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I just tried jay robb shakes and they are so good! They have no sugar I think 1 carb and are made with stevia. They actually tasted good and I am so excited that I finally found a brand that I like. Has anyone else tried these???

even a clinical social worker would be great to see!

100 pounds is amazing. Pat yourself on the back for your accomplishment and keep marching ahead. Could you add a little more activity or maybe more protein into the diet???

On Tues. I met with the psych and dietician. The dietician stated that they like their pts. to go on a low carb 100grams and high protein 100 grams starting now and then 2 weeks prior to surgery three shakes and one small meal of green veg and lean protein and two fruits a day. So here is my problem. I do not have asurgery date yet but we are looking at maybe Nov. if all tests are completed and they should be. Yesterday I started the diet and by the time I got home I was ravenous and ate a whole bunch of foods that were not on the plan!! Now I am scared I will not follow through on this and that I will fail as with every other diet. How do I make it so I am not straving and then having the idea in my mind that there is no end to this food plan without a surgery date! The reason I need the lap band is because I can;t control my hunger and eating how will I do this???????? I am so mad at myself and worried I can't do this!

i worry about it also. I don;t want my kids to go through the pain of being overweight. I guess we can only do our best and now with the band instill good eating values on them!

I can pretty safely say I am sure it is your ex who is insecure and can not deal being with a healthy, happy , confident individual. After you lost the weight he probably felt insecure and maybe even threatned and not able to control you as much since your new found freedom from the excess weight. I am getting banded next month and I often wonder how it will play out with my husband since we are frequently on shaky ground as it is. Look back and ask yourself has he tried to sabatoge your weight loss effores in thre past..before th eband..I know mine has although he will never admit it. Theres comes a point where enough is enough and we can not stay unhealthy just to keep insecure people comfortable. Keep strong and love those kids and they will help you through it buy keeping you busy and showing you love.

How long did you do the liquid diet for?? YOU look great already..imagine down the road!!

wow!!! You look amazing!!!!

How are you now??? Any better?? Did you see the doctor????

I was wondering if anyone has tried the unjury shakes and how they were. I tried the syntac nector but I did not like it..maybe I made it wrong. I am having a hard time finding a shake I like.

I love a good book to read..especially when you can really relate to it!

I was wondering with the syntac nector powder. How much water do you put to how much power. I had a packet of powder and did 6 oz of water and then ice and it tasted so watered down. I think it could be good if I have the right ratio.

yeah !!!! That is great!!!

has anyone tried the wonderslim line of products for pre or post op. They seem reasonably priced....a lot cheaper than medifast???

was the obstruction brought om by the band in anyway???

I have been trying some shakes out also I like premier that I can get at Costco it has 30 grams of protein. I bought muscle milk 100 cal. which I think now is different than just the light and it was disgusting. I have to try just the light and return the other ones. I also like carnation instant breakfast but I don't think it has enough protein in it. This month I have a marathon of appointments. I am also finding it hard to stay on a good eating plan...I guess I just keep thinking there are foods I want to eat before I can not anymore....I know this is not right but it is my warped thinking...

I am a social worker from New York

Wow It's Oct!! Only 1 month to go. People say I am crazy to do this before the holidays..I say it is needed to stop me from gorging myself!!LOL

Hi everyone! I am still married but at a stage where I do not think it is going to work. We have two kids and it is so hard to imagine my life different and witho0ut all of the drama my husband causes. I feel that my relationship has the makings of an abusive one and I fear also as my weight goes down his controlling and jealousy will go up. I love my kids so much and I do not want them to hurt,,they are 3 and 6 .....but I feel that one of the reasons I continue to be so overweight is the stress of this marriage......I feel so lost most of the time....:drool:

there is a great product called liqucell and it has 15 or 16 grams of protein in a 1 oz shot. I find that when I am really hungry it helps me out.

Just FYI ....I e mailed Bariatric Advantage about samples of products and they are going to send them free of charge..thought some others would like to do this also pre- operation!

Loose skin really does not hold me back because of course I do not want it but if I lose weight on my own I will also have loose skin and I can't stay fat just because of that reason!

yeah poppies wife!!!! That is so exciting!!!!!

I am still really struggling with to have the surgery or not. At times I am gung ho and other times I am still wondering why I can not do this on my own and maybe i just have not not tried hard enough and what if the band does not work for me. I am so afraid of failing and then everyone will know! Anyway so today I talk to two people 1; someone at work who had the band and said that I should just do it and she lost 70 pounds 3 years ago and has kept it off..however she has severe restriction and is having a hart time keeping meat down..she can unfill a little though and it would be solved. 2; My brother who is totally against having the procedure and he is an emt. He is also overweight but feels this is too extreme and that I am losing fine on my own (I have lost 15 pounds in 1 years time..not exactly the rate I need or want) So now my head spins again..he said every procedure you do is risky.......I guess I have so many feelings....

I am a 5'2 34 year old female and I was wondering just how much protein should I be taking in daily????? Whether it be food or shakes. :smile2: