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Mimilou did you get a response from Hormel about a low sodium version of the chili? I love it. I also make my own chili and use only fresh ground turkey. I guess I am weird , but I can not stand ground turkey that has been frozen. It just has a weird whang to me. I won't buy or use it after it has been frozen. Thank goodness Walmarts has a good supply of fresh turkey. Speaking of turkey my sisterinlaw found a smoked jalapeno turkey for Christmas. It was unbelievable. So delicious and I am not that crazy about turkey. She found it at Brookshire Brothers grocery store. Happy new year. Let's have chili with our blackeyed peas and cabbage.

I haven't posted any NSV before. I can get out of a chair , off the couch,out of a low car without a struggle. Often without a thought. Before it was a definite struggle and at times did not know if I would make it.

I take those hugh pills and have no trouble(knock on wood) swallowing them with a big sip of water.

I will have to agree that it is harder for diabetics. I know for myself, I have been diabetic for a long time and have been, for the most part, been eating a diet that other folks would lose alot of weight on. My body became used to this diet and my weight was high but stable, eating a" healthy" diet. When I was approved for surgery, I made a big mistake and started eating like my friends. Not a lot of sweets, but going out alot, eating Mexican food etc. and I gained 30 lbs. before surgery. Not a good thing. I am still on my diabetic meds. My surgery was May 15 and I am at a standstill with a 50 lb weight loss. I have stalled and I know why. Eating and eating the wrong things and not exercising. Time to get back in gear, but yes it is more difficult for diabetics. Plus alot of the meds make us gain wt. and make it more difficult to lose. Another good reason and my main reason for surgery was to get off all these expensive and side effect laden meds. Good luck to all of us. It is going to be a good wt loss new year. I love this site. It is a good place to get , exchange and share information and experinces.

I tried it and it is delish. I also sprinkle mine with cinnamen yum. It hits the spot on a chilly day when you just want something hot and sweet.

Cent,my surgeon's nurse told me no pills,all meds crushed or liquids. My PCP told me to try crushing them all even the time released???? I tried crushing them,GROSS . I finally gave up and take them one at a time with a big sip of water. I was banded in May and knock on wood haven't had any problem with getting stuck. I have 6.5 cc in my band. I read several posts on here from people doing the same thing with no problem. I can't advise you only tell you my experience. I am sure others have had problems with stuck meds.and can tell you about their experiences. My surgeon's nurse told me she got a capsule stuck and it was horrible. Unlike elgrad I still take all but one of my original meds. and my A1C was 7 in Oct. so I will probably have to stay on my meds awhile longer. Good luck and let us know how things turn out.

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My 6 mo. will be the 15th. I had a 1/2 cc fill yesterday. I gained 4 lbs in 2 wks. Boo hoo. Halloween candy and other stuff didn't help. My surgeon gave me alot of food for thought yesterday. I had been eating alot of homemade soup (good for you right). No it is not. He said it was the same thing as drinking while you are eating. Reasonable. I think that I have done well in 6 mos. Still have a long ways to go, but I will get there. I am pleased to see so many success stories for the Mayo Banditos. Let's keep up the good work.

I got this at a support group meeting. Use double milk. I use 1 cup skim milk and add 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk. This doubles the protein of the milk and is less calories than most protein drinks. I flavor mine with sugarfree chocolate or low sugar strawberry "quick". It is delic. and no after taste. Sometimes I add crushed ice and blend. You could be creative and use frozen fruit, coffee, hot choc. mix. I have heated the milk and added sf quick and a few marshmellos um! Can also add milk to other foods, cereal, mash potatos, pudding, etc. I do this all the time as I have not found any drinks that I really like. Unjury is ok and I tolerate the lo carb slimfast, but they are hard to find here.

My warning or signal I have eaten to much or too fast is sneezing.

SpideyMom amazing you don't look like the same person. What a diffrence 4 mos. can make. I am stuck on a plateau for several weeks now. I have started walking so hopefully I can start the downward cycle again. Congrats. on your weight loss and keep up the good work.

I feel your pain. I am constantly being ask how much weight have you lost now? Sometimes by a person who ask me the same question 2 days ago. I have just started telling those people I don't know. I don't weigh every day and leave it at that. They usually let it go. It is annoying esp. since I seem to be at a stand still. I think if I were losing 5lbs a week I would probably be more than happy to tell everyone I meet.

I have to admit I bought it and have used it only to make pizza. It was wonderful. I haven't been cooking alot since the band, but I like the gadjet and haven't had any problems with it. Hopeful one of these days I will get in gear and start using it. It came with a recipe booklet that looked good. I also have a small George Foreman and use it to grill chicken.

I agree with what has been said. The band is only a tool, but by the time most people get it they are at the end of their rope with diet. It is work in progress for me and I feel like it will always be. It helps me by not allowing me to binge. I can eat a small amt and be satisfied. I was always a grazer and now I just don't want to. I may eat a 1/2 c sf ice cream a week and that is enough or I may have a cookie or small chocolate as a treat and be satisfied in the past I would just keep eating once I 'broke" the diet. I also eat mostly what I want. If we go to a mexican resturant I will have a taco or part of a meal and take the rest home. I don't sacrafice much. So far this is the way it is going. Everyone is diffrent. Another thing in MHO there are alot of lapband sucesss stories out there that never come to this board. Alot of people that are having problems or concerns come here seeking support and this is the place to get it. People on this board have done it all and don't mind offering anyone a hand. Good luck no matter what you decide.

I think I am the only one that thinks muscle milk is terrible. I have only tried the light as I am diabetic. I have poured out several containers. I drink the slim fast lo carb. (not terrible) I havent found any I thought were delicious, but Unjury and BSN lean desserts aren't bad. Good luck. Hope you find one that you like.

I know anything that might eat into the stomach or may cause bleeding is pretty much out. I am on Plavix and baby asprin for my heart problems. The surgeon wanted me to stay off the asa and hold the plavix after surgery. My cardioligist insisted I go back one both. Surgeon gave me cytotec to take with the asa. So far so good.

omg Linda what a diffrence. I am inspired. You look so great. I know I have something to look forward to. I hope you are proud of yourself and keep up the good work.

BTW your scars look great and well healed for surgery on 7/17.

I was also amazed by my scars. I don't think anyone told me anything. Mine are worse than yours. My port incision became infected so it is much wider. The other ones are still red. I was surprised there are so many. I thought there would be only one or two. Oh well I don't ever see myself wearing a bikini in this lifetime. Hopefully they will fade with time.

Wahoo!!! for you. Can't wait to reach onderland. I know you have worked hard for it so enjoy it. Congrats.

I love and do not have any problems with shrimp. Now chicken is another story. I am sure I had shrimp a month out. It is one of my favorite. Every one is diffrent and you may not have problems. Just chew,chew, chew. Good luck

Oh I forgot to say the heating pad is also very helpful and yess I did take a shower on day 2. Makes you feel human again. Good luck.

Day 2 was the worse for me. I mostly took pain med and slept . I think it took a wk or more for me to feel better. Hang in there. Walking around the house between naps keeps the gas moving. I was really miserable on day 2. Then it is uphill. Everyone is diffrent. I took the gas x strips for several days then off and on for a few weeks.

Most people report only PBing the chunk of food that was stuck. When this happens to me I loose my entire meal and then remarkable I am not hungry for at least 4hrs. I like most others find this with real protein. Chicken, pork and some fish. I don't seem to have problems with mixed foods like casseroles, enchiladas, chili, tacos, I love a good grilled pork chop or chicken breast. I don't think I can chew long enough or eat slowly enough to keep these down at this time.

Where did you find the sf strawberry instant breakfast? I can only find Cho.