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I do agree that it is alot of calories as well. I also only do about 800-1000 per day. I agree with your analysis of cutting out the shakes...If you are able to get your protein thru food (which you are able to to) then you do not need to add the shakes (in my opinion). So if you cut out the shakes it would drop your calories by about 400 per day?? Carbs do seem high and any time you cut them you will go thru "withdrawals" so you will not be "happy" until you have adjusted. Good luck with your journey!!

Oh and please note that it is for THREE servings..not for ONE..

Here is the breakdown.... I drink EAS Myolplex Lite and it is not listed..so I am still not sure. Here are the average amounts of metals we found in three servings of these Protein drinks. The maximum limits for them in dietary supplements proposed by the U.S. Pharmacopeia are: arsenic (inorganic), 15 micrograms (µg) per day; cadmium, 5 µg; lead, 10 µg; mercury, 15 µg. Amounts at or exceeding those limits are in bold. Experts said three servings a day is common.

I drink Myolplex lite everyday..I am meeting with my surgeon next week for my normal check up and will see what his thoughts are about this. Not sure what I will do since I am addicted to it now. Never tried the muscle milk for fear of another addiction.

fabulous!!!! Keep it up you are doing great!

call your dr and get a some taken out!! you do not want to become dehydrated and/or malnurished.

Bklynike as I have mentioned I have put all kinds of things in my magic bullet. It may not look all that pretty went it comes out..but ahh that taste is so so good!!! When I get my fills my doctor is very strick. 2 days of liquids, 2 days of shakes and 2 days of puree and then solids...so it is like starting over each time regardless of how big or small the fill is so I use that bullet quite a bit!! I am so happy to hear that you are on foods and of course the 10 lbs!! you are doing very well!!!!

You summed it up perfectly already. You will be fine..the eating part will be the only thing different. At two weeks out you will just be ending the mushies and beginning the solids stage. You will need to be very careful other than that you will be doing fine! I was banded on the Monday before thanksgiving and on Thursday I had 40 people at my house for Thanksgiving dinner without a problem..seriously no problems at all.

with all your hard work..you deserve to toot your horn and don't forget it!!!

Hi all November Knockouts!! I just want to share with all of you I hit 100 lbs lost today! I am on cloud 9 and cant quite control myself!!! I still have 26 lbs to go but once again I cannot believe this is not a dream. I know it is a dream coming true!! I know if you want something bad enough you can make it happen! I love my band!!! I hope everyone else is doing well. Take care!

BG that is great news!!!

I agree with crsti..you should be fine. My son just turned 3 so my only limitations was carrying him. He is 37 lbs so I couldn't carry him for a month other than that yeah I was fine within a week. Yes the first day or two are not the best but after that you will be fine..just walk as soon as you can. The more you walk the better you will feel. It will help you relieve the gas. Just don't over do it. I love your name...remember that and it will take you far!! and congrats on your baby girl!! I wish you the very best!!

Bummer! Do you have any local support groups you can attend? I absolutely love the Lap Band Talk but I also have a local group that meets once a month and there is a nutritionist that runs the meeting. I personally look at it as a lifestyle change and look at what I am eating..strive for 60-70 grams of protein per day, 64 ounces of fluids per day. I don't eat out a whole lot so I do most of my own cooking so I know what I am eating. I average about 1000 cal a day. I have been at my sweet spot for a while now..I eat about 3/4 to a cup of food at each meal. I don't care for breakfast foods and never have so I always have a protein shake for breakfast. I am not sure if any of this helps or not..if you have any specific questions I would be happy to help!

Knapp..you can go to BariatricEating.com - BE, Inc. The number one bariatric website for protein, vitamins, and success. they have a section on pureed and I believe liquid as well. For me I have a magic bullet and basically anything that I can put in it I pureed. I may not of looked at it for appearance..just taste..for example chili may not look all that great pureed but it still tastes like chili!! Hope that helps some..

count me in!! I would love to help you out!! I just hit my 100 mark today and have some more to go as well. I am online in some fashion all day..either email or texting so it could work out great! I have a CAN DO attitude!! You can reach me at dsmith16@tampabay.rr.com Hope to hear from you soon! Michele

The best thing you can take from that appt is just what he said..he is there to help you and PLEASE do not forget that no matter what is going on..regardless if you lose weight or gain it. Many people gain weight and get embarrassed so they don't go see thier doc and everything gets out of hand. The doc is there to help us so let them!!! Take care!!!

Happy Band Anniversary and what a wonderful posting!!!! You are an inspiration!!

That was kind of my concern...shouldn't the pre-op include shakes and/or a low calorie dinner. My pre-op was THREE shakes a day ONLY..no FOOD at all for 14 days. I would have all the water I wanted though... Don't mean to be critical tommygunn but if you are following your dr's directions keep on trucking!!

BG please keep us posted! I will go to your other site as well as always! I wish you well.

I am the same way!!

Good job!!! keep it going!

Always remember you can get tiny fills...like .25ccs or .5's..you do not have to get 1 ccs and higher..and the same when you get the unfill..just a little taken out makes a huge difference!!! I wish you both the best!

Skinnygal..what you did is what you said..not right. However, your band is in its healing stage so there isn't any saline in it right now and that is why you don't have any restriction. You may or may not feel any restriction after the first fill either. It takes a couple of fills before you have really good restriction. PLEASE do not beat yourself up any more than you have already done. That was yesterday and you have already turned the leaf over and you are back on the wagon. It is in the past now you need to go forward. We didn't get in this shape over night, we have to learn. I think you have recommitted to your plan and you probably will do much better. The first month is called "bandster hell" for a reason. It is not fun. Stay positive and true to yourself. You are doing really well!! I wish you the very best on your journey!!

Oh I drink the EAS Myoplex Light shakes..absolutely love them!! Just like chocolate milk.

Sounds like you are meeting with the right people and getting some good advice!!! Keep up the good work! Congrats on the weight loss!