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Interesting that is me too. I have a 10cc band and have a total of 4 cc's. I threw up last sunday from an plain omlet. It was mucusy and clear...

This is the link I used also. Too cool. It really helped. Up to 4 miles now!

Good for you. I started running on a tread mill for 1 minute. That is all I could muster. Yesterday I did a 45 minute 4 mile run. I will tell you the weight falls off when you start running. I started by walking and using the elliptical trainer at the gym. That is good for building strength and lung capacity. Keep on moving!!!!

All, I had a 2 cc fill in my 10 cc band on Wedneaday. BINGO!!!! That is exactly what I needed. For me, this is the sweet spot. I have lost 4 pounds since Wedesday. Need to be careful to foucs on protein now that my intake is so restricted. Ran for 45 minutes yesterday. A year ago I could not run for 1 minute. Happy Sunday to all. Waist was 44 inches, now approaching 36 inches. Suits from size 50 now a solid 44, waiting for 42.

Thanks Ann. I have gotten tired of the WW meals, but will definately try the South beach ones. They sound great. What type of band d oyou have..a 10cc kind? How many fills have you had?:hungry:

If anyone has a Costco near them or a Trader Joe's they each have a wonderful frozen salmon patty..that is all slamon. Use an iron skillet to cook owth a little pam. Delicious..high protein, low cal.

Thanks Friends. Peas idea sounds great. Off to grocery store. Deli sounds good too, but I am not much on deli.

Help..I need more lunch at work ideas. Lean Cuisines and WW meals are just not cutting it anymore. Anyone have a nice creative option??? Thanks Banders !:hungry:

penni thanks for sharing

All canned chicken is great. I get mine at Costco. I use a little wasabi horseradish mayo in there. A great flavor and great texture.

I had my first 2cc fill in early Feb. Had to postpone my follow up until 3/30. A long time to wait. I am anxious to another fill. While I do have some restriction, not anywhere near enough. Weight loss has all but stopped. I know I am eating too much. If after the second fill, I am still "not there", how long should I wait before going back. I hate to wait a whole month. I'd appreciate any thougths or comments. Thanks. Don :help:

http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/recipes.html many great recipes here but watch the fat content because low carb often high fat.

if you don't mind paying about 2.75 acan then try Pure Pro shakes in chocolate by ABB. Can be bought at some GNC stores and on Netrition.com. My gym sells them too. 170 cal. 5 carbs and 35 g of Protein. Personally don't like protein powder much.

I am posting for my husband who reads but never posts. He was banded Dec. 8th. He also had Dr. Van Rueden Jessica. Your experience was same as his except my husband had no vein issues but was a bit nauseated in recovery and had trouble voiding but eventually went. Now he is 25 days out he is on mushy foods. He will have first fill at next doctors visit which is the end of January if I remember correctly. He already looks like a new person. From behind he looks thin. The belly is shrinking. He is doing great. Sometimes he has so much energy and other times is exhausted. I enjoy reading all your posts. It helps me as a spouse of a banded person. We haven't pureed meat yet. Mostly eating eggs, cheese, Protein pudding and shakes and salmon,tuna and my mock mashed potato recipe made with cauliflower. We have a Magic Bullet too. My husband has had some Soups too but they tend to be too salty for him. Black Bean from Pannera a favorite for both of us. I lurk all the time here and I am not banded or overweight(now but was 35 pounds heavier in the past). I should probably have my own sign in but you can see my husband's progress when I post so I'll stay on his. This is a great thread and I wish you all the best. You can do it!!!!

Okay banders. Try this 1/2 cup fat free ricotta 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute pinch parsely flakes pinch oregeno Blend it nicely in the magic bullet put in a small oven safe bowl and place in microwave on high for 1 minute. Top with 2T smooth Pasta sauce and 1/4 cup skim milk shredded mozzarella cheese Brown under broiler..watch so it does not burn total 210 calories 23 grams Protein Yummy!!!!!:party: