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I agree with finallyncontrol, EAS Myoplex are the best. Chocolate or strawberry with a banana whipped in the blender, even a few frozen strawberries drastically change the difference of the taste. Almost 4 years ago I was banded and completely new to Protein shakes. The biggest mistake that I made was to buy large quantities of a protein supplement before I knew what I liked and didn't like. There are so many varieties today that are sold in singles at the grocery store there is no need to buy in bulk until you know what you enjoy. Protein Shakes never stop being a part of your life, so keep trying until you find something that works for you. I use protein shakes now to not only supplement my protein intake but also satisfy my craving for sweets such as ice cream! :tt1:

Congratulations! A blessing to hear that you are in a much better place.

I do not think she is a bad mom. I am a mother of two and I cannot count on two hands how many times either of my two sons fell asleep in their car seat, which was one of the things she was criticized for, I mean seriously. Kevin is a gold digging freak with 5 kids 3 of them illegitimate.

ha ha. Very good points, I am a Brittney fan myself. She brings in 745k a month right now and is laughing all the way to the bank. The more she is in the press the more people know who she is....and the more attention she receives.

good luck! I think it is awesome that you two are deciding to do this together...

wow wheetsin that's pretty technical, LOL. I use fitday.com myself too.

I drink casually all the time beer, wine and otherwise. I have never had a problem.

I do think that .5 per fill is a bit small, however every fill that I had took at least 2 weeks before I felt restriction. I do understand your frustration. I am over a year out from banding and I remember being in your shoes wishing the process went much faster. I know it may feel frustrating now, but one year out you will look back and you will be so far....try to ignore your head hunger as best as you can until you can get the restriction that you need. Good Luck!

I was having the same pain in my throat and it turned out to be heart burn. I thought it was my fill or I slipped. I went to see the Dr. twice. I had to change what I was eating to make it stop. Are you eating anything that could be causing heart burn?

My stomach still grumbles and I am over one year out.

I was self pay so I didn't have those requirements. I see all the time on this board that the insurance process is very cumbersome. It will be worth it in the long run, getting banded will be the best thing you have ever done for yourself.

Yes, this will happen several times until you reach your goal. When you stop loosing pounds its time to start measuring. Your body starts to compact to catch up to the weight loss. This is a very normal and necessary part of the process. Break out that measuring tape!

Welcome! I have been banded over a year now and I never thought I would get here... Getting banded is the best thing that I have ever done! Good luck!

I know what you guys mean about the sizes these days. I just bought a size 8 skirt from the gap at 153, however when I try on old jeans or shorts size 8 from my closet I can't get them over my hips. Sizes have to be larger these days. I never wore a size 6 even when I was 135 pounds before.

Good luck! it will go by so fast. This will be one of the best decisions of your life!!!

I definitely think that water helps the elasticity of the skin. The sooner you start some sort of resistance or weight training program the better it will be in the long run. I noticed during my weight loss that sometimes I would plateau for 2 months but lose major inches this was my body "compacting" getting rid of the "jello" as you call it. So keep in mind that plateauing at this point isn't a bad thing. It just means that your body is catching up to the weight loss. I always felt a little "jello-e" right before a plateau. Good Luck!

I think everyone gets nervous. The best part about it is, on surgery day it goes so fast. I am 1 year + past banding and I wouldn't change a thing. I love my results. I am now a size 8. My male co-workers trip over themselves when I wear skirts to work. It is so worth it that I want to recommend it to everyone I meet!!! You have just made the best decision of your life!!!! good Luck!!!

Have you tried a search of Dr. Querry using the search option. It is at the very top in the light blue bar. Good Luck!!

Sorry never heard of it. Have you googled it?

Unfortunately, I don't think this ever stops. I have friends now who were skinny to begin with. I have lost 70+ pounds and I am now wearing a size 8. My skinny friends now resent me at times. They tell me that I have it easy and get angry at me when they gain 5 pounds. I don't think I will be telling anymore friends, I would rather let them think I am bulimic or something. Just be strong and tell her that she has the same option that you chose and it is a choice that you made for yourself. Don't let her bring you down, keep your chin up and remember that you did this for you, don't feel guilty and be supportive of her if she needs it.

I made bisquits and gravy for my family today. It is my most favorite Breakfast in the world. I can't eat bisquits anymore, so I put my sausage gravy over a scrammbled egg. It was so yummy and I didn't even miss the bisquit!! I also dropped my goal weight by 10 pounds.

02/24/2007 hips: 44" waist: 36" rt thigh: 24" lf thigh: 24" rt calf: 14" lf calf: 14.5" rt bicep: 12" lf bicep: 12"

02/24/2007 hips: 44" waist: 36" rt thigh: 24" lf thigh: 24" rt calf: 14" lf calf: 14.5" rt bicep: 12" lf bicep: 12"

I agree the Surgicenter plays a big role for Dr. Spivak. I have been happy with their care and have had no complications, so I do not request to see the Dr.

Hey guys! I wanted to post this for all of you who get depressed when you plateau! I have not lost a single pound in 2 and a half weeks. I took some quick measurements today running out of the door to work and I am down: 1" in my hips 1.5"s in my waist .5" in my chest I didn't have time to do my arms and legs. I will take inches in place of pounds any day!!!! Keep your chin up if you are plateauing, your body is still working for you in different ways!! P.S. that puts me down 2" in my hips from 01/07/07 (barely over a month).