IndioGirl55

Becky I just talked to my DIL who is a nurse too - sounds like you may be having some gas bubbles.. My xdh had that problem too - what are you eating before bed.. do you have a cpap machine - do you sleep on your back. Not much help here but trying :thumbup:

Songinmysoul Take the word diet out of your vocabulary - diets don't work - what happens when you go off your diet - you gain all your weight back plus some - This is a Lifetime Lifestyle change in your eating habits - this isn't about dieting - though diet is the correct word for what ever you eat - be it fast food or healthy food but diet has such a bad connotation to it. This is about change the way you think and feel about food - it's no longer your medication but something you must do to live - you will learn to eat to live not live to eat - Food will lose it's power over you. IHMO I feel that 75% of the work is up to you (mental & physical exercise) and that the band will do 25% of the job restricting your portions - but you have to eat healthy and not around the band. Good Luck and I am glad that you have discovered that the band is not the magic cure to your issues with food and I really don't think that any of us have had the weight fall off - without doing the work. I don't like it to be know that I am banded - then my weight loss will be discounted - I have worked HARD at eating healthy and exercising my butt off - It would have been so much easier to eat around my band - but had I - I would be at the same place I started and not the healthier, more active - feeling 10 yrs younger person that I have become. My best to you Also - it's not that you can't do it - it's that you think you can't - Take the words HOPE out of your vocabulary and replace with I WILL - Positive reinforcement...

We were all strangers at one time - but thru LBT I have made lifetime friendships and even gained a daughter who has done EXCELLENT.. And will be giving you some great advice shortly My calories for you breakfast lunch & snack were only off by 100 approx and I feel it's better to estimate higher than lower - cuz if you guess that you ate 500 and only really ate 400 you are ahead of the game and not behind the 8 ball by going over. I can't tell you not to follow your doctors orders - But my doc want's me eating food and not drinking it. If you ate a more substanial breakfast - even some eggbeater with veggies and some ff cheese - it will stay with you longer than a shake will I keep a food diary - count calories and protein (i'm suppose to have 60 grms of pt a day) I too am a night time eater - but I usually don't have Snacks in the daytime - I save them for night - because if I didn't I would probably blow my carlorie budget - so that's a suggestion too - don't eat your day time snacks if you don't have too - save them for night so you don't blow your budget - I keep my calories around 900 - 1200 - I don't do atkins - but I do limit my starches to night - my 1/2 c rice with dinner and my popcorn - I use I can't beleive it's not butter spray for rice, veggies, Pasta etc - I use a little evoo on my fish (which is what I eat most nights) I don't do much salads cuz I don't like the fat free dressings - and the real ones have too many calories - but if I do I use my old ww trick of diping fork in dressing 1st and then into salad. Try white ground turkey for your chilli or ground chicken - less calories than beef and very good - it's what I use. I use lite mayo not the fat free stuff - but I don't eat much of anything that needs mayo - I have done egg salad before - using mustard and lite mayo - i think you didn't need the evoo in it:tongue: - when I cook eggs or eggbeater is with pam not oil. I have a scale in which I weight & measure my foods - I have a little bowl that holds only 1 cup - I eat off sandwich plates not regular plates. Snowbird's right about low fat having more sugar and that's why I don't like the lowfat dressings - I don't really buy low fat - cuz I eat food that I prepare and not processed foods.

I'll let Salsa do the real math - but here's my guesstimate BF 200 calories - was it low fat cheese Lunch- 350 calories - again high in fat and carbs Dinner - Chili 1 cup 250 (did you use turkey or hamburger) Snack CC 80 - Blue Cheese 150 (fat free or regular) Snack Melon & CC - 200 calories Approx 1230 for the day guestimate - that's pretty high if you arent exercise due to your knee & being sick Here's my Menu example BF - Weight Control oatmeal 160c or yogurt w/granola 1/4 cup 160 c lunch - Veggies & protein 200 Calories Dinner - 4 oz fish 150 c 1/2 c rice 120 c - veggies 25 calories 3 snacks a day - 100 c popcorn - 80 calorie sf fudgecicle - 60 c sf pudding - watermelon 100c - peach 100 c - strawberries 50 c I keep my caloires between 900 - 1200 but I exercise - 3 - 4 days a week too ... 2 days cardio & 2 days weights - this has worked for me since day one - I have had only 1 week in 10 months where I did not lose 1 lbs I eat sugar free for the most part - low fat - limited carbs

Karri - can you get your band surgeron to order the test that way it would be covered by insurance and your PCP won't help you out - some of those test can be expensive .. What test to that want done?? I recorded it last night - there were like 3 new shows... Will watch to nite hopefully Kari - You have height on your side

Devana HUGS HUGS HUGS - Ya your life is the sh*ts right now and no you aren't whining - we all go thru crap. some worse than others but it's still crap. I am sorry for the loss of your MIL - family's - your dh sound's like my xdh family - and even mine sometimes. Hugs Your non-profit mess - go tell someone - attonery - the board etc tell them you need help - Hugs Teenagers - well - that's all I have to say - I totally understand - have my 17yr grandson who lives with me. Hugs Neck problems Hugs again - got any good meds :confused_smile: If I could fix the problems for you I would - but since I can't - vent all you want - I will listen... Hugs hugs hugs

AnnD - is about the whole PC mindset now a days - some people might think they are comming on to you or trying to hit on you.. My whole office knew that I got banded and I get complements from the guys all the time (they are all like brothers to me) heck I have worked with them for 20+ yrs - In fact today one of the owners came up to me and said I was looking good since I lost weight - I said to him "Oh you thought I was ugly 10 months ago" He laughted and left... Even fat I dressed and looked good for a fat chick - now I look extra good in my size 8 white capris...

I am glad to know that I am not the only one who dislikes that lapband commercial - they make it look easy - It's not easy - but it easier than trying to do it without the help of the band... And yes I Said No - you will find that most successfull banders are going to give you tough band love - but imho - it's what works - you gotta do a lot of mental work to make this a lifetime lifestyle change and you gotta exercise - Prior to getting a trainer I did 4-5 days of cardio - now with trainer 2 days with him and 2 carido..

I agree 100% - hell you are getting your body in shape - I would think the more mucsle you have the better you will be after your surgery - I really don't understand the logic on wanting you to stop losing the weight - heck you are as tall as me and 120 (not saying that you want to go this thin - but I was there once upon a time in my early 20's and I was HOT) is a good weight for someone our height.. So I just don't understand. Since you are our marathon girl - look at all the people who run - they are on the thin side... You do what you think is best for you- but if you go below 120 - I am going to get after you ok - I will fly up to Oregon and take you out to eat:biggrin:

This whole site is a mentoring group - all you have to is go to the before & after section - or life at goal section and ask for help. The band works once you have proper restriction - imho 75% of the work is up to you - your food choices & exercise habits - Also, mentoring group is also the month you were banded - ie January 2008 - you all should be sharing your banding experience - support etc. Just ask and you will get the help that you are looking for.

Steph I want to be skinny too - in fact my 12 yr old great niece said Saturday - Aunt Janet you are so tiny (again 157 isn't tiny by any imagination but it's 93 lbs less than before) What to serve with scallops - the kabobs is a good idea - Wild Rice to serve with them I usually have them over white rice - you know when they are done they turn from clear white to a creamy white (opek ??)

Steph - Your family is going to see you as skinny even though the scales says 165 which we know isn't skinny - but compared to what we were people now consider us skinny - I had a gf here at work tell me I didn't need to lose anymore weight (this was at 160) I was getting too skinny there is no way that 160 is too skinny - but I am seen like that. As far as your Mom is concerned to her size 8 is fat - when I was at ww and someone came in wanting to lose 15 lbs - we all just shook our heads saying ya that's what we wish 15 lbs why bother you look fine - but that's how thin people do it - they don't let it get to 100 lbs that needs to be lost. Your Mom with be healthier going to the gym - exercise helps with our bones etc and as we get older we need to keep our muscles - so many older pple fall and hurt themselves as their legs aren't as strong - As to the sore butt - i can relate last weekend sitting on the metal bleachers at the concert hurt my butt - felt like I had been riding a horse:tongue: Hugs your are not irrational - you are normal

Candice - A little EVOO Margrine Garlic in a saute pan - and put it over rice Karri - CONGRATULATION on the Run :confused_smile: CONGRATULATION ON 100 LBS:party: It's not a fluke - it's your exercise :thumbup: I like the free food days - those are the days that you should go out to eat... Weekly cooking - It was 10 last night and I realize I didn't cook for my weekly lunch - Having all these pple at my house has really thrown me off my routine. Saturday - Went food shopping - came home and Family came and 5 kids -5 grown kids and me - so BBQ and swam - Watched movie Sat night had a small piece of Choc Cake - (within caloried :tongue:) Yesertday - home depot - planed some flowers (the top of my head is sunburned - 110 degrees yesterday) - swam - watched 2 movies - cooked - had another small 2 sq inches of choc cake (again within calories but pb's a little on it:ohmy:) Tonite I am going to have to cook for the week... Denise - Were you out there cheering??? My BP med is tiny so I am lucky no problems with pills Phyl - I saw that you were having good weather due to some high - that is causing our HOT weather... I am going to hate to see my elect bill next month Weekly cooking - It was 10 last night and I realize I didn't cook for my weekly lunch - Having all these pple at my house has really thrown me off my routine. Saturday - Went food shopping - came home and Family came and 5 kids -5 grown kids and me - so BBQ and swam - Watched movie Sat night had a small piece of Choc Cake - (within caloried :tongue:) Yesertday - home depot & target - planed some flowers (the top of my head is sunburned - 110 degrees yesterday) - swam - watched 2 movies - cooked - had another small 2 sq inches of choc cake (again within calories but pb's a little on it:ohmy:) Tonite I am going to have to cook for the week.. It's going to be another hot day today 109 - then cool to the 90's during the week.. Steph - Hope you had a great bike ride with DH - I would leave some parting shots for pee wee ... Ok gotta ck my desk CBL :tongue:

Karri - what kind of FF cheese do u use?? I pretty much stay away from cheese for the most part - cuz I have never found a ff cheese that melts and taste good.. I will have to try that frittata out.. Jackie - you remember the la la :thumbup: - I did zolfot for a while (like a yr or 2) i don't remember being too tired with it - but that's been 4 yrs ago so who knows - I am glad you are feeling better - that's what counts. I had some crystal like and 14 light pringles 50 calors and sour cream 50 scallops rice for dinner - i am hungry tonite - Ithink it's cuz everyone around me is eating.. ok off to what not to wear - cbl :thumbup:

Where is everyone - I am hungry - they are all eating burrito's... I ate 2 bites of baby gd - it's good - maybe I need some water - think I will go make me a crystal light fruit punch.. Protein Bar 210 Peach 100 Chicken thigh 250 dinner s/b 400 popcorn 100 ok cbl

I don't know who your statement applied to since you didn't quote the statement you were referring to. I am not going to praise and support someone who is eating against their doctors orders or eating Cookies, candies, and around their band all together and then cry the blues that they aren't losing the weight. I am not going to enable that type of behavior. I am going to give tough band love (the operative word being love) Ya you fell down - now pick yourself up by your bootstraps and move forward. Know yourself, understand your triggers and respond accordingly to use your new lifestyle tools I don't think that having major surgery was just another diet and it was going to fix all my problems with food - alot of work has to be done mentally to succeed Hell ya I may be preachy (follow the rules and do the work) I am self righteous (honest) - I have reached a goal that has been out of my reach my entire life with the help of my band and I did it in 9 1/2 months. I AM PROUD OF ME !!! I am a fat chick just like you - we are no diff - If you keep telling yourself you are weak then you will be weak - if you tell yourself you are strong you will be strong - positive affirmations work. If you are telling me all the reasons you can't do something - i have already used those excuses myself - as the saying goes you can't bs a bs'er - one obese person can't bs another obese person with all their excuses as to why they can't eat 4 oz of lean meat opposed to eating 3 candy bars. We all have different styles - we all respond differently - so my post might not help you - but have ton's of p.m. from people asking me my secret - for my help in attaining their goals - Instead of criticizing someones post who isn't being down right mean - just skip over it - Cuz every time you see my name on this board I am going to be telling someone why and how they can do it (make the healthy lifetime lifestyle change in their eating) Wishing you all the success in your endeavors..

Good you do have a bit of your band mommy in you :thumbup:

Gosh sorry to hear about your dilemma and glad you got it solved I chew gum at the gym as it keeps my mouth moist - the other day I swallowed a piece ( I am just talking about 1 stick of gum) I said OH SH*t but you know what - I had no problems -- i guess it just slid right through and I do have restriction - but it was only one little piece not like a wad of bubble gum or 5 sticks of gum...

I really don't see anyone getting beaten up here or not being supportive - all that has been done is to give advice, experience etc. Yes - everyone is diff - everyone's doc's are diff- some want to be coddled - some need kick in the butt - some will succeed - some won't - just trying to help everyone succeed. Peace Out...

Tell my DSIL that he is a good man for taking care of you - I am glad you have such a GREAT man...:thumbup: Ya I love the slow metabolism excuse :w00t: Mulitple helpings of dinner- ya that was me:smile2: But you gotta remember and this is what I forget daily when I worry that the weight won't stay off - is that we have a permanent restriction control - yes that being said we still must eat healthy but we do have some control over our multiple helpings at dinner time :thumbup: I think this is my 2,816 post - I have all you beat on this one - this REALLY IS MY TRANSFER ADDICTION :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::biggrin2::thumbup::thumbup:

Yes - it's normal

Welcome Jbrod LBT is a great site for info and support. Liquid diets aren't easy - but do able - some doc have you do all liquids some allow a small high Protein meal (fish & veggies) for like dinner. The surgery isn't going to change your eating habits - you are the one who has to do that - the band is a great tool - but your brain is a bigger one and it's what controls the foods your eat. I totally get wanting to be around for your kids - I have grandkids that I want to see get married and would love to see a couple of great-grandkids.. I wanted to improve the quality of my life - which I have accomplished - I feel 10 yrs young - have 100% more energy... Good Luck .....

Good Morning Gang.... TGIF except I have more stress at home than here at work - GS doesn't like the house full - he's been in a mood the last few days - i tried to talk to him a little bit this morning - trying to explain that we are a family and family helps each other and that I don't nessecarily like it either (green candy stain on my carpet) but we have to do what we have to do - it won't last forever. I don't think he get - teenager are so selfish... Karri - I seriously doubt that DH would ever hurt you - you are so much smarter than that... Tell DH his BMIL says that he needs to quiz you before you run - no water no running Jackie Zolfot is good and I am glad you are going to the shrink - we all need to talk to an impartial 3rd party at times. I am glad that you are feeling better - and remember - you don't have to apolgize for long post - this is our thread and we can have a lot to say - OK....

Karri Mommie dearest hear is going to spank you !!! If you are going to run - you gotta drink your water - so from now on PLAN IT FOR THE DAYS YOU ARE RUNNING... :thumbup::w00t: I am still counting calories but I am not as fastidious as you - I don't count the evoo that I use. Tonite scallops in a little evoo butter and garlic over rice and some green beans - I scallops are like 100 so I guessmate my dinner to be 350 max - I don't dot my i's or cross my t's :smile:

Phyl - You have been emotional - maybe that's it.. Go with soup for a day - are you stuck or upset stomach - since I have never stayed stuck - it either goes down or comes back up (last nights chicken came back up but lunch today no problem) Candice love this example - Karri - it's true - I think adding nuts - real oil (healthy) and cream etc would be a good healthy way to increase your calories - 12 miles tonite- OMW I'm tried just thinking about it - today is my off day - had an hour of quiteness but everyone is home - and noise - tv loud - 4 yr old being a 4 yr old - but they got take out for dinner (burger king) - well I hope it was their dinner cuz I didn't take anything out - This is the part I don't like cooking meals for all the picky eaters - Last night was ck tacos - DIL made enough rice to feed an frickin army - she knows that DS doesn't eat it - so that leaves 2 DGD and her - what a waste of food.... and they don't seem to eat left overs.. I just got a bill that I owe another $352 to the hospital - I guess they made an adjustment in feb - I gotta call blue cross tomorrow.. this is bs 7 months after the fact.