Chippy31

I didn't start eating greek yogurt until after I was banded and I now love it! Whole foods market has a great variety. It's also becoming pretty popular ... I was at a grocery store the other day and saw that Yoplait and Dannon now make greek yogurt. The yoplait was around 110 calories with 12g of protien I think.

After my surgery I was pretty hungry the first few weeks without solid foods. My surgeon said that's normal because the band isn't filled. It took several fills (a couple months) before I felt any restriction. In the begining I thought the band wasn't working because I felt hungry after eating the recommended portions sizes. Everyone's body is different, you may not have the hunger feeling after your first fill.

I have felt the same way so many times. In the beginning I was not losing weight and I was getting very frustrated. I've learned not to compare myself to others and to try different things until I find what works. It's an ongoing struggle but we'll all get through it. It took several fills (about 4) months before I felt any restriction. I thought the band wasn't working or that something was wrong with me. You just have to give it time.

Just wanted to post some challenges that are currently going on. If you join the Nike + Ambassadors challenge and the Nike human race challenge you can enter in the weekly giveaway challenges they have. This week they are giving away a pair of Nike shoes. Next week it's ipod nanos. It's a fun way to get in some exercise and when some cool stuff too. Here are the links: 1. Join Team Runstrong in Ambassadors Challenge Nike+ 2. Register for Nike+ Human Race Nike+ 3. Join the Nike+ Shoe Challenge http://bit.ly/SO another challenge just for members of team runstrong: Nike+ I won a human race tshirt from last weeks challenge. It's a great motivation to keep going. Let me know if you sign up!

I've seen some people on here who use Nike + and just wanted to post some challenges that are currently going on. If you join the Nike + Ambassadors challenge and the Nike human race challenge you can enter in the weekly giveaway challenges they have. This week they are giving away a pair of Nike shoes. Next week it's ipod nanos. It's a fun way to get in some exercise and when some cool stuff too. Here are the links: 1. Join Team Runstrong in Ambassadors Challenge Nike+ 2. Register for Nike+ Human Race Nike+ 3. Join the Nike+ Shoe Challenge http://bit.ly/SO another challenge just for members of team runstrong: Nike+ Let me know if you sign up!

I use Nike + and love it. I came on the forum to see if anyone wanted to join a challenge. If one hasn't been started yet I could create one. Also, is anyone running the Nike human race. I will be participating in the race at USC. Also, the pouch is good to start with but not as accurate as having the sensor in your shoe. I've heard a lot of people run 5 and 10ks and after the run their ipod shows a different distance.

There is a brand called Pure Protein that makes a pretty good protein shake. I buy the premixed ones in the can I prefer them to powder. They come in 21 or 35 grams of protien. You can get them at Trader Joes or GNC I've also seen them at Target. I usually have 2 35/gr a day. They taste similar to slim fast shakes in come in 4 or 5 different flavors. They are low in sugar, carbs, and calories

All Bran makes a drink mix similar to Crystal Light that has 10 grams of fiber. It comes in 2 flavors. I've only tried the pink lemonade it's really good and you can have it while on the liquid diet. It helps a lot. Benefiber is good too but one serving only has 3 grams of fiber.

I have a ton of clothes that I've been holding onto that I no longer need. There is also an online exchange Weight Loss Clothing Exchange SparkTeam You could start something similar on here.

August 7th was my date. Happy to see so many August Bandsters! For those with constipation I recommend Benefiber. It mixes is in just about anything and is pretty tasteless. I also found a Crystal Light that has lots of fiber in it. As for protein shakes I find the Pure Protein pre made shakes aren't too bad. They are low in calories, sugar, and carbs and come in 4-5 different flavors. I've found them at Trader Joe's, GNC, and Target.

Los Angeles, CA

I'm new to the forum and thought I'd say hello to anyone reading. After two years and 3 attempts I was finally banded last Friday by Dr.Tashjian in Beverly Hills. I'm struggling on the liquid diet but making it through.