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I'm guessing this is due to your previous post? I do have to agree, some people on this forum can be very harsh at times. I dont understand it because when we all started this journey, we were all in the same boat. Looking for insurance coverage, finding a doctor, filing out medical documentation, nervous as hell, and then, trying to figure out a new way of living. I dont know your personal background is or care to investigate your husband because he was in a military uniform. Obviously, you are looking for a way to get this procedure and you must have done your homework (I hope). I am at work and cannot click on your link, but will definitely have no issue later. Here is my FB link. Request me as a friend and I will look into voting for your procedure. www.facebook.com/jessica.osorio.790 Good luck!

I am seeing a repeat pattern of potato and corn. The two worse starches ever! Take both of them out of your diet, ASAP! These are not healthy veggies. Potato and corn is what help get us so overweight. Basically, eat everything you never ate before.

I love my Breville.

I love veggies but I know I do not get the recommended 8 servings of fruit and veggies every day. I would juice the veggies and add sweet fruits like apples, pears, and strawberries to give it a much sweeter taste. If not, I use my Greens supplement every day!!!! I put 1 pack in my Water or my Protein shake and that equals 8 servings of fruit and veggies. It has 38 superfoods and herbs and tastes just like berries while giving me energy and daily detox. It can be mixed in anything from water, to juice (low cal low sugar). Check it out. http://www.showstopperwraps.myitworks.com/shop/product/311/

She definitely did!!! LOL People can't even ask a question around here without their personal rants getting in the way. JMJ- Hope their is coverage in your area.

In the beginning, salads are hard to go down. But now, I eat salads all the time. I just have to make sure I have enough dressing on it and cut it into little pieces.

I was banded April 2009 and I've lost 100lbs. Most of my weight in the first 2 years, now I'm just maintaining losing a few pounds a year. I'm at my goal so I'm not worried about losing anymore, just working on maintaining. If you do do see this as a life change, and focus on your new eating habits and exercise routine, you will not be successful. Speak to a nutritionist, or contact me and I can help you and show you what I did, and still do.

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I use Profit from It Works. Its 100% all natural, gluten free with no sugar added. It has 14grams per scoop with only 100 calories and less than 5 carbs. Its perfect to lean down and tone up. www.showstopperwraps.myitworks.com [ATTACH]28060[/ATTACH]

Oh wow! Mine is not like that yet, but I think I will be soon. I definitely feel my port a lot more now that I've lost the belly fat. I am a stomach sleeper and some days I wake up in pain. This has only been going within the last year.

I can eat sushi and usually ask them to be made with brown rice. I make sure I order them with something soft inside like cream cheese or avocado. 3-4 rolls are more than enough and I have to make sure I chew them extra good. Sometimes, I even cheat by cutting the roll in half just to make sure I'm not stuffing my mouth and regret it later.

Our body only retains so much Protein at one time which is why most Proteins only have between 14-30 grams of protein per serving.

60-70g of protein daily should be just fine but do not intake more thank 20-30g at one time. Try to get most of your protein from healthy foods and 1 protein shake/bar a day.

What ever you decided, just know neither will be easy. WLS or diets all can lead to gaining the weight back if you have not made a decision to change your lifestyle. Good luck!

Amazing job!!! You look fantastic!

Thank you!

When you have tranistioned from diet to life change, its not hard at all. In fact, the stress of worrying about what to eat and not to eat I'm sure is a huge weight off your shoulders. Congrats!

Asics gel are the BEST!!! About $100 but so worth it.

I've always had a high sex drive so I couldnt tell. LOL On a serious note... foods with saturated fats from meats are filled with chemicals and stimulants that have the opposite effect on libido and performance. Heavy metals, air pollution, food toxins, fungicides, herbicides and soda consumption all weaken the cell system in the body leading to a low sex drive. Eating healthy & clean means you are detoxifying your body of toxins and therefore flushing your major organs and promoting longevity. Also, it helps when you look good you feel good. So go get him, girl!

I had terrible hair loss for a very long time. 4 years later, I still was losing a lot of hair and my hair was really thing. Products for the hair only help with exsisting hair but you want new healthy hair too. Its all in your vitamins!!!! Please make sure your Vitamins are 100% absorbent. If not, your body is not receiving the appropriate amount for nutrients. I started using Its Vital Nutrient Complete pack in January and have seen a complete turn around in my hair. I have hope again!! I tried every over the counter treatment and was told by my doctor to up my Vitamin dose. The pack is a 30 day supply of Multivitamins, minerals, & omega-3. https://showstopperwraps.myitworks.com/shop/product/317/

It took me 3-4 years to feel like I am in the green zone. Sometimes I am hungry between meals but I think my metabolism is on track and I burn more calories. Which it doesnt bother me because I make good snack choices and like the fact I can eat a little bit more. For the first 2 years of my band, I had a rough time eating meals so I appreciate finally being where I am. Sometimes I feel like I can use a little fill because I can finish a full meal but then think about how much I am enjoying being able to eat anything I want and decided not to get a fill. What I mean by eat a full meal is still a small plate with 1 Protein & 1 veggie side. Enjoy the green zone!!! It took a long time to get here!

It might not be that you are doing anything wrong. After I was banded, it took months before I could really eat meat with my meal. I would have to eat the meat portion by itself and then pick a little here and there on the side items. With eating meats, make sure you do not have anything to drink 30 min before or after and see if that help. Try it in a Soup and see if you still have a hard time with it. Eating slow, especially when recently banded is one of the most IMPORTANT steps in this process.

All meats! I became vegetarian 2 years ago because I became tired of eating all meats. I was only able to eat chicken and it had to be in a sauce or roasted. Along with the "stuck" episodes and the health factor, I just gave up all meats. Everything else is pretty much fine now!

I tried this Spiced pumpkin Pie flavor with my It Works Protein this weekend and it was AMAZING!!!!! Hope you guys like it!