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Honestly I have found you can blend anything, thin it out with broth or milk, and eat it. I have blended flavored tofu with milk and cheese, spaghetti (with meat), soups/stews, chili, cooked veggies... even tried a burger, which did not turn out too well. I have asked for a magic bullet for Christmas. I found fajita seasoning in the spice isle. It was about $3.00. Tried a fancier version of my fishy soup... and found out I am allergic to crab. Yikes!!!! I mixed scallops, crab, and shark with the above ingredients. (Expensive stew)... but about 20 minutes after eating it my tongue started to tingle and swell!!! 4 Benedryl later I was ok... and sleepy. It tasted good though! The only thing I can figure is that REAL crab does not work for me. The fake stuff is great to make the crab salad though! I don't have a lot of time to cook during the week, so I will make a big batch of a few things on Sunday, and then dish out what I want during the week. Check out my "Threesome" thread too, Jack has some great suggestions, like lunch meat and cheese. He says shredded wheat works for him, and I have tried it, but it will not go down cold. I did heat it up with a packet of splenda and a little cinnamon and it went down fine and tasted good. Maybe if all of us tight people put our heads together we can find a menu that will work for us and let us lose weight.

My favorite slow cooker receipes: Pork Butt Roast with a container of green chili salsa, and two cups of Water. Shred the roast and serve with a little cheese in the soup. Yummy. Also works with country style ribs. Pork Roast covered in coke overnight. In the AM, drain shred, and add in a bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce. Ready for Pulled Pork sandwiches for lunch. (have not tried this post band)

Outlined by age: 8 Mother put me on a diet. No candy, lots of vegetables and fruits. 9-11 Don’t remember… 12 Richard Simmons diet with my Mother. Remember the cassette tapes and book. 13 Macrobiotic diet with Mother and Aunt for about 6 months. Lots of brown rice. 14 Jenny Craig with Mother, I did the program with her even though I was not enrolled. Listened to motivational tapes, exercised, etc. 15 Richard Simmons again. Sweating to the Oldies tapes. 16 Optifast for a month and a half, stopped due to expense. (Oprah did it!) Richard Simmons again. 17 Cabbage Diet that was recommended for heart patients. Grapefruit diet. Richard Simmons again. 18 Herbalife Thermogenic formula shakes and vitamins, even bought a distributorship to get discounted product. 19 Staple in my ear, diet vitamins. Hypnosis with Grandmother: bought self help tapes and listened to them. Richard Simmons Deal a Meal and tapes. Attended OA meetings for about a month. 20 LA Weight Loss for three months, Basically low cal/low fat diet stopped due to expense. 21 Richard Simmons Deal a Meal, Farewell to fat program. 22 Saw Nutritionist told me to eat breakfast. Followed Food Pyramid Diet for a while. 23 Phen Phen with Dr. Pratemerat, Greenville, TX for two months, Richard Simmons again. Tony Little tapes. 24 Susan Powter Stop the Insanity Diet, Richard Simmons 25 Pregnant/Low sodium/Low sugar diet 26 Low Sodium. Did not really diet was nursing mother. 27 DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) 28 Richard Simmons and DASH diet. SAM-e Diet. Nikken diet products. 29 Kashi Go-Lean Diet Shakes, bars, cereal, etc 30 Dr/OBGYN put me on Low carb diet/Tried Atkins, Zone: Whey Protein Shakes, bars, cereal, etc. Fat Fast- Atkins 31 Low Carb Diet/Atkins, South Beach, Thin for good diet (Dr. Pescatore) Shakes, bars, cereal, etc* 32Low Carb Diet/Atkins/Slimfast/South Beach. Shakes, bars, cereal, etc, ADA diet, 33 6 week body makeover (for four days…too few calories.) * 33 continued: Lap band.

Joe: I have found on very restricted days, the blender is my friend. I have resorted to adding a little milk to my tofu and creaming it together, I have added broth and meat together to make a thick "mush". All of these things work when you like what you have to eat. But then things get old and you have to mix things up. Ice cream comes in more than 31 flavors, and I have attacked more than that too since banding... but know that I need to get back on track. At this point I am willing to do anything, because I am at a stand still and my hubby is getting a little frustrated with my behavior too (ice cream buying and such). We have spent a lot of time and money on this "tool" and I need to work it. If you like fish I posted a fish Soup receipe. And Jacks suggestion of shrimp salad works. I have also made a salad out of the artificial crab meat. Found some crab stew mix at the sea food counter and plan on trying that too. I figure as long as I have my Protein in and feel full that is what I need. Hopefully, we will continue to get more suggestions... as being tight leads sometimes leads to mashed potatoes, stuffing, and ice cream.... oh my... it can also lead us to delicious Soups, salads, and other new treats.

Just an FYI: My Step Team has come together and is doing a great job. Seems that I have actually helped bring other "groups" into the dance team. So I feel great about not letting others steer me away, the other girls may have never joined if I were not the sponsor. We have a beautiful multi-talented team now. Can't wait for us to get it together enough to perform! Oh yeah, and they love to see me try and do the steps!!! Step/jiggle/step!!!!

Jacks fine print from my threesome thread: ">fine print>>>> the management takes no responsibility for the content or conduct of the above posts.... They should not be construed as legal advice, and should not be used as such. Contact your lawyer, and consult with them before taking any advice given on this board......Objects in this mirror, are stranger than they seem...void where prohibited by law... batteries not included... some assembly required....your mileage may vary..." Should also include: Not responsible for broken hearts, total obsessions, and/or broken marriages/jealous husbands. :love: :love: :love:

Totals 1122 528281 Figured out I did some things wrong on fit day. Found the zero carb Protein drink and it brought some of my numbers down. These are my totals for today. Much better I think. Thanks to Jacks suggestions. I can barely get 4 oz of the shrimp salad down at lunch but that carries me over until I can sneak in a bite or two of cheese. Or, I will drink a V-8 during class: sip here, sip there you know. As for coffee, I don't know what else to do. I don't like hot tea. broth only goes so far too, but if I drink coffee I can eat a little lunch. The only hot tea I can stand is rasberry with splenda and a little cream (the real stuff, or milk), so don't know how great a substitute that would be. Although, a Hot Toddy would be a great start to a High School Teachers day....

Totals 1894 83181103 Cals, Fat, Carb, Protein These are my totals from Fitday.com . I did not realize how many calories I have been putting in my coffee... nor the amount of coffee I drink daily. Decaf of course, with splenda, but I add the creamer. And heck the carbs in the Ramen Noodles astound me. Easy, Fast, Salty, and Full of carbs. Will see if I can do better tomorrow. For being tight in the AM, I am sure racking up the calories.

Funny, I have a 2nd grader. I must direct his every move, or he will lie to get out of homework, pretend he is sick to skip soccer practice, and nearly lose an ear rather than wash behind it... so I understand totally. My problem as the "Ditzy Art teacher" is that I need clearly defined instructions on things that are not creative. If the state did not have a list of things required for me to do, we would be off task making paper mache messes and splatter painting the walls... Unfortunately, this band does not have clearly defined guidelines. Everyone is different, every body handles things differently, and food and the eating way of life has been changed forever. Posted a good fishy receipe that works though. Shredded wheat does not work in the morning, but may be a great after dinner snack. Guess my teaching philosophy will convert to my lapband philosophy too. "Modify and Adjust".

Thought I would post these receipes. They kind of go together. My dearest Jack recommended shrimp salad, so I bought a half pound of raw shrimp. I boiled them whole and thought, hey I can make some Soup. So I did. Took the shrimp out of the boiling Water (which left about 6 cups of fishy water), took the shells off, put them in the blender and minced them. In the water I added two tomatillos, 1/4 small red onion, 1 cup fresh mushrooms, some cilantro, and 1 jalepeno (seeded), and some fajita seasoning. After this cooked I blended it up, and added a little bit of the minced shrimp. Then I cooked some tapalia filets. Served this way: Tapalia filets with 1/2 piece sliced Havarti cheese w/dill melted on, covered with fishy soup. Absolutely yummy and went down without any pain!!! Shrimp salad receipe: Minced Shrimp, mayo, garlic pepper, pickle juice, diced red onion. Yummy!

Ok, I am back from my Kroger trip armed with the following items: coffee Cheese: Muenster, Havarti with dill, Provalone Meat: Deli ham, turkey, beef, Raw shrimp, ground meat Crackers: Wasa Fiber Rye Fruit: Kiwi, Strawberries Veggies: mushrooms, cauliflower, avacado, tomato, onion Misc: Tofu, Holy Shredded Wheat (original, could not find enriched), Soy Milk, Water. V-8 juice (could not find carrot) Figure I will make a shrimp salad and mince the heck out of it, serve with avacado/tomato for lunches. Bag up a slice of cheese wrapped in meat for Snacks. Will try the Cereal for lunch, may have to blend it, but that will work too. I tried a Wasa cracker when I got in, which was quite good with a slice of Havarti on top, went down with no issue this afternoon. Actually forgot about the world of cheese, but I do enjoy the stuff, and it seems to go down ok. Thanks again for the ideas. If you think of any more band friendly items I am willing to try them!

I loved Effexor, but it caused sexual side effects that hurt my DH. I was taken off of Effexor and put on Cymbalta. My sister is Bi-Polar, and he has found success with Cymbalta as well. That is the main reason I requested it. A side effect of Cymbalta is weight LOSS, so that is good, and I have noticed a heck of a difference in my back pain... as in it is no longer a problem. My MIL says I either don't have it any more, or don't care that it is there. :confused: It has also helped with the sexual side effects, (TMI: I can climax again and become aroused). Good luck!

Thank you Jack. I am going to follow the "Jack Diet" and see if that levels me out. Will make a list and hit the Kroger. Unfortunately, the life of a public school teacher does not allow time for Snacks, but I am going to try and sneak them in during passing periods. Maybe if I slice up the cheese stick, I can sneak a bite here and there too. Telly, my pre surgery guide says "1/2 cup hard Protein and 1/4 cup vegetables, carbs after that" and Myocel shakes for protein supplement. They say three meals only. Believe me, I have tried to be a good girl... I KNOW what needs to be done, and I am trying. That is why I asked for help.

1) What exactly CAN you eat? Listing only healthy stuff. Protein: Ground meat (any kind) with sauce is best or in stew/chili, shredded chicken in sauce (sometimes). Tofu. Veggies: Beans (sometimes), Cooked and pureed: squash, mushrooms, onions, cauliflower, cabbage, potatoes. Sometimes salad. 2) How MUCH are you eating, how OFTEN? I have a Protein shake for Breakfast. Eat lunch around 11:15, which is often something mushie so I do not get sick at work. Have found two pieces of Tofu, 4 oz, works really well, and I will fill up one of those little 4 oz containers with something mushie if I have something made. Did get one of the Lean Cuisine dinners down once for lunch. dinner is at around 5 which is when I am the least restricted and eat everything I can. How much I eat depends on what I am eating. I can get the whole pint of B&J's down, 4 oz of shredded bbq chicken (what I had for dinner), or something similar. But more often I am not a good girl because I am hungy. So I added another question: 3) What have you been eating and how much? Now you know I am going for the easy stuff because I am trying to avoid pain... I can eat chips, ice cream, Cookies, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and love pureed New England clam chowder. I can eat a half a pack of stuffing, the whole can of pureed chowder, three cookies, a cup of chips, and a whole pint of ice cream. All at different times of course, and mostly at night since I am restricted in the mornings. 4) WHY exactly ARE you eating? I am not really hungry in the mornings, but I drink my Protein Shake to get my protein in. By lunch I am getting hungry, but have to grab something fast because of my 25 minute break. By dinner I am light headed, ready to attack everything... and often do. Now I swore to myself when I got this band that I would not try to "cheat the band". I knew then that I would have to make the correct food choices for this tool to work. But living with the band has brought about another attitude. You learn rather quickly when to stop eating, you learn what foods to avoid, but when the stuff you should be eating hurts you what do you do? I, sadly, cheat. My mushie casserole gets old after a while. (Mushie casserole: garbonzo beans, tofu, squash, cauliflower, garlic, and onions pureed with a little butter and salt). My chili is good, but again, gets old after the first few days even if I doctor it up differently each meal. BTW: I can eat about a cup of my chili, can eat a Wendy's chili, and can eat about the same amount of my mushie casserole. I just wish it was easier. Sometimes I can eat something, the next day I can not eat anything, then some days I am wide open. All this with no fill change. Would appreciate any suggestions you have.

Well, I did it. I did it!!!! Went off the deep end and had a threesome with Ben and Jerry (New York Super Fudge Chunk). What I don't get, is that I can not eat meat unless it is ground meat, I can eat firm tofu in small pieces can not eat fresh veggies at all... But a whole pint of Ben and Jerry's went down with NO PROBLEM!!! Would really LOVE it if someone would give me an exact menu on what I should be eating. This firm Protein and veggies does not work for me until dinner time!!! (and sometimes not even then). ***I did have a safe threesome... I used a plastic spoon.

Guacamole, tamales, egg rolls, and chicken balls (fried chicken and stuffing with jalepenos/cheese) are on the menu every get together. Yummy Yummy! Oh and don't forget the green bean caserole!!!!

I must admit that I have starting drinking warm liquids with my meals. If I did not start out with hot tea/coffee then I would not be able to eat anything, then if I feel kinda stuck after the first bite (first bite syndrome) I will take another sip or two. Not every day/meal, but sometimes I do. Especially around my time of the month, and if I am going out to lunch with someone that does not know about my band. I drink cold liquids after my food has settled and stop an hour before eating so I can "prime my band".

Well Leatha, I would never purposely post something I thought would start a fight. I was just curious about the situation. Seems the thread has taken on a life of its own though, good or bad, it is nice that we can speak about our thoughts as adults. My family has Iranian, Cambodian, Mexican/Hispanic, and white people in it. We have every color from lilly white to dark skin, some have accents, and my child is commonly known as the "white baby", since I am the only one in the family that fell in love with a white man. :girl_hug: I just truly hope that my child grows up knowing the beauty that we all possess... no matter what color our skin is... no matter what language we speak... and no matter where we live.

Notice a lot of Texans replying. Wonder if we are just vocal or notice it more here?

This is what I have had today. Breakfast: Decaf coffee Lunch: Chinese Buffet: hot tea, 2 cups wonton broth, 1 cup hot and sour Soup, 1 stuffed mushroom, 2 bites crab wonton, peanuts, (oh yeah and ice cream) Snack: Coffee, 2 oreo Cookies Early Dinner: 2 1/2 tamales (Hormel) and 1/2 can chili (Wolf) Not brand loyal. I drink a ton of Hot drinks because things hurt. Have been told that I am overfilled, but I think I can still eat alot.

I think my coworkers comments were meant to be a protection. It is very common these days to do the "you did that because I am _______". I get that from all groups in class. I usually say, "no I did that because you hit someone with a ruler, ate the glue, or _______" Your behavior attracted the discipline. I have been doing a ton of research on the dance style, stomp dancing, step dancing and such, and I can't even get my leg up high enough to slap under it, so don't know how it would work. I think I will hunt for a co-sponsor that can dance. I just don't want to get the reply..."you don't want to be our sponsor because we are...." Honestly, I am a fat woman that can't dance..... but I can do that butt shaking thing....jiggle jiggle jiggle... Thanks for all of the replies. It is interesting to see what is going on in peoples minds.

Recently a kid came to me and asked me to sponsor a group/dance team type thing at school. I told her I would ask around to see if I would be able to do it. (Because I am no dancer.) When I asked around, most teachers told me that usually the African American teachers sponsored that, and I wouldn't be a good fit for it. This got me to thinking. My family has a multitude of races in it. We have one hell of a family photo album, and I really never think of it anymore. And being on the internet, I never go: "Hello, what color are you?" I know the kids know I could handle it (the race difference), or they wouldn't have asked me. Now the dance part... I don't know. I truly hope that everyone here sees me as a hot pink Poodles, but I was wondering what everyone has come across here lately as far as race is concerned. Do you think we are progressing as a society?

:love: How many times should we spank you????? :love: Lots of love and happiness on this fine day...

Competition??? Oh no!!! Just wanted to check the board one more time before I am cut off (during my move) and I find out that Jack is being admired by all... Great!!! Now we can have new members of Jack's Harem!!!!! :love: :love: :love: Feel the love Jackie Baby!!!! I will definitely have Jack withdrawls more than anything else during this internet down time... Don't get too tired being admired by ... I will be back to worship Jack!!!

I have been so tight for so long this seems like a lot to me. I think I will test the waters tomorrow and try to eat something for breakfast. Wish me luck.