Whillow

Thank you for that .

I need some healthy lunch ideas,, i dont want to be eating this frozen food crap everyday - I sure dont eat the whole thing, usually about half but it just plain isnt good for you....

I am finding myself not able to get in the most meat - I dont think i am getting enough protien or veggies - most meals are carby, like weight watchers Pasta or something like that - do any of you have a trick to get in some meat? I also find when i do get the meat in I am too full for veggies? Any advice there? i do have some morning start veggie burgers, trying to hit 2 birds with one stone there - we will see how they go down. Tried turkey with gravy tonight and that didnt work - i ended yup eating 4 brocoli pieces and mashed potatoes.. not a very healthy dinner.

I had that for about 2 weeks after my second fill in 2 weeks - a tad aggresive. It finally went away and i felt better,, but i had postponed my fill because i didnt think i needed on . now 5 days after when i was supposed to go i need it lol... going on the 4th. stick to liquid and soups.. it should get better - most people say a few days, mine took longer i think because i got 2 fills in 2 weeks.

mine are a choc chew from gnc,, a little high in sugar though.. and i rarely remember to take the damn things

I have been so lazy the last week - I postponed a fill because i felt i was tight enough and wouldnt you know now i need one :redface: I am not eating too much at meals, in fact im still finding alot of foods make me hurt. :redface: But i have been snacking.. gotta stop. Ive been blowing off the gym this week only going 3 out of the last 6 days,, where i was going 5 days a week.... just cant seem to get out of my own way - I want the next size jeans to fit, i want to lose another 23lb by april 16th.. im wondering if i am setting the bar to high - and yes i know if i dont go to the gym it sure wont happen tomorrow is a new day right? I work all day then have 2 hours between job 1 and job 2 I wil be hitting the gym- I dont know what is going on, ive been gun ho and doing everything right until this week and now i feel ive thrown all the hard work out the window--- ugg.. sorry im a downer today

I compared these with my protien poweder and skim milk shakes,,, the choc special k has 190 cals, 5 grams fast , 29 carbs and 18grams of sugar and 10 grams Protein. 100% whey Protein powder from GNC made with 10 oz skim milk... 238 cals, 3 fat,20 carb , 13 sugar and 36 protien. if you were using it for only Breakfast and was able to get another 60 grams of protein in a day on your own,, then the numbers arnt too too far off from regular shakes. I for on need that big chunk of protein.

I find i will go a few weeks losing pretty good then it stops for a week or 2 and i lose inches,, then the pounds start again.. its like a crazy cycle.. i try to concentrate on the clothing that is getting looser - I too have 2 pairs of jeans i can put on and take off with them zipped and buttoned, i finally stopped wearing them and moved into 2 pairs that were hiding in the chest - now they are getting lose - funny story here, the 1 pairs i am wearing right now were both in the laundry and i needed to run out for a minute to do a quick errand, i still have the way too lose one but i threw them on anyway - they nearly fell off walking down the hallway lmao...

YOu have some amazing sounding recipes, have just copied a few to try this coming week-- Keep them coming :thumbup:

I saw mine 2 weeks post op and I see him for every fill...

panara bread has a brocoli cheese soup,,, the broc is so chopped up it wasnt an issue for me, they also have fabulous tomatoe soup

I dont see why it would be an issue - no calories, no sugar.. i would say it is just as good plus it has electrolytes what will help keep you hydrated.

Thanks for the small pita suggestion - i am going to pick some of those up next time i am at the store!!! Thank you Thank you!

Cool- I will have to try them, they might satisfy my burger craving lol.

I am three months out and I have lost 37lb - thats about 2lb a week which is a great healthy rate to lose at - My band had 5cc in it - i have a 10 cc band - i have very good restriction right now - tho im sure i will need a fill as i lose more weight - I eat very small amounts and am not in pain or sick unless i cause it by not eating slow and chewing well. I am loving it!! Do i sometimes wish i could eat what i want,, sure today i wanted a cheese burger grease and all with lettuce tomatoe and mayo - tho i knew 2 bits would have me in pain... i opted for some crunchy coated fish fillet and some sweet potatoe french fries ( about 7 lol) I dont see this as a waste at all and would do it again in a heart beat .

Does anyone have heartburn ? Of course i have had it the last week or so,, some chili set it off - so I got reading and find that heart burn can signal all kinds of bad things with the bad ...damn google.. Im just wondering if some banders have heartburn that is nothing more than just that.. I am eating ok,, small amounts 1/2 cup usually, not vomiting as long as i eat slow and chew chew well -- only when do i not do that do i pb and vomit... wondering if i should be scared?

pudding int he freezer??? how does that thaw? are you talking the premade pudding cups?

Has anyone had luck with garden burgers??

Yeah i have not had mych luck - tried one in dec when i had less of a fill and it was bad --definitly not something i wanna try now ha!

I am craving big time a nice juicy cheeseburger with lettuce tomatoe mayo and ketchup---- ((((((

I hated exercise as well - but I follow my weight loss plan to the T- I did my preop diet - post op diet 100% i got sliced open to make weightloss easier and exercise is part of the deal so I do it... I got membership at the gym, which i really couldnt afford cursing all the way about NOT wanting to add that portion in...lol.. now,,, i ENJOY it and i get mighty pissed off when my work schedule messes up my day and I can not go, like today i was supposed to get out of work at 330 - plenty of time to work out before i am on call for the FD at 6 --however a girl had to go home sick and im stuck until 5... there for no work out today because not enough time.. im mad mad mad.. not at her lol at that i wont make it to the gym-- never ever ever ever ever thought i would feel that way about exercise - i do the eliptical for 45 min, and weight training and swimming, i am usually there for 2.5-3 hrs. i would love to add in a class but i dont have the confindance to do that yet..

I seem to be swallowing air lately - I eat super slow, and eat hardly anything this past 2 weeks.. any tricks to not swallowing air lol.. it hurts lol

GO have your iron levels checked, those being low causing anemia can cause you to be tired and sluggish.

I was allowed to have smooth soups.. like tomatoe

This is actually the best my hair has every been - I am three months out and i had my hair colored a few weeks ago and my hairdresser was amazed at the condition of my hair -- i am very easy on it i only round brush my bangs the rest air dries, i was daily with a moisture shampoo and conditioner. I am not posting this to throw my lack of hair loss in anyones face, only to show other readers than not everyone is losing hair. Of course this is not to say in 2 months i might start losing it.. but right now all is good.. I hope all of you with problems get regrowth soon.