AngelaT

Welcome!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

If you have seen the previous posts you know the trip is planned for May/June of this year.Sign-ups need to be NOW or space at the resort will go away. It is at Anthony's Key in Roatan and all inclusive...room, food, snorkeling, dolphins and I will lead retreat activities. Dolphins are very healing, plus the activities I will lead will help bring you home a healthier, happier, more peaceful you! Please sign up now! Deadline is February 15. :clap2: :clap2: Other activities there Horseback riding on the beach, kayaking, picnics, games, dolphin encounter, classes, and lots of fun!!

In May it is nice... It is always warm in the caribbean so the Water will be nice. If anyone needs to sign up please look for the sign-up post I will start soon!

re: "If the inches are disappearing then where are they going?" Another question may well be 'where did those inches COME from?' Fat is less dense and occupies more space than muscle tissue. While my body weight has not changed much over the past 8 months, my pant size has decreased and my belt size has decreased. My body shape is headed toward that of an actual human rather than a semi-mobile poof pillow. Those are 'NSV' Non scale Victories.....recognition and celebration of NSVs are an important part of postBand life. Semi-mobile poof pillow--Oh Jack I just love the way you phrase things! You must be quite adorable in person. I think I have finally stopped losing the weight without a fill...it is a bit discouraging, but I have had people tell me I have lost more weight, so I uess I have lost inches...I did not measure myself at the beginning...wish i had so I could see more of my NSV'S! Another NSV lately is how clothes are fitting...loser! I will be getting a fill mid February it is time!

Hi Inner ME! When I was on liquids I also made chicken soup and cooked it until the chicken was so soft it almost dissolved! Skinless chicken by the way. Then I would blend it to a consistency I could drink with a straw...yummy! They say if you can drink it through a straw you can have it as a liquid. I would also add different spices each time I would blend a portion so I would not get bored. On occassion I added unflavored protein to it if I needed more protein.

Well...I think it is time for my first fill...I have beens tuck at 198 now for almost 2 weeks and having ttrouble staying there. I am also eating larger portions and feel hungry. So mid February I will head to MX for my first fill...I hope I will only need one. I hate needles!:faint: I know I am in Medicine.... but that is one reason it is Natural Medicine...NO needles!

I agree with you Tom on the powdered protein. That physician seems to be the only one I am aware of who has that rule. Imagine...all others all over the world who band have patients use powdered protein. He probably had ONE pt. who had problems and now wants to avoid a lawsuit. Just make sure the protein is belnded very well and with enough liquid if you are on a liquid stage. I also add Benefiber to my protein shakes since there is not enough fiber when you are banded. It dissolves well so you don't even know it is there.

A new activity to do together Wear sexy clothing at least a few times a week when around your S.O. Send the kids to grandmas and make a nice candlelit dinner, with nice soft music, look extra beautiful and sexy, lite candles in your bedroom and living room... make him feel wanted and loved... Tuck little I love you notes, or similar in his jacket pocket, or lunch, etc.

Karen, You are too funny! A snack? I saw you eat and it was not much! That darn office job sitting will get to you....i saw these chairs at Brookstone, you sit and they move and somehow tthat exercises you! www.sparkpeople.com it will help! it will help...it will help....:pound: you said to pound it into you! he he

Oh...blush...:embarassed: And yes, I did eat the rest of my lunch today for breakfast and then lunch!

Inner Me...Congratulations on your 10lbs! Awesome!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I met Karen aka L8BloomR...she is awesome!!!! Just as sweet, caring and intelligent as she sounds via posts and telephone! It is so great to meet my online lapband friends...so far I have met three fellow bandsters!!! ALL wonderful! Karen...still have not finished my lunch from yesterday!

Hi Brooksie! I use www.sparkpeople.com to keep track of my cals, protein, etc. it is great! try it, it keeps you on track, helps you feel accountable. Even though i do not have a fill I have been able to do well using this tool. Also remember, you can eat 4-5 times a day and maintain calories within 800-1000, sometimes 1,200 a day and still lose weight. Actually it improves your meatbolism when you eat several small meals a day. Make breakfast at least 250 calories. I have breakfast, midmorning snack, lunch, midafternoon snack, dinner, and sometimes a very samll snack like a 60 calorie yougurt or jello diet pudding ater dinner. It rarely ever addas up to more than 1,000 calories. I just make sure it is as low carb, high protein as possible and watch the fat also. I can eat almost anything I want in moderation including a little bit of chocolate, or a little bit of cake...a mean little. Take care! By the way...I made it to San Francisco from Austin finally last night. The weather was not great...COOOLLLLDD! I was exhausted last night.

I made it to california!!! I am in Orange Countu visiting my son. I drove from Phoenix, Az this morning and got here by noon. I am soooo tired! I guess driving does not burn many calories plus Water gain from travel made my scale go up to 199-200 this morning! I hope it is just water gain from just sitting and driving! Anyway...can't wait to start my routine again soon...as soon as I get back up to San Francisco I will concentrate on weight LOSS again.

yes I am...this morning i put in the adjustable waist tabs on my jacket! :clap2:

Thanks! Skinny???? :faint: i have not heard that about me in sooooooo long!

Inner Me...congrats! Welcome to bandland :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I still can't believe i am in onederland!!! I am driving to California and have not been able to eat much today...supplemented with a protein shake 100cals. Brooksie make sure you are eating enough protein, that will keep you feeling satisfied. I am down to 197!! Right now I am in a little town not far from El Paso, Texas... good to be resting... I will try to exercise a bit tonight, inside my hotel room.

Thanks you everyone!!!:lost1.5lbs: :huggie:

Brenda congrats on the TT. Please do Not get a fill before surgery... You need to be open just in case there is a medical need. You can get a fill after you recover. Please consult the surgeon,,i think he will say to wait.

I am sooooo happy...I finally made it below 200...it has been soooooo many years!!!!! I am now 198:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: If I hadn't been so busy this morning moving, I think I would have cried! Thanks for all your support!!!!

TOM means Time of Month (period).

Karen, You are special, you get your very own custom band!:biggrin1: hehe I know, I am being silly! Talk soon!

Those are all GAS causing foods...try Gas-x

Inner Me!! Good luck tomorrow!! Keep us posted...we will be with you in spirit. :huggie: