Joe

I had surgery on 12/12/05. My weight was 320 lbs. I got down to 268 lbs. Worked out everyday cardio and weight trained. My eating habits was good. Then late 2006 I changed my hours from work from 2PM x 10 pm to 8AM x 5PM.. My eating habits went out the window and there were no workouts. I slowly gained my weight back and plus some. I have not been back to get a fill for about a year... Well 6 months ago my shift changed back to 2pm x 10 pm so I hope to start right after the holidays. I have a stationary bike now at home and just purchased select tech dumbbell set and weight bench from bowflex... I have done well with Low Carb .... I plan to go to the doctors office in Jan for an appt and fill.... Time to start over....

Thanks Sue.... I hope it did not slip!!!!!

Friday 11-05 B- Coffee L- 1/2 of ww smart ones chicken encjildas suiza S- D- other half of 1/2 of ww smart ones chicken encjildas suiza S

Thursday- 11/4 BF - EAS protein drink Lunch - Crackers w/ cheese Snack - 2 slices of cheese Dinner- Half of WW Tuna noodle Gratin Dessert -SF Puding

Wednesday- 11/3 So far it has been ok.. I really need to start working out! B- Coffee L- Chunky soup ( Sirloin burger w/ vegetables ) and 4 crackers S- Sf Pudding Went off course during dinner ... wont even list! My Bad

Thanks missy0224 Same thing here with the embarrasment that I let myself get back to close to my original weight but I'm very ashamed of myself. I hated to go back to the Dr's office with the regain of my weight then to listen to the speach... Well lets do this together! Partner! Joe

Tuesday 11/2 B- Coffee L- Chunky soup ( Sirloin burger w/ vegetables ) and crackers S- SF Pudding D- Half of WW Tuna noodle Gratin S- Atkins advantage- Caramel chocolate peanut nougat bar

Monday 11/1 B- Coffee L- Half of WW three cheese ziti marinara s- Atkins advantage- Caramel chocolate peanut nougat bar d- other half of WW three cheese ziti marinara s- SF Pudding Its a start!

Preview Preview Highest weight: 11/12/04-@ 362 lbs Band date/weight= Dec 13, 05/ 320 lbs Lowest weight: 268 lbs- 4/17/06 8/5/08- Last Dr Visit- 287.7 lbs 11-11-09 345 lbs ( First DR visit since 8/5/08) 11-1- 2010-339.2 In Dec 2005 I had the lap band done. I did pretty good.. Went to the gym everyday, watch what I ate and got down to 268 Lbs from 320 Lbs ...then I changed shifts at work ( use to work 1:45PM x 10:15PM).. to 8x5 PM... My eating habits went out the window and never went back to the gym.. I started to regain my weight and suddenly back to were I started from plus... ( It Stinks ) Well now I am back to working 1:45PM x 10:15PM and hope to get back to the gym soon. and hope to start eating right...I really enjoy looking at what people have eaten..helps me out on planning a menu... Would like a planning meal buddy... I really not a cook but yes I can make simple things like chicken!!!! Help.. Note: After the 1st of the year going to the Drs office for a fill..

It has band awhile since I posted. I have been making wrong food choices and have re-gain my weight and plus.... I noticed yesterday for lunch I had a few pieces of chicken and that was it. I could not eat any more. About 30 minutes later I threw up. I know the band is working.. again with my weight gain its about wrong food choices. Well time to start up again. I weighted in this morning at 333.6 lbs ( sucks )... Goal weight 200 lbs My lowest after being banded was 269 lbs back in 5-16-06. I had no issues weighting my food then and working out was a biggie for me . Did it all the time in the past, and have to do it now. I need help with a menu, if you can post what you eat daily that would be a start me for. Thanks everyone! Joe H.

Hi There Been off the program for awhile and regained my weight. Need to go get a fill, but looking at some menus I can follow.. reverie- Looks like you are having good results with your menu... Anyone else having good results? Joe!

Here are from the last two days-- Good news it has been a week since a restarted and Iam down to 334.2 lbs. Tuesday - Feb 16,2010 Breakfast- Coffee Lunch- 2 slices of ham Snack 1 oz peanuts Dinner- 2 Jr Bacon cheeseburgers/ No bun ( From Wendy’s ) Snack- 2 Turkey breast/ cheese rolls ___________________________________________________ Wednesday -Feb 17, 2010 Breakfast- Coffee Lunch- 3 eggs w/ cheese Snack 1 oz almonds Dinner- 2 Jr Bacon cheeseburgers/ No bun ( From Wendy’s ) Snack- 2 melba toast

Monday - Feb 15, 2010 - Will try to stay with low carb. Breakfast- Coffee Lunch- 2 oz tuna fish/ 1oz peanuts Snack 1 oz peanuts Dinner- 2 eggs w/cheese, 1 peace of bacon/ Coffee Snack- 1 Ham/Cheese roll

I should really stick to LC meals myself. I have done it in the past and have done well.

Lost 2 lbs since Thursday, but had an off day today since we went of for Valentines day. Back at it on Monday...

Soexcited- I do get hungry but not that bad, I know I need a fill... Saturday - Feb 13, 2010 Breakfast- Coffee Lunch- 2 cups Progresso chicken enchilada flavor soup Snack - 2 oz peanuts Dinner- Lean cuisine -Salisbury steak w/ macaroni and cheese ( ate half did not like it). Snack- 1 SF pudding / 2 Ham & cheese roll ups

Friday- Feb 12, 2010 Breakfast- Coffee Lunch- 2oz of BBQ chicken/ 1 boiled egg Snack - 2 oz peanuts Dinner- Michelina’s - Salisbury steak & mash potatoes. Snack- 1 SF pudding

Thursday Feb 11, 2010 Start working out today and diet: Breakfast- Coffee Lunch- 4 oz noodles ( sausage in included ) Snack - 2 oz peanuts Dinner- 3 ham and cheese roll ups ( forgot to take dinner to work. Ate late at home. Snack- SF Pudding

Hi All I am back again, Long story short I messed up. I was banded on 11/13/05. My weight at the time was 320. ( my highest weight was 362 lbs back in 2004 )..I got down to 268 lbs. At the time I worked swing shift so during the day I worked out and my eating was controlled. When I started working 8X5 I stopped working out and my eating was out Of Control. We starting 2/11/09 I start working 2pm x 10 pm. So I will end up going back to the gym in the AM. My last fill was on 11/11/09. I was missing some fluid about 3.5cc. They said since it had been over a year it might be possible there was some fluid loss. They added .5 cc and when I went back the following month, I told them I had restriction so they did not check. I went down to 333 but regained. As of the 2nd week of Feb I feel I have loss restriction. I hope I don’t have a leak. Anyway I am back and with the new shift Hope to do better. I will schedule an appt for March for a fill.

Just want to thank everyone that post what you have eating. I know this will help me out. I am now working from 2PM x 10PM and starting to hit the gym in the AM. I have posted on the mentor/need help board.. I can always use a mentor!

I have been out of touch for awhile. My eating habits is out of control. I had my lap band surgery back in 12/05 and my weight was 320 lbs... I was doing good and had gone down to lbs.. I have not been back for a fill for over a year now. I am reviewing menus now and trying to control my intake of food. If you follow a plan and think it could help me please send it my way. I need all the help I can get! Joe Preview Highest weight: 11/12/04-@ 362 lbs Start weight:339 Lbs ( Sept 07, 05) Band date/weight= Dec 13, 05/ 320 lbs Lowest weight: 268 lbs- 4/17/06 C.W- 344.0 lbs 10/28/09

Any suggestions on a good pair of Walking/Running shoes for heavyweights?

With a busy schedule what is your typical daily low carb meal and how many times a day do you eat? I have been out for awhile and time to get back in the game.

Hi All... Georgia Girl.... I am hoping I do not have a leak in my band... I have not been to the Dr office for over 12 months and after gaining 50 plus lbs I went back for a fill. I had 9.5cc last year and they only found 6.5 cc.. They got me up to 7cc and will check again in a few weeks to see if I am holding the fluid... They said it might have dissipated over time but cant tell me for sure.. I don't have cravings like I had before, but we will see.. B- Protein shot/ coffee S- Sf pudding L- 3oz BBQ pork, 1/2 cup Mac&cheese,1/2 cup beans D - EAS chocolate Protein drink/SF Jello S- 1oz almonds/coffee

Hi All I work For the State Of Colorado-Department Of Corrections...Been on the job for 13 years... I was banded back on 12/13/05...I was 320 lbs then I was doing pretty good. Working out in the AM and working swingshift 2PM x 10pm... At work I do alot of walking...especally climbing stairs.....( comparable to a street cop in NYC walking the beat )...I got my weight down to 268 lbs..Then my shift changed..8am x 5pm..Mon-Fri.. Yes basically a desk job... My eating habits went to hell, I stop working out..and did not make a Dr. appt...I felt like crap, uniform fits tight...it sucks...I finally made an appt for a fill on 11/11/09... I weighted in @ 345 lbs...That really sucks..I just let myself go like that...I made a follow up appt for Dec 03..hope to have at least lost 6lbs in 3 weeks...we will see...I should know better if your wearing a uniform and you are a Peace Officer you are an automatic target..If you work the streets you catch them, after they are convicted we hold them....In the streets they want to shoot you, in Prison/Jail they want to shank you... The end result is the same... We all need to be healthy for the line of work we do and to protect the public/your partner and yourself.. What ever you do don't give up..Keep your Dr. Appt and keep motivated!!!! Stay Strong!!!! Joe