Darkangel321

Ok I will start using it now you and my mom are my only friends lol

I put the word out...have you been getting requests?

I agree with the above post; as I have had several fills and I am 6 months out; still in Bandster HE** and not at green zone or restriction; I had no idea it would take this long

:-( You will get there...Get my first fill 9/15/12...I pray it jumps start my goal of 3lbs a week. (in my world)

Yeah I know it prob is' date=' I'm feeling pain in my shoulders which I haven't had problems with since surgery , can I take just regular Tylenol ??and I'm on fitness pal I'm not really using it right now cuz I'm on the liquids right now ahess1990[/quote']

I just took the Extra Strength Tylenol. And please use Fitness Pal now. Most people there may only be a few weeks ahead of you. You can start reading their food diaries and learn alot. Wish I knew about them before my surgery. Gonna add you today! gonna ask my people to add you too. Feel free to forward me as well. Darkangel321

You and I are in the exact same place. Today is 2 weeks for me as we'll and I was shocked when I had hunger pains and was even scared. I stick to the smaller meals' date=' no breads, just liquids and today starts soft goods. We have to just hang in. Good luck,[/quote']

Congrats for making it this far. This part will pass. Hope to see you on My Fitness Pal. Alot of support and information there also. I love it!

Thank you ladies for your comments! I feel like I am a failure because I am not sticking to the rules and not losing any weight.

I need to kick myself in the butt and start doing what I should have done all along. I also haven't been checking this website which gave me a lot of motivation prior to surgery. Another downfall on my part.

I know how you feel..we all do. The great thing about LBT I believe is that it's nonjudgmental support. Everyone has skipped a few rules or had weaknesses at times. We didn't get this way because we are disciplined. shake it off and start over. You can do it! Come to My Fitness Pal for additional support. Look me up if you like it.

Today I'm two weeks post-op. I've had no trouble sticking to the food plan...no hunger pains at all.

But yesterday' date=' my appetite came roaring back with a vengence!

I have no plans to fall off my eating plan, but...wow! Am I hungry!

I guess this lasts at least until my first fill?[/quote']

Actually, that is great! I was banded 9/7/12 and when I got to that point I was terrified! Found out it was because my insides were healing well. LBT has shown me that there are MANY different diets for us. Protein prevents the hunger. That has been my experience. Come over to My Fitness Pal. You will find more support and advice. Alot of the Banders from here are also there. Add me if you like it. Darkangel321

What did you guys eat 3 weeks post op?i can have chicken and fish and veggies and some Pasta.i need healthy veggie ideas!

Come over to My Fitness Pal. You will be able to ser the food diaries of everyone you put on your list. Its awsome. Lots of Banders from here are one it. We all love it.

what kinds of medicines are you taking after your lap band : for pain' date=' Vitamins I'm scared to take anything to big , I've went back to work today just had surgery on the 3rd and needing to take something for pain other than the pain meds they have makes me sleepy[/quote']

My surgery was 9/7/12 and before that I never took Tylenol for anything. My Gas X strips, Tylenol and hot green tea helped. Most of your pain is probably gas...I learned that being on LBT. Hope you feel better soon. Come on over to My Fitness Pal for more help and support.

I am back in the office today for a full day for the first time since surgery on 9/27. I am exhausted! My starting weight (and all time high weight) was 240' date=' surgery day was 234, weighed in this morning at 222.3. I feel great, other than being tired and still sore at the port site, otherwise just trying to plug away at the Protein. Having a hard time getting enough as I am never hungry. I am 33 years old and have been having issues with weight loss/dieting for ten years, since a shoulder injury took me out of competitive swimming. Kidney issues arose through the years and I think the more miserable I felt, the less active I became. I look forward to being able to run around with my 13 year old son again![/quote']

WOW! Your stats are almost identical to mine. I'm 46, banded 9/7/12. You are losing better than me. Try to release the negative energy from your past. I know its hard but how about "Thanks to my PREVIOUS misery, i've been banded and will be running around with my 13 yr old son again" Im only speaking from experience...I promise you, been there and still fighting my way through. But it ultimately lead me to getting the Band and starting over. There is alot of support here. USE IT! WE GOT YOU

Hi' date=' I was banded 9/27, can you add me to the list. Sending out friend requestes on Myfitnesspal today. My name is sbowerman969 on there : )[/quote']

welcome to the family. Tell us a lil about yourself. :-)

Heel everyone...I started TAPOUT XT workout today. It's rough. I could not do the floor exercises because of my band. Will try to wrap my waist. I was only able to do 30 min of a 45 min workout. I have 2 injuries and it makes some of the more simple moves difficult. Mostly due to extreme muscle weakness and nerve damage. Hopefully, I will strengthen my muscles and really loose weight.

This part of the journey is going to be very difficult!

I was banded 9/25 and i'm down 18 pounds

Congrats to you! Sounds like you're doing really good. Are you on My Fitness Pal yet? If not, check it out. There's ALOT of banders on there. Very helpful. If you like it or are already on, please add me. Darkangel321

I use Unjury flavorless Protein powder. U have to be careful though as it can only be heated to like 160 degrees I think?

Thanks hun..somebody om My Fitness Pal told me about that a little earlier. I ordered a container. Do you like it alot? Is it undetectable? I really want it for my Water bottles the most.

Glad we could brighten your day. Hope you found out the info on Protein powder you needed?

Keep us posted on the name.

Lil Sexy is due Oct 15.

Actually, I haven't found it yet. Im looking for a good dissolving FLAVORLESS Protein Powder. This I can add to Water, Soups or any food I cook. I am in Tampa and can't find one. I personally know 6 other people who have been banded and none of them are using flavorless Protein. I know its out there.

Hello everyone...Don't know if you are on My Fitness Pal or not but you get to see the "food diaries" of the people on your list, along with a bunch of other fantastic benefits. Check it out. I'm new to it but everyone i've told to check it out LOVED IT. The combination of that app along with LBT I think is great. If you like it feel free to add me. Darkangel321

YOU GUYS ARE HILARIOUSLY CUTE! I was having a terrible day...came to LBT to look for info on Protein Powder and stumbled into "The Naming of The Bands". I really needed that laugh. Now I wanna name mine. lmaosmh

I am Loving My Fitness Pal' date=' add me! Dawnb5875[/quote']

Glad u like it. It's awsome!

I had this Protein shake the other day and i almost floated into outer space. You can do this with pumpkin as well!

1 scoop Whey Tech Vanilla Pro 24 Protein powder ( any vanilla protein you like' date=' 1 serving)

4oz cold, cooked, sweet potato

Dash of cinnamon and nutmeg

8 oz unsweetened almond milk

Add Ice to suit thickness

Blend and enjoy!

Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY SII Skyrocket using LapBandTalk[/quote']

Are the potatoes boiled or baked?

I was banded 9/7/12 but you didn't put me on the list. Please invite all your Septembies to join My Fitness Pal and share their food diaries. Just more inspiration for us all. Darkangel321.

I was Banded 9/7 but you didn't put me on the list. Please invite all your Septembies to join My Fitness Pal and share their food diaries. Just more inspiration for us all. Darkangel321

I bought at Kroger. It was Yummy.

Im in Tampa Fl, we don't have Kroger. :-(

Thanks! I just sent you a request on there. My id is Dawnb5875. Anyone else want to add me' date=' feel free![/quote']

Glad you like it! Just accepted. Feel free to pass my name on for more friend requests. We benefit more when we do it together.

I just bought and tried Brownberry pocket thins flatbread 8 grain with ham salad' date=' delicious. I havent had any trouble yet. Had 1/2 c. ham salad made with greek yogurt instead of mayo. Yummy!!![/quote']

Sounds soooo good. Never heard of that brand.

I'm going to have yo call him. I didn't get a huge booklet' date=' maybe a small packet with a few pages. Nothing really directing me what to do. I see my nutritionist Thursday, hopefully that will help too.[/quote']

Are you on My Fitness Pal? Its great to see people getting consistent results and to be able to see what they are eating everyday. Just take a look at it. If you like it "friend" me. Darkangel321

Drink with meals' date=' don't drink with meals?? I'm so confused![/quote']

DO NOT DRINK WITH MEALS. DRINK AN HOUR AFTER YOU SIT DOWN FOR A MEAL IF YOU ARE THIRSTY!