Hello All,

I am quite new to this so sorry if i do any thing wrong. My name is Sherry and i was banded on 12/15/06. I haven't seen much of a change but i am geting there, it is a slow process.:help: I am getting a little frustrated. :mad: My doctor was Dr. Ponce here in Dalton. He is a great. :clap2: I am really amazed at some of the picks. Woo. way to go!:clap2: :omg: :kiss2: :rose: well enough i will post some pics when i get some found and made. Thank you all. Does any one kind of have a diet they go by or what. And my busy day makes it hard to find time to exercise.

I was banded on Feb.9th and just started eating solid foods last Thursday. I am trying to stick with three meals a day and no Snacks. However, that is hard to do as I am waiting to get my first fill. I don't feel much restriction unless I eat bread or dry chicken to fast. This is a slow process so just hang in there. I am eating a Protein Bar for Breakfast and then I might sip on chicken broth if I get hungry before lunch. I normally eat a South Beach microwavable meal for lunch and then a sensable dinner. I have been avoiding fast food as that is so habit forming. I try to make healthier choices but I still falter sometimes. I am down 17 pounds since before the surgery and I don't plan on gaining any of that weight back!! I am getting ready to go on vacation for a week so I know it will be tough. I always keep a Water bottle with me full of flavored water (Crystal Light packets) and I sip on it when I think I'm hungry.

I won't lie...it is hard because we have so many bad habit that helped us get fat. We just have to work at forming new healthier habits. If you need something to eat between meals, grab a piece of fruit. Easier said than done but it's worth a try! The band is only a tool.

Good luck to you!!!!