I've lost 42lbs so far -- 15lbs before surgery. I feel so amazing. The last week... I've lost a pound a day, for a total of about 6lbs. I know it wont last for long, but I am just so psyched that it's happened now. I need to add in exercise soon or I may plateau for good. :thumbup:

So, what are your Protein results from the dialy plate? Are you up to par?

I am not a protein fanatic, but I do like to keep a check on it every now and then with Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate

I am so happy for all of you who love your band!! I am looking forward to hopefully loving mine. My surgery date is July 23rd and to say that I am nervous is an understatement but after 2 1/2 yrs of research (mostly on this forum) I feel like I'm ready! I want to thank everyone who have shared their stories because it certainly is encouraging...:thumbup:especially when you hear people say that they are loving their bands and learning how to eat all over again...thank you! thank you! and good luck to everyone...lexy, you hang on in there and great blog!:biggrin:

Apparently I am getting in 87 grams of Protein....and only 559 calories...ergh. I need to eat a little more maybe.

I love my band too. Iam 5 days post op. My surgeon allows pureed/mushy on day 4. I have found yogurt does NOT sit well with me. It makes me very sick to my stomach. Iam doing my Protein drinks, broths, pureed Soups, baby foods, eggs etc... I got a book from my surgeon packed with recipes for GREAT Protein Drinks. Iam hooked on chocolate banana.

1/2 banana

2 tbs sugar free hershey syrup

4 ice cubes

1 scoop chocolate protein

1/2 cup skim milk (I use 1/2%)

hit the smoothie button or puree and man this is good.

Iam 8 1/2 lbs down since last tues.

Iam amazed at how I eat to live and Iam no longer living to eat. This was the best decision ever. Glad I joined the "band".

I love my band. I was a volume eater and it sure helped that. I got the band orginally because of my health. I have liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholestral. I had to make the decision to pull the plug on my Uncle who had the same illnesses I have and was only 63. I was 55 at the time and I have 4 grandchildren I want to see grow up. I no longer have diabetes or high blood pressure. I am taking 11 pills less a day since the lap band. That helps my liver counts, so my liver is getting better. Losing the weight has been the bonus. The lap band has helped me do what I couldn't do on my own. I don't even mind obeying the rules now because the benifits have been so great.