Alig02

I have a feeling that your levels will improve with weight loss and exercise. You could always try Fish Oil, which is over-the-counter and comes in a mini capsule now. Are you taking an Iron supplement?

I am almost 6 weeks post op but haven't lost any weight the last 2 1/2 weeks. Post op weight loss is 12lbs.

I was wondering what everyone is taking for lunch? I have always had a hard time finding things I like for lunch and now it's even worse. Hopefully you all can give me some new ideas. I am 2 months post op, regular diet. Thanks

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I most definitely think we I have to work harder to lose due to PCOS but I think about pre surgery diet and I would work so hard doing everything right and maybe lose 5 lbs in 3 months so I am so thankful that my hard work is finally paying off. I was never a eat too much kind of person. I was always on a diet that never worked on looking the next one to try. Now in 2 moths I've lost 20lbs and for the first time in my life I'm not on a diet per say just eating smaller portions. Could not be happier.

Had my first fill today! It was so cool to see my band and watch the flow of liquid get slower defiantly nothing to worry about if you have one coming up it was easy.

I eat the yoplait 2x Protein greek everyday. Not sure how much sugar is in it, but I really don't mind..it has not stopped my weight loss by having a little sugar in it. I love the key lime...it is so good. I figure I deserve to have something that tastes sweet and is good for you too. It has 13 grams of protein.

Go to a new doctor

Premier Protein - chocolate. I buy them at costco, but I'm sure you can find them somewhere close to where you live. Here is a link to their website.
http://www.premierprotein.com/

I also was so cold and I'm in FL!!! I got chewable Iron and have been taking it for 3 weeks, I am still cold but much better than I was.

I am with I also got sick from pain meds with my Tummy Tuck. This was a walk in the park compared to my tummy tuck. You will do fine. Just a heads up I did get sick with this sx too and had to call for anti nausea meds so you might want to ask for them a head of time.

I did not get fat (obese) because I would occasionally enjoy a slice of pie or chocolate cake....I got fat because I would finish off the entire cake myself......
Leftovers in the fridge did not have a chance when I was around....
The same holds true for everything I ate...it was not WHAT I ate, per say, it was HOW much I ate....
I still get Chinese take out, once a week....the portion they give is large enough for 4 people! I used to eat the entire thing myself!
Pizza!...no exaggeration, I would eat an entire large pie at one sitting.....
When I try to add up what I used to eat within any 24 hour period...it boggles my mind! How can ANYBODY possibly eat that much? And that was my problem...I ATE TOO MUCH!...EXTREMELY ABNORMAL to the point only surgery could correct it!
Thinking about my favorite buffet restaurant....the # of trips - courses I would eat for one dinner.....5-6 plate fulls (trips) starting with the salad bar to appetizers, en tree's then Desserts....how can anyone????
Sure, wise food choices lead to good health....but still......
And that is what the band has done for me....not a diet, not calorie counting, but because of the restriction and being in the Green Zone, I now HAVE to eat like a NORMAL person is supposed to eat....portion sizes are now automatic and natural, and my hunger - craving for non stop eating has been completely taken away.....nothing complicated about it....eventually I stopped thinking about it altogether....
So I simply eat like a normal person, exercise and stay active as a normal person should, and eventually my body adjusted and returned to normal size and weight....as it should....like it is supposed to be....
It's really quite simple....all I need to do is make wise food choices...more for health than anything (who doesn't want to be healthy). I still can enjoy the little pleasures, just not the gluttonous way I used to....
That's all there is too it...in a nutshell.....no reason to try to over think it....
BTW, I belong to a few custom car forums, and noticed today the majority of posts where from people seeking advice about their cars, where to get parts and "how to" do things...so it is no surprise the majority here is the same thing...people seeking advice or stating problems....

I bought Premier Protein from Sam's. It has 30G of Protein and 4 carbs. They have chocolate and vanilla..both are good. I also tried whey Protein from Wal-mart...It's in a big jar like thing..the chocolate is AMAZING...I think it has 26g of protein. They ALSO make Protein Shots at wal-mart that are good to flavor Water with.

Almost 15 months ago, I had Lap Band surgery.
Today I am thrilled to announce I have now officially lost 200 pounds since then.
If I wasn't currently in the hospital I'd post pics. I will take some later when I'm home and better.
I just had to share!

Banded march 1st, doing great down 17 lbs. I feel great and love my band. Good luck to all of you getting ready

Banded march 1st, doing great down 17 lbs. I feel great and love my band. Good luck to all of you getting ready

Banded march 1st, doing great down 17 lbs. I feel great and love my band. Good luck to all of you getting ready

Easter candy is my most fav!!!!! I love it, used to look forward to it all year. I ate so many BIG bags of the mini eggs it was gross. But I also couldn't stop eating all the rest either I loved all Easter candy. This year I have done so good not one piece or even one shamrock shake!!! Maybe just on Easter this year

You should be fine, I had mine done on day 6 and had no problems.

Back to the gym!! Finallyyyyy

I was way worst day 2 and 3, I called and got some anti- nausea meds and have been doing great! I was banded march 1st get some meds and remember it gets better

I right with you!!! Tomato Soup for lunch and it was the best thing I've ever had lol.

I right with you!!! Tomato Soup for lunch and it was the best thing I've ever had lol.

Ok guys I found 100cal Greek yogurt key lime and I'm in heaven!!!! I am having a very hard time getting all my fluids in though. I never was good about drinking and it's so hard for me without a straw. My goal today is one water bottle on top of all my other fluids :/ and that's not that much!!!