vlp1968

You are doing just fine. 10 pounds without a fill is great. You'll be back to your workouts before you know it. I know how you feel, I had plastic surgery and had to take 8 weeks off. I couldn't believe how much I missed it. Good luck!

I would work on getting some veggies in, they are such power houses of nutrition- and so low in fat, calories and carbs. Have you experimented much? If you keep trying different ones you may find some you like, or at least tolerate. I buy green giant broccolli with cheese- it's only 60 calories a serving, I find it's worth the calories. I think if flavored veggies are the only way you will eat them you should. Just check the label and make sure it's not crazy fat, carbs or calories. Hope this helps.

I think May seems like a long way away. I would call and see how soon your surgeon will do another fill. Increasing fiber is a good idea, protien as well. Good luck!

I agree with others that a once a week weigh in is probably ideal. That's what I did while I was loosing. I think it's just often enough. I also agree with the poster who said a daily weigh in when maintaining is probably good. Now that I am maintaining, I weigh myself every day. I try not to let the daily flucuations get to me, trying to stay within a 3-4 pound range.

IMHO it's pretty tough to stretch your pouch. The stomach has lots of give to it. Hang in there, it will get better with restriction. Good luck!

That's great! It is such a good feeling to fit into smaller clothes. Congratulations!

Pillow is great for the ride home. You might want to bring chapstick. My lips got really dry becase I wasn't allowed to drink even water until the did a barium swallow. Congrats on your impending surgery!

You have every reason to be proud! Keep up the good work! Isn't it a great feeling to fit into smaller clothes.

My nutritionist said coffee was ok. Since I like her answer I am going with it- I am a coffee addict. Haven't had any problems.

What a great feeling to fit into smaller clothes. Really makes you realize you are shrinking. Keep up the good work! Oh, and get rid of your "fat clothes", you will never need them again.

You may want to call your doc. and see if you can advance your diet early. I was only on full liquids for one week, then mushies for one then regular food. I had no problems. It wouldn't hurt to ask. Hang in there!

If you like your pcp except for the ignorant weight loss comments I would just let it roll off my back. You know you are doing all the right things. 8 months to goal is not typical results with the lapband. Best wishes!

Think lean meat and non-starchy veggies. I love perdue perfect portions- they are marinated chicken breast that come in different flavors. They come individually wrapped, so you can just throw the whole bag in the freezer and defrost one at a time. I also like marinated pork loin- again it comes in different flavors. You just bake it on a baking sheet in the oven for about 45 minutes. I snack on berries, low fat cheese and nuts (1/4 c). Hope this helps!

That is awsome you are going to join a gym. Start out slow and gradually increase your duration/intensity. Excersise will surely help the pounds to continue to fall off. Never mind the improvement to your cardiovascullar system et.... Nice job!

Isn't it just the best feeling to fit into smaller sizes. I had the same experience of bringing clothes too big into the dressing room. I think it takes a little time for the mind to catch up to the body. Keep up the good work!

What your experiencing is totally normal. You probably have swelling from the surgery. I find that since banded I don't have the same full feeling. It's more of a feeling of not being hungry anymore. Congrats on your surgery!

Awsome job! Keep up the good work.

Yes, I found excersise boosts my energy level tremendously. I highly reccomend it. There are just so many benefits to it, including weight loss. Start off slow, being carefull of your knee of course, and gradually increase your duration/intensity. Hope you feel better soon.

I agree- you didn't gain 5 pounds of fat in a few days. Get back on track and it will fall right off. Best wishes!

You want one that's high in protien- I use Myoplex lite- 20 gms of protien. You can get them at Walmart. They do have 20 carbs. If you are going very low carb Atkins bars are a good choice. Hope this helps.

That's great you have such good support. He sounds like a keeper! Glad your relationship is in a good place.

If the scale is frustrating you I would stop weighing yourself everday for sure. Your weight will naturally flucuate a bit. You may want to put the scale away somewhere so it's not so tempting to hop on it. I think later in the day you weigh more due to food and drink in your stomach. I only weigh in first thing in the morning, after using the bathroom. I got on the scale once a week while I was loosing. I weigh myself everyday now that I am maintaining. I look to stay within a range of a few pounds. I kind of base what I eat (or don't eat) on what the scale says.

Personally- I am very proud of the weight I have lost and don't mind the question. However, if I did I would probably say- I don't weigh myself, but I am feeling great. If that's all you give them they will probably stop asking. Just a thought- best wishes.

Hang in there! It does get better. Until you reach restriction, I would concentrate on eating the right foods- high protien, low carb, low fat. Your portions may be larger than they will be when you have restriction, but at least you shouldn't gain. I know it's hard, but you'll get through what is known as "bandster hell". It took me 3 fills to feel restriction. Good luck! One more thing, if your not excersising I would start. It works wonders for weight loss. The benefits are just too numerous to pass up. Start out slow and gradually increase your duration/intensity. You can do this!

Isn't fitting into smaller clothes just the best feeling! I think it meant more to me than seeing the number on the scale move. Keep up the excellent job!