sophiespo

http://www.bnrg.com/ Found it!

I don't think we have unjury here. Shame, it sounds pretty good. The best tasting one I've had is from a company called BNRG or something similar.. Double chocolate flavor, doesn't have that distinct taste all the other ones seem to have.

This is one of the ones I have: http://www.naturesway.com.au/our-products/category/protein-sports-nutrition/product/sports-edge-whey-magnesium.html I'm in Australia though. I'm sure the US would have an equivalent?

You should be proud of the 39lbs!! That's some good work!

I had exactly the same. Get a real good quality Protein Shake. One of mine has 35g Protein per serve (low carb too). If you have to spend half an hour in the shop comparing them all then so be it! I can't recommend anything for the gas, the heat pad got me through but it's pretty much a waiting game.

Oh right. That's fair. I'm on a medication that makes me super thirsty so I drink a lot of Water, but the medication also makes me retain water like nothing else. coffee really helps me not retain as much. In short, I'm not giving up coffee

Can someone explain the no caffeine thing to me?

Chicken and protein shakes work for me. Add my to myfitnesspal (username is sophiespo) and you can see what I eat for protein.

I'm about 6 weeks post now, losing nothing. Had 1 fill so far and going for another next week (although I'm really not sure I need one, I don't have any type of hunger that I can't deal with). I'm watching Protein (at least 60g) and carbs (around 50g) each day, not snacking and definitely finding it hard to get more than 600-700 calder unless I'm eating junk between meals. I know this could be a problem but.. I also take lithium for bipolar disorder (which I'm having a hard time with right now but that's a different story). Lithium's main side effect is weight gain. I don't have the option of not taking it (trust me). I was wondering if anyone else took it and if they find it affects their weight loss much? I'm scared that it's playing a huge role in mine but like I said there's not much I can do. Does anyone still lose while being on lithium? Do you lose like normal or slower?

Anything fizzy really hurts me now, but I love champagne. I had a glass a week ago but poured it between 2 glasses until it went kinda flat. I was never told no carbonation but realised pretty quickly how bad it hurts me.

Ditto. In fact it's happening to me right now. It will pass.

I find I use it more now that I've adjusted to the idea that I need to be watching carb and protein numbers. It's so good!

... is amazing! My username is sophiespo if anyone wants to be friends. No one I know uses it anymore

I wish I could eat 1800 calories a day! I struggle to get more than 600. I've become obsessed with myfitnesspal and protein powders/bars and cutting out carbs. For instance, there is SO MUCH sugar in most weight loss shakes, I was floored. I went out and got the Atkins stuff instead, much better.

Model if you have insurance I'd suggest you get a new band in Australia. I'm in Perth, the whole thing was covered (it's considered an essential non plastic surgery) and I was out of pocket $2500 but I get $250 back. The best thing is that my dr said that if ANYTHING happens then the whole thing is replaced for free. If you don't have insurance it might be worth signing up, waiting out the year then getting it done? I'm with HBF on young single savers + hospital essential.

The way I explain what getting a lap band is like to people is by saying its exactly like going through a break up. I went through all the stages. I'm 3 weeks post now and I feel much, much better.

No I know what you mean. I take 3 huge lithium tablets in the morning, 2 at night. My tip is to have one, wait a few minutes. You really have to treat it like food. Lithium is for life. It's hard to swallow them now but not taking them is worse!

I'm from Perth too If you're missing bread, try some toast? I'm crazy for bread and I've found that toasted Turkish bread scratches that itch for me. Mind you I'm going for my first fill Friday so who knows what I can eat after that.

Returned with a vengeance on day 6.

I called my doctors office yesterday and my first fill appointment will be next Friday. I'm excited, mostly because I've been getting quite hungry the past few days. I still can't eat more than 600 cals without eating something bad or snacking. Today I have had around 500. I've been very strict with no snacking seeing as that is the whole point. Best to get into good habits. I really wonder how some of you can be managing 800-1000! Weight loss has slowed for me and I'm scared it has something to do with "starvation mode."

Same boat, banded same day, same weight loss, same problem. I am absolutely struggling to get more than 600 calories a day. Although I was considering my lack of weight loss to be because of my complete inability to do number 2. Sorry to be so open, but is this common too?

Hi everyone, My name is Sophie, I'm from Perth, Western Australia, I was banded 25th July. These forums have been a huge help in the last few days, I look forward to sharing this journey with you all!

Hi! I was banded on 25th July also and so far I have lost 5kgs which is about 11-12 lbs I think? I am a compulsive weigher... Every morning, after peeing. I weigh myself three times to make sure i get an accurate reading (im a scientist). I am utterly miserable all day if I haven't lost anything. I'm not looking forward to anyone telling me not to weigh myself each day I'm a bit OCD so giving this up will be hard.

Oh this is good to know. I've also read the whole "only sip water" thing, but I have to take lithium which dehydrates me like the dickens and trying to rehydrate teaspoon by teaspoon is not very effective. Thanks! (ps new here, from Australia, now 10 days post op)