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Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Wishing you a quick recovery and a great relationship with your band

Was an OK day B: 2 sausage patties L: Grilled chicken strips/salsa D: 3 large meatballs with stewed tomatoes

I'm not banded yet so I have been just kind of counting calories since the end of Nov. I have been at a standstill the last couple of weeks and was happy to see this thread the other day. I need a new motivation. Low carbs had worked for me b/4 and I plan on (hopefully) sticking to this plan until I start my pre-op liquids. I have to admit that I have never been a big label reader. I have started the last few months though. Thanks for answering my question.....Thanks to you LJM, also

Thanks for the answer, Denise

Ok LJM, when you say "net" carbs....what's the diff?

How many grams of protein in the Atkins Bars, Denise? B/4 I decided to do more protein, I was eating Nature Valley oat bars. Just about crapped when I looked up carbs yesterday and they contain 29g/serving. DAH! Don't want to eat those anymore!

Thanks, Georgia. I remember someone mentioning the WalMart chix breast a couple of weeks ago but could not find the thread when I was looking yesterday.

Lorid...nice weight loss even b/4 your surgery. I'm pre-surgery and waiting to submit paperwork to ins. company. Wishing you all the best!

Hi Hunzi...I, too, have a DH that lacks talent in the kitchen. I have become pretty independent since becoming an empty-nester 7 years ago. My DH gets a lot of freezer meals when I am off and running. Hey..either he learns to cook or he eats out of the freezer. At least it's something homemade and honestly not lacking in taste or quality. I bet your DH will survive through this also. Good luck to you.

Today's eats B: 2 eggs scrambled L: pizza burger...no bun 1 cup spinach D: Pork loin 1/2 cup brocolli

Boo Boo Kitty - I think one of the only things that freaks me out about this entire process is the protien shakes. I am pre-op (maybe June band). I am trying to gather as much info as possible on how to get my Protein in the liquid stages. The thing that freaks me is the way Protein Shakes have that "vitamin smell". I have a list of different brands and varieties that I can get on the net. I have:confused_smile: never heard of the Herbal Life shakes. Did you get them on line or do you have to go through a Herbal Life "dealer"?

Hey Girls, I put my girls in a Shear Shapewear, Just Google it. I bought two different sizes. They are cute and they hold the boobies in place. I also ordered a couple of lacy ones to wear after my surgery. They are nice and soft and actually keep things fairly perky. Ordered these cuz was afraid my underwires would rub on wounds after surgery.

If I was still working away from home, I would only take a week. My job is a little more physical (jumping in and out of trucks, hauling trailers, etc). My husband is so supportive of this and I know he will make me lay low for as long as I should. I really want to concentrate on eating right and taking care of myself right of the bat. I hope things go smoothly for you.

When mine got sent in the first time, it took 9 bus. days. I would have found out at 5 days but the person working on my case sent my paperwork to her manager for consideration. I bet you can count on your answer within a two week period of time. This sounds silly but I am going to have to try and schedule my surgery around work. We farm and would be nice to have the planting out of the way b/4 surgery. It's not like I'm out toiling in the field but I am the gopher and cook for hired men. It would be far more convenient for me to get banded after June 3. I can then go to my lake home, not worry about things on the farm and relax.

I also wonder about the Atkins shakes. Are they super sweet? Can't handle too sweet but would love to have something for a snack. Can they be heated so I feel like I am getting a "coffee treat"?

Hey Brandy, Sounds like you got yourself on the right track. You most likely will lose more than 10lbs if you stick to the pre-op liquid diet. I am also 14 days from seeing the surgeon for the last time. (He did all my monthly appts. with me). I do not have a surgery date and I imagine you do not either. My surgeon's office manager will submit my paperwork again after my next appt. The office submitted everything at 3 months just to see if they would take it. Denied on the basis that I needed to do the next 3 months. I was a little disappointed at first (for about 30 seconds) and just got over it. Not a big deal. I am 46lbs down from the start and feel 10x better. I would do this all over again and am hoping that this all makes a difference after the band. Good luck with your approval, Brandy.

I'm staying on plan today cuz I have a new plan to stay on. Going to kick up the protein and leave the carbs in my dust

Good luck, Susie. Hope you can get some sleep b/4 surgery. Let us know how things go.

Kristen..Ditto. I have BCBS and six months diet is their requirement also. It's not so bad. I have a month left and actually has given me the time I needed to get my head around what I am in for. My surgeon encourages his patients to lose as much weight as possible in this pre-op period of time. I am happy I jumped on it right away. I now feel that I will have an easier time after banded because I have eaten as if I had the band for the last five months. The way I see this prep time is; the band is for a life time. Why not be ready for that band when the time comes. Good luck and hope your six months goes by quickly for you

Tuesday: B: 2 sausage patties L: 4oz hamburger patty with cheddar S: 2 oz Mozarella D: Pan fried pheasant breast small lettuce with Buttermilk ranch

Sorry I jumped in. Was suppose to be a joke. Guess my sense of humor about the PB sucked. :biggrin:

rickyross.. wishing you the best. Hang in there, Bud!

OK...I know the thread you are talking about and I do admit, I have been hanging back and LMAO today over all of this. OK...so I am new...very few posts. (By the way, I used to be LILO and my neighbor named their new ugly mutt LILO, so I changed my name to APPLES2. Just in case anyone was onto the name change thing). I have not posted on this thread yet because I was truly going to ask what a PB was about three months ago....I am one of those people that needed to know. GET OVER IT!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, this thread has provided a little entertainment. Thank you.

LJM...I have done so WELL on this entire six month pre-op thing and the last week I have just lost it. I do know that Protein is the thing that works for me (and my spinach for a little energy). I'll kick you in the ass if you kick me in the ass. I don't want to come off as suck-uppy but you are just something. The work you have done. Take a bow!

Thanks for starting the thread LJM...was just telling my DH this weekend that I need to get back to the more protein thing...less carbs. I need a little kick in the pants this week. Have been a little lazy the last couple of weeks.