chelseyrion

So my surgery date was Oct 17. I started at 262. I have been stuck at 224 for a month plus. As of this morning I am very proud to say I am at 199!!!!!! Onederland! My wedding is in August and my goal is 170 by then. I can now see it in my horizon!

Today after a great therapy session, I got up and left. Halfway out the door I stopped dead. I realized that for the first time EVER I was able go get up and walk away without having to pull up my pants from rolling under my belly. Very good feeling.

Not as bad as a c-section but more post surgery pain. They keep u pretty well drugged after the c-section but not with lapband. Enough to be comfortable but def still feel it. Did not feel able to function with no pain for three weeks after lapband

Picture journal. BandedWendy took pics of everything she ate and drank in the day with her phone. It's a good way to go back and look at what you ate if your wl stalls and there's no writing involved!

This is something I could do! Great idea. Gonna try this for sure thanks

Sorry you misunderstood my post. For starters. I was agreeing about how hard it is to track. I have never been successful before I really started to focus on my journey and i learned about the apps online that make it so easy. People who track their food lose twice the amount than people who don't. Also by tracking you can better stay on top of what foods work better than others. For example yogurts and liquids do not keep me satisfied. I know this from tracking and reviewing .

Best of luck

Yes I agree and I know... Tracking can only help. I guess to explain it better its more of a personality flaw for me than anything else. I could never remember to take my pill on time- now I have twins, I have to set multiple alarms (including my bf) to remind myself to take my meds daily, I realized the other day I haven't taken my MV in over a week. I'm a scatterbrained mess really. For me what I eat has never been as much of a problem as how much. I don't eat sugar, fast food, or overly processed food. I don't like much meat and I dont drink soda. I'm very aware of what I'm eating daily, right now it's not much because I can't yet eat all the veggies I'm used to and craving. The one thing I miss most since being banded is sparkling water-I know I'm living on the wild side over here! I'm not disagreeing with u abt tracking, I watched my mother lose 80lbs and keep it off 20 years with a lot of tracking. I'm also not ruling tracking out of my future. But right now, it's not for me.

Just saying if I can track anyone can. Use Mfp or spark people or any of the other apps. You are cheating yourself if you don't track.

I disagree. I know myself very well and tracking ANYTHING is not for me. To say I'm cheating myself is more judgmental than encouraging. I admit I'm new; 6 weeks post op, but I have been successful; 34lbs down. Remember this is a personal journey for all of us and just because it works for u does not mean it works for us all

I also weigh myself 2x every day and I tracked everything I put in my mouth up until I was 3/4 of the way to goal...then dr wanted me to becom less dependent on tracking....but I read that people who track their calories when losing are twice as likely to succeed that those who don't. I am not saying you won't be successful.... I just wanted to put it out there for those who are struggling.

Believe me, I wish I was a tracker, I am just not hard wired like that. For example I have prob only tracked 3-5 mens cycles in my life (I'm 30). I don't know y but it is the hardest thing for me to remember. It's been an issue all my life, my mother is a public health nurse who tracks everything and has always tried to get me to track to no avail. Now that I am SAT with two year old twins tracking is just way beyond my scattered mom brain and lifestyle. I hope to one day be a tracker, it would prob help in many areas of my life...

How in the world can you tell if you lost or not? Your weight can shift daily.

I weigh myself twice daily. It's important for me to SEE how my daily eating habits affect my weight loss. Not for everyone, but it works for me. I'm not much of a food tracker. I have always had a hard time tracking anything.

ME! I ate a Lyle bite of everything, finished up with 2oz of turkey w/ gravy and LOST 1lb! Best of all I felt great after eating while everyone else looked miserably stuffed. I can honestly say I don't miss that! I was a little bad and did partake in the family tradition of crown shots but I only had two, diluted with Water. All in all it was a very successful night!

One moth post op 25lbs down and first fill today. I stopped losing for a couple weeks but recently started again and lost the 3 lbs I gained back plus 7. It's amazing what a difference 25lbs makes..

I have to disagree with you about omitting the yolk. Although the yolk does contain the majority of the cholesterol content of the egg, it's a valuable source of nutrition. I believe in moderation. Check it out http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/healthy-breakfast-one-whole-egg-vs-two-egg-whites.html

Yes! I have to say quiche is one of my never fail go to recipes. My BF works very early morning at ups. I make a large batch of quiche bites once/month. Pour it into mini cupcake pans. Perfectly portioned quiche bites

Also quiche freezes very well. Cut portions and freeze. Reheat for Breakfast, lunch, or dinner

One of my favorite things to make is a crust less quiche...

I don't usually go by recipes so measurements are estimated...

1 doz eggs

1/4-1/2 cup skim milk

1large onion diced

1 cup Protein ( chicken, turkey, ham..)

1 cup veg ( broccoli, spinach, asparagus...)

1 tsp nutmeg

Salt and pepper to taste

Mix veg/onions/protein in pie pan. Whisk eggs and milk in separate bowl, pour into pie pan. Bake 30-40 mins on 375, or until fork comes out clean. Let cool 10 mins b4 serving. Should make two 9" pies.

I find that a quiche is a super easy meal with major impact. People always think you worked really hard but it's one of the easiest dishes to make. Enjoy!

You can put some sugar free redi whip on your Jello so you don't get bored with it. It tastes so much better. I start my 2nd week of pre op tomorrow. My surgery is Friday!!!

sugar free redi whip is my savior! When I'm really wanting something bad, I freeze my Protein shake, top with redi whip and have a shake!

I want Christmas morning! LOL

Though I think I'm lucky now to get blended veggies. I do love my veggies!

I miss veggies! I can't wait until I can have some kale! I think the hardest part of the pre/post op diet for me is the lack of real food. I mean one can only have so much Soup and Jello

When did you have your surgery?

10/17. I am currently on soft foods/mushies. Today I was able to eat one small meatball and it was like Christmas morning!

Does anyone know if the pre-op diet makes you have diarrhea? Or am i just too worried?

Yes! During pre-op I had what my BF lovingly referred to as "poop soup" so not cute. The Protein shakes make u go and with all the liquid-well u know. Anyways I wouldn't worry, it's pretty normal

Refried Beans, mashed potatoes, eggs, cottage cheese, grits, cream of wheat. So far I've had eggs, mashed potatoes, and Refried beans. Also I stewed chicken in the crockpot with chicken broth and taco seasoning. Going to try that today!

I had surgery 10/17. First mushy food was Refried Beans. I have been able to eat a few spoonfuls b4 I'm stuffed full. Mostly sticking to a liquid diet although doc approved mushies. My stomach is still very sensitive to everything. I'm finally starting to feel back to normal. Currently trying to deal with what my therapist calls my "food mourning". Right now feeling like I hate my band. I'm hungry, frustrated, tired, and I want a piece of pizza! This too shall pass...

I agree! After much searching the HUB found my binder from my c-section two years ago. So glad I saved it! Made walking and standing much more comfortable! Just make sure to take it off when u can- ur incisions need to breathe to avoid infection

Lol. I paid, had Romney fone it I might have been swayed! I almost felt bad for him. He really didn't know what he was getting into opening up that can of worms with me!

You will do fine. I'm one week post op. I was terrified. It'll be over b4 u know it. Keep us posted!

Try sitting on the commode with ur feet on a stool, or a stack of phone books, whatever gets u into a squat. Sit for a bit u might start to let some go. Also try a little milk, always makes me go...

Thank you! All went well, aside from my dr trying to get me to vote for Romney lol. Tonight I ate 1/4 cup of home made Refried Beans. Feeling MUCH better with a little food in my tummy!