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Hi Nanahanna I was thinking about writing you soon. I know you don't have long to wait now. I am holding my breath till you let me know how things go. (Laughing) Randi congrats on the banding. Time will fly and you'll be getting filled and making us all jealous with how skinny you'll be getting. Myra

Thanks ya'll. I did go to Whole Foods yesterday. It is a dizzying array of foods isn't it. The way they mix conventionally grown food with organically is kinda confusing. It took till this morning to realize they only sell fresh meat and not frozen meat. So I am going to have to rethink the way I buy meat now. I did get some almond flour and whole wheat flour and wheat germ so I am going to start switching my staples over. Butter, milk, string cheese for the kiddo and lots of veggies and fruits. Have any of ya'll ate buffalo burgers? They have packs of ground buffalo meat. I'm thinking maybe a little too exotic for me. I am going to keep at it though till I get it figured out. I'll have to check out Central Market also. No Trader Joes that I know of around DFW. M

Wow Mini Me Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday dear Mini Me Happy Birthday tooooooooooo youuuuuuuuuuuuu. I hope you had a good one. Myra

I was wondering who on the boards eats primarily organic foods. I am in the beginning stages of trying to switch over to an organic kitchen. Was wondering where folks shopped and what kinds of things are they getting. M

LindaV DO YOU STILL HAVE RESTRICTION? (laughing) I couldn't resist. M

Jolyow I have only lost about 18 lbs since May 3rd (that is when I started my preop diet). But that's okay (says laughingly because I wouldn't have lost this without getting banded). I didn't gain the weight overnight and I am not going to lose it overnight. We are really just now getting out of the healing phase anyway. I go for my first fill next week. But I have a VG band and know it may take a few months to reach optimal restriction. Don't be discouraged. Just stay focused and time will do the rest. I would probably up my calories to 1000 - 1200 a day. Sometimes when you drop to a low level of calorie intake it will stall your weightloss. Myra

Hey I wanna see a picture of ya'll in your "summer leathers" in Dallas in AUGUST. Makes my brain boil thinking about how hot it will be here. M

Surgery Center of Richardson takes United Healthcare. I just talked to them yesterday. Self pay fills are 150.00 M

Congrats on the clearance and the surgery next week. Best wishes for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery. M

Diva my bed is very high also. Need a step stool to get into it. I personally had no trouble laying down and getting up without assistance after surgery. But everyone is different. M

Best wishes for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery. Let us know how your feeling when your up to it. Myra

GNC carries Isopure. It is a clear RTD Protein Drink. Most folks seem to like the grape flavor. Google GNC and search their site for Isopure. Unjury.com has an unflavored Protein powder that folks also mix in smoothies and such. I personally tried several different ones at a lot of expense before surgery. After surgery I could only drink skim milk with carnation instant Breakfast in it for about four - seven days. Everything else made me queasy. Then I was getting ready to move off liquids so I was able to get the Protein I needed without resorting to protein powders or RTD stuff. Everybody is different though. I realize your lactose intolerant and can't do the milk. I am just saying don't get too hung up on finding the perfect protein drink. It usually is a short time that you need it. M

Mskobe read around the forum. There are lots of folks that do fine. Remember that many times on this type forum you hear from folks when they are having problems. So don't let that rattle you. Read, research and ask lots of questions. Myra

I am going to try this with my daughter. 1 large banana cut in half. Insert popsicle stick. Spread Peanut Butter on banana and roll in raisins for us bandsters (or an oreo crushed or whatever comes to mind for the kidsters ). Trying to think outside the box. M

How's it going? Have you tried any of the suggestions and did they work? Myra

Yep mine too will get it. My 15 y/o is going for her first pap smear Monday the 3rd and we WILL be asking about it. My best friend's sister developed cervical cancer at 19. Later breast cancer and died before 30. Wouldn't you feel terrible as a parent if your daughter died from cervical cancer that a vaccination was available for? M

Niecy how much is the lifetime benefit on your husband's policy. I too have a limit but the hospital where I had my surgery charged in network prices for my surgery so it fell under the limit. Most insurances negotiate a contract price that is below what the selfpay patient would pay. M

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Hope ya'll all (shantell, Sunny Dee & pplqueen) are doing okay. pplqueen some folks do have their port above their belly button. Ask your doc the next time you see he/she. M

Congrats on the soon to be banded date. How is everything else going? Knee, Carotids, Banding. You've been very busy. Myra

http://www.ameriflax.com/default.cfm?page=frecipes This website tells about flaxseed and has a cookbook dedicated to flaxseed. Google flaxseed and you'll get lots of info. M

Oops I thought this was next months. M

Congrats on your decision to change your life. LBT is a wealth of info. Poke around and ask questions. Folks are real nice. Do you grow roses? Just wondering cause I grow antique roses. Myra

What about a bean burrito for breakfast? Or Atkins breakfast bar. I eat the cinnamon one and it has 12 gms Protein. I also use them for snack. I also like to mix a half cup of refried Beans and a half cup of taco meat and eat that with a little cheese. M

Diane have you seen this website? I haven't ordered from them yet but they have some really interesting stuff. http://www.bobsredmill.com/ Myra