LBSept09

Have you tried the protien bars? They are great, and more filling then the shakes. I think any cold cuts, if you have bread, make sure it is wheat, and maybe the thin diet. Just need bread to hold sandwich together ... best of luck!!!

I just learned this also. A you get fills you have to slow down and chew even more. Bread is really difficult. Took me almost three years to accept and truly understand the rules. good luck

I was so worried I wouldn't shrink my liver, I did not cheat. Fear if them not doing it or dying was a huge assist. As far as going to school the same day, holy smokes..... Good luck with that. lol

I am using the gnc, and they are awesome!!!!!

The first three items are required all others are recommended, but the last one is the most fun. If you are new to our monthly challenger please leave a short introduction. Name, real or screen~ lisa Goal weight for August 31st~210 Weight on August 1st~222 Age~42 Dietary goal for August~ healthier protien Exercise goal for August~ gym 5 days a week Personal goal for August~ stay on track while in vacation. Date banded~ sept 09 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~20 pounds What is your favorite place to travel?~ any place with family Banded in 09 lost 40 lbs, then stopped. Went back to bad habits. Started fresh july 9th 2012 & doing much better!!!!!

That is exactly right. Start your liquid diet. After a couple of days it will get easier I promise. It was for me any ways. Then I called my doc on Monday and asked for a rush about before I had a chance to change my mind. I was so ashamed that I put this off for a year. Ugh!!! They were so happy I came in. they will know you are beating yourself up over this. Time to stop using that excuse and get into the right track!!!!!! Good luck, I think today is the day...

I would probably try a teasing attempt first..... When he has moved onto his little debbies, look at him with puppy do eyes, and wipe your mouth like you are drooling....."sure wish you had a snack that you could eat". Or when you are buying healthy, try doubling up?? Maybe he didn't consider your healthy Snacks as snacks??? Does he realize that what he is eating is your budgeted snack? Good luck!!!

New Balance is excellent. Try several on because they have three different types of molds, where most only have one. Merrill I have heard is great, but never tried them, because I have family that works for new balance and get discounts.

Nice!!! Thank you!!! How do we find your blog? Please may I se the recipes? Always want to make the French Onion Soup from Longhorns, maybe you have it.

Ladies, the fitness pal tool is awesome if you do not have it. If you do, please feel free to add me, my user name on there is wannanotje . Good luck!! Steve, awesome job!!!!

I am just a few weeks in front of you, but did the same thing. I have more excuses then anyone could dream up on why I needed to wait and eat correctly tomorrow. Finally, I come in here, yay!!! I stopped eating mid day on a Friday even. I started right back at my preop diet and following every rule to the exact. I am doing much much better this time around. Not allowing my mind games to control, nor the food!!! I spend lots of time in here when I want to eat. Soo, good luck. You can do this!!!!! Have fun, and enjoy the challenge.

I told people simply because I wanted to be held accountable. The band is simply a tool, not much different then ww, or nutra system. I knew I wouldn't let them change my mind, so it didn't matter what they thought. But I did feel the added scrutiny wouldn't hurt. And tmf is right, I believe most speak up out if concern and good intention. Best of luck!!!

Thanks for the replies. I have a call in, and waiting to hear back, but sometimes this site had more knowledge...lol

I have no idea how to add people, but would love to be address also. Recently on track and in a great place for a change, but do much better with others. Thanks My name there is wannanotje

My pcp was very against it also. I had to jump through hoops for over a year with dietitians, nutritionists, physical trainers and such before she was on board. I have a spinal chord injury that did not even away her, until the rest signed off that the band was my best option. Glad your doc just didn't like your first choice . God luck

Best of luck!!! Congrats

Did you tell your doc this???

Hey, I was banded in 09, and am a very slow loser. I lost 40 pounds over six months, then maintained for a year or more. Then in the last year gained 30 back. A few weeks back I came in here to get help. I am doing awesome!! Better then when first banded. I read the threads until I thought my eyes would bleed...lol but you can learn so much about what works best and new food ideas. Best of luck, you lost 80 pounds, do you know you can do it!!!!!

I wish I had seen this thread. do you do this challenge every month??? I hope so, I love it.

I agree Kim. I diet to lose even with the band. I love to eat, plain and simple. I an not an emotional eater, not a stress eater. I eat because I love the hobby of eating....lol Yes the band helps, but it doesn't make me not want to eat. I struggle every single day. Some days I do it for my help. Some days I do it to look better. Some days I do it for my back and spinal cord injury. Allot of days I lost the battle and didn't eat right at all. Soo, along with my band and healthy eating life style changes, I also throw in diets and different routines and gimmicks. Anything that works for me at the time.

Change up your schedule. Stop concentrating so much on what your can't have. Enjoy what you can have.

Outstanding!!!! You look fabulous, very great job.

GNC protien drinks are much better for you then some. 170 calories, not nearly as much sugar.

You are basically telling them what to serve you. I do not think many places will grant them. I order an appetizer or fish. It is not the restaurants' fault we eat less now. Most people complain servings are not big enough. My hubby loves that he gets a late night snack now that I bring half mine home.

I barely lost either, and after it was/is a very slow process....don't get discouraged. You didn't gain it in two weeks remember......best of luck.