destynee1

Get better soon hun.. and as everyone else said.. lots of liquids and lots of rest.. !

me too!! I didn't think I was going to.. then bam! I am so excited! it really helps keep me motivated and just like you said, I want to see progress every week on that weigh in! good luck loves!

Name, real or screen~ Kayna Goal weight for December 29th~ 277 Weight on December 1st~ 292 Age~ 35 Dietary goal for December~ Get a better routine down, get enough Water and continue to maker better food choices. Exercise goal for December~ Zumba 3 times a week, walking 5 times a week. Personal goal for December~ To find what works best for me. Date banded~ 10-22-2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 35lbs What is your favorite Winter/Christmas/Holiday Activity?~ Spending time with loved ones, driving and looking at christmas lights

Joining the Dec challenge! its really motivating! meet all ya there? and awesome on your 2nd fill Mini! and also.. that is awesome .. down 35lbs.. I am happy.

Lookin great!! work it mama!

What I do sometimes.. I put on some music.. and I dance around non top while cleaning and doing things around the house.. shake the booty.. its fun.. and it will make you feel happy! and your husband will love to see it! hehe

Welcome back.. I am so sorry to hear about your loses.. my heart is with you and your family. Know that your they would want to see you healthy.. and coming back here is a great step.. you can do this..

myfitnesspal.com is awesome!! Helps sooo much!

I am not sure.. but I would like to know this also.. suzy,,, my name is destynee13 add me! oh.. and how do I adjust the cals?

I think you have to have problems for insurance to pay for it. I believe you can do it without any medical problems. I saw people on here waying less than 190 and got the band. So you may be ok. You'll know for sure tomorrow!

I agree.. call asap.. you might have a slip.. and they need to fix that. Not normal at all. this long out, you need to be able to eat.

ooh I know! and my coughs last FOREVER.. it sucks.. drink some green tea too! hehe

50lbs is awesome.. that is 50lbs less than you were before and thats great! Instead of telling you how bad you are doing, she should have approached with, maybe you should try something different, or try this.. I agree with Floridays and you should approach her in that way also. It might end the bad feelings ( hopefully ) and maybe you might have some support from someone you least expected. also.. you have all of us here to support you.. would love to see more of you. Become accountable for what you are putting into your mouth and track and measure everything! if you don't have a my fitness pal account yet, or something similar I suggest you get one!. It's soo easy.. and it is the best thing I did to keep my booty on track. I see everything.. and It helps me make better decisions, so if i gained a lbs 1 day, I can look at that and see hmm.. lets see what I should have eaten differently.. you can also add me, destynee13 we can see each other's food diary's and help each other out Support is a big part of success with this band. Know.. that anything you struggle with, you can always come here like you did .. and ask or vent.. or chat.. we are all family here and care a lot of the success of other's not just ourselves. Anyway.. good luck Ms Justine!! YOU CAN DO IT!

Hey hun.. I to was just getting over a cold/cough when I had my surgery.. I let them know.. I couldn't shake my cough,, and was worried that after I had the surgery I might catch pneumonia.. they proceeded with the surgery. Also had it when I took my blood work, and I was a bit worried.. but everything turned out well. I would call your surgeons office and ask them what to they suggest..

Woo woooo!! oh wait.. I'm oct.. **steps away quietly** hehehe Good Luck you December Divas!! Best thing EVER!

Thank you dee and wildrose.!. I just had my first fill this past weds.. after getting nothing from the nut unless i paid for it, I did ask at my fill appt how many cals I should eat, carbs etc.. she said 600-1200 and less than 50 carbs a day preferable 40. So that did help.. I am one that has to have guildlines. lol ><

don't give room for doubt.. Do it! **hugs** I know you can!

thanks all for your heartfelt advise! and you all are so right.. I did get a small pamphlet.. that was it, Was never told how many calories, carbs I should stay under etc.. so I've just used common sense and kind of following what I see you all are doing lol. It has been working. I just really wanted to see a nutritionist and talk with someone and have something detailed written out for me. I will continue to look! again thanks so much ladies! <3

Grats to you all!! it's not easy but we can do it! those who have gained or at a standstill.. Dec will be your month! work it!!

Thanks Patty!! Ya I thought the same thing.. she didn't given me ANY type of plan, Seemed like she didn't want to assist in anything weightloss ( details ) unless I purchased a plan.. the other plan she had was for 320.00 without the hcg and that was 4 visits, emails and phone calls if needed and then 100.00 after each month.. I was a bit disappointed.. I was ready to have my meals and all that planned out for me yesterday.. she is at my primary dr office also >< I'll do more research.

HCG is a hormone that is produced naturally during pregnancy. In conjunction with a low calorie diet, hcg promotes the burning of non essential fat which accumulates around the hips, thighs, waist and stomach areas by regulating the body's metabolic function. When the metabolic system functions properly in the body, you lose weight faster by burning ( not storing ) fatmore efficiently. I have never thought about hcg, and when I went to see the nutritionist, it was only to have guidance in my band lifestyle. She talked to me about this, and it did sound appealing of course. I have given my band a chance, and I absolutely know I can live a banded lifestyle. I will for sure ask my surgeon what his thoughts on the matter. And I hear ya about it maybe a money grabber which led me here. What appealed to me when she talked to me about the hcg was that I wouldn't change anything about my diet, which seemed wow that would be easy to take this shot and if it gets weight off more efficiently then what the heck! But that is why I am on here.. with this.. to see your opinions and listen to all your insights.. I want to make sure I make the right decision. Thanks so much for your's and I agree with you , I should definitely talk to my doc.!

don't feel like a failure.. you are on track you are losing about 10lbs a month and that is great! I know you see some who have lost so quickly.. and you wish you could be where they are at.. I hear ya.. but every body is different, and just try different things until you find what you feel is best for you. Switch things up sometimes, you might not know what you will find.

SO very true.. thanks for writing that.

I went to see a nutritionist yesterday for the first time, she is available at my primary Dr's office. I met her and she was awesome. Now the thing I need insight on is, she is not covered by my insurance because she isn't a licensed nutritionist, only certified. I have to choose a plan to see her, and they are a bit expensive, at least to me they are. I have no idea what the out of pocket costs are normally. She said that a licensed nutritionist doesn't usually know what it's like to be overweight and feel if one eats healthy the weight should just fall off, and she know's that's not always true. She on the other hand has lost over 100lbs and has helped many do the same. Now the plan she wants me to go on because she really thinks it will work well for me is the HCG plan. Which is 374.00 for that first month seeing her 4 times in the month and covers all the supplies needed. After that, it is 100.00 a month to continue to see her, being 4 visits in the month. I just don't want to get taken advantaged of if that is to high... and should be looking for somoene who is cheaper. or covered with my insurance. ( This includes the HCG ). Would realy like to hear any opinions on the matter and if any bandsters have done the HCG. She has had a few banders be successful on it. I want to know what you all think. Is it worth it? Thanks all again for always helping and giving your honest insight. It is ALWAYS appreciated beyond words. <3

you can buy canned refried beans with some guacamole on it and a lil salsa.. it was so good! i melted a lil reduced fat cheese too.. omg i was in heaven and so sick of liquids lol