For everyone out there that is feeling down about the choice to be banded, The band is a true blessing, IF, you work with it. Follow your diet, and lots of excersize and you will see amazing results. I was banded October 25th 2011. Started my pre surgery diet Sept 1st, and as of today I have lost 119 pounds. I have followed my diet to a "T" and work out at the gym 4 days a week, with 10 miles a week in cardio at my local track rain or shine. My starting weight was 356, today I am 237. My goal is 180 and I hope I make it;) Keep your heads up out there and focus on the big picture!

how did you do the protein?

As far as my Protein goes, I use gold standard 100% whey. It is 120 calories per scoop. I double my scoops so one shake is 220 calories. I drink two double scoop shapes per day, one in the morning, and one around 230-3 pm.

I did a lot of reading on Proteins, gold standard whey is the best in my opinion. They is no sugars, and tastes great.

Congrats! That is awesome!! Can you tell me what your lunch and dinner looks like? 2oz seems way too little, like 2 slices of turkey?

Hi there

I would be interested in seeing what your typical meal plan looks like. 2 ozs seems like so little. Even 2 ounces of Soup??

Sam

hi Joel, when you say liquid diet. can you (or someone else) give me examples of what that is? (i realize what it is) but want to get as many suggestions as i can get.

My meals consist of 2 oz. I eat a small egg in the morning or a small packet of oatmeal, sugar free of course, Then I will have a protein shake, then lunch will consist of chili or a baked potato, and then I will have another protein shake a couple hours l;ater. Finally I will have Dinner, consisting of maybe clam chowder, or some type of thicker soup. I like the thicker stuff as it sits better. But.... It is always 2 ounces. I have about 5 cc'c in my 10 cc band so far, and it seems to be doing well, but i am scheduled for another fill today.

As far a"Liquid diet" Mine was protein shakes 100% 3 or 4 of them a day.

Amazing results, and thank u for posting! I'm scheduled for surgery March 1st, and to honest, this morning I woke up to sooo many negative posts that I was feeling down in the dumps abt the whole thing. I LOVE to hear all sides, good and bad, as I know this journey is not all roses. I have learned so much here and these are the posts that keep me on track. So inspiring! Ur doing awesome!

Well you're doing really good, keep up the good work!

Hey brother Its post like this that keep me happy. I appreciate the feed back you guys bring to us and keep up the good work

Thanks a lot guys, Keep up the good work!!

Joel amazing job!! I was banded on 10/07/11 but i am no where close to you my starting weight was 232. Now im 210. For ur protein shakes since u only count the cals of the protein im assuming u r mixing it with water?? How does that taste?? Im looking for a new protein. Thanks

Yup Water only, I use Gold standard Whey, it is great.