Here we go my "steadies." Post away.

So my doc is big on "no liquid calories" (except of course right after a fill). I'm allowed a glass of milk a day but they don't want me using protein shakes to get nutrients in. Their logic is good - the band works with solid food, filling your pouch up and triggering you that you're full, and the food taking a while to move through the band.

So since I'm ok'd for milk, I should be ok for one small fruit smoothie a day if I'm just doing milk and frozen berries, right?

Just checking in . WOW we have lost over 300 pounds all together We are proud of each other yay .. Lets all go on a vacation to cancun lol paid by berv lol j/k girl your so awsome on having us motivated yay for you

Ok so I dont know if I should go in for the fill or not . I have no restriction and I will admit I had some cookies yesterday 4 that I made (bad me) a whole chicken breast nice and tender for lunch and soup.

and for dinner mash potato . I dont know if its because I took more calories or maybe more sugar but I jumped in the scale and lost weight yay . I liked it but .. now I dont know ovioulsy I will not have no more cookies nor food I am not to have .

I am going on vacation for a weekend to Mexico from 23-26 .

Can you guys advise ... pls .

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clau

Hey Gals -

Just catching up. I will post in Yahoo tonight - I have some confessions. Mind. blowing.

I haven't updated that stupid ass ticker in a while. I think I'm just going to delete it. As of yesterday morning, I am 44.5 pounds down. FORTY FRIGGIN FIVE! I would guess that I gained a bit last night - I killed that ruben (all I ate all day) plus 6 glasses of wine. ...yeah.

Like I said: MORE LATER!

nathalie

six glasses of wine.... OMG Where was the preacher man!?!?

Did you go work that wine off last night??? just kidding

kay- sorry about your little one

thanks brandi for posting all those numbers together oh and about the yahoo group I could not find it can some help me join it thanks

nat - u bad gurl 6 glasses of wine I would be put in the hospital ha ha

can someone pm the yahoo address again I cant find it!

I have pics but would rather post on yahoo

help me figure it out how to get to the group at yahoooooo

Fruit smoothies are a great idea! I need to get more fruit in. I go tomorrow for my second fill and I may try that post fill for some different liquids thanks for the idea.

Nat- hmm were you all warm and fuzzy I know you musta been a little fuzzy I would be fast asleep! LOL

How is everyone doing not drinking with meals?? It really does help if you dont drink but it really hard.

Huh. This is just plain weird. I felt full today after drinking 8oz of a protein shake. Not just the "I just drank a fluid" full feeling, but actually *satisfied*... mystifying...

I think I'm starting to understand what it means to get closer to your "sweet spot" for fills! I'm just hoping it lasts...

For everyone without restriction - man, go in and get your fills as soon as you can! This is sweet!

Va - I don't have little ones - you meant Kay - my baby is 16. My oldest daughter is bringing her new bf home next week when gramma is here. He's marriage material - I'm excited.

Kay - how's she doing today? Its the curse of the first year at school.

Fruits and vegies - I try to eat an apple or orange a day or even just 1/2 then my vegies with supper, put a slice of tomato on my tuna, little things like that. and flintstone gummies

Annie my doctor says the same thing, stay away from protien drinks, liquids go on through and don't satisfy. Besides I gag on the stupid things.

I called my PA yesterday about a fill and we talked for 15 minutes. I got 2cc my first fill and he thinks that was aggressive. He said try to eat the solid foods, like a sandwich, meats... ya know. I told him about my eggs benedict and he said when we get to that ravenous stage of hunger we do tend to over eat and since I had just had a cup of coffee before I ate it probably helped the first half go on down faster and made room for the 2nd half. He wants me to hold off until next week and don't worry about the weight loss. He also said he doesn't want to make this hard for me, the band should make things easier. Then he said since I'm exercising so much not only is muscle heavier then fat but that muscle holds water. Not in a bad way like retention but in a good way. I knew this because my son took creatine when he was in sports and thats what it does, it adds water to the muscle. So he advised me to just try to eat more solid foods, don't drink 1/2 hour before and if I can go 1 1/2 to 2 hours without drinking after I eat do that. I feel better since I talked to him. Its not like any of this was new to me but I just needed to hear it. I really don't feel like I'm eating wrong, I know I'm keeping it at or below 1000 calories, but I just don't get why I'm not losing a little faster. You all have lost 30 -40 lbs and here I am stuck at 21!

I guess I'm going to blame it on menopause.

House update - hubster decided to take the rest of the week off - yippee - and is ready to start laying the floor today - all the wiring and everything is done.

B-man I can't wait to see the pics!

Nat - just posted a reply to your confession.

Can someone pm me the yahoo group plz

when I try to go to the one I thought was yahoo group it said it does not exist so if u can pm me the group I would appreciate it

I have some bra panties pics before and progress and do not won't to post them here since anyone can see them

okay ladies nevermind I found the group I was typing something wrong sorry

okay approve me for the group already ha ha

oh I am going shopping today wish me luck maybe down one size or two

Hey guys I'm back... Just wanted to check in and get some support! I was banded December 6th and have lost only 15 lbs. I have yet to get my first fill because of work and school. I'm scheduled to go in on Monday and am hoping this will help with my weightloss. I hear once you get it it's like the first day post-op. Is this true? Any encouraging words for me?! I'm definitely not giving up.. just wanting to know if there's someone out there just like me!

Thanks!

SLNP

Hey Sassy! Welcome back!

Getting fills will certainly help! I just got #2 on Tuesday, and although my doctor doesn't require liquids after the fill, I'm doing liquids for 24hrs then mushies for 24hrs. It's a HUGE help to have the fills!

But, just know that the first fill may not be perfect and you'll need more. Don't get discouraged - just schedule another fill, it's definitely worth it!