Jazlady

Sounds good to me. Is anyone else still following this thread or shall we start a new one posting the date/time?

I agree Janet, I do eat those protein bars like candy, usually around 3-5 a day. Perhaps, hidden calories there I never thought about. I also only drink a low carb protein shake for breakfast but get hungry soon after. I've never been much of a breakfast eater so I asking everyone for quick on the go breakfast ideas as well as snack ideas. Tonight I'm pan frying shrimp and putting it in a greek salad that I have. Hopefully I will stay full. I do worse at home than here at work.

Janet, I ate 2 oz. of baked chicken for lunch and about 3/4 c. fresh fruit. I was stuffed and had a hard time getting the chicken down. That answers my question about whether I need a fill. But, even without drinking I got hungry again after 1 1/2 hrs. Ate a protein bar. I could eat again now but not sure if it's from boredom or hunger. Apples, do you count calories? My doc wants me to count carbs - no more than 15 grams a meal. A food journal would help, I agree. Jeanie

Got it, thanks!

Weekends are bad for me. My vote is Tues, Weds or Thurs for 6 pm at the Picadilly in Gretna. (I get off at 5 and work across the river).

Thanks Janet. You've encourage me to begin again. I just got your letter today so I will try the protein/veggie thing tonight. How much is 4 oz? A palm size? Jeanie

Again looking for a weekly support group meeting. Not sure where a middle place would be. I know Picadilly has a private room. There's one in Gretna.

When is the support group meeting at WJ fitness center?

I want to join this bandwagon although I'm very embarrased to admit where I am. OK, here goes. 2 years ago I was banded, went from a size 22 to 8. Then, slowly but surely developed ways to cheat the band and eat whatever I wanted. I've gained back 30 lbs. and now in a size 14. I am totally disgusted with myself and don't know how to get back on track. My volume is up so I'm thinking about a fill, but until I get my food choices in order, I'm not sure if even that will help. HELP!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the great advice. My problem is that I'm not sure if I need a fill or just an attitude adjustment. lol

Please advise! I am 2 years out and lost most of my weight and then have gradually gained back 30 pounds by eatting bad foods. I've have 3 fills and 1 unfill. I am scheduled to have another fill on Thursday because my volume has increased so much. For a few months I started drinking Diet Coke again because my nurse said that there has been no proof that it can harm you. But I've since given it up again, about 1 month now. I'm afraid I've stretched my pouch. I also drink during meals most times. But I can eat sub sandwiches, bread of any kind, and of course all the bad stuff. In fact, I haven't found one food that I cannot eat. I am not eating junk although I have eatten a lot of carbs. I don't exercise regularly either. I'd like some advise because it will cost me $150.00 for this fill. My nurse is going to try and talk me out of the fill since the last time (over a year ago) I was too tight. I'm so disappointed in myself and don't know how to get back the motivation I once had. Thanks, Jeanie

I've eatten them without a problem except for the 'eye'. Sometimes I need to swallow it in small pieces.

My daughter is going to study in Paris for a month this summer and needs a lapband doctor and hospital as a backup. She's being banded 6 wks before going. Send me name & numbers if you know of any. Thanks, Jeanie

Hi, I'd love a support buddy. Can we do it privately thru email? Please write me at jazlady999@yahoo.com. Thanks, Jeanie

I can so relate to your post. My lapband journey happened so fast I found myself going from a 22 to an 8 in about 6 months. I hadn't been that thin...I think...ever. I didn't know this new person who kept getting all this attention. I got scared. I slowly started back the old eatting habits and found some new food addictions too. Now, I'm slowly crept back on 20 lbs. and 3 sizes. I'm scared like crazy. Did I waste my good precious money? Am I hopeless? Well, I decided it's got to stop. Today it's back to basics. I'm going back to liquids today. I need to purge my system of sugar, flour & oil. Plus I need to get my butt exercising. I was really proud of myself in the size 8 but scared. I need to work on why all the attention really bothered me.