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Thanks so much theses are great ideas

I take half a can of refried mix Beans, add a 1/3 cup Water, 4 cherry tomtaoes and a dash of taco seasoning. Throw it all in the blender. If it is to thick I thin out a bit more by adding water. Heat it up and its a great Mexican soup!!!

I get phantom baby births too! Well put .

When did you stall? In my own experience I will hit weeks at a time the scale doesn't move at all and the one day it's like I birthed a phantom baby and will be way down. My food and exercise will be consistent thru that time. I'm not sure why one day it just falls off.

Myfitnesspal has helped me lose 25lbs. pre-op. I use it both on my phone and kindle. Most days I pre-plan my meals on there and that really helps. I love that it keeps me accountable and grounded.

i eat lean Proteins (chicken breast, 96% lean beef patties/steak, cheese cubes) and alot of Protein rich veggies aka beans....that is what keeps me full longer (and i do also drink Protein Shakes (i love them myself and enjoy drinking me a chocolate milkshake)...if you are hungry, eat real food and def drink alot more..sometimes being hungry is just your body saying drink more

Refried Beans are on my lust of mushy foods. I gad them yesterday and felt great!

I also eat a lot of Beans. Great Protein and nutrients, and they fill you up. Fiber, too.

Thanks! I forgot all about that and just used it. Time saver!

Cool I did it. This will get good use. Thanks for sharing and helping.
~~~Stephanie

I use my myfitnesspal. What is this barcode scanning feature you are talking about. I would like to try it too.
~~~Stephanie

Before I had my surgery I was using MyFitnessPal but Obviously not to its fullest… Someone posted on here that there was a barcode scanning feature that you could use and I have gone crazy on that thing! Whoever you are I, really, REALLY appreciate that you posted about that because now I was able to enter all of my Vitamins that I take each day just by scanning the barcode… It's a great way to keep track of all my nutrition and make sure I get everything that my body needs...i can't thank you enough!

Before I had my surgery I was using MyFitnessPal but Obviously not to its fullest… Someone posted on here that there was a barcode scanning feature that you could use and I have gone crazy on that thing! Whoever you are I, really, REALLY appreciate that you posted about that because now I was able to enter all of my Vitamins that I take each day just by scanning the barcode… It's a great way to keep track of all my nutrition and make sure I get everything that my body needs...i can't thank you enough!

Before I had my surgery I was using MyFitnessPal but Obviously not to its fullest… Someone posted on here that there was a barcode scanning feature that you could use and I have gone crazy on that thing! Whoever you are I, really, REALLY appreciate that you posted about that because now I was able to enter all of my Vitamins that I take each day just by scanning the barcode… It's a great way to keep track of all my nutrition and make sure I get everything that my body needs...i can't thank you enough!

I clicked "like" because you have just realized this is real! You are lucky to have the band and are on your journey. Its sounds like you feel like you are pedaling uphill in the wind. I'm sorry you have a @#@# for a hubby, and it sounds like your momma is also sorry, and is overcompensating for him. Try to relax, keep your mind busy, and look forward to meeting your first goal. Also, remember all this crap I'm telling you, so you can repeat it back to me in a few weeks when I'm in your shoes. Soon you are goingvto srart feeling better than ever before, I'd like to say your clothes will fit better, but actually you will have to donate them and buy pretty new stuff. You are going to look and feel so much healthier! I bet you will even look forward to exercising! I live in sugarland and would love to meet up sometime. hang in there sweetie. .... good stuff just around the corner. Dont rush on the food though, you need to heal properly. Take care.

The first week or so it was hard to drink in general. I didn't have issues keeping things down, but I couldn't drink big quantities of fluids at a time. Just make sure you remember to sip sip your Water and protein!

I was also told no Protein at first & just stay hydrated. I'm 6 days post op & being able to drink enough fluctuates.

Try using very high Protein Shakes. I used chocolate Boost with Protein but there is also Unjury which I have heard a lot of good things about.

No way!! I was so concerned but my dr told me not to worry about the Protein for the first few weeks. He said to focus on staying hydrated!! What a relief!! Now I'm a little more than two weeks post-op and have no problem getting enough protein. mushy stage is amazing!!

No I only still take 40

Congrats and best wishes to everyone being banded! Let us all know how you are after surgery!!!

Good Luck! I can't wait to hear how you do.

Good luck! Wishing you all a smooth recovery!

Good luck to all of you! I'll be thinking about you! Lisa

good luck ladies!!!