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I'm from Miami and got the band done 6 weeks ago. I got my first filling this Thursday however, I can eat just as much as before. I have anxiety and it makes me wanna eat so that's what I do. I've suffered from anxiety all my life and figure this would help. So far I feel discouraged. I haven't started working out yet because I have been working 60 hr weeks so I'm exhausted. Also, I'm guilty of making poor foods choices. Anyone have any pointers? I have to make this work.

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Hi

I was banded in April, 2012. I am on my 3rd fill and my "hunger" ended with this 3rd fill. Are you on medication for your anxiety? I am on amatriptoline and citralopram for depression and anxiety. I am feeling better with each pound lost. I really had to force myself to get out and walk. At first just around my yard and now I am up to 3 miles everyday. I know you are working long hours but can you get some exercise in at work? Maybe stairs instead of elevator or park in the farthest space? I know for certain the exercise has been key to my weight loss. If I don't exercise I don't lose! I will repeat that no exercise no weight loss.(for myself) I am also on a low low carb diet. No more than 30 mg of carbs a day. This is really working for me. I have dieted before and ate few calories and never lost like I have on this low carb diet. My surgeon and his team put me on this low carb diet. I am 51 and started at 288, today I was at 234. It is the best success I have had for years. I am working very hard, I won't tell you it has been easy. The band does make it easier though.I am not suffering with diet starvation. The key for me is exercise and low carb diet. I have made poor food choices too. Now I do not buy or have food I should not eat. I switched to almond milk I make the best Protein shakes! honest! I eat chicken chicken more chicken and greek yogurt! I hope this gives you some ideas, and keep working, you CAN do it.

Theresa

Protein shake

2 cups ice

1 cup almond milk or skim milk

1 scoop Protein powder zero carb

2 tblsp PB2 ( Powered peanut butter)

1 tblsp Walden Farms no calorie chocolate sauce

dash of hazelnut extract

add all in blender and blend until mix is a milkshake

You can find the PB2 and Walden Farm products at The Skinny Pantry Fort Myers, Florida They have a website with

nutritional info.

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That sounds delicious. Thank you so much for your input. It definitely gives me hope. I work in an office so exercise, even if only walking for 30 mins isnt possible. I should be back to normal hrs in about 2 weeks so ill be able to get some exercise in. I'm def trying your recipe and try the low carb thing.

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I was banded in April' date=' 2012. I am on my 3rd fill and my "hunger" ended with this 3rd fill. Are you on medication for your anxiety? I am on amatriptoline and citralopram for depression and anxiety. I am feeling better with each pound lost. I really had to force myself to get out and walk. At first just around my yard and now I am up to 3 miles everyday. I know you are working long hours but can you get some exercise in at work? Maybe stairs instead of elevator or park in the farthest space? I know for certain the exercise has been key to my weight loss. If I don't exercise I don't lose! I will repeat that no exercise no weight loss.(for myself) I am also on a low low carb diet. No more than 30 mg of carbs a day. This is really working for me. I have dieted before and ate few calories and never lost like I have on this low carb diet. My surgeon and his team put me on this low carb diet. I am 51 and started at 288, today I was at 234. It is the best success I have had for years. I am working very hard, I won't tell you it has been easy. The band does make it easier though.I am not suffering with diet starvation. The key for me is exercise and low carb diet. I have made poor food choices too. Now I do not buy or have food I should not eat. I switched to almond milk I make the best Protein shakes! honest! I eat chicken chicken more chicken and greek yogurt! I hope this gives you some ideas, and keep working, you CAN do it.

Theresa

Protein shake

2 cups ice

1 cup almond milk or skim milk

1 scoop Protein Powder zero carb

2 tblsp PB2 ( Powered peanut butter)

1 tblsp Walden Farms no calorie chocolate sauce

dash of hazelnut extract

add all in blender and blend until mix is a milkshake

You can find the PB2 and Walden Farm products at The Skinny Pantry Fort Myers, Florida They have a website with

nutritional info.[/quote']

Hello Theresa...what is the name of the zero carb protein powder you use? Is it flavorless? Is is good in Water?

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