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try here: Bariatric Protein Kit

LOL ... i admit to that too ... in fact, we were out to eat last night and i told DH i had no place to put my napkin now ... his response - try your LAP ... (duh....)

:biggrin: thank you guys...

yes, i'd like a response to that myself.

Steph, before you take anything, clear it with your PS. i just take prenatal vits and they said that was good.

you forgot the alcohol for some ...

pst... bbjerseygirl...

reporting in my walk (shhhh, i even ran a tad) for the day. i went 5.96 miles.. had DH drop me off at the gym while he had a training session and i walked home. it's so different going on pavement vs. a dreadmill... loved it!! i felt fabulous. of course now my feet/toes are in some pretty major pain (didnt help to have DD stomp on them twice today ) how is everyone else doing? susan, great job going to the gym... it is a lot more fun when you do it as a family! dawn - let us know how the TT appt goes ... it really has changed my outlook (ok, yes, i look at other imperfections, but such is life...)

just under 6 miles (5.96 - i had to calibrate my Nike+ for .25 miles) loved it! i had DH drop me off at the gym and while he worked out, i walked home. below is my print out from Nike+. its actually accurate...

my DH, bless him, is 6'3", 155-160, runners build (with a little bit of a belly)... i am out of clean shorts so just for grins, i put a pair of his on (men's Large)... here they are! not huge, but they fit... wonder if he'll even notice they are his?

how about: no ... ... ... :thumbup:

... annoying - except #3 of course, cause unless i'm on my iphone, i dont capitalize ... :confused:

Steph, did your doc talk to you about vitamin/supplements yet? i started Vit C 2 1/2 weeks before and continued after and i think that helped quite a bit. you may want to ask them.

the more i look at that picture, the more i dont like it.. but thanks ladies.

hi, welcome to LBT! best of luck to you.

try to call your surgeon and see what they suggest. zicam, Vitamin c, anything you can take would be great.. the surgery may need to be postponed, but you'd rather be healthy than sick (coughing/sneezing is not fun newly banded). good luck

eww, nope - not pulled. still up there.

i think there is one around here ... i know i've seen one.

ugh... horrible picture ... but i'll post anyway ... my 'trunk' is really swollen today and my garment is an old one .. :sad_smile: excuses excuses... im still very hesitant not going to the + section, or even Avenue / Lane Bryant for that matter. their smaller sizes still fit me (and i love the casique (sp?) bras with a little padding in them)...

i probably gained about 5-6 pounds during my unfill. but i was truly eating garbage for a little and i couldnt exercise. now back on track, i've lost those 5-6 plus quite a few more.

i completely disagree with the fact that you WILL only lose 30-50% of your excess weight. there are MANY MANY on here that have lost 100% or more of their excess weight. bypass might be quicker than lapband (not all cases though), but in the long run - i think 2 years - its about even. the band is a tool to help you lose the weight. exercising and eating right will help you achieve your goals. good luck.

i'd say if you dont hear from her by Friday early afternoon, give her a call... i dont think it sounds desperate, just very interested in getting more healthy. good luck. :sad_smile:

i hope so too ... :sad_smile: restriction is a wonderful thing!

hi Carla, welcome to LBT. walking is a great form of exercise and a wonderful diversion! :sad_smile: congrats on being banded.

i agree with Susan, the band is a phenominal tool that will help you lose the weight (it will not do all the work for you).. complications can include, band slipping, reflux, etc (more info can be found in the complications section) but most can be avoided. best of luck to you and welcome to LBT!