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I am a mama from the South.. I am considered a good cook by my kids.. but, I have had to change my way of cooking to accommodate my health issues.. I know your mama would love to have you around for many years... She would be hurt way more if you lost your health ..You need to remember who you are doing this for... You will be able to eat some of mama's good food soon, just not near as much as before.. She will be so proud of you when you are down to a healthy weight... I have cooked lots of sunday dinners since being banded.. I eat what I am supposed to and believe it or not my kids are eating healthier because they see how I am doing...Take care and keep your eye on the prize...

CG by jove I think your hubby just hit on something.. to make room for more.... we don't want room for more nor do we need to make room for more... I do not drink while eating and try to wait at least 30 min after.. so far it's working.. my motto "If it ain't broke don't fix it"....

I was 198.8 (as close to 200 as I wanted to get) I am now 155.. about 30 lbs from my goal..I am 5' nothing..I feel like a new person already can't imagine how much better I will feel at 125.. no diabetes meds. blood pressure normal.. checking my bloodwork next week go back to my primary physician... I hope they are pleasantly surprised.

one week is not long enough to recuperate and resume normal activities... hope you get some help with your children's activities too...Take care of yourself as best you can...

sorry I didn't see the unjury part.. that wasn't on the recipe on facebook... looks like something I will try. thanks

I saw this on facebook the other day .. does anyone have the nutritional breakdown? I was wondering if their is any protein in it..

really no reason why not..

So sorry for your loss... it sounds like a overwhelming time for you... recovering from surgery is difficult enough without the added stress.. You know why you had the surgery and how important it will be to your boys to have you around.. Everything will be fine with time.. losing your loved one's is one of the hardest things one can go through.. we have lost two children and a son in law in about 5 years time so I speak from experience... Take care of yourself first , the rest will follow. You are in my prayers...

absolutley wonderful for you...You must feel so proud...

I have recently discovered Emilybites.com . She converts recipes to conform to weight watchers points and breaks down calories, protein, etc. I thought I would try something just to see if it was edible.. sometimes I am not the best at following recipes... okay so I made three things so far.. eggplant parmesan , was really good.. 4 pieces @ 153 calories .. my husband said it was as good as olive garden's?? wow.. I also made beef & brocoli, slowcooker.. 300 calories for 1 cup// taste as good as take out chinese.. then the best was beef braciole.. this is so good and it also cooks in the slow cooker.. if you get tired of eating the same ole stuff all the time, try this website.. If I can make this stuff anybody can...

I am sorry that someone was rude to you in that way.. Sadly I think our current society has some of the rudest and disrespectful people in it ever. I took grandkids to a rodeo one night.. grown men sitting behind us were f'ing this and f'ing that.. I finally had enough and stood up and asked them if they did not see the children? or do they kiss their mama with those mouths? they started to get smart with me about the time my 6'4 " son in law walked up... lol they shut up and moved..You hate to have confrontation with people but I think people are too scared to say anything to rude people.. thank goodness your friend wasn't scared... that's okay you know in your heart who is the best person and Karma is a interesting thing.. what goes around comes around eventually...

omg I did not find any baby food that was tasty.. it's gross.. don't know how babies eat it... I used to make my daughter's food in my blender .. it will puree enough for what you need... you can buy some soups and puree them.. I bought some baby food banana's and I had to choke them down....

I did not track calories that early on. the first month to six weeks should concentrate on healing not so much worrying about weight loss... if you do what they told you as far as gradually going from liquid to creamy to mushy than regular foods you will lose.. you shouldn't have much of an appetite.. concentrating on protein is the best way to get enough nutrients.. drinking is super important so you don't get dehydrated. Good Luck.. take it easy and be patient...

My Dr. tells me to stay on clear liquids for the day of the fill and the next day, then I can gradually start protein shakes, creamy liquids.. from there it's soft foods then normal food.. I think if you are eating cheese that soon it may be you're swollen and it's causing you to slime... call your dr. you don't want to do anything to cause your band harm..

I hope it changes the perception that all obese people are lazy.. and dumb or gluttons.. I also think the insurance coverage might be expanded.. hopefully more payment will be made for counseling, weight loss programs or nutritional programs..

I can't see mine at all, just a small incision.. never had staples at all. wonder why each surgeon does things so differently..? the only way I feel my port is if I push on it and tighten up my stomach...

as for the protein shakes,, most are lactose free. muscle milk I know is.. yogurt is another story but you might research some of the websites on protein shakes.. I thinnk GNC's lean shake is also lactose free.

woo hoo great job..

fantastic... you will get more and more compliments as time goes on... keep up the good work...

it means sabotaging yourself... subconsiously or consciously...

how great for you... I discovered that I have collar bones after many years of them being hidden in fat also... I can't wait to feel my hip bones...

I am sorry to hear about your issue with Lobster.. I love it too but have not tried it.. maybe I won't now... I have eaten shrimp and of course fish .. wonder why the lobster got stuck? maybe it was dry? do you think it was too dry or maybe too big of bites? I really would like to try some but I want to stay away from being stuck...

If you told your Dr. the problems you were having before he filled I am surprised... my Dr. is very conservative and he asks me lots of questions before deciding whether to give me a fill...I have only had 2 fills (tiny) since my surgery in Jan... I know if I told him I was having problems he would not do it..You need to be very honest with your Dr. and see what he says... I think like Mis you might be too tight..

go to emilybites.com or some of the southbeach diet sites.. they have good fish recipes.. Talapia is a good white fish with very little fishy smell or taste.. it can be baked with butter spray or a little olive oil.. grouper is also very good ... once you eat well cooked fish you will learn to like it .. it's a great source of protein...

wonderful posts... yes the diet industry is making millions or perhaps billions . I am sure there are some statistics that show how successful or unsuccessful each program is... I think overall the weight watchers program has been the most successful as far as teaching correct eating habits.. however, I did the weight watchers and was not compliant.. hunger got the best of me.. like B52 says it's wonderful to be able to control your portions and not be on a "diet" everyday... this is the first time in many years that I feel free .. I can eat out, go to family functions and not stress over what to eat and if I will "fall off the wagon".. I have fallen off of so many wagons in the past and have even eaten the wagon.. so I am grateful everyday for my band...