Shamrockgirl60

Ahhhh I have had that problem off and on, I take stool sofeners much less harsh than laxatives. I don't eat a lot of fiber just some whole wheat pasta and toast once in a while. I do eat lots of veggies and leafy dark lettuce. This does help.

It's not unusual to see a small or no weight loss the few weeks after surgery, your healing. I have had my 6th fill, and not reached my sweet spot yet. I am close maybe one more fill. I eat very small bites. I also use a smaller salad plate instead of a dinner plate. It helps. I eat 3 meals a day...breakfast is a must. Always have some Protein for breakfast. Scrambled eggbeaters are good. I add an oz. of fat free cheddar cheese and make an omelet. I also have one piece of weight watchers or similar low carb whole wheat bread with just a smear of Smart Balance on it. I have fruit for snack around 11:00 pm and a light lunch of a salad with protein veggies and Walden Farms no calorie dressing. Dinner 3 oz of protein like lean steak, or chicken with veggies and a small baked potato if I can eat it...sometimes can't I am full then I save it. Snack one serving of sugar free pudding 60 calories or a 100 calorie ic cream snack when it's hot out. I write down what I eat and stay within the 100-1200 calorie a day most of the time. I walk 20-30 min a day. Swimming in our pool when it opens in a week or so. I do Water aerobics too. I hope to get the last 29 lbs. off by the end of August just past my one year anniversary. Good luck

Good thanks I'll look for it.

I was told not to drink anything carbonated for at least a year after banding. Then I don't know. I will have to ask my doctor. I gave up my beloved diet coke and an occasional Sam Adams lager and now drink Crystal Light. I am used to it. I enjoy my tea and coffee. Iced in the summer.

Most are the same but protein first is a must. You need it or you will have problems, like your hair falling out and feeling crappy. I make sure I have small portions 3-4 oz of protein and then maybe a half cup of veggies or salad with no cal dressing (there is such a thing, Walden Farms makes it they have a website) and then a few spoonfuls of starch. potatoes, brown rice or whole wheat pasta. I do have a snack, either a sugar free pudding cup, or a sugar free, ice milk snack. It keeps me honest. LOL Eat slow, small bites and when you get that "feeling" you STOP EATING IMMEDIATELY. You will know what that feelingis really. More like I can't put another bit in my mouth without barfing.... good luck

Cool, we have a Wii game system, is this the game called Wii workout? It's been hard to get but I saw it in the store the other day and want to get it when I have a few more bucks saved.

I would report the nurse's lousy attitude to her boss, who is your therapist I assume. She had the wrong attitude to be doing any kind of work with overweight people especially ones having bariatric surgery. She needs a new job.

Boy I can understand this. New post for me...I posted earlier. People have asked me "When you get down to your goal weight, you can have the band removed right?" I have to inform them no way will I do that. This is for life for me. I feel so good now. I can do so much more "stuff" and just crossing my legs is wonderful. A size 12 jeans is wonderful also. Having people now see me for me and not the weight. Being treated well now in stores and other places is great, sad but great. I treat everyone the same, I will never ever change. I go out of my way still to be nice to other overweight people. I have been there. It's not picnic for sure. Everyone is different here, but we are all fellow bandsters going day to day. I don't look too far ahead. Pati

Heck, I eat my protein in a salad first, usually diced roast skinless chicken breast 3 oz.. And the cheese 3 oz., if I am not full I then eat the greens and veggies. Not hard to eat salads with the band but that is just my experience.

I do understand so well, I want to lose that last 29 pounds right now....but I am hoping that the one or two pounds I am losing per week will get me there by the end of August. I am wearing regular clothing now. Size 12 pants and due to my big boobs that I still have a L or XL top. no more XXXL tops and XXL bottoms YEA!!!!! Got two really cute tops in Marshall's last night very young and modern. I won't dress like an old lady ever. I will be 80 and wearing my jeans....LOL

Well guess I will start this one. I am now down into the 150's finally and have only 29 pounds to go to goal. I think they might be the hardest pounds to lose. I was on a plateau going between 160-163 up and down for a month. Drove me crazy. Had my 6th fill on Wed. I hope for my sweet spot soon. I did not see the August bandsters listed in the main forums. Wonder why. Not much activity. Well big day tomorrow my granddaughter Christina turns one year old. We are having a party. I will eat one very very small piece of cake LOL. :drool::tt1: Take care all and have a great weekend. Pati

Gee I eat most foods, some are bothersome so I avoid them, I eat some steak, just get a 4 oz. filet which is lean and tender, grill, and cut into very very small bites. Then enjoy eat it slowly savor every bite. I eat macaroni and cheese, I use whole wheat pasta, and low fat chedder and some other low fat cheeses. Just eat small bowl. I make a killer pasta sauce and I eat a cup of pasta with a cup of sauce. and it's wonderful.

Yikes, I love salads, and it's one thing I can eat without a problem, yes I choose very dark leafy green, carrots, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms and some low fat feta cheese, dried cranberries and for a full dinner I have diced small pieces of white meat chicken (4 oz.) I use Walden-Farms no fat/no calorie dressings also. I vary the veggies and greens sometimes and it's filling and healthy sorry I suppose if you eat just iceburg lettuce and a tomato it's not that healthy. I also sometimes use fat free whole wheat croutons on my salads also.

Down a few pounds and feeling pretty good, back on track now from weeks of plateau hell. Happy May

Well I hope that by August 7th my one year anniversary I will be very close to goal. By Memorial Day I would like to be in the 150's. Almost there now. I would love to be 140-130 by August 7th. Getting my next fill next week. I was off track for a while and not losing hardly anything, back on track and doing well. Good Luck everyone.

Oh I hear ya...been on a plateau for 3 months, same 3 pounds up and down a bit. Now back on track, my 5th fill seemed to kick in last week. I wend from 164 to 160 this week and am happy. I am making sure I eat my 3 small meals. And I do mean small and 2 Snacks so I have something every 4-5 hours. The steady small meal thing seems to work well with me. I do have a 6th fill in May and will go through with it..I need all the restriction I can get. I still hope to be near my goal weight by August 7th. 30 lbs. to go. It's a daily battle and sometimes you get really discouraged with the plateau. But eventually it gives. I find sometimes I eat more for a week...the go back to diet and the plateau goes away, you "fool" your metabolism and the hibernating thing goes away. Good luck all Pati

I have always had a bit of restriction, but I made a conscious effort to lose the weight also with my diet, and exercise, knowing I don't want this to fail at all. After my 5th fill not a lot of restriction till last week then bam it's working like a charm. I can eat but very very small amounts. So I am back on track and losing. My plateau is broken. 5 lbs the past week and a half lost. I am happy

Oh Yes, yes, yes, it's worth it. The best thing I have ever done. I have finally hit my sweet spot and great restriction so my plateau is over. Back losing about 3 lbs. a week. I think despite the posts that are negative 99% of the people here would do it again. I know I would in a heartbeat. I do miss eating the things I loved but then I can have one bite and be satisfied now. Good luck and please read all the good things about Lap Band surgery. It's worth it believe me.

Too cute.....I got dressed up today and well I felt prettyl...which was great. Can't wait till I go shopping again for some cute Capri pants I do love them. Now that I have thin calfs and ankles LOL Just 30 more pounds to go. We were pressure washing the pool deck and I can't wait to go bathing suit shopping for the first time in 20 years.

I have a fill next week. I am bouncing up and down one or two pounds the past few weeks. Very annoying. I am back to the 164 area. I sure would like to get to 159 by the end of the next week or two. Can't seem to move past the 160s now. I think I'll jump start by having liquids for a couple of days. Hope everyone does better.

Hey you have done great. This week. Well stayed the same, but my clothing is getting loose. My new clothing LOL. I am taking it one day at a time. As for a body lift. Not in my immediate future since it's not covered by insurance it's way too expensive for me to think about. I am just happy to be healthy now. Hope it goes well. I would like to know how the process is anyway, in case I win the lottery and decide to do it LOL. Pati

I still like to go out to eat, just order different things now. I am more adventurous LOL I usaully order protein. Steak or chicken grilled. then veggie. Mostly don't order starches. I eat my protein and some veggies and take the rest home. I like to cut the cold steak usually filet into small slices and add to a nice salad the next day for lunch. One good thing about steak houses it's usually al la carte and you can order just what you want. I don't do buffets now at all not worth it.

I also have no problem with spicy food. I do get hearburn occasionally but Gas x helps. I love to load up on garlic and spices and lots of ground black pepper. Invest in a good pepper mill it will be your good friend when you totally stop the salt.

Wow that is wonderful. I'm sure we would all love to see it. You can upload it on you tube and then post the link here I think.....