Charlene K

Thanks Janet.....you gave me some ideas about snacks.

I know that's right! Hey, Janet on the other thread you were talking about amounts you eat. Do you eat 1 cup of food? My doctor wants me eating 6 half cups of food a day. I find if I eat a cup of food it does hold me for a longer time. And what do you eat for snacks? Or do you eat snacks? Just curious. I am getting a fill Sept 8th and I hope it helps this hunger.:thumbup:

long, that would be way too tempting... My jar would never have good results.

The jar thing sounds like a great idea. I am going to pass that along to the weight loss bible study I joined. I need a visuial aid too. I guess m&m's wouldn't be good to use.:blushing::biggrin: WAY

Biggest Loser competition sounds cool. I think you have a good shot at winning. Yeah, I made bad choices yesterday and gained a pound. So, I got out this morning and walked. I bet you cross that 60lb mile stone this week.

Your so thoughtful. Is is sunny and breezy. We should get rain starting tomorrow. I guess I will have to eat all that tuna I bought for the storm. I need to.....kinda got off track today. I have absolutely no restriction. My next fill is Sept 8th.

AWSOME weight loss! You go girl!:thumbdown::thumbup::wink2:

AWESOME! I am inspired.....I think I will lose 2lbs this week! :wink2:

Congratulations!.....just take it easy. Janet has some good recipes. Don't forget to buy a baby spoon. It helps to control your portions.

AMEN! You go girl!:thumbup::biggrin:

My first fill on 8/21 did nothing for me. I am so hungry..... I called the doctor yesterday and talked to the PA that does the fills. She said that probably all the swelling from the surgery is gone. I am going in for a second fill on Sept 8th. I can't wait. I was able to eat a kids hamburger today and that is scary. It was my first bread and I ate the whole thing. I was full though, for about four hrs. I think it will take at least 3 or 4 fills for me.

Acually, Pearland, you go past it on the way to Galveston or Freeport. It is HOT and HUMID!

Oh, come on now.....come on down! I went out today and once again...bought my food for the hurricane....just in case. I am south of Houston. Oh well, with the band, all I need is Water, tuna, and Protein powder. There ya go, another good reason to get a band.:biggrin:

I was only on clear liquids two days and then went on full liquids for 3 weeks. Call your doctor and go over the diet with them. Explain your discomfort.

My daughter-in-law got MRSA visiting in the hospital. It started out like a bite and itched. They tested her and she took antibiotics for awhile. They tested my son and he got it from her. He took antibiotics too. You would think if you had it, it would have shown up earlier. Like I told you, I got cellulitis around my incision. It is treatable. Well, after venting and whining on this thread and others, I called the PA at Dr Davis' office, and told her that I had no restriction. I have an appointment now on September 8 for my second fill. YEA! :thumbup::thumbup::eek:

That's Okay. The doctor answer my question. I appreciate you being here for us newbies.

keep those recipes coming. I need all the ideas I can get!:tt2:

I had a fill last week and I am so hungry. I can eat a whole lean cuisine and it will fill me, but the PA told me the goal was to fill me to the point I can eat a half a cup and it should keep me full for 3-4hrs. I have an appointment for the next three months to get fills. It's gonna be a long three weeks until Sept 18th. I just have to keep journaling, exercising and staying away from trigger foods.

I don't want to burst your bubble, but I got a fill last week and I am hungrier than before my first fill. There was air in my band and when the dr took it out I lost I guess was a good restriction. Anyway, it is sometimes a process of fills before you will get good restriction. Try eating more hard protein....such as lean meats, eggbeaters and low fat cheese. I can eat a whole Lean Cuisine and it will hold me for quite awhile. I gained weight this weekend when I ate a piece of cake and it triggered my old eating habits. Like everyone says the band is only a tool. Do you have a Wii ? I bought a Wii and the Wii fit. It has alot of good exercises on it and keeps track of your progress. Stay Strong! You will be sucessful!:w00t:

I hear ya! I went thru that a couple of weeks ago. You must be losing inches. You might try going up calories. You body may be stalling because it is starvation mode. I slipped this past weekend and ate cake and mexican food. Now I have gained two lbs. It is so easy to go back to those old ways. Stay Strong! You will see a loss soon.:crying:

AWESOME WEIGHT LOSS! :thumbup:CONGRATS! :smile2: Do you exercise? and what is your calorie intake? I am just interested in all of those who were banded before me, so I can stay on the right track.

Long, I here ya.....I haven't seen 250 since 1996 except for once in 2000 after colon surgery. I can't wait to be to Onederland. I hope your blood work is okay. I still haven't started on vitamin D. My blood showed 9pts and it should have been 30pts. I had to mail off the prescription. I wish I could just go in a for a small fill. Oh, well, all in good time. Have fun shopping. Hey, I saw those funnel clouds on tv near Denver. Was it near you?

Janet, they said I had 2cc's in the band already.....she put in 3cc more thinking she only had 2cc in the syringe....I couldn't get water down so she took out 1cc ....then when I was leaving she discovered the mistake of 3cc in the syringe instead of two. Best I can figure I have three and a half cc's now. I also had air in the band which probably gave me more restriction. Dr. Garth took that out. So, I just need to journal, eat hard protein, and exercise until my next fill. Nothing gets stuck now. So, it is a head game until Sept 18th.

I think it is 66% off until the end of the month. Curves all over vary with their discounts and monthly charges. Mine will be 39.00 a month whereas my sister in the next city pays 34.00 a month. I think I had water retention when I got the fill on thursday. Yesterday, I was hungry all day long. I wish I had not had her take out that half cc. Oh, well, so it goes. I love Coach. I carry small bags because of my back. I have a couple of them. I know I will want a reward for losing 50lbs. Gotta get ready for a Mexican Fiesta. We are all making Mexican dishes. I made Taco Soup. I also made a sugar free dessert....angel food cake broken up in a 9x13 pan. Then you spoon a large pkg of sf vanilla pudding(made up) over it. Spoon crushed pineapple over that and cover in sugar free cool whip. It is easy and yummy. This is really my first real challenge eating away from home. Yikes!

:tongue:Okay Janet, my HOPE has moved to GONNA! I called Curves this morning and made an appointment for Wed. Of Course, they have a special. I think I might get close to 100 bucks off before Sept 1. GONNA give it a try.:tongue: