Cindysmom (Ilene)

I was able to get the ticker ready but I didn't know how to set it up that I could have it all the time~ Any one there that can help me please. thanks.

I have been using it for over 2 years. I love it too. I ws able to buy it from another place, when i put in my zipcode on the Bell Plantation site, It says that a low calorie, low carb ice cream shop called De'lites has it. I have also bought it at the Bariatric center that I go to. i love it ~A bit too much sometimes~ Thanks for the great recipe Miss Georgia Girl.. Keep up the good work everyone. All of you are doing so well....

Okay then. We all think you are doing great. I wish you continuous success in what you are doing. Next year at this time you will probably will be at your awaited goal. I look forward to reading all your acomplishments.

Sorry for your pain.. It will go away soon. Walk and take Gas x....Feel better.

One day at a time. Have you had your first fill yet? It might even take 3-5 fill before you even feel restriction. Don't forget to measure your food, Chew it good. Drink your water. Are you stuffing yoiur face or are you taking your time? Laband sucesser learn lessons on how to eat correctly. People in a big rush can not learn thier lessons and then regain the weight back. I also lost weight slowly. Are you eating Bread? rice, Drinking soda. I hope not.

Your biggest tool is being consistant.

you got good advise from her also. She is right...email me

Last year my hubby and I went to a Meet and greet in Las vegas. It is with all weight loss guys and gals. We ate every day at Subway. Go ahead and have your sandwich. Open it up and eat it with a fork. Use the bread as a plate. Darn it all. you got the surgery....I am gonna get you to lose weight. my e-mail is lizybird@aol.com write to me.

Regarding the drinking with the eating. Think of putting all your food in the sink. Then put the water on....What happens to the food? Thats what you are doing to the food you ate. Watering it down and it melts. Down the drain. The reason for the lapband is to keep YOU full until the next meal. Re coffee I guess its ok. I do coffee in the am about 6:00 I drink 2 cups everyday. Why would u even buy a 12 inch sandwich? I suggest that you find out exactly what foods have protein and have protein. Then find out about the carbs. veggies and fruit. Not bread, potatoes rice. they are filled with carbs. We are all on a high protein- low carb program...It is similar to atkins. Stay around 80 grms protein and 60 carbs...ask the nutritionest. .. Carbs turn to fat. Protein keeps you full and helps you lose weight. Regarding diabetes, I do not know anything. What does the regular doc say about your #'s from blood work? As for burping. get some gas x.

Get yourself some gas x.

Did your great doc give you notes and rules to follow?

After a fill, you must always drink water to make sure it goes down. Do not just leave the office.Your pouch can only hold so much. NOT AS MUCH AS YOU CAN STUFF IN IT. Eat only 1 cup of food at a time. That is it. Eat protein first, then veggies and fruit. NO to Bread, pasta rice. cookies soda, cake. ect. potatoes also adios. NO drinking with the food or right after eating either. Eat that 1 cup of food, expecting yourself to be satisfied NOT FILLED UP> Chew your food and make sure you chew it good. Fish is good. Steak and chicken not so good. Focus on getting nutrition into your body first and formost., not junk. ASk how big your band is. Ask how much they are putting in at a time. Is this a lapband dr who is doing this or the nurse? What do you mean by sugar issues? are you eating sugar food or do you have diabetes? I hope I have not come on too strong for you.,...I am concerned. If I can lose weight so can you....and I am 64 years old. and old people lose slowly Iiene

Did they give you fills? I lived in East Tennessee for 5 years but live in Florida. What did the doc say?

could you email me At Lizybird@aol.com?

Hey Elyse, Thanks for sending that map and inf on the fairy penguins. I have the lapband from Allergan. It comes in 2 sizes 10 cc and 13cc. The Realize band only has one. I am happy with what I have since I do not know the difference. What do you do for fun? Do you go to school? Do you work? What are your dreams? By 21 I had a child and by 24 I had 2. I was married at 19. That is all I knew. I was never pushed to do anything but marry the man that I knew from age 15. I am not married to him but was for 14 years. I am married to a man who is very kind and has been a tremendis help in this weight loss venture. I am back to how I used to look. I was not always obese either. I was about 135. but now I weigh more and have muscles. I am retired after working at diagnostic testing companies. I wish I could get a job. It is hard to find one lately. We have a darling little poodle dog. Her name is Cinnamon Emylinda. We call her Cindy. Bye for now..

Best answers.. I have the same thing..Do the Biotin deal.

Love you, love your blog. I feel the same way...I wernt to the Las vegas meet and greet last year. Not going this year. I hope that ou find Tamika Bryant my friend. Have a great day. Keep up the good work.

I do not eat meat. or bread and chips are not good for me. i have to maintain my 98 lbs. loss. I might try for a total of 93 lbs. I'll see how it goes. I have made my lapband diet, program a lifetime situation. At my age , I am not going to do the yo yo effect. I would be sick with diabetes and heart problems if I didnt lose it. i am no spring chicken like you are. What is a fairy penguin ? Ray asked if you were near the Adelaide? Not sure what that is either.

It is natural to be scared. We are all here for you. Just ask. Let us know how you are.

hi again, I just asked him Sydney and Cairns not sure if I spelled it right.

South Florida is very nice. It is Ft Lauderdale. If there is a newscast about South Florida, it is mostly about us or Miami...Most of the time we have weather about 75-85. Except for Jan and Feb, it might go to 68. But Aug to Oct ~~ We might see 90. We really get used to it. I have been a Floridian for over 35 years. We mainly go out in the morning. What about where you live? My hubby went to where you live about 15 years ago. I have not been.

Measure your food everyday. Eat less, chew more.

Lapbands take time.Restricton is ot automatic, it takes time also. In the am it is tight, in the pm it is looser. Warm liquids ake it lose. Cold makes it tight. My suggestion to you regrding you being able to eat too much. Measure your food. You should NOT be stuffing your self at all when you have a little bit of restircton.. Try 1 cup of food at t a time. What are your proirties right now? Eating food or losing weight. Maybe you need to really have to talk with the nurse. Does she have a lapband? Only you and you alone know what kind of restrictioin you have or do not have/ I believe you./.....Why not write these things down every time yoiu have a meal and bring it to her. A picture is worth 1,000 words. good luck...Don't eat too much.

I do not know what problems you are having. Your weight loss sounds good to me.

For 2years and almost 3 months...I live in usa. South Florida.