I weigh more right after it starts, until it's over. And I never get a fill on TOM.. because of internal swelling.. it causes my band to loosen up too much after TOM is over, even if they adjust it well.

My biggest lol (or smallest issue) is budget. Jen------ I am like you, driving would be way better than flying, but only, if it is cost effective. I don't want to be known as CHEAP- and don't like to be CHEAP, BUT.. SO--- How much can, a room, small dinner, and a tiny tequila cost? When spending time with this group I can't keep up with = priceless! I WOULD LOVE SOME TIME AWAY... unfortunately it needs to be "reasonable expense wise". Other than that I'm open for suggestions.

If I have "proper restriction", I am full feeling for 3-4 hours. With great restriction, I drink a shake for breakfast, and get hungry/not starving, for lunch at noon or 1. Good luck. Kimberly