Wendy0513

Unjury Chocolate Splendor is delicious! They also now have a chicken soup which I just ordered! Can't wait to try it!

Missy - what are your go-to snacks? I haven't read thru it all yet but I don't see separate portions for snack vs lunch / dinner. Thx.

Just downloaded it on my iPad. Sounds very interesting. Thx for sharing Missy!

Thx everyone. I had a piece of cheese on a cracker... Perhaps I didn't chew it as well as I should have! Good feedback on the stuck issue - kinda like "what does a contraction feel like"! You'll know!

Hi - to my knowledge, I've never gotten anything stuck so in wondering what it feels like. Every now & then, when I take a deep breath I get a pain around my band area. Is that being stuck?? I've never vomited or PB'd. I had my WLS on 9/11 and have had two fills (5 cc total in 11 cc band). Thx for any help!!

Happy Belated to you... 43's a great age! I got there in May :-)

Hi - I just sent you a friend request in MFP. I'm terwen99 on MFP and Wendy0513 on LBT. Look forward to sharing! Wendy

That is awesome!!!!

???± But I logged it on MFP and am moving on. Gotta eat right the rest of the day. Same old desires / habits creep back! What do they say... One day at a time. Happy Friday everyone!

It's great to use the MFP recipe builder! I used it for a Chili recipe myself. Destynee, I'm wendy0513 in MFP. Would love more friends on there!

My first fill only hurt when the PA pushes around to find the port. I was 5 wks post op and it hurt for a few days... Not the needle though, just the pushing around. I go again tomorrow for my 2nd fill! Was supposed to be last Monday but Hurricane Sandy changed that! Good luck.

Hi - has anyone over entered Zumba in MFP? I couldn't find it.

Boy is it easy to slip back into old habits! Have been tracking in MFP and see that red line of over my calories 6/7 days this week. My weak spots pre-wls didn't magically go away post. The good news, I see it and will fix it! I've had one fill already & have 5cc's (2.5 to prune, 2.4 real fill).

Crystal light actually makes margarita flavor drink. You could make that & add the tequila! Jose Cuervo also makes a light, alcohol included, margarita mix. It's Delish! I haven't had it post wls but it was a staple pre- wls. Have fun! Remember to drink lots of Water & stay away from the Scooby snacks!

Thx. Meant to say my nutritionist's notes said I would be on liquids for 2 days. I will be sure to ck w/ the dr's office when I get the fill. If liquid, will do broth (in minestrone) or other soup. If mushies, will talk to the mgr as he used to work for me so I'm sure he'd be fine pureeing something for me.

Hi all - need some advice. I am having my first fill tomorrow at 7 am. The next night I have a client dinner for work. 1). Am I crazy to try to go? 2). Any suggestions for what I should have? It's at an ilalian restaurant I was thinking minestrone Soup. Thx!

Congrats on your wls! I was banded on 9/11 and did not experience that. I'm curious why your dr isn't having you drink the Isopure clear liquid Protein the first week. Sometimes you can get loose bowels if you ingest too much fake sugar - I can't think of the name of it but it doesn't seem like your having that - although maybe the crystal light? I would check with your doctor. You don't want to get dehydrated. Good luck!

So many interesting places. Mine is to the right if my belly button, also.

A great weight training / cardio workout is Kettle Bells - it's an Iron ball with a handle & you do swings and all sorts of other exercises. You can get tone and strong. Also, don't underestimate the benefit of push-ups (modified as necessary), lunges, squats, etc - your own body weight provides great resistance for you to build / tone muscle. Muscle takes up less space than fat and continues to burn fat long after you've worked out! Best of luck. Ha - I gotta listen to my own advice!!

Thx for doing the research!

I'm not adding any sugar to anything. It's in my milk, which we are supposed to drink for Protein. I use it in my Protein drinks & coffee. Not sure what the other alternatives are out there.