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Good luck on the fill today, Wendy!!! I had a great time at the Woodlands meet up. It was nice to meet more banders out there...

When I went to the doctor today he said that most people do not feel restriction until they are at 5.5cm or more. Good Luck!!!

I would go with you if I wasnt going to be out of town! I was wondering how you are doing???

Congratulations!!!

I work nights (7p-7a) 3 to 4 nights a week. I have found it challenging to get all the protein needed during my shift since I am usually so busy. All liquids was not as bad as I thought. I took my Magic Bullet with me since I liked my shakes from the doctor better than Slim fast. On liquids I would bring shake stuff with me, sf jello and pudding. I would also bring cup at hand Campbell's soup. I would eat every 3 hours. I am about to finish finish mushies and have added bringing refried beans, mushy chicken or tuna salad. I have trouble getting workouts in on work nights when I am on a stretch but try to talk walks on breaks. Good Luck!

I am a Starbucks Junkie!! I use to go every day and at my highest point I was having two venti iced drinks a day. I really like the Skinny latte's either hot or cold. My new craving is the Black Shaken Iced tea with sweet-n-low. I had 3 of them yesterday.....

So glad that it went well. Take it easy, let us know how the recovery is going!!

I know this may sound crazy but how do you log your food intake/calories if you dont work/live the normal 9-5 job. I am a RN and work nights (7p-7a) but try to keep a day schedule when I am not working due to family. I am up then sometimes over 24 hours several times a week. I asked my nutritionist about it but she didnt know what to do but to spread out my calories?? My options are - awake to when I go to sleep, 7a-7a, midnight to midnight.

hi Everyone!! How are things going?? Thank you Sherri for getting me back on the right track. I had some Soup, pudding and eggs yesterday. Today was a Protein shake, soup, and creamy tuna salad. I didnt get a chance to walk today and it is already 6am. When is the next meet up? I think I am free on Saturday the 7th.

I am sorry that you are having a hard time with your band. I am a newbie, but have you looked into seeing another doctor in the area? I go to Dr. Collier with Journeylite and he is wonderful!!!

How true!! :thumbup:

I was banded on the 15th and have been so HUNGRY lately too. I went for my post-op appt and was moved to mushies but had my 1st consult with the nutritionist next day and I got confused. I ate some starting out foods for 2-3 days and ate way less than I use to but still felt bad. Got back on the right track with mushies.

Thanks for the invite! I made a small goal this time. I will be out of town for 5 days in 2 weeks so I did not want to make it unmanagable.

I am so happy for you, Good luck!!! Your DH will do just great, I am sure that he will do just fine that is what drive-thrus are for. PM me if you have any questions or problems

Good Luck, you will do great!!! Keep me posted.

I marked it down on my schedule!

I was banded on the 15th and at my post-op appt on the 27th I have lost 13 lbs. I went on a mushy/soft food diet and have not lost any since. I have no restriction at all and started exercising much more than before. Cant wait for my 1st fill on 6/13!!

I am doing okay. Only down 13 lbs but since my pre-op appt. I went out to eat tonight - kobe. I only ate so little compared to what I use to. I still feel like I ate to much though. I am scared of gaining. I have to go to Outback tomorrow for my nephew's graduation too. Eating out is tough!!

My name is Sarah, I am married with 1 child who is almost 2 years old. I live in the Houston area. Recently banded on 5/15/08. Preop weight is 272 and goal is 160 to start. I am an emotional eater and tend to eat too fast which is a struggle right now with the band. I work nights as a Nurse and tend to not have enough time for myself and I do not get enough sleep. Looking for a buddy to learn from, lean on, and vent occasionally.

Good Luck everything will go great!!! :thumbup:

hi! Congratulations on your big step towards WLS. I am in the Houston area too... Visit the texas lap band group on here, trying to get more threads going there. Would love to chat, pm me anytime!

Dont forget Journeylite is having their support meeting tonight at the main office. I wont be there though :sad: I have my nutritionist appointment today at 3pm and it is my only family night. See my ticker!!! I am now on mushies...

I am still doing my usual thing but still not up to doing the eye shadow deal. Love that the clothes are fitting more loosely.

Another Houston area person here. Was wondering if you checked on going to a different doctor? I would not personally spend that amount of cash on a patient then to have him act that way. You have done great already

Another Houston area person!!! Yeah :biggrin: Who is your surgeon? I was told to do the slimfast Low Carb drinks. They are $5.50 area for a 4 pack at Walmart. I would cut out all carbonated drinks now!!! On my pre-op diet I did 3 amaze-rx shakes. For breakfast you got one serving of two of the following - toast, egg, oatmeal, yogurt. Dinner was 1 serving of lean meat and 2 servings of green veggie - beans, brocolli, lettuce, peas. There are several good support groups in the area... PM anytime!!