Jeni 85

Jeni 85.................237.........224..........207.........17 didnt make goal but im happy with the lose i did have

Nana, i didnt start noticing it tll recently... it takes a little while for your mind to grasp the fact that your looking Fabulous!!!:clap2:

Awesome!! Never had a Thanksgiving where i ate and was satisfied instead of stuffed... Only had 1 small helping instead of 2-3 large helpings... I love my BAND!!! jcambra, how was ur thanksgiving?

I definitely agree.. I'm happy for everyone no matter what decision they make/made... :whoo:

I calculate BMI's of kids everyday(because i work in a pediatricians office and the doctors require us to do so as part of the vitals...) so i just do it one my own

Happy Turkey Day!!!!! Hope my band is in my corner tonight !!!! (which it usually is ) :whoo:

Awesome NSV's!!!! I actually noticed the other day that my fingers had gotten skinnier when i went to try on one of my moms rings that previously only fit my pinky... It now my middle finger and thumb with comfort (and a bit loose) and to big on the others.

:bump: I love hearing everyones NSV'S let's keep the coming in....:love:

Sounds great... as long as im free im there

Ok so i was on Amazon.com and came across this cookbook called: Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery Author: Patt Levine Here's the description: In April 2003 Patt Levine underwent “Lap-Band” gastric surgery, one of the primary bariatric surgeries being widely practiced today. As a lifelong foodie, she was expecting the worst when her surgeon’s nutritionist handed her dietary guidelines to follow post-surgery, and she was right. With her decades of cooking skills, she immediately set out to devise low-fat dishes that would be just as delicious pureed and chopped as they would be served whole. As an added problem, she wanted to cook for her husband at the same time. This first-ever cookbook for the hundreds of thousands who are lining up for bariatric bypass surgery is proof that it can be done. With collaborator Michele Bontempo-Saray, the author has created 125 recipes that contain no added sugar, are very low in fat, and get their carbohydrates almost exclusively from fruits and vegetables. Each recipe includes specific guidelines for preparation of the dish for every stage of the eating programs for Lap-Band, gastric bypass, and Biliopancreatric Diversion Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS) patients, as well as suggestions for sharing meals with those who have not gone through gastric surgery. Creative recipes cover every meal and food—Breakfast and brunch, Soups, vegetables, main courses, and sweet indulgences. I'm definitely going to purchase it... I just wish i had known about it before when i first began my band journey.. I just thought id share it with my fellow bandsters and as well as those in the process. It seems like it would be helpful.:ranger:

Oh really i'm so getting one.... My scale at home seems so boring compared to this one... I have a digital only weight is show and previous weight of the last person that used it. By the way found it on the internet here's the web address HealthoMeter Body Fat Body Water Fitness Tracking Scale - Wal-Mart Gotta Love Wal-Mart!!!!!

It varies day to day.... but i usually try to keep myself busy so i dont hink about food at all...<br /> <br /> But being a female and having that lovely little friend visit every month dont help either.. thats when its the worst for me. I usually can shut them up by saying i want to look good by...... (my Vegas trip in aug of 08) But it is so much harder when you crave chocolate & potato chips...<br /> <br /> Just take it on day at a time... Remember baby steps<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/cool.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Cool" smilieid="7" class="inlineimg" /><br /> <br /> <br /> (but it has gotten a lot better since march) <br /> Or you can try to have a little snack that has Protein and gets you full so you no longer have that desire...<br /> <br /> <br /> Almonds work very well for me i can only have 4-6 of them and im done<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif" border="0" alt="" title="" smilieid="59" class="inlineimg" />

<br /> <br /> <br /> Try tuna... it really is easy to chew (the can or pouches) i like the albacore the best because it tastes better by itself and i put less then 1 teaspoon of light mayo in it. And there is a lot of protein in it

<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/confused.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Confused" smilieid="11" class="inlineimg" /> NO STRAWS?!?!?!?! ok i have been banded for 8mths and have never heard this rule...... I always use straws and never seem to have a problem.. And in my case it helps me to drink things slower as opposed to drinking regularly where i gulp things down...<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/ranger.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Ranger" smilieid="301" class="inlineimg" /> but then again every surgeon has their own rules... and just follow what they recommend.. but i just found it a bit odd.

A lot of us current bandsters went through the same thing....<br /> <br /> I was so scared i literally was shaking.. But i'm now 8mths post-op 63.5lbs less and loving every minute...<br /> <br /> You will do great!!!!<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/hug.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Hug" smilieid="260" class="inlineimg" /> I would do it again in a heart beat!!

:bump: So i was sitting by computer earlier today in my shorts with my legs up on another chair when i realized that the fat that was around my knee before is disappearing i actually see the shape of my real knee.. :clap2:

I'm sorry cookies.... I agree with what everyone else has already stated.. Just surround yourself with support from somewhere else and continue taking care of yourself (you always have us LBT member to help you on your journey).<br /> <br /> Hopefully with time she will realize what a big mistake she made and come to her senses.. and maybe you two will be able to get through it.<br /> <br /> You did a lot to get where you are and you deserve the best!!!! Lots of hugs and always know we are all here for you!!!<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/hug.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Hug" smilieid="260" class="inlineimg" /><br /> <br /> -Jeni<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I can't believe a fellow wls peer would become like this when they know the struggle of being overweight and losing weight... this is truely sad.. I also hope i never become this way.

So i reached my 8mths post op and I'm down 63.5lbs!!!! And i got a job!!!!!! (i get to work as a medical assistant in a pediatrics office.... I'm really excited because i love kids) It's my first really full Time job

Thanks Sophie, that article is quite true i printed it and am going to hold on to it in case i ever need that boost again.

Lets see it really depends on the day and time..... Soda & Bread (any kind) - Are always no no's In the morning i'm pretty much only allowed to have Yogurt/ milk a Protein shake and maybe oatmeal if i'm lucky (but very rarely) I have a hard time with really dense meats, like steak or beef.. I basically live off of fish (tuna talapia, and salmon) and moist chicken (finally learned how to cook it and keep is soft and juicy) But i adjusted and happy with my new eating habits.. Now if only those dang sweets would cause a problem id be in better shape:guess

I would recommend Dr. Vafa Shayani from Day One Health. My experiences with him have all been wonderful. He is a really caring surgeon and he helped me a lot to get insurance approval and PCP approval (long story if you want to know i can tell you). Here's the information if your interested: Day One Health Dr. Vafa Shayani 60 E. Delaware Place (15th Floor) Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312)-255-1900 Good luck with your journey.. Can't wait to have you in Bandland!!!:clap2:

:pound:OMG.... Seriously this thread is way too amusing... I really needed that laugh.... (even though i am so guilty of this and probably on occasion still do it) so my neighbors, uncles, coworkers' daughters' dogs name is wrinkles

OMG..... I love the drawings ladies!!!! You had me laughing so hard... Im not at that point in my band journey yet but am already noticing the sad belly button and my inner thighs icky!! But before i even had the surgery my surgeon explaind to me that because i had been overweight for so long that he is almost 100% sure that i will need the PS when i reach goal.. Im glad he did that because now im not some crazy person wondering how i can miraculously prevent it from happening..

:whoo:I agree.... :hail:Can one of our lovely mods do this??? :hug: :pray:Please with a cherry on top:attention:

Thank You!!! :whoo: I'm just so excited I can't help but tell everyone...