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You know, we do the best with what you have. You were the way you were for longer then you have been banded. It's going to take a while for all your new habits to sink in. Just keep reinforcing them when you can and forgive yourself when you can't. You probably would forgive others for their faults, cut yourself some slack. Tomorrow is a new day!

I went to my favorite Japanese place tonight. Out of habit I ordered what I always ordered. Its a chefs special, always something different but served in a bento box. I love how all the food is separated into its own place , no sauce touching something its not supposed to. Today it was: three pieces of sushi, 4 wedges of orange, four little pieces of sweet potato, chicken teriyaki (about 1/4 cup), two pieces of shrimp tempura & two pieces of carrot tempura, with a bowl of rice and miso broth. I knew I was not going to be able to eat it all. I had about half of the soup, the fish from the sushi(i guess that made it sashimi) two wedges of orange(an 1/8) the shrimp and the sweet potatoes. I figured it out at home for the calories and am very happy to say it was 300 cals, 22gm protein and 8.3gm fat. Not bad if I say so. I chewed very well and ate slowly. I had them pack the chicken and some green beans from DH's dinner for lunch tomorrow. I'm so happy I don't have a problem with Japanese food!! Im staying away from the rice, which I really don't miss. I've only lose 14 lbs since surgery but over 40 since starting the journey. I'm happy with that. Ok Im off to add my 2 cents to the boards. PS is having the soup with dinner the same as drinking liquids?:confused2: Crap I didn't think about that.

I went to my favorite Japanese place tonight. Out of habit I ordered what I always ordered. Its a chefs special, always something different but served in a bento box. I love how all the food is separated into its own place , no sauce touching something its not supposed to. Today it was: three pieces of sushi, 4 wedges of orange, four little pieces of sweet potato, chicken teriyaki (about 1/4 cup), two pieces of shrimp tempura & two pieces of carrot tempura, with a bowl of rice and miso broth. I knew I was not going to be able to eat it all. I had about half of the soup, the fish from the sushi(i guess that made it sashimi) two wedges of orange(an 1/8) the shrimp and the sweet potatoes. I figured it out at home for the calories and am very happy to say it was 300 cals, 22gm protein and 8.3gm fat. Not bad if I say so. I chewed very well and ate slowly. I had them pack the chicken and some green beans from DH's dinner for lunch tomorrow. I'm so happy I don't have a problem with Japanese food!! Im staying away from the rice, which I really don't miss. I've only lose 14 lbs since surgery but over 40 since starting the journey. I'm happy with that. Ok Im off to add my 2 cents to the boards.:biggrin: PS is having the soup with dinner the same as drinking liquids?:confused2: Crap I didn't think about that.

Get a few dumb bells 5 & 10 lbs. Do some curls while you're watching TV. OR How about a personal trainer. I had one a few years ago and I really liked it. I'm planning on doing it again when the weather gets cool and I can't get out to walk, swim and kayak. Just moving more then you did before is good.

Welcome Penny! Not to sound bad or anything but it sounds like you have a very restrictive diet. Only a few of the shamRocks have it like you. Good luck!!!:thumbup:

It sure looks like you're getting the food and exercise right. Keep up the good work!!

Are you on the verge of giving up on your dream? Are you just about to let all your hopes and dreams slip through your fingers? Has the thought crossed your mind? Are you despairing because things are not working out the way you expected? Are you wondering how you will ever accomplish your goal or even whether you really have what it takes to achieve them? If you are already feeling the familiar feeling of despair that accompanies the fear that your dreams and hopes might go down the drain: DO NOT GIVE UP! Get up and fight for your dream. Fight for what you believe in. Here are 8 tips to help you hang on and not give up: 1. Take charge of your life. When you give up, quit, lose hope or abandon your dream or goal, you give both yourself and other external circumstances permission to sabotage your efforts. Don't give in to self-defeating, self-sabotaging and dream choking thoughts. No matter how bumpy the ride is, don't abandon your dream. Get on the drivers seat of your life, wear your seat belt and drive to your destination. It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it. ~ Douglas MacArthur~ 2. Reconnect with your vision. Before you decide to throw it all away, ask yourself why you had the initial desire to achieve that goal/dream. What compelled and stirred your heart toward that vision? Why was it so important to you? As you reflect on your answers, allow the passion for your vision to give you the strength to carry on. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~ Kahlil Gibran~ 3. Focus on your big picture. When things go wrong, don't betray the plan. Don't let short-term obstacles snuff the life out of your long-term goal. Work on overcoming whatever is momentarily standing in the way of your dream. Bear in mind that achieving the goal is the big picture and not the obstacle in your path to your big picture. Stick to the plan for your life. The race is only over when you reach the finish line. Honor you desire to achieve your goal. Run the race of your life and until you get to the end. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. ~Stephen Covey ~ 4. Believe in yourself. Having your hopes dashed can damage your self-confidence. No matter how bad the situation seems, believe in yourself and in your ability to succeed. The fact that you thought about your idea, worked on it and turned it into reality counts for something and is evidence enough that you can do it! With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable. ~Thomas Foxwell Buxton ~ 5. Persevere The journey to success is usually filled with many obstacles. Dealing with obstacles aren't only time consuming but can also drain your energy, motivation and drive as you struggle to overcome them. Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. ~Newt Gingrich 6. Be resilient. Resilience is an ability to bounce back and stand on your feet after a hard knock out punch. Simple thoughts such as "I will survive" and "I will try again" are enough to get your hopes high again and to set you rolling and in motion again. When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown~ 7. Change your perspective. Perhaps you just need to see things from a different perspective in order to understand how you can do it better. You may have to rethink your strategy, revise a few things or be creative. The saying goes that "It is hard to see the picture when you are in the frame" Perhaps it would help if you got out of the frame and really looked at the Big Picture! Problems are not stop signs; they are guidelines. ~Robert Schuller~ 8. Hang on! There is no better way of saying this. This quote sums it all up: Hang on! Don't give up! There is surely something in that dream or goal that's worth holding on to. Find it and hang on to it. When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. Whatever it is that you aspire to achieve: Never, ever give up! ~Franklin D. Roosevelt~ by Caroline Jalango

do you know how many cc's they put in?

So how are you doing now?

Scrappy I think it is because the food sticks around longer(in you) then the liquid did. So that couple of pounds is solid food. Happened to me too. scale started going down again in a few days.

The info the nutritionist gave me said: 1st mo. 500-800 2-6 mo. 800-1000(rapid weight loss) 6-12 mo. 1000-1200(progressive weight loss) beyond 12mo. 1200-1400 What rapid and progressive weight loss are I don't know. Is it 5 lbs a week 1lb a week. Healthy weight loss is said to be between 1 and 2 lbs a week, more then that and you start getting problems with malnutrition, gall bladder problems, hair loss and your skin hanging too much (not shrinking back). Im not sure why the 2-6 mo is considered rapid unless it is because it is reduced cals. On the boards folks talk about not losing steadily/getting upset about not losing at all until some restriction/the sweet spot is found and that can take quite a few fills. Seems everyone is different.

arnica montana is for the bruising after the surgery. I used it and had wonderful results. scar gels/creams with aloe vera are great for the following months as you heal to help keep the scar from raising.

Are you keeping your band a secret? How many people have you told? If you haven't told a lot of folks, do you think this will diminish your support? I have been really thinking about this lately. I have not told most of my friends/family. The ones I have told have been very supportive. I wonder if Im holding myself back from further support by not sharing this news. But then again I don't want to deal with the possible one that will be a downer. (I don't have one in mind, but there is always "the one") Just wondering.:confused2:

I did post it on another thread I guess I forgot it here.

kerri you can take the strips off at about 2 weeks. The adhesive can be removed with liquid bandage . I found it at CVS. Just goop some on the marks and then wipe it off and wash with soapy water. All gone!

Hi all. Work has been a bear, so I haven't been posting. I saw my Dr on the 21st and he cleared me for solid food. I asked about the mushy phase and his reply " you're a smart person, chew until mush then swallow. Unless you want to puree your food" Ive been enjoying food again. Ive found that I really cant eat more then a cup of food. Im keeping the protein up (60gm) carbs low & cals low(under 800) and taking 20-30 minutes to eat. I still have to pulling sensation under my port, but Dr said that is muscle healing. Im getting most of my water in. Ive found if I drink 20 oz on the drive to and from work that really helps. night:sleep:

Hi all. Work has been a bear, so I haven't been posting. I saw my Dr on the 21st and he cleared me for solid food. I asked about the mushy phase and his reply " you're a smart person, chew until mush then swallow. Unless you want to puree your food" Ive been enjoying food again. Ive found that I really cant eat more then a cup of food. Im keeping the protein up (60gm) carbs low & cals low(under 800) and taking 20-30 minutes to eat. I still have to pulling sensation under my port, but Dr said that is muscle healing. Im getting most of my water in. Ive found if I drink 20 oz on the drive to and from work that really helps. night:sleep:

Hi all. Work has been a bear, so I haven't been posting. I just read the 15 pages I missed. So many new bander. Fenton I got some of the Gorgonzola dolce . YUM I saw my Dr on the 21st and he cleared me for solid food. I asked about the mushy phase and his reply " you're a smart person, chew until mush then swallow. Unless you want to puree your food" Ive been enjoying food again. Ive found that I really cant eat more then a cup of food. Im keeping the Protein up (60gm) carbs low & cals low(under 800) and taking 20-30 minutes to eat. I still have to pulling sensation under my port, but Dr said that is muscle healing. Im getting most of my Water in. Ive found if I drink 20 oz on the drive to and from work that really helps. For those not liking the regular Protein drinks try the unjury unflavored mixed with your favorite beverage. It doesn't add anything to the taste and with 20gm of protein and 60 cals it is a great option. I too got a letter from the insurance co. saying they were not going to cover the overnight stay. I called and was told I am not responsible for the added cost because they have an agreement with the hospital and would be working it out with them. Give your insurance a call and tell them you were following Dr orders staying over and you are not qualified to make the decision to go home. Ok thats it. Night all.

I had a bit of a melt down last night. It all seemed to hit me. I may never eat regular again. I now have surgical scars on a body that had never even been to a hospital. I mean Im having BIG time doubts about this and I can't change back. It's not like ANYTHING Ive ever done before. I had this thing put in. It was my choice, Im the only one to blame. I really did a lot of research before the surgery but nothing could prepare me for how Im feeling. I was really thinking about making myself puke so it would slip and have to be removed. I really shouldn't be complaining I get a good nights sleep. Ive been sleeping on my stomach since the first night in the hospital. Drinking my 5 meals getting all my Protein. Not getting enough Water, but whatever. Going on walks with the DH to get exercise. Im not really in pain, just discomfort. I wish I could be more psyched about this but right now I'm just trudging through the day thinking I've made the worst mistake of my life and pissed at myself for putting my family, body and mind through this. I know this is not what you guys want to hear but It's how Im feeling. I think Im getting depressed.

All you LBT folks are wonderful. :embaressed_smile:

Thanks mattintosh.

Last night I went to the support group run by the psych Dr and nutritionist. (they are once a month and cost $20) Most of what was said was useless to me (mostly about avoiding stress eating) but one bit of wisdom stuck- when out eating with friends cut all your food up into little bitty pieces first, put fork down between bites, and concentrate on chewing. If you're talking away while you eat you run the chance of BPs. :thumbup: That was good advise. Just though I would pass it along.

Fenton what is Gorgonzola dolce with pear sauce? It sounds really good. OK I googled it and it does sound wonderful.

chica- try some lactaid before you drink anything with milk. It really helped me on the preop phase when I was having so many milk products. Ive switch to mostly soy milk now.

Nope, you're not alone. HEY---I'm over here:tongue2: