It's been a while since I've been on this, my favourite site. Just wanted to say hello to everyone. It's been a very eventful few weeks. My Dad had a "mini-stroke", congestive heart failure, and both he and my mom have pneumonia. So I have been a busy and dutiful daughter. Trying hard to stay with the programme, and get my first fill on Monday, August 20. I'm nervous and excited about this, but wonder how I will know what my Sweet Spot is. I know that if I can't hold down solids or fluids, I am too tight, but how to know if I'm not tight enough?

I'm on solids now for the past two weeks, and doing okay, although I probably could be going for more variety, and am still having soup and/or those small cans of flavoured tuna for lunch and also, sometimes, for dinner. Am avoiding junk food, bread and carbonated beverages. I just need more variety and imagination, I guess.

I am losing weight- about 46 lbs from my high of 232 lbs. , so I guess I should be happy. But I'm worried I may not be eating enough, and enough variety, to get proper nutrition . What are people eating????????:rolleyes:rolleyes:rolleyes

Hi Doddie

I'm doing okay. How about you? Where can I find this Fitday you are referring to. It sounds interesting.

Hi Donna D. Go to FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal. Jill uses recommended it to me. Also, I was advised to go to NutritionData.com NutritionData's Nutrition Facts Calorie Counter and use the calories burned calculator. I found for my weight and sedentary lifestyle I will maintain my weight if I eat 2,315 calories a day and that I need 96g of protein. WOW I am only eating 1200 a day so now I know why I am still loosing weight. Doddie

Donna D;

Hey there,

How are you doing since you got your PORT moved???

I've been delinquent in reading the posts.... trying to catch up tonight.

(((hugs)))

Peaches

Hi Peaches

Yes I had the port moved down about 3 - 4 inches from where it was. It is much better now. Your weight loss is fantastic! Keep up the great work.

xo

p.s. Will you be at the Sept 16th lunch at the Sierra Grill at Bayview Village Mall?:hungry:

Hi Donna D. Go to FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal.

Doddie thanks for the link to fitday - I know I'm only a few days away from being banded, but I've had some trouble getting enough Protein in at this stage - not much protein in broth - and I think this is partly why I am so tired and still having some discomfort. I know I won't heal without enough protein, so I've been consciously adding Protein powder to my yogurt and 1% milk - not my favorite drink, but it will do.

Also I'm noticing foods seem much saltier than they used to (this from a "saltaholic" - I had some Knorr Cream of Broccoli Soup and couldn't believe how salty it was.

Does anyone know how much protein we should be aiming for in the healing stage?

Cindy

Hi Cindy. How do you like the protein powder? Will it do for now lol ?

Well it is taking some getting used to Lori, but I'm glad I have it - just mixed it with milk and pudding so far - the soup was too hot. It's coming...

C/

Yes, I am going to try and make the Sept. lunch... I just need the street address of the rest. so that i can MAP Quest it for myself.

I am NOT fan of driving in T.O. but I am learning... if I have good instructions then i am o.k. I just stay away from the 400 , 401, 407 and the 403 LOL!!!

Yes, I am going to try and make the Sept. lunch... I just need the street address of the rest. so that i can MAP Quest it for myself.

I am NOT fan of driving in T.O. but I am learning... if I have good instructions then i am o.k. I just stay away from the 400 , 401, 407 and the 403 LOL!!!

Hello Peaches - the address to the Sierra Grill is 2901 Bayview Avenue

416-224-1700.

See you on the 16th.

Hi Donna D. Go to FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal. Jill uses recommended it to me. Also, I was advised to go to NutritionData.com NutritionData's Nutrition Facts Calorie Counter and use the calories burned calculator. I found for my weight and sedentary lifestyle I will maintain my weight if I eat 2,315 calories a day and that I need 96g of Protein. WOW I am only eating 1200 a day so now I know why I am still loosing weight. Doddie

Doddie63 - my condolences on the loss of your brother it must be hard for you right now and I'll keep you and yours in my prayers.

All - Doddie is absolutely right about Fitday. I tried the free version online for about 2 weeks and then decided to purchase the software and I now have the whole program on my computer. It is such an eye opener!! I'm averaging about 1500 cal a day and I know that it's too much but I'm not yet at full restriction and I'm still losing (Fitday says I have to consume approx 1600 cal per day to continue losing). I'm below that and working very hard to reduce it to the lapband recommended 1200 calories. I highly recommend this software. Cheers.

I have been using the free software as well - what are the benefits to buying the whole product? As I am only on full fluids, I am averaging about 680 calories - the scale had better be moving down - but I'm staying off it until Friday.

Cindy

I have been using the free software as well - what are the benefits to buying the whole product? As I am only on full fluids, I am averaging about 680 calories - the scale had better be moving down - but I'm staying off it until Friday.

Cindy

Hi Cindy:

The software is a lot more detailed. The food database is bigger, the breakdown of foods consumed is more detailed, there is a place for your measurements, a diary, a mood log, an activity explorer and an activity log. I really like it.

Hi Doddie,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I'm happy that you are using coping strategies to keep from binging. Stress and emotional eating are very common and finding ways to combat them is very important on our journey. Knowing its going to happen and preventing it is half the battle.

Know that we are all here for you.

Hugs, Bear

<p>Thanks everyone for your support on my brothers death. I have been coping and no weigh gain although my weight is very slow in coming off. I am averaging about 3 lbs or less a month but the big giant step I have made is I am not PBing as much any more. About once in the last two weeks because I didn't chew properly. I am now thinking about another 1 or 2 ccs to give me more restriction. I am at 4 ccs now.</p> <p>I do know that my progress has been helped by FitDay and tracking is not such a burden with this program. It is amazing what our eye estimates to be one cup and what a real one cup measured is. Doddie</p>

a great free site that I use to Track Nutrician is ....

WWW.SparkPeople.com

it has all the foods listed and will even DESIGN menus for you to YOUR specifications.

It tracks Excersise & Calories burned

""""" Goals etc...

even has recipes