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Hey just found this thread, I think it'll be neat to see and compare to those that had the surgery in or around the same time I have had it. I am doing really well, of course I wish I had lost more but I didn't gain it over 2 months so I know it'll take longer to get off...

Hi, I am not sure but I have lost 30 pounds, it hasn't been easy but the band isn't just gonna make you lose weight, you have to work at it also. You still have to stay away from the JUNK and eat good Protein foods and drink lots of Water. I have been doing an exercise video in the mornings at least 4 times a week. It is hard too esp when you are fat and would like to sleep that extra 30 min but I am determined to lose this weight. I am 3X now and want to be a 14/16 in a year or less. I know it is possible b/c my friend was 3x and down to a 12 in 15 months. Anyway not sure the rates, but everyone is different and I am sure that some cheat with JUNK. I do have chocolate every now and again but it is only a few m&ms rather than the whole bag... Hope that helps~!

I don't get to get another fill until Jan 20. I had to have an afternoon visit so I could leave work and not come back... I dunno how many CC's that my band will hold but I only got 1cc last time. I want more this time! :tongue2: I wanna lose more weight. I wanna be down a size, I probably am now losing 30 pounds but I am not buying more fat clothes... Anyway time for bed, the kids have some virus and I hope I don't get it. Oh yeah how long do yall wait to drink something after eating? I should read my book but anyway wanted to know what yall do... I have had a few episodes where I have drank something too fast and it has came back up really fast... KWIM?

Ohh I usually just order a water but I have to put it far away from me to keep from drinking it. It is hard to do at first, but if you drink too soon after eating, it will not be pretty or feel very good. I have done this several times lately. So I do try and wait at least 15 min after eating to drink something.

Hi, I am looking for some quick & easy Protein recipes for meals or Snacks. Anyone have any recipes or whatnot they just love? I do the can chicken or tuna, with the fat free cream cheese, lowfat ranch dressing, garlic & pepper salt with pickles and makes a spread w/crackers... tired of this... So I am looking for some more High protein lunch/snack suggestions~ :biggrin:

Just wondering what everyone or some use as their vitamin supplements. I don't do well swallowing pills and I have tried the Flinstones complete vitamins (3 a day). However I never really remembered them being so nasty. As a kid, we loved them but anyway just looking for more suggestions of the vitamin you take....

I have the crud too, mostly sinus. I have some leftover antibotic Leviquin from when I was sick be4 surgery so I have been taking that and I have the good prescription cough meds that knock you out at night. LOL I have to wait til the 20th to get my 2nd fill, I may call and see if they have anyone cancel b/c I would like to get it sooner. I had my first one done last month and they only put 1cc in it b/c I already had restriction.. I am looking forward to another tho b/c I wanna lose more weight. Bread doesn't work good for me. I had 1/2 piece of spinach chicken alfredo pizza this weekend. I tried part of a hamburger but the bun is bad... it hurts so no more burgers for me. :laugh: I did good last night at Logan's. I only had like 3 small bites of the roll (their rolls are sooooooo good) and waited for my food. I got the grilled chicken with parmesan peppercorn dressing, sauteed mushrooms, & sweet tater. I think I had like 3 or 4 bites of chicken and several bites of the others and my friend said I was picking at it so I got a go box. Anyway hoping this crud sinus stuff goes away soon b/c I need to start back on my exercise video in the mornings... Sorry to write a book... lol

Sooo happy just weighed this morning and I am down 29 pounds.. Woohoo I have done so good staying out of the kids candy.

I am disappointed that I can't make it to this month's meeting. We are having Christmas at my grandparents house on Saturday at 12 so I wouldn't have to go and get back to the house to get them fam and make it to Minor where my grandparents live... BUMMER> I was looking forward to it, guess I will just have to wait til the January one... Do yall just weigh yourself on a specific day or what? I got a scale for the house but I don't wanna get on it everyday but anyway just wondering..

I have tried several of the suggestions for the Protein shake supplements. I really haven't tried too many of the powders b/c you have to buy in such bulk. The Isopure Fruit drinks looked and smelled pretty good but they did give you incredible dry mouth. I think what I like best is EAS carb control in chocolate fudge... only 17 grams of protein but you can get an 8 pack at walmart for $7.68 or something like that. I have found the more protein it has the worst it tastes~! LOL Thanks for all the suggestions!

I got my fill today, they only put in 1cc b/c I am already having restriction. I go back in 4 weeks for another. They had trouble finding my port where the needle goes in, the other girl marked above my incision so she poked around there 2 times trying to find the place where the needle goes in but finally had to get another ultrasound and get Dr. Miles to come in and it ended up under the incision... anyway I hope the next one goes better than the first!!! We had chicken wings tonight and I had 2 and a bite of the 3rd one and 2 tater wedges and I was full. Then follow an hour later with loads of water. lol Anyway hoping for more weight loss.

I redid my ticker and lower my goal weight ... not sure the weight I wanna be but I would love to be a 14/16... Looking forward to the fill tomorrow...however heard it is a big a$$ needle, I will just have to look away.. lol I can make it for sure, you can do most anything after having 2 kids and all the surgeries I have had for this and that.. LOL Thanks, I will post tomorrow on how it goes.. Oh do you have to go back to liquids after the fill at first or what?

Hi yall, I haven't posted lately but I get my fill tomorrow and can't wait. I have started an exercise video this morning and hopefully will get up in time to do it daily. The weight isn't coming off like I would like it to... Anyway I do have a question, how do I update this ticker thingy? I can click on everyone elses but not on mine. Odd. I need to update it for 24.2 pounds lost. WOOHOO!

Hopefully we we go to the mountains in Feb, I'll be able to do a lil hike with hubby and the kids. Hubby usually does the 8 or more miles ones but he can do a small one with us instead of going alone. I should be able to keep up by then.. instead of sitting on the sidelines... Our work has Thanksgiving dinner stuff today, I might get some mashed taters if they have any or I might try something if it is soft....

Yall my port site is still hurting at times also, so yall aren't alone. I wonder how long it will be tender? I am ready for the mushies stage that is for sure, bout had all I can take of cream o chick with no chick.. lol

DLMYVETTE ~ Yep I was really excited to lose 13 pounds and I got my staples out yesterday and I am up to -17 pounds~ woohoo~ The liquid diet isn't fun but full liquids are better and I am sooooo looking forward to the mushies part. FairyFascade ~ Yep I know where Huntsville is, we went to the Space Center last year when we had our science museum pass.

Hi, I am newly banded and am looking for a good Protein supplement shake. Anyone have an suggestions for one that you love? Or like alot? Thanks for any and all suggestions!

Hi, I am newly banded and trying to find a good protein supplement shake that everyone loves... any suggestions? I am hoping I continue to lose weight as I have lost 17 pounds the first week. Altho I know bigger lose faster. Well talk to yall later~

Hi, I was banded in Birmingham too, not by Dr. Dewitt tho, Dr. Miles at St. Vincents East did mine 1 week and a day ago. I was so happy to be able to eat some yogurt, ya know something not just broth.. it is the worst.. lol Anyway hope everyone is doing good. I don't get a fill until Dec 16 but I am looking forward to that.

Hi, Today I got my staples out and so excited b/c I lost more weight.... I got me a ticker thingy so I am hoping that works. I need to find a protein shake thingy that is actually good, anyone have any suggestions? Alabamagirl ~ not originally from Trussville, my hubby is tho. He graduated in 1993 from Hewitt. I grew up in Pleasant Grove.

Hi, I had my surgery on 11/11/08 by Dr. Miles and I came to the support group on Saturday and I had lost 13 pounds already. I am so excited and can't wait to start losing alot of weight. I went walking last night and am trying. I didn't say much at the meeting infront of everyone since I just had my surgery but hopefully next month I can say something. I am looking forward to the meetings and I think it is great to hear others talk of how much they have lost and all. Anyway I am Stephanie, from Trussville.

Hi, I am Stephanie, I had my realize band surgery on 11/11/08 and I am very excited about it. I went to a support group on Saturday and I have already lost 13 pounds. So that makes me even more excited. Just looking for friends that also have the band so we can talk and compare...