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I hope you had doctors permission to take that other Wellbutrin . Hope you feel better.

Do you have any type of game station? How about dvd? There are cardio, exercise and dancing dvds.

Are you taking vitamins?

It is also a decision you need to make with your doctor. No matter what we say it is up to him. Not everyone needs fills. I am also on self pay which went up to $200 from $100. i sure hope I do not need one anytime soon. Best of luck!

I use Truvia. Anyone else use this?

I don't see the nutrition for these but it looks like a Lot of fat. Butter, peanut butter and milk and a lot of sugar.

If you have trouble eating eggs try whisking some skim milk in. Makes them soft and moist.

In the old days i used to gain up to lbs and it would go back down. My advice it drink as much water as possible also hot water with lemon.

I agree with Mis. I don't like a plan like ww for ME just because there are too many free options. I like the guidelines my doctor gave me but we are all different and everyone has to find their own path. Best of luck to everyone!

My mom does not have the band but she has a spastic esophagus and gets that from time to time.

Careful not to drink too much of your proteins. The band requires solid foods to stay satisfied.

I know people who use them. Best to start out small. I asked my nurse about them and she said try them and let her know. I was told to not let them sit long after you mix them.

I have a recipe group on fb if any of you would like to join. It is a place to post recipes,ideas and suggestions. If you have trouble finding something I will look for it for you. It is not a support group. Please friend me at Hely lb if you would like to join.

There are so many choices. Make sure what you get follows your doctor's guidelines. I like Unjury, Nectar and Pure Protein powders. I know a few people who use Isopure which is not a shake. I also found the following link. Best of Luck and Congrats! http://www.lap-band-surgery-site.com/bariatric-protein-shakes.html

I eat mostly 3half cup meals. I measure by volume and I don't count calories. I try to eat 60-70 protein a day.

I add quinoa to almost anything. I keep it ready in fridge. I even eat with my eggs and sometimes make a play on stirred fried rice. I find it helps me feel satisfied longer.

There is a point where you can eat too slow. I was told my meals should take 20-30 minutes. Not sure what others were told. Eventually you will figure out what works for you.

Sorry I guess I wasn't paying enough attention. Sounds like you are doing great. Don't worry so much about the calories yet. Most people are low in the beginning but once you get to solids it will all work out!

You are right that is quinoa. I mix it with most anything and it helps keep me satisfied.

I eat three half cup meals most days and I know I get more than that. What are you eating? It is kind of hard to answer without not knowing. Can you please post a day and we will look at it. Drinking usually is not the answer. I also agree you might want to take your meal diary to the nutritionist that works with your doctor.

Quinoa is also good. It is a grain, gluten free and has protein.

yay! You get a second chance!

My band has been getting much tighter during time of month. Exhaustion and terrible back pain. I talked to nurse and she said Lots have this problem and to try eating very light at this time. Anyone else experience this? How do you handle it? Thanks in advance.

I eat 3 half cup meals. It is what my doctor has all his patience do. Everyone is different. You might not need a fill. Your doctor will decide. Great going so far!

Mix cool whip lite or ff with unsweetened cocoa to taste and fridge or freeze. Comes out like rich chocolate. I also sometimes add pb2. I have also done with sf ff instant pudding. love the lemon. I only use two or three big tbls of cool whip. You control the amounts and calories. You will not believe it is not higher in fat or sugar.