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Can you add any protein powder to oatmeal or just certain kinds because I'm looking for ways to up my protein intake?

I try my best not to drink while eating but sometimes it's very hard for me to wait a full hour to drink something after I finish eating. Once a Dr looked at me like I was crazy because I still eat cereal with milk and she claimed once you have the band you can't do that but my NUT never told me that. So I wasn't too worried about it.

We have a Wii and I recently got the Just Dance 2 game because my 11 yr old loves music so I thought this was something him and I could do together. Has anyone else tried this? And if so how much of a workout you get from that if any?

Hi Everyone, My name is Heather and it's been a while since I've posted here. But I knew I had to come back and stay here because I've fallen off my Lapband wagon in regards to food and when I was doing my best this was one of the places I came often to get ideas. I'm not trying to make excuses from myself but since the excitement of the Lapband had worn off and my life as a housewife has gotten more busy I haven't been watching everything that goes into my mouth like I was. So I know I have to stand up, dust myself off ,and start fresh ASAP because I certainly don't want to gain my weight back. I've already gained a little of it back (15 pounds) and I've worked too hard over the last few years to lose the weight I've lost. so I don't want to sit back and let it come right back on. I would love to hear any advice I can get from anyone who has gone through this and get some tips of what worked for you. Thanks ahead of time Heather

Now granted I live in New England and this winter has not been kind to us this year. But my problem is that I'm always cold even when others are not, and I don't know why. I notice is more at night. So I went to my regular Dr and she ran blood tests twice to see if I was anemic and the test came back saying I'm not. A few of my friends have said that it could be due to my weight loss of 100 pounds in the last year and I don't have all the padding I use to. But I was just wondering if anyone else has gone through this or am I just crazy? Any insight I can get would be great. Thanks Heather

Hi Everyone, I had my surgery on June 17th 2008, and I have the Realize Band. (A 10 cc Band) So far I've had 3 fills and I'm at 4 1/2 cc's. I'm going for my next fill in February.I 'm still losing, but I can tell I'm not at the sweet spot yet. Can you please tell me if you have the same band as I do, and when you felt you reached your sweet spot? Thanks Heather

Good luck with your healing. I'll look for the update in the next couple of weeks. Hopefully the snow we have it is for the time being. Something tells me it's not, but one can certainly hope lol

I had my surgery at Tufts June 17th of 2008. The goal was for me lose 10% of my weight ... but I only lost 15%, and they still did my surgery. I had Dr Kim, and she was great!

I would love to join your group once it comes together. I know what you mean about the weather. I have a friend who was just Banded in December (He lives in Taunton) and I'm sure he would love to join as well. Are you going to post something here would you like my E-mail address? Take care

Hi Everyone, My name is Heather. I was Banded on June 17th at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Is anyone from the Mansfield area? Or did anyone else go to Tufts Medical? I'd love to chat and get a local support group going!

I was banded in June of 08 and one of my favorite things is Chocolate Carnation Instant Breakfast mixed with greek yogurt, 2 splendas, a bananna, and skim milk. Mix it up in the blender with some ice and you're good to go. It's very good :laugh:

Congrats on your weight loss. You're doing great! I was banded the same day as you, and as of yesterday when I had my first fill, I have lost 25 lbs since surgery. I worry it will come to a quick standing hault but the best you can do is enjoy the major weight loss for the moment. :eek:

Yesterday I got my first fill. They put 2 cc's in my band, and I'm not sure if I feel a little restriction at first because the port is still sore from being poked a few times when the Dr's assistant was trying to find the port. I know it takes a few fills to get to the right spot, but I was wondering when did you finally get to your sweet spot where you felt the band was tight enough and helping you to feel full sooner and stay satisfied longer? .

I have not used straws yet because I was told it was a BIG no no. I drink iced coffee 1-2 times a day and people have looked at me like I'm nuts for not using a straw. Even my mother asked why. But now I'm curious if it would be a problem at all. My luck it would be though lol

I have my first fill on July 21st with the surgeons assistant. I'm on the mushy/soft foods and I don't see my dietician until July 31st. I'm assuming I won't start solids until after I see her. I know every Dr is diffrerent but I was was wondering if it's normal to start solids after the first fill?