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I have never bought the book or heard anything about it. However, there are 2 different online places that I go to get more ideas... Emilysbites.com and LapBandFriendlyReceipes.com. Both are helpful if you are on a Full Regular diet and your Doc has cleared you for regular foods.
Cheers to idea and food.

I agree. I have been through a similar issue with my Doc. I have a 10CC band and started with no fill. I just have a 10 week check in and I am loosing weight at about the same rate you are. From what I understand, if we are working out harder you are going to eat more and eat slightly larger portions due to the amount of calories burned. You should not be fully replacing all the calories that you burn. However, as the previous bandsters have stated, This journey is not about restriction.
You have already made some amazing changes in your diet and with the addition of exercise, you are getting awesome results. Just know that either way that you choose, this is your journey. However, I don't think that you are at that phase yet. I would save the fill for when your weight loss really slows or your body starts to not respond to your workouts.
Either way, Cheers to your journey and your accomplishments so far.

I agree. I have been through a similar issue with my Doc. I have a 10CC band and started with no fill. I just have a 10 week check in and I am loosing weight at about the same rate you are. From what I understand, if we are working out harder you are going to eat more and eat slightly larger portions due to the amount of calories burned. You should not be fully replacing all the calories that you burn. However, as the previous bandsters have stated, This journey is not about restriction.
You have already made some amazing changes in your diet and with the addition of exercise, you are getting awesome results. Just know that either way that you choose, this is your journey. However, I don't think that you are at that phase yet. I would save the fill for when your weight loss really slows or your body starts to not respond to your workouts.
Either way, Cheers to your journey and your accomplishments so far.

Blue Diamond has many different types. I have been a huge fan of the unsweetened chocolate and the unsweetened vanilla milks. Both are great for Stage 2 and you are able to mix them with so many different types of Proteins. They help bring back some of the normal feelings while on Phase 2.
Hang in there and this time will go quickly. Cheers to your recovery.

I agree. I have been through a similar issue with my Doc. I have a 10CC band and started with no fill. I just have a 10 week check in and I am loosing weight at about the same rate you are. From what I understand, if we are working out harder you are going to eat more and eat slightly larger portions due to the amount of calories burned. You should not be fully replacing all the calories that you burn. However, as the previous bandsters have stated, This journey is not about restriction.
You have already made some amazing changes in your diet and with the addition of exercise, you are getting awesome results. Just know that either way that you choose, this is your journey. However, I don't think that you are at that phase yet. I would save the fill for when your weight loss really slows or your body starts to not respond to your workouts.
Either way, Cheers to your journey and your accomplishments so far.

Feb Bandsters, Thank you for everyone who has shared here so far. I know some of us are feeling discouraged, stuck or unhappy in our results so far. However, remember, this journey is not about comparisons or who gets to their goal first. It's about you, your journey and how you are going to live your lifestyle. Wether you use the band as a tool, for restriction or fill it to the max, this journey is 100% about you. Stick with your NUT and Doc, follow the tips for WLS and even though we are going to struggle, we will all loose. If you haven't joined MFP to track your food or exercise motivation, please look me up at Fabricwife. I would love to help motivate and give support whenever possible.
For Bandsters that have been loosing successfully... WAHHOOOO! It feels amazing to wake up a little bit lighter everyday. Cheers to all your hard work, planning and exercising that has gotten you there so far. I plan on posting my first 8 weeks post op today. Please share your journey with me! I would love to see us all succeed together.
Cheers Everyone.

ANYTHING FROM SYNTRAX! Either their nectar line or their Matrix line, All are awesome and you can't go wrong! I must have 7 different Proteins from them and I love them all.

Hello Everyone,
As some of us are starting to trend on to "band friendly" foods, we are hopefully tracking our food. If anyone is on My Fitness Pal, we should add each other so that we can help stay connected in good behaviors. Plus we can help share food this way and so on. Just another way for us all to loose together and help each other succeed.
My user is fabricwife on My Fitness Pal. Feel free to add me. I would love to stay connected with all the Feb Bansters.
Cheers to our Success and faithful loss.

I too was banded on 2/14. I have not needed a fill yet and I have a 10cc band. I am down 34 pounds and are really working for it. I have to say, My Fitness Pal has been a huge tool for me to keep track of everything.
It sucks that restriction isn't feeling successful, but your weight loss so far in amazing! You should be proud of what you have accomplished so far. Hopefully your next fill is amazing for you.
Overall, WLS and LB, the best thing I have EVER DONE TO INVEST IN MYSELF. Cheers to all our success so far and to many, many more.

I too was banded on 2/14. I have not needed a fill yet and I have a 10cc band. I am down 34 pounds and are really working for it. I have to say, My Fitness Pal has been a huge tool for me to keep track of everything.
It sucks that restriction isn't feeling successful, but your weight loss so far in amazing! You should be proud of what you have accomplished so far. Hopefully your next fill is amazing for you.
Overall, WLS and LB, the best thing I have EVER DONE TO INVEST IN MYSELF. Cheers to all our success so far and to many, many more.

Wow, neat idea. That will definitely be worth a try. Thanks for sharing.

both my NUT and DOC are pro Crystal Light and Mio. As long as you are getting the fluids in and keeping the calories low for the intake, the fact that you are getting the fluids in is the most important. So stock up. If you like it and it works for you, I would split your day 1/2 Water and 1/2 other beverage resouces. Cheers to your success.

I feel your pain on that! I am still so embarrassed at my before and during pictures. I have them, I just don't know if I'm vulnerable enough to share them.
Either way, at least we are making change! Maybe one day, we will feel like we are able to post them up.

WOW. A huge congrats to you. That is a huge accomplishment! I bet you feel AMAZING right now. Cheers to all your success.

The feeling is different for everyone. For myself, I get a very content feeling and after about 20 mins after eat, I feel very satisfied and on the verge of being full. It usually takes me about 20-25 mins to eat. With the addition of a heavy workout plan recently, you might be experiencing what people call "Bandster Hell"
At least your tracking your food and calories. Feel free to add me to your MFP. I am Fabricwife. Would love to have another friend to help share food and exercise with. I hope your fullness changes for you soon. Cheer to all your success so far.

I weighed myself today and I am in the 100's !!!! I had surgry 1/29/13 and have been working really hard to get there. I stalled for 2 weeks but the scale is moving down again. I am so happy.

On the plus side, I don't have to log the calories from that chicken thigh.

Approved. Surgery date 4/26/13. Oh Yeah

Congrats on ALL YOU LOSS so far and Welcome to Lap Band Talk. If you have pictures, you should post them. Your loss is motivating and Cheers to your success

Ok, let me start by saying kudos to your mom for being there for you on your decision for your health and happiness.
As for your boyfriend, I would be curious to see how he act's towards you in the near future. This process is about you. Just as you feel you made the right choice with WLS, I'm sure that you will figure out what to do with this BF. Maybe he come around and maybe not. Your commitment to how you life after WLS is totally up to you.
Just remember, "We accept the love that we think we deserve." Cheers to all your future success and recovery.

Congrats on ALL YOU LOSS so far and Welcome to Lap Band Talk. If you have pictures, you should post them. Your loss is motivating and Cheers to your success

You are lookin Great! Good for you and it looks like all your hard work is paying off. Cheers

Congrats on ALL YOU LOSS so far and Welcome to Lap Band Talk. If you have pictures, you should post them. Your loss is motivating and Cheers to your success

I am so sorry that you are so uncomfortable! The best remedies that I know of are diarrhetic tea and Soups that have a higher sodium content. Salt Water is not all that wonderful but will also help.
I hope that some of this helps and that you feel relief some time soon.

Congrats on ALL YOU LOSS so far and Welcome to Lap Band Talk. If you have pictures, you should post them. Your loss is motivating and Cheers to your success