julie.ann

Sarah, Where is your poll? MMUNO - This is a great place to get information! I think the first question is whether or not insurance is going to pay or if you will be self pay. I changed my path when I found I was self pay, but found a GREAT doc for $9950. Ask lots of questions and absorb all the answers! Here is my blog if that helps. Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum - My Secret Journey

1-27-08 Okay I know that I should be flattered with all of the attention. I am happy that people can tell that I have lost weight. But I find myself getting a little pissy about some of the comments. I know they all mean well. There is this lady at work that compliments me, “You are looking so skinny…now promise me you won’t gain it back.” Like I ever lost weight and PLANNED to put it back on. It wasn’t bad until about the 10th time she said it in two weeks. Then there is this other guy that just kept going on today about how good I looked and how skinny I am getting and how dedicated I am. Sure, I know I shouldn’t complain, but he just kept going on about how he just couldn’t BELIEVE how skinny I am. Okay let’s clear the air here. I am NOT SKINNY!!! I am not even half way to goal. I weigh 226.9 and that is the weight some people are when they are banded. My butt is still plenty big and I have big ‘ol fat rolls. I am happy how well things are going and I know that people who weigh what I did when I started or more may be wondering what I am complaining about. I guess it seems like people are saying “WOW your fat butt looks skinny compared to how crappy you looked before! ….So as fat as you are now you know how huge you used to look!” I know this might sound stupid, but a “Hey you look good!” is a big enough compliment for me. Friends are different. I don’t mind that so much, but co-workers that you don’t see outside of work….It might be different if I was skinny. You know another 70 pounds from now. (ok maybe even 50 pounds) I was very nice and tell them thank you, but today it just kind of rubbed me the wrong way. Sorry, I needed to vent. It happens every once in a while.

That is what I was worried about. Will insurance cover that? I am self pay and will be paying for the next 4 years and 9 months. That is why I worry so much about it happening. I'm so sorry you are going through this. Keep us updated!

They are in the frozen section. Here they put them next to those great Sam's Choice hamburgers with aged cheddar and bacon mixed in. (Best hamburgers ever!) They cost $4.98 and they have 2 in one box so it is 2.50 per meal.

1-25-09 Some of my favorite foods! Sizzlin Chicken and Cheese (Inspired by the dish of the same name at TGI Friday's) Saute pepper and onion strips in EVOO Spray Chicken Breast grilled or pre-grilled and warmed melt 2 pieces of american cheese on top. Takes about 10-15 minutes to from chopping veggies to eating if using pre-grilled chicken. Excellent! Full meal! ------------------------- Quick and easy chicken salad. 1 can of chicken 2-3 tblsp light miracle whip 2-3 tblsp sweet relish garlic pepper to taste Mix it all and refridgerate until needed. Makes TWO servings. This is a main dish for me. It takes about 3 minutes to make. I take it to work. ------------------------------------------ Cold Turkey Mix 3 oz turkey breast - I like it refrigerated ½ cup cottage cheese ¼ cup frozen peas – thawed. Mix all together and enjoy. Mixing the textures helps the turkey breast go down easier. It might sound gross, but I LOVE IT!!! And it is so healthy! Hormel Roast Beef - great stuff. On package has about 3.5 servings. Sometimes I have a side of veggies with it and sometimes I mix it with cottage cheese like above. ---------------------------------------------- Stuffed Chicken Breast from walmart Sam’s Choice brand They have different kinds. I really like the artichoke and spinach or the pepper jack cheese and bacon or the swiss cheese and jalapanos. It has 230-270 calories, 7-8 carbs and 30-35 protein. It is enough for an entire meal. It fills me up! ----------------------------------------- Chili Dogs – Super Bowl is coming!!! 2 97% Fat Free Hebrew National Hot Dogs 3 Tblsp Chili dog sauce – Great Value Brand I just heat it in the Microwave.

Wow! A size 8 is amazing. I know what you mean. This is hard work and I want the credit for it! Good luck on the last 20. I haven't been in the 140's since my freshman year in H.S. Let us know on your Bandiversary how you are doing with a blog. I'd love to hear!!!

Well either it is TOM (I had a hysterectomy 3 years ago so I don't really know) or else I am going to end up needing anotehr fill. The past two days I have been wanting to graze. I've been doing ok I guess and not making big bad decisions, but I can tell a difference. I'm not hungry so maybe it is TOM. It is just grazing especially after about 4 hours. I almost didn't get my last fill so I was hoping that I had hit that sweet spot....and I think I did for two weeks. I've noticed that I can eat more than I could a couple of weeks ago. Maybe this will pass, but if not I guess I'll get my third fill a week from Friday. I'm still losing so I'm glad that Dr. K doesn't just go by that, but by hot much we eat and how soon we get hungry. I can't wait to hit that point where I don't need a fill for a while. I hate that 14 hour drive round trip I usually make in 24 hours!!!

Hey Val! Congrats on your great success and continued success!

That's great Mollyjo!!!!! I'm so jealous. That is such a BIG DEAL!!! Congrats! You deserve a gift...maybe you can treat yourself to a manicure!

I was banded on October 29th. I have had 2 fills. I put off my first one an extra two weeks because things were going pretty well. I am doing great. Down 59 pounds as of today. (Although I expect a small rebound tomorrow.) Take care and let us know what your doctor says!

NSV= Non-scale victory. Like fitting into a smaller size or being able to walk up a flight of stairs without getting winded.

I haven't had this happen, but I think you should call your doctor in the morning.

1-25-09 Some of my favorite foods! Sizzlin Chicken and Cheese (Inspired by the dish of the same name at TGI Friday's) Saute pepper and onion strips in EVOO Spray Chicken Breast grilled or pre-grilled and warmed melt 2 pieces of american cheese on top. Takes about 10-15 minutes to from chopping veggies to eating if using pre-grilled chicken. Excellent! Full meal! ------------------------- Quick and easy chicken salad. 1 can of chicken 2-3 tblsp light miracle whip 2-3 tblsp sweet relish garlic pepper to taste Mix it all and refridgerate until needed. Makes TWO servings. This is a main dish for me. It takes about 3 minutes to make. I take it to work. ------------------------------------------ Cold Turkey Mix 3 oz turkey breast - I like it refrigerated ½ cup cottage cheese ¼ cup frozen peas – thawed. Mix all together and enjoy. Mixing the textures helps the turkey breast go down easier. It might sound gross, but I LOVE IT!!! And it is so healthy! Hormel Roast Beef - great stuff. On package has about 3.5 servings. Sometimes I have a side of veggies with it and sometimes I mix it with cottage cheese like above. ---------------------------------------------- Stuffed Chicken Breast from walmart Sam’s Choice brand They have different kinds. I really like the artichoke and spinach or the pepper jack cheese and bacon or the swiss cheese and jalapanos. It has 230-270 calories, 7-8 carbs and 30-35 protein. It is enough for an entire meal. It fills me up! ----------------------------------------- Chili Dogs – Super Bowl is coming!!! 2 97% Fat Free Hebrew National Hot Dogs 3 Tblsp Chili dog sauce – Great Value Brand I just heat it in the Microwave.

Sizzlin Chicken and Cheese (Inspired by the dish of the same name at TGI Friday's) Saute pepper and onion strips in EVOO Spray Chicken Breast grilled or pre-grilled and warmed melt 2 pieces of american cheese on top. Takes about 10-15 minutes to from chopping veggies to eating if using pre-grilled chicken. Excellent! Full meal!

Quick and easy chicken salad. 1 can of chicken 2-3 tblsp light miracle whip 2-3 tblsp sweet relish garlic pepper to taste Mix it all and refridgerate until needed. Makes TWO servings. This is a main dish for me. It takes about 3 minutes to make. I take it to work.

Congrats! I hit that -50lbs this month too. It is a great feeling. Keep up the great work. You are an inspiration!

You can do it Sarah...just make healthy choices when possible. I hope you have a great time.

I would ask what you are eating. Have you cut out bread, pasta, rice and potaties. Are you keeping track of what you are eating? It you are eating complex carbs and sweets it is going to make you crave these when your blood sugar levels crash. I would advice a low carb diet for 1-2 weeks to flush it out of your system then add back your fruits and veggies. Remember solid protein first to have something that will stay in your band for a while.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :lol::thumbdown:

No you can do that! Look for chicken breast or order a hamburger and don't eat the bun. You can do it! I LOVE the sizzlin chicken and cheese from TGI Fridays! I substitute more onions and peppers instead of potatoes. It is at least two meals. Box up half before you even start. You can do it!!!!

I'm so glad our weigh in was today and not yesterday. Put me down for -3.1 !!!!! That puts me at a 20% loss of my body weight or a 40% loss of my excess body weight!

Cheryl, In 5 years it won't matter how fast we lost the weight. We will all be happy that we are healthy and happy. I know it gets frustrating. I have hit plateaus, but when the scale starts moving again those frustrations are left behing. Keep at it. You are doing great! 1-2 lbs per week. You are more than on tract to lose 50# in one year so you are on the top part of the curve. 20lbs in 3 months means 80# in a year. That is great!