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I felt like I was stalling a little and I added a Protein shake to my morning. I have that at 7am and now have my greek yogurt at 9am. Seems to have helped! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

When I have a sweet craving, I have a Calcium chew. You can order them from Amazon or get them from any drugstore. One small chew in caramel is enough for me and is low in calories. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Checking in at 184.8 lbs. That is a 2 lb loss and I am no longer obese on the BMI chart!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

If I am craving something sweet, I have one of my Bariatric Calcium chews. I ordered them from amazon. Sometimes I will also make half of a chocolate Protein shake and heat it up so it tastes like hot chocolate. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I am four and a half months out and the pre-op diet was by far he hardest part of my journey so far. While I did lose 15 pounds, I was so emotional. I admit that I slept a lot during those two weeks. When I was awake, I scoured the Internet for recipes that I could make after I have the surgery. Somehow I felt better and more prepared. I made lists and gathered recipes for the different stages. We all know how difficult it is but somehow we made it through it. You can too!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Checking in at 186.8. Loss of 1.6 pounds. And only a half of pound away from loosing 55 pounds total! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Have you tried adding powdered Protein to your food? Might keep you fuller longer. For breakfast or lunch, a lot of times I have a Greek yogurt, some Special K protein Cereal, a scoop of unflavored protein, and a splash of almond milk to thin it out. I was banded on November 6th and have been lucky to not need a full yet. I focus on protein first and drink lots of fluids. I think it would be better if you ate a few smaller meals than eating three cups in one sitting. They also make mini Protein Bars that might help. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I was banded on November 6th and have lost over 50 pounds. It wasn't until last week that people started to say something. Give it time...the compliments will come! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

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Down to 188.4....loss of 1.4 pounds. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

In the past week or so, quite a few people have noticed my weight loss. To date, I have lost over 50 pounds! I am starting to feel anxious though. I'm not ashamed of having the lap band but I am a private person. Some people at work know but not many. If I'm not ashamed, why don't I just tell them?? Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I had my surgery 4 months ago and am down 53 pounds including the 15 pounds I lost on my pre-op diet. I also haven't gotten a fill yet. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I made hot chocolate last night with almond milk and chocolate Protein mix. Turned out pretty good! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Name - Megan Goal weight - 182 pounds Weight on March 1st- 189.8 Age - 35 Date banded - November 6, 2012 Total weight lost - 51.5 pounds! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Thanks everyone....and still no fills! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I had surgery on November 6th and as of this morning: 1. I have lost 51.5 pounds including the 15 pounds I lost during my pre-op. 2. I am now in the 180s at 189.8! 3. I am wearing a pair of lined black pants today from Ann Taylor that I haven't wore in over 8 years! I have a feeling....today's gonna be a good day!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

50 pounds as of this morning! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

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Are you close to Jersey?!?! I did bake a double batch and froze some. I don't mind cooking, just don't have time to do it every night! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

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I have a Greek yogurt and add to it Special K Protein cereal and some unflavored Protein powder. Holds me over for at least 4 to 5 hours. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I was banded on November 6th and my doctor did it put in any Fluid during surgery. I have not had a fill so far and have lost a little over 45 pounds. I don't think I have restriction but I am not hungry. I eat 1/2 cup to 1 cup of food per meal and focus on Protein first. I have three meals a day and don't snack in between meals. My average calories is about 1000 per day. Down two pant sizes since November and feel great!! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I also did retried Beans and ricotta cheese with Pasta sauce during this stage. Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk