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Have you tried lettuce wraps? I make mine with ground chicken, mushrooms and water chesnuts. I add a little soy, oyster sauce etc. I found the recipe by googling Pei Wei lettuce wraps. They're good and easy to eat. I also do a lot of Thai and Chinese because I can do strong flavors and I eat with chop sticks. Makes me slow down! LOL Also, I make couscous with lots of minced veggies, sometimes I add a little minced chicken for protein. I like a strong vinegar taste and this fits the bill. Good luck and I'm impressed with your weight loss.

I had one fill but I still feel hungry. Would another fill help or am I just going to have to be hungry the rest of my life? Does anyone else still feel hungry?

I had one fill but I still feel hungry. Would another fill help or am I just going to have to be hungry the rest of my life? Does anyone else still feel hungry?

I know those conferences! Give yourself a break kiddo be proud of the fact you didn't gain! If you're anything like me I always gained two or three pounds!

I was banded at GBMC, Dr. van Ruden has left. I had doctor Babak Molinolmolki, Dr M, he took a little getting used to as he doesn't chat until he thinks thing through. What I liked about him is 1. He didn't let me bully him into doing things my way. 2. He does have a sense of humor once he gets to know you 3. I get really tickled at his shoes 4. his staff is great! Good luck

Michelle2008 go to the website tickerfactory.com and it will lead you through the process.

Giving up soda was a major obstacle for me. I used to drink a two liter of diet Pepsi a day! I am now soda free! I did restart drinking iced tea a month after surgery. I must admit giving up soda has been the most difficult addiction to give up. It took me to such a happy place. I did allow one to go flat just to get the taste. Ugh! Now I know the addiction has changed from a physical to a merely mind problem. I couldn't believe the taste was soooooo bad! Now I can get to my happy place all by myself without the soda and food triggers. I can't tell you what a relief it is!!

Wow! you are an inspiration!

When were you banded? You are doing a great job! I am so excited about future possibilities aren't you!

LOL, you sound just like me! I was so tortured by this revelation that I almost gave up before my surgery. When I first had to wait I would set a timer and by the last seconds I had a glass of water ready in my hand waiting for the buzzer! But I did get used to it. It is so much easier than I thought. I had built it up into this tremendous road block in my mind that was really a phantom mountain. I now enjoy not drinking with my meal. I find that I can concentrate on the quality of my food and that diligently chewing my food has made drinking with my meals less desirable than I could ever imagined. I still wait thirty minutes to drink but my body AND my mind has adjusted and rarely do I drink any sooner. Good Luck! Trust your surgeon!

443-849-3779, his staff just call him Dr. M because no one can say his name. Let me know if you need anything else! Good Luck and be sure and let me know how is goes.

Suetigg2, that's where I had my surgery also. The main concern is getting enough protein and then worrying about your carbs. By the way the nutritionist at the Center is great, you can call her anytime and she'll give you any guidance you need. Any time you need help the whole staff, office, nutrition, nurses make you feel as though it is their life's mission to help you achieve your goal.

You need to get into a doctor asap! It sounds like you are dehydrated. My surgeon is Dr. Babak Molinolmolki with the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He's a little aloof but really cares about his patients. He and his staff are always ready to answer questions. You might try giving them a call, tell them that your surgery was in Detroit but you now reside in MD and need follow up care. Please don't wait any longer! Good luck!

I know that getting to know a new person after being a character in fatdom is going to be hard. So many people assume that when they go back to being thin that they are reclaiming themselves. I think that is a big mistake. Because our journey into fatdom has changed us, we are different people, we tend to be more compassionate, understanding and patient. Because most of us have been judged wanting because of the weight we have changed fundementally. Being afraid of who you will become I think is natural. We will have to re-examine our values and beliefs. But think of it has a wonderful journey that you are on. You've learned different coping skills, (not just food wise) and you probably developed a different set of values. How exciting at any age to be self aware enough to truly examine our live, belief, work and plan for the future. Good Luck!

I got my first fill and for the first time since EVER I forget to eat! I have to force myself to remember that I have to eat protein and make sure I take my vitamins. I hate taking my liquid vitamins! I figured out what people mean when they say they slimed! Yuck, but better than the pain. I try and eat slower but sometimes I forget and go too fast. I'm still losing weight but still eat more at each meal than they predicted. Maybe with one more fill. It's hard to stay energized. Reading other people's blog helps me keep on track. I've been invited to a friend of my daughter's house and I just can't force myself to go. I didn't leave the house for two weeks until my daughter took me to the grocery store. I just don't want to be around people. I'm not sure why. I wonder if that is common?