Renee74

I went to me family dr telling him I was interested in getting LB. He was not for it. So I did my 6 mo supervised diet with him, just to prove I had a hard time losing weight. After I lost a few #'s in 6 mo. He realized that I was serious about LB. He gave me a recommendation letter for ins purpose and I was on my way to see the surgeon. I met with him at the end of Jan 08 and had surgery Mar 24, 08. Good luck in your choice. I'm sure you will find all your answers here.

I crave ice cream. I have always been addicted to it. Now I just try to have sf or the weight watchers kind. I also cringe when someone mentions fast food. Almost makes me sick to my stomach to think I used to eat that crap.

bella--everyday is different for me. I try to eat until I feel full but not stuffed. Sometimes a few bites will do it. Other days I think I can eat a horse. b-lc slim fast s-greek yogurt vanilla l-spicy tai tuna 3/4 c d-1/2 tuna sandwich s-ww ice cream

b-slim fast low carb l-slim fast low carb d-1 bite burger-got stuck s-1/2 c ice cream s-2 pc sharp cheddar--nothing went down good at all today

b-low carb slim fast l-egg and sauage scramble s-nectarine d-ham and beans 1/2 c, cottage cheese 1/4 c s-buttered noodles 1/2 c

I love greek yogurt as well. My Walmart just started carrying it a couple weeks ago. So try looking there soon.

b-1 egg and i slice cheese l-cupcake-- sons bday! good excuse d-salmon patty, 1/4 c northern beans s-sf chocolate pudding

Today~ b-shake l-Shake-still tight feeling d-1/2c bbq shredded pork,1 carrot stick s-yogurt~apple turnover

I can relate! Except I am tight in the morning and thru the afternoon it gets better. At dinner I can eat anything if I eat slow enough and chew!

yesterday... b-protein shake l-melt in your mouth chicken 1/2, 2tb brown rice d-1 cup chili

I just checked out this site. I added this to my favorites!

when I run to the trash can after eating and my 13 year old suddenly loses his appetite(sp)

Let me tell you that I was laying in the hospital bed in the holding room just an hour before surgery and I so wanted to get the hell out of there. It was going thru my head that maybe I made the wrong decision as well. I have lot 37# and I can't describe how much better I feel already. I think most of us have these feelings! Good Luck.

I can usually eat anything I make for my family. I can't eat breakfast because I'm to tight. So I still have protein shakes. The food I have had the most problems with has been chicken. Sometimes I can eat dark meat chicken alittle better than white. Eggs are also a hit or miss food.

I have made this several times now and my family loves it. I use the hot wing sauce and just pull out a couple of pieces for our 4yr old (without the sauce). I eat this all the time because it goes down so well. Thanks for this recipe.

They told me if I could go p** that he would not put it in. So right before they wheeled me into surgery they had taken me potty and stood outside and waited for me to go. Thank God I went!!

Thanks for the info! I have never seen that before. Any idea where I can get those?

I just make mine with tomatoes, beans, chicken and Homemade Gourmet Chili Seasoning along with Tom. juice. I then use an imersion blender (sp) and blend away. I then add some ff sourcream and lowfat cheddar. I like it, you still get the chili flavor, you just don't have to chew that much!

1 week after surgery I was walking thru the kitchen and my wedding ring flew off my hand! I think I will just tye a string around it to keep it on. No need to get it sized yet because I'm just getting started!!

I have been married 14yrs. We have 3 boys 12,10,4. I work for my parents Heating and Cooling business doing bookkeeping. I live in Portage, Indiana.

Isopure is a good choice for clear protein. It has 40 grams! They have lots of flavors and can be purchased at GNC.

My surgery was the 24th. Including my pre-op I have lost 16 lbs. Go Shamrocks!!

My Dr. said to add 3 tbl spoons of powered milk to anything I have just to boost my protein. It just makes things creamier. I think it adds 4.5 gr protein. Does not taste bad at all.

I was just banded Monday. I to have had terrible gas pains. I also did the gas x strips. They did not really help at all. That makes since because its not intestinal gas!! But I tried it anyway. I'm finally feeling better today so it just takes time. I hope you feel better soon.

I was just banded on Monday! I have not had a problem with acid. My Dr. gave a script for Pepcid to take for 3 months. I have heard of other people on this site having that problem, seems very common. wishing you well!!