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yesterday b-cookies and cream muscle milk l-1/3 cup chicken salad and 3 fried zucchini d-sweet and sour shrimp

congrats. Isn't it funny how these little victories make us so proud. If only the rest of the world had a clue

You can do this, the surgery is a piece of cake. There is nothing to worry about. Don't give a second thought to the haters trying to discourage you. Who says you're going to be sick for the rest of your life? Clearly that's someone who didn't have the surgery. The thing about most people is that they are used to seeing you in a certain way (fat), they don't want to have to get used to the idea of the new you. Do what's best for you and your health. This is for you, this is for you, this is for you, this is for you (did I say it enough times ...Shake the haters off. I've found that if people didn't have something negative to say about my weight, there was nothing else for them to complain about

good for you. This is all trial and error for all of us

yesterday b-cookies and cream muscle milk l-1/8 cup seafood salad, 1/8 cup 11 layer salad (went to sizzler with Mom) d-1/3 cup tuna salad on 1/2 of a Wasa 1 hr at the gym

ok, those nachos sound devine! Please share the recipe

It took me a minute to figure out that you can't continue to eat some of the things you know you shouldn't eat (rather banded or not), but I've got it know

Hello family, So, went and got a fill yesterday afternoon, .6cc's. Hopefully this does the trick. I was avoiding go to the Dr., because I knew I had put back on a few pounds since December. Well, officially, I had re-gained 10 pounds. I was sooooooooooo embarrassed. I told the Dr., that I have realized the error of my ways. I was still eating dessert (finding a way to eat around the band). Stay away from cookies people, they go down extremely easy, they also pack on the pounds just as easy. Now, let's start with the drama. I work in Los Angeles, and the DR's office is in Westwood (not too far away, maybe 15 miles). My appt was at 3:45, so I left work at 2:45 (figuring I would get there early and they would see me early). I took short cuts, went around a few freeways until I finally got to the 405, trying to avoid the mid day traffic...Why in the hell did it take me 50 minutes to go 15 miles.. This is ridiculous. I told him to never, ever, never, ever set another appt for this time of the day. I hate being late or rushing, and yesterday, I was both... Woosa! Now that I've gotten that out of the way With that said, I am on my way for good, to the green spot. I set up my next appt for August 7, 2009. I am anxious to see what my results are going to be like. I have promised myself that I am not going to weigh myself until I go back. I want to be surprised, besides we all know you lose inches before pounds anyway. I'm definitely on the right track. My clothes are a little bit looser.. Check back with you in a couple of days, my bandster family *Hope this helps someone along their journey*

I just tell them it's a work in progress. Most people that ask have a weight problem themselves (so they seem to understand), the only difference is, we've made a choice to do something about it and they haven't

Hello family, So, went and got a fill yesterday afternoon, .6cc's. Hopefully this does the trick. I was avoiding go to the Dr., because I knew I had put back on a few pounds since December. Well, officially, I had re-gained 10 pounds. I was sooooooooooo embarrassed. I told the Dr., that I have realized the error of my ways. I was still eating dessert (finding a way to eat around the band). Stay away from cookies people, they go down extremely easy, they also pack on the pounds just as easy. Now, let's start with the drama. I work in Los Angeles, and the DR's office is in Westwood (not too far away, maybe 15 miles). My appt was at 3:45, so I left work at 2:45 (figuring I would get there early and they would see me early). I took short cuts, went around a few freeways until I finally got to the 405, trying to avoid the mid day traffic...Why in the hell did it take me 50 minutes to go 15 miles.. This is ridiculous. I told him to never, ever, never, ever set another appt for this time of the day. I hate being late or rushing, and yesterday, I was both... Woosa! Now that I've gotten that out of the way With that said, I am on my way for good, to the green spot. I set up my next appt for August 7, 2009. I am anxious to see what my results are going to be like. I have promised myself that I am not going to weigh myself until I go back. I want to be surprised, besides we all know you lose inches before pounds anyway. I'm definitely on the right track. My clothes are a little bit looser.. Check back with you in a couple of days, my bandster family *Hope this helps someone along their journey*

today b-cookies and cream muscle milk l-pizza muffin d-1/4 cup refried beans/cheese, 1/2 cup ff plain greek yogurt --got a fill this afternoon, we'll see how it works... .6cc

yes, it is, but be careful this is a "slider" food, meaning it goes down too easily. You will be able to eat quite a bit of slider foods

thank god for LBT,someone else is always here to feel your pain and truely understand where you're coming from

I can eat them, but I choose not to. I'm staying away from anything with too many carbs. When I did have some, I found that a very small (I mean very small) amount filled me up

b-cookies and cream muscle milk l- 1 cup turkey spaghetti made with shiritaki noodles d-1 cup ff plain greek yogurt with 1/4 cup sunflower seeds exercise--burned 650 calories on the treadmill

Sure thing... For the low-carb Lemon Cheesecake 2 packages of cream cheese (low fat, less carbs) 2 eggs sugar substitute (the amt depends on how sweet you like it, I find that the sugar substitute tends to have an after taste once heated, so I use about 1/2 cup and add more lemon) vanilla extract juice of 2 lemons and the zest (I like it tart) almond flour cinnamon nutmeg 2 tbl spoons butter For the topping lf sour cream (1/2 cup) sugar substitute lemon juice heat the oven to 350.. melt butter, mix with 1/2 cup almond flour, 2 tbl spoons sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg. press in the bottom on a pie pan and bake for 10 minutes. beat the room temp cream cheese with the sugar (first), then add the ramaining ingredietnts (be sure to taste it before you bake it), you may want more sugar, more lemon, etcccc... bake for 1 hr. when done, mix the sour cream, sugar, lemon, pour over the cheesecake and bake for another 10 minutes.... refrigerate and chill each serving has about 4-5 carbs

ok, so I go to the gym last night (as I do every evening), and my work out clothes are really loose. It's working again, I've been staying away from the sugar and eating the way I know I'm supposed to. When I want dessert (which is almost everyday), I keep what I know I can have on hand. For instance I make this killer low-carb lemon cheesecake, this is great, I can have my "healthier" version of dessert and not feel like I'm depriving myself of anything. This band thing is tricky, but I think I've gotten the hang of it. Go for my 4th fill on Thursday (OMG), liquids for 2 days, definetly not looking forward to that part. Although, I have come some really good recipes to have on the liquid stage, it's not that they taste bad, but I guess the mind is use to chewing. Last time I made this awesome Ham and Cheese soup, can you say "Yum-o" (okay, I know I've been watching too much Rachel Ray).. Until later, my bandster family (hope this helps someone along their journey)

ok, so I go to the gym last night (as I do every evening), and my work out clothes are really loose. It's working again, I've been staying away from the sugar and eating the way I know I'm supposed to. When I want dessert (which is almost everyday), I keep what I know I can have on hand. For instance I make this killer low-carb lemon cheesecake, this is great, I can have my "healthier" version of dessert and not feel like I'm depriving myself of anything. This band thing is tricky, but I think I've gotten the hang of it. Go for my 4th fill on Thursday (OMG), liquids for 2 days, definetly not looking forward to that part. Although, I have come some really good recipes to have on the liquid stage, it's not that they taste bad, but I guess the mind is use to chewing. Last time I made this awesome Ham and Cheese soup, can you say "Yum-o" (okay, I know I've been watching too much Rachel Ray).. Until later, my bandster family (hope this helps someone along their journey)

b-cookies and cream muscle milk] s-1/2 cup ff plain greek yogurt and 1/4 cup sunflower seeds l-pizza muffin d-1 piece fish, 3 scallops, 1/2 cup ff plain greek yogurt exercise.. burned 771 calories on the treadmill

today b-cookies and cream muscle milk l-pizza muffin d-1/2 cup turkey spaghetti with shiritaki noodles exercise- burned 753 calories on the treadmill:thumbup:

Ok, so I decided to start blogging this incredible journey. I was banded July 28, 2008 (my birthday present to myself). I started off so motivated and quickly (within 4-5 months) dropped 40 pounds. Then it happened, christmas. I am a caterer (on the side, I work for Child support services by day), I love to cook, we started having cookie exchanges at work. Yes, I participated. I was fooling myself into thinking that as long as I made good food choices and kept going to the gym, then I could also have dessetrt! Crazy, yeah I know. So long story short, that's what I was doing, eating right during my meals, but still having dessert EVERYDAY. Needless to say my weight loss came to a halt, at my own hands. I see why they make you see a therapist. Thankfully, I haven't gained any weight, but I haven't lost any. Now, I'm back on the right track. I have done away with all those sugary desserts. I'm down 8 pounds and feeling great.. Hope this helps someone on their journey

Hi, mechelle what are you eating, and are you getting any exercise and drinking enough water. You shouldn't be feeling hungry. I kept plenty of crystal light during my liquid stage, also try south beach living protein water... it tastse great and it keeps the hunger pains at bay

Ok, so I decided to start blogging this incredible journey. I was banded July 28, 2008 (my birthday present to myself). I started off so motivated and quickly (within 4-5 months) dropped 40 pounds. Then it happened, christmas. I am a caterer (on the side, I work for Child support services by day), I love to cook, we started having cookie exchanges at work. Yes, I participated. I was fooling myself into thinking that as long as I made good food choices and kept going to the gym, then I could also have dessetrt! Crazy, yeah I know. So long story short, that's what I was doing, eating right during my meals, but still having dessert EVERYDAY. Needless to say my weight loss came to a halt, at my own hands. I see why they make you see a therapist. Thankfully, I haven't gained any weight, but I haven't lost any. Now, I'm back on the right track. I have done away with all those sugary desserts. I'm down 8 pounds and feeling great.. Hope this helps someone on their journey

this weight loss thing is a mind boggler. I know I need a fill, but my mind is telling me "with a fill you won't be able to eat". This is crazy, made the dr's appt anyway. I see why they make you see a psychiatrist

today b-cookies and cream muscle milk l-shrimp/fish d-vanilla cream protein shake exercise--burned 700 calories on the treadmill:thumbup: