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Did I say modified Protein train:(...... what I meant to say is Protein Rollercoaster:eek: Ok Ok not right now (because I have candy in front of me) I guess that would be breakfast:dead Well hopefully the few days of modification has helped me to maintain my weight. I am not giving up but I just need to say I am not doing what I am suppose to do. Breakfast candy (rollercoaster) Now I need to balance my blood sugar almonds and cheesestick

LSasha told me to come here......I have on a top today that my sister gave me last year and I could not fit it then. This morning I wanted to wear something diffrent then my usual blouses that have gotten a little bigger. So I tore I up my place looking for this white, wrap blouse which I found and had only wore once. I put it on and it is not the same becuase the boobs have gone south. I then found a pj set that is much looser then before, oh yeah I found a velvet night gown and yeah I was trying on all these things this morning at 5:15am when I should have been getting ready for work. LOL Anyhow my top is black with fringes on the bottom that swing and it is not a long top like a usually wear. So this is a daring NSV for me. YEAHHHHH ME:banana :banana :banana

Lsasha go get the switch......

1 slim fast so far a couple of bites of chicken which is still stuck a little bit and now I am having some hot tea.

I love someone else's dog.

Ladysplenda how long have you been going to TOPS?

Awwwwwww he's so little.

Is that the name of an apple? Your meals sound really good Jacqui. Let me know what time dinner is....

OK Modified "P" Train Today I have 2 slim fast and some baked chicken to consume here at work today. Pay for me that I do not stray from my protien today. When I get home it is a diffrent story, but this is a start. I will be going to the store tomorrow and I will be sure to get what I need.

I guess you are specifically looking for lap band groups but I think I will mention TOPS. I have been with them for about 3 years. They have a website if you would like more information. TOPS Taking Off Pounds Sensibly

Right now I am making a real effort to get in my Protein. Protien is not only great for muscle retention while losing weight, it is also needed to keep your lovely locks (hair, is that one spelled diffrently, I digress). My hair started coming out by full strands 5 months out from my surgery. The protien shakes are the best way for me to get in the 60 to 70grams of protien. Someone said they have the morning restriction, oh my goodness, yesss. I think I am more restricted on weekend mornings then weekdays. No really I guess it is because I have time to cook a big Breakfast therefore, I want to eat it. Saturday I finally got my sense back and cooked an egg and had 2 tbls applesauce with it. It went down great and I was happy so I fixed another egg. During the week I am drinking slim fast now for the 10g of protien. I will have another one for lunch and some chicken as a snack today.

You are guys are doing great. Add in some walking if you are not already doing so.

Yeah restriction.....wait until you PB that is going to be exciting.

Yeah for a "not so nsv", at least you got in thm.

You go Lsasha, my attempt went bad. Breakfast Chocolate Lunch Slim Fast Snack Chocolate I have gone way over my carb count.

I'm ready!! I went to Wal Mart and got my cappachino slim fast 5.66 for 8 cans. It was the only bonus pack they had. I can't wait to weight in after New Years to be in the 300's.

Hey Connie Merry Christmas, have you had an opportunity to talk to your doctor yet?

Congratualtions Julie and Merry Christmas!! That was a great gift you gave yourself, a band. This website is great, I found it before my surgery and it was so helpful than and all the way up until now. After surgery I did have the bloated and sholder pain due to the gas used. Lots of walking and chewable gas x helpd the pain but it still last for a few weeks. Your focus right now is your Water, sip, sip, sip all day, trying to get 64oz in you. As far as weight lost, it will come, your body right now will feel like it is being starved and will hold on to the weight and therefore may come off slowly. But if you pair your new liquid diet with walking your body will have no choice but go and use the stored fat to help speed up your weight loss process. Are you on Clear Liquids? If so for how long. Check out the food thread, there are liquid diet suggestions. Some people have restrriction right away and some people won't have it until 2 to 4 fills. The liquid stage is to allow your body to rest and heal after surgery. Drink slowly, crush meds just do what your doctor told you. Good Luck and we are all here for you.

Niche from my understanding it is a cut from back to front. They remove the excess scan and then pull your skin up like a pair of pantyhose. This is the one I want to have done.....like vinesqueen said once I lose the weight.

WOW that is a beautiful black out to find out about that 70 pound off NSV. LOL You are doing awesome. You Go Girl!!!! Keep doing those push ups. It also looks like time for a new avatar, ok once your eye heals. Look how much smaller your beautiful face is.:banana:banana:banana

Hi Connie I am sorry to hear about the emotional rollercoaster. It is good that they found out you have it becuase that can account for some weight gain. I'm sure they will give you meds to balanace out the hormone levels for the thyroid and then band you to help you loose even more weight. This is a good thing. I wish I did have a reason that I have gotten so big, other then me not closing my mouth. Has big sis gotten her thyroid checked, is it a hereditary thing? I did see the Vinesqueen has thyroid issues. Maybe she help with some of your questions.

Hi Barbara, see next year at the next meeting. Merry Christmas

Yahhh for Connie's ticker. You go girl, you are on your way.....who's been drinking in here?

I'm jelous, that is what I want to do. I had cereal w/sugar for breakfast and I'm eating mini marshmellows now. I will probably have water, tea and hot chocolate for the rest of the work day. I need to go get some slimfast. I do have a chocolate protein powder at home but I need to look for some shake recipes.

Come on LSasha help me out. I don't get to weight in until next year and when I go back I want to be in the 3's. I am not a "resolution" person, so instead of waiting until next year, let's practice the protien train. This is where you do "atkins" LOL, you cut back your carbs and load on protien. I don't have to have bread but I do like my sugar. I believe the rules are 1 leafy green veg a day and Protein for Breakfast, lunch and dinner. I believe the carb limit is suppose to be 20. If you go over it or if you don't eat right post it. We are here to support each other and accountability is key, therefore, let's be honest. Personally I am not going to do this everyday but people seem to do it 1 week at a time. My excuse is that I need to go to the grocery store and I will not be going back into a grocery store until mid next week.