mellen3159

Banded 7/2010. Lost 60 first year. Gained 40. Lost 28 of that. Refuse to weigh myself at home. Only on Dr. scales. I too am slow loser. Very frustrating. I workout 4 + times a week normally.

Brenda I was desperate for guidance. Found this gal on YouTube ...began duplicating her meal prep and following it to a tee. It has helped me. Along with all her other videos. Give her a try.

Well, I think I LOST all that I gained. Plus, possibly lost 5 more! Now....I need to continue onward!!!!!

Introducing self: Mary Ellen. I live in Lake Ridge, Va. banded July 2010. Only down total of 55. Lost/gained/lost/gained....finally back on track. Yay. Wishing everyone well. Mary Ellen Putnam-Reinhardt is my Facebook.

Believe me, I have eaten pizza. It doesn't fend well. Thanks for the suggestions....

Does anyone have any suggestions for snacks for a Super Bowl party? I have succumbed to the fact that I will be having some red wine. Looking for some suitable snacks so I don't blow up the next day. Celery and broccoli get stuck in my band. Will probably have some yummy hummus. Obviously we can't have pizza. Any suggestions??

I know this is an old post. As I read it. .... I'm going back to see my Doc after 2 yrs. I lost 50 and gained 20 back.

Will keep you all posted.

I'll try that. I go this Friday. Scheduled it for a pay day WITH commission...lol!!!!!

My initial LB surgery, was covered. Left the job I was at, new insurance has.... NO Bariatric coverage. Haven't been to my Dr. In 2 yrs. Gained 30 outta the 50 I lost! That said, no insurance, I was told the follow- up visits would be $150 (no fill) $250 with fill. Is this normal? (In the US. Virginia)

""I think they taste like eating candles anyway, but that's just me."" Oh my God. I just spit my Crystal Light all over my keyboard!!!!! I *am* in search of the BEST Protein bar for Lap Band patients - That was the "search" I put in - and got this thread!!!

Some one - some where....on this forum said to try this.....http://www.5daypouchtest.com/ It does help jump start! My "journey" has been arduous at best.... My stats; Banded July 2010....plateaued at a 50 lb loss for EVER!....lost 4 more with (the aforementioned link....) Haven't weighed in tho in 1.5 months. Good luck!

I've been going thru the "motions" since December 28th! It just seems to take for ever! Some insurances take 3 months - Cigna takes 6 months! I pray every night that I get approved!!!! Good luck to all of you / us...lol !!