KatrinaD

There's a place in Chicago called 3Arts Cafe, this is where I tried what you posted for the first time there. I made it at home and added capers on top..omg so good!! https://www.restorationhardware.com/content/category.jsp?context=ChicagoCafe

Good morning everyone, 2/16/10 I experienced my life change for the lapband. I lost maybe 1/3 of my weight. part of the problem was I had a knee issue called chondromalacia. basically my knee was off track, I wasn't able to excersice like I wanted to, lack of motivation etc. I thankfully did not gain the weight back. the good news is in 1/13 I went through arthiscopic surgery and they were able to put it back on track. now I've signed up for a membership at my fitness center in my apartment complex. I will start working out slowly. I also bought a big thing of protein shake. I want to lose more weight but more importantly I need to tone up my body. I actually feel pretty good about the way I look but would like just the fat to go away. I intend to start working out and to try to start getting adjustments again. it's hard getting adjustments because of my work schedule.hope everyone is doing well..good luck...xoxox K

I was banded 02/16, i've lost 25 lbs and i live in joliet. scheduling issues won't allow me to make the support groups...its nice to be able to fit from a 2x to a 18 :smile2: *hugz*

I KNOW TODAY IS THE DAY AND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE W/ U & UR FAMILY! REMEMBER THAT EACH DOCTOR/HOSPITAL HAVE THEIR OWN WAY OF DOING THINGS. FOLLOW YOURS AND YOU'LL BE FINE..THE DOCTOR CAME TO SEE ME AFTER THE SURGERY AND I CONFESSED TO HIM I HAD 2 SUSHI ROLLS..HE LAUGHED SO MUCH IT WAS FUNNY!!...GOOD LUCK LET ME KNOW HOW YOU DOIN.................

Crystal lite is awesome!!! After i got banded i felt so dehydrated, i drink water constantly with tons of ice cubes...i have a quart at work and go through like 3-4 of those a day and one at home..try freezing your water..also dont forget crystal lite popsicles yumm!!

GOT IT DONE FINALLY 2/16 AT 730AM IM IN HOSPITAL..IM FINE..ALOT OF SLEEPING..THANK GOD FOR MY LAP.. WRITE L8R

SO TODAY IS DAY ONE. THIS PROTEIN SHAKE IS GOOD I GOT VANILLA~TASTES LIKE BANNANA GOT A QUART OF WATER NEXT TO ME I KINDA WEENED MYSELF OFF SODAS THESE LAST FEW DAYS.. ITS ODD..THE SMELL OF PREMADE FOOD REALLY HAS BEEN MAKING ME SICK..ALMOST LIKE IT WAS WHEN I WAS PREGNANAT (NO IM NOT PREG LOL) BUT I JUST CAN'T STAND THE SMELL..IT MAKES ME QUEEZY... I THOUGHT MAYBE SINCE MY LUNCH IS 1/2 HOUR I CAN WALK OUTSIDE, ITS NOT SO BAD..20'S 30'S..BETTER THAN BELOW ZERO WEATHER...THAT WAY IT KEEPS ME NOT AT MY DESK AND NOT THINKING OF FOOD.. I THINK CHEWING ON SUGAR FREE GUM TOO IS OK..SO I HAVE PACKED MY DRAWERS FULL OF CRYSAL LIGHT BOXES AND IM STRAIGHT :bored:.. OH ANOTHER THING..IVE LOST 9 LBS FROM WHEN I HAD MY CONSULTATION AT DR'S OFFICE TO NOW..I WONDER HOW THAT HAPPEND... I BROUGHT MY WORK OUT CLOTHES W/ ME AND I'LL GO TO THE GYM WHEN I'M OFF WORK TO WORK THE TREADMILL.. I THINK IM HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION...

WELL, THE MOOD SWINGS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD FOR ME. I CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT...STILL HUNGRY BUT I'VE GOTTEN TO THE REALIZATION THAT IT JUST AIN'T HAPPENING...I'VE FOUND SOME COOL RECIPIES THAT I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY..AFTERWARDS....SO..GOT MY UPS AND DOWNS.. THE BAD PART~I CHEATED.. 2 SUSHI ROLLS..I COULDNT HELP IT..THEY WERE SCREAMING MY NAME..:w00t:..PLEASE SOMEONE TELL ME I DIDNT SCREW UP SO BAD...:tongue_smilie: I PROMISED MYSELF I WOULDNT..BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR ME WAS NOT TO COMPLAIN..I'M DEALING WITH THINGS.. BOUGHT MY PJ'S FOR THE HOSPITAL STAY.. IM PARANOID ABOUT MY MESS UP.I COULD HAVE HAD A BURGER, A STEAK BUT I CHOSE SUSHI..OF ALL THINS..(#*$&)#$(*!!!! I CAN DO THIS!!!

GOT IT DONE FINALLY 2/16 AT 730AM IM IN HOSPITAL..IM FINE..ALOT OF SLEEPING..THANK GOD FOR MY LAP.. WRITE L8R

OK ALL, ITS FINALLY HERE, 12.5 HOURS AND COUNTING.. I DID IT WHOOOOOO!!! MY NURSE GOT ON ME ABOUT CALLING THEM SO MUCH CUZ SHE SAID I WAS TRYING TO CHICKEN OUT..SHE WAS SO FLIPPIN MEAN...HATE HER! GRRR..ALL I WAS DOIN WAS GETTING MORE INFO..LIKE IF THERE WA A REASON WHY THEY WOULD NOT OPERATE. IVE LOST 14 LBS. PPLS SAY THEY SEE THE DIFFERENCE IN MA FACE. OK SO..IM ALL READY TO GO.. wanna thank ma peeps especially..bt..., betsy, and diva..thanks for everyones supports...ima lovin ya'all!!!

OK ALL, ITS FINALLY HERE, 12.5 HOURS AND COUNTING.. I DID IT WHOOOOOO!!! MY NURSE GOT ON ME ABOUT CALLING THEM SO MUCH CUZ SHE SAID I WAS TRYING TO CHICKEN OUT..SHE WAS SO FLIPPIN MEAN...HATE HER! GRRR..ALL I WAS DOIN WAS GETTING MORE INFO..LIKE IF THERE WA A REASON WHY THEY WOULD NOT OPERATE. IVE LOST 14 LBS. PPLS SAY THEY SEE THE DIFFERENCE IN MA FACE. OK SO..IM ALL READY TO GO.. wanna thank ma peeps especially..bt..., betsy, and diva..thanks for everyones supports...ima lovin ya'all!!!

i wanna steakkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

cuz i didnt have any for the hospital lol

WELL, THE MOOD SWINGS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD FOR ME. I CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT...STILL HUNGRY BUT I'VE GOTTEN TO THE REALIZATION THAT IT JUST AIN'T HAPPENING...I'VE FOUND SOME COOL RECIPIES THAT I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY..AFTERWARDS....SO..GOT MY UPS AND DOWNS.. THE BAD PART~I CHEATED.. 2 SUSHI ROLLS..I COULDNT HELP IT..THEY WERE SCREAMING MY NAME....PLEASE SOMEONE TELL ME I DIDNT SCREW UP SO BAD...:frown: I PROMISED MYSELF I WOULDNT..BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR ME WAS NOT TO COMPLAIN..I'M DEALING WITH THINGS.. BOUGHT MY PJ'S FOR THE HOSPITAL STAY.. IM PARANOID ABOUT MY MESS UP.I COULD HAVE HAD A BURGER, A STEAK BUT I CHOSE SUSHI..OF ALL THINS..(#*$&)#$(*!!!! I CAN DO THIS!!!

thanks all!