BeachBumFL

:bananapartyhat: :bananapartyhat: Are there any Florida Panhandle bansters out there??? I am from Pensacola area!!!! would love to connect!!! :bananapartyhat:

Hello all, What is this about a cruise of Lapbanders. When is it and how do you sign up if interested? I would love to hear about it. Is it to Alaska??? thanks in advance for the information. BeachBumFl

Hello all, I am BeachBumFl, aka Donna, and I was banded June 8,2006 and had my first fill July 27th. I started at 240 and today (July 30) I am 225.5. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone. facts about me: I am about to be a grandmother any day- a girl. I am so excited. I have a black chihuahua, Sadie, I love to pieces I am married to a wonderful man - for 16 years now. I am a Registered Nurse I am Southern and speak fluent Southern!!! LOL thanks for this website and take care all!!!! Hugs, Donna:kiss2:

Hi Doty, Thanks for responding. I have been a nurse since 1978. I have done several types of nursing but now I dont do direct patient care. It is s wonderful profession, however, I wish I could retire too. I have a few more years to go. How did you get the pretty signature and weight loss strip that you have for your signature??? I would love to pick out something for me. I use to go to Decatur, Al a lot. that is close to Huntsville and about 129 miles from Nashville. That is a nice area. Have you had any issues since banding? are you eating regular food? What are you doing for exercise? I am walking right now, however, I will be starting at the college gym when the new semester starts. My husband will go with me. I bet you have a lot of interesting stories to tell since you spent so much time as a trauma nurse. I would love to hear some of them. take care and thanks for the welcome!!! talk to you soon!

Carol, Were you just banded in June 2006?????and you have already lost that much weight???? you are incredible. how are you accomplishing that much loss this fast????? I was banded June 8,2006. I stated at 240 and I am just at 225.5. thanks in advance for any tips!!!! Donna:help:

Hello all, I am new here and glad to see a post like this as well. I wwas banded June 8,2006. My first fill was July 27th. I have a 10cc band and he put 1.5ml in the band. I am still trying to figure out my diet. I have found that thick bread does not go down very easy and I PB somtime if I eat it or it may be that I eat it too fast. I am still trying to learn to take smaller bites and chew longer. I eat a shake or eggs for breakfast. I learned long ago, pre-banded, that if I eat carbs for breakfast it sets the stage for the rest of the day. So, I eat protein. Then for lunch I eat a salad with some kind of meat on it and cheese. I have not had a lot of luck with tuna. I dont know if it is too dry or what. but salads go down well.(good thing - I love them) then for dinner I eat smaller portions of meat, veges, and usually applesauce. I am a BIG applesauce fan. I lowe the whey shakes with frozen fruit in them especially if I dont have time to sit down and eat "properly". I like the pria low carb snack bars and the Slim-fast high protein shakes. My doctor told me to try to eat solids- that the band does its best work if I will eat real foods and not "soupy" foods. I do enjoy cottage cheese, string cheese sticks, and yogurt. I have always liked this type of food anyway. I started at 240 and I am down to 225.5 this am. thanks for the info. and I look forward to getting to know you all!!! Hugs, Donna:decision:

:bananapartyhat: WOW!!! I am so glad I read this......I have been gettign hiccips and wondered what was going on....have not had them in years until banded!!! Thanks for the info!!! BeachBumFl :bananapartyhat: