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I didn't have to do protein shake diet, but I have them occasionally to prepare for post-op. They're great for quick grab & go breakfast.

I'm proud of you too! Great job! I know a lady who lost 100 lbs with no fill, after the 100 she finally did. Hoping I'll be like you. Not excited about trying to find green zone.

I had a problem that my nutritionist didn't want me to lose a lot of weight & PCP did. I drew a line down the middle and lost 24lbs in the 6mths. Once my insurance was approved I switched to some LB rules like protein first, small bites, putting my fork down for one minute between bites, smaller portions, chew 30 times and have lost a total 34lbs and surgery is still 15days away. I hope adjusting to band life will be easier! Best to you on your journey!

Sounds good! Curious, did the cottage cheese make it creamer?

I too have sciatic pain for years. When I went to orthopedic Dr for knee he gave me a cortisone inj. & it helped for awhile. Eventually it came back, I think it's the way I waddle b/c of knee's. I found that stretches help the most. I got a sleep number bed and hot tub and they both work wonders. I had a bad car accident in Jan2012 and whatever wasn't hurting before hurts now. The # I use on bed that helped sciatic, now kills my neck & shoulders & neck / shoulder # kills my back. I think I'm going to sleep in hot tub. That my friends is heaven. I was really hoping that taking some weight off would help, but after reading this thread I'm not vary hopeful. Bright side, lose some weight and have knees replaced.

Say it ain't so jo!!!!

Looking good! Congratulations!

And I would not be guided by. Someone that encourages wl patients not to listen to their Dr. j/s

I've read about Ghrelin and it sounds like Mis73 is right.

Just in case Missy doesn't get back on, she posted this on this thread. It's called Ghrelin. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghrelin I hope this helps you!

Bahahaha, that was a good one! True, if Michael Jackson can buy a Dr...

Bahahaha You'd think huh?

Low fat cheese : ) Can't live without cheese!

It's amazing someone can write for a major news median and be so ignorant of the facts. Geez!

Also my Dr said the size of a pencil eraser, which I think is about a pinky size.

ROFLMAO!!!! Missy not only are you smart, but funny too! Love you GF!!!

Congratulations! Do what aj said. Rest, walk, sip, sip

Everyone is going to screw up sooner or later. Don't be so hard on yourself. Glad you're being checked out! Keep us updated. T&P heading your way.

Congratulations on your WL! Your Dr does sound like a keeper. If it makes you feel better I'm 30 mins from my Dr too :/

Great job, Congrats!