Jessiebear

:clap::clap::confused: :waytogo: :success1: :) :clap::clap:WOW!! I haven't been that size since like 3rd grade!! Congrats!!

It's not easy but you'll get through it! Let your tummy heal & follow your docs orders! Just come here & vent! We've all been through it (or a lot of us have). I was sorely tempted to cheat, so I stayed with my Mom! LOL!! She nipped that in the bud quick! Chew some gum, read, get on the net, crochet, just do something to keep your mind occupied & your hands busy!! Good luck!

:bump2: :bump2: :bump2: :bump2: :bump2: :bump2: :bump2: :bump2: :bump2: :bump2: :bump: :bump: :bump: :bump: :bump: :bump: :bump: :bump: Bumping for pat & Vera! LOL!!

I never thought I would get this many responses! LOl!! Thank you!! If I can't come up with a gift after all of this, I definately have issues!

http://www.classiccloseouts.com/items.asp?Item_ID=29240&att_id=31

White t-shirts! I have a ton of them! My Mom gets mad at me cause I am always buying them!

I am going in for another fill this week. I have restriction, but I just don't feel like it is enough. I think I am right on the edge of my sweet spot. So my question is, for those of you who have hit your sweet spot, what exactly does it feel like? How much can you eat? What can you eat? What can you not eat? Once again, any input is appreciated!:help:

I can't wait to see the answers you get here! I am going in for a fill this week myself. I have restriction. But I feel like I can still eat too much. I really think I am right on the edge of my sweet spot & I am so afraid of getting too tight. This is why I have waited so long for another fill.

Thanks for everyone's suggestions! I love burt's bees too!! I had forgotten about that! I have till February 11th so I will keep checking back for more ideas! Please keep them coming! I may do a combination of different things. This girl is the reason I have my band! We worked together in the hospital & then she went to work in a same day surgery center & was working with a nurse, who was marrying a nurse from Dallas, who worked in a lapbanding center. He was in touch with my surgeon & got him introduced to the Lap band & the rest was history! I was looking into GB & had only heard of the Lap band. I didn't know it was even being done in Arkansas yet. So anyway, I always do something big for her. She was the means to making my life good again! Thanks again everyone!

That is adorable! & I am very crafty so this is right up my alley! Thanks Pat!

she's registered at baby depot & baby's r us. She's not very good at registering though. I had the same problem with her bridal registry. :faint:

I have a good friend who is getting ready to have her first child. I have to come up with a gift for her shower. My question is, what is the one thing that you could not have done without after having your baby? I don't have kids so any info is appreciated here! :help:

You're not alone! A good friend of my Mom's had to have his cpap for surgery too! His surgery went perfectly!

Let me know if you need more. I collect cook books/recipes! LOL! I love to cook & will definately buy one of these cook books! Thanks!

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9039 This is a good one!

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=10110 Here's another one!

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9921 Here's another link to some shake recipes.

chicken Chiles Casserole Hi everybody! This is one of my favorite casseroles. It is easy to make & can be made low fat by using low fat items. Here it goes! Hope you like it! 1 cup sourcream 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. salt 2 1/2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breasts 1 can cream of chicken Soup 1 (4 oz.) can of chopped green chiles 1 (2 lb.) package of o'brien hashed browns (they have onions & peppers) 2 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup cheese for top after baking. Pour into greased casserole dish & bake for 1 hour & 15 minutes. This recipe can be cut in half. It makes a large pyrex casserole dish full (cake pan size).

Stuffed Feta chicken Breasts 1 package of skinless boneless chicken breasts or tenders 1 (4 oz.) pkg. feta cheese 1/2 tsp. basil 1 tsp. pimentos or oil packed sundried tomatoes chopped 2 TBLS. Hellman's Mayo or plain yogurt 1/4 tsp. cavenders seasoning If using chicken breasts, using a knife, make a pocket cutting into the side of the breasts. Mix the feta, basil, pimentos or tomatoes, mayo or yogurt & cavenders. Spoon into pocket made in the chicken breasts. Place stuffed chicken breasts in greased casserole dish. If any filling is left over, spoon over top of chicken breasts. Season with more cavenders. Cover casserole with foil. Bake in preheated, 350 degree oven for 35 - 45 minutes, taking foil off in the last 10 minutes of baking. If you use chicken tenders - Place chicken tenders in greased casserole & spoon feta mixture over top of tenders. Sprinkle with more Cavenders. Cover with foil & bake as directed above. I didn't have sun dried tomatoes or plain yogurt so I improvised with pimento & Hellman's Mayo. It was wonderful! I think if you rolled the chicken in some shake-n-bake it would be even better. Enjoy! __________________ This is one of my favorite recipes!!

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=10630 Here's another thread I started with more recipes!

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9649 Here is a thread that I started a while back that is full of recipes! Have fun!

chicken Adobo 2 lbs. chicken cut up 1/2 tsp. garlic, mashed 1/4 cup soy sauce salt, pepper & accent to taste 1 medium onion cut into cubes 2 Tbls. vinegar 1 cup Water Mix all ingredients together. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer 1 hour. Serve over rice. __________________ jessiebear

Congrats! Welcome to Band Land!!

Congrats Mandy! Doesn't it feel great!!

:whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: :whoo: Welcome! Congrats on your surgery date!! Keep us posted on your progress!!!