Lisa*in*NJ

:clap2: Happy, Happy Birthday Beanie!:clap2: :clap2: Enjoy your day!:clap2:

I was banded on 12/13 and haven't had any problems so far. About a week ago I started getting this "fluttering" in my chest right between my breasts. It doesn't hurt but it is noticable and uncomfortable. It definately wasn't there before last week. I was just wondering if anyone else experienced this and what it may be. thanks

I was banded on 12/13 and my Dr doesn't have me coming in for a fill until Feb. 17th! I am hungry and struggling all of the time. I have lost 18lbs so far but have worked my butt off to get that far. I hope I have good restriction right away because I need help!:help:

B: 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/2 cup 1% milk L: 3 turkey and mozzarella roll-up's, 3 pringles D: S: W: V: E:

B: 1c strawberry banana protein smoothie L: 2 slices of deli roasted turkey, coffee w/coffemate D: tuna on 1/2 toasted hamburger roll topped w/ melted mozzarella S: blueberry yogurt, coffee w/coffeemate W: 32 oz and counting V: yes E: 20min. fast walking on treadmill

I was told by surgeon that only the Bypass patients have to do this...thank goodness.

lol thanks Eileen sorry about the confusion-soy tuna does sound really gross!

:hungry: I just had a ginger and soy tuna steak from Bumble Bee and it was awesome!! It comes in a little foil pouch already seasoned and cooked. I heated it up in a saute pan with it's own juice and it was really, really good!:clap2: It's kinda high in sodium (soy sauce will do that) but once in awhile for me is ok. You can find it in the regular tuna isle. for a 4 oz pouch here's the Nut. facts: 170 calories 2.5 total fat 40 cholesterol 1000 Sodium 3 carbs 34g Protein it was worth my $2.00 (sale price) just thought I'd share.

B-berry protein smoothie, coffee w/ splenda & 1/2 &1/2 L-split pea soup and refried beans D- S- V-yes E-

B-Berry protein smoothie L-leftover ham D-chicken thigh w/o skin, 1/2 cup split pea soup, 1 slice ham S-1/2 cup cottage cheese W-32oz so far E-nope V-right now-almost forgot

thanks everyone, sometimes it just feels better hearing that others know how you are feeling!

Ok, I am going to try keeping track this way, anything has got to help! B-berry Protein shake L-cream of wheat S-refried Beans D- Ham, cauliflower, mashed potatoes cup of coffee w, splenda and 1/2 & 1/2 v-yes exercise- gonna walk on treadmill as soon as I get off this computer. total calories before coffee was 1,151 86 grams of protein Water 32 oz but still drinking I still think my portions are too big but I have almost NO restriction. any suggestions for a replacement for 1/2 & 1/2 ??

Beanie, that is sooo awesome!!!! Glad to finally hear some good news for you!! YIPEEE!!!

I am on regular foods now and have not had a problem with anything but I also chew, chew and chew. I have been having a really hard time counting calories. I make everything homemade..stew, Soup stuff like that. How do you count calories for things like that? I wish there was a calorie book out there to help-I could be eating 2000 calories a day for all I know. I have never looked forward to a needle (fill) so much in my life. Beanie- I am not allowed raw veggies for a while....carrots would be great!

Hi everyone, I have been banded since Dec 13th and since the 2nd week I have really been struggling. I am always hungry, I am not supposed to snack between meals but my stomach is screaming to be fed.:hungry: For the most part I only snack on good stuff-yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese. I am trying not to eat past 7pm but I get so hungry around 9 that I will snack. I have lost 15lbs which is good but I had hoped for more. I know my whole situation is a common but I just feel that I shouldn't be so hungry or be able to eat as much as I am. I will get my 1st fill on Feb. 17th and my Dr. will not budge... I just had to complain a little, I knew to expect this but I had hoped to be one of the "chosen few" who didn't suffer with hunger until their 1st fill. Other than that I haven't had any side effects at all! Port site is great and only mildly sore when I twist a little too much. I guess over all I really shouldn't be complaining! Thanks for listening though