LoraLW

carbonation causes your pouch to expand...plus even diet soda is not good for you

Why so much weight loss in order to get the surgery? Are you going to the OCC? Good luck on your loss to date. Lora

alot of sugars and it is a stomach irritant

Don't freak you don't need the extra stress right now. Just do what you can as far as the weight loss. I was to lose 14 pounds and was only able to lose 7 (although I thought it was more but my scale is different). We are all here for you and are cheering you on. Good luck, Lora

http://www.lapbandforum.com/index.php?showtopic=5317 Hope this helps. Lora

momof5, I was banded on April 10th and felt very bloated and full for the first week or so, I don't know if my size had anything to do with it. It did eventually get better and the walking does help. Sorry you are having such a hard time. Keep me posted. Lora

nebsmom, congrats!!! can't wait to hear your experience. Lora

lisal, I noticed in the link you gave me you mentioned Isopure. I have actually been drinking the Isopure Juice with 130 calories....0 carbs....and 40 grams of protein. I drink this first thing in the morning and am considering on drinking one in mid afternoon. Can I ask how much weight loss you have had with using the Isopure (in general). Thanks Lora

So I understand that is is important for weight loss to take in the adequate amount of protein. My question is how much protein is adequate? Do I do the total amount of protein based on my weight now or my goal weight? Thanks for your help. Lora

Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. Keep us posted on the breast lump we are all here for you. Lora

My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope you feel better soon.

tatts, that sounds cool with me...anything to get away from my 3 teenagers..lol Let me know the details and I will plan accordingly. Thanks for including me. Lora

Have you tried the Centrum chewables? I can't do the liquid but the chewables aren't as bad and they dissolve before you swallow. Just an idea

My 12 year old daughter watches me like a hawk. She won't even let me chew and spit she says I will just want more and I'm not allowed to have any. Oh well at least I have support....lmao

Ladies you maybe low in Iron. Anemia makes you cold. Just a thought. Too be honest I think it is all the soduim from the soups, I'm not a big salt person and I have noticed after certain soups I feel this way so I am trying to switch and or drink extra water after the one hour time frame. Brook and Sara have either of you thought of when you are going for your first fill? How about the other April 10th and 11th bandsters?

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have fun and enjoy yourselves.

I'm glad to hear everyone is doing so well. I have a question for any and all who would be so kind as to answer. HEADACHES!!!!! I have been getting really bad headaches this past four days. I'm increasing my water and other fluids but I can't get away from them. Please help as I don't want to bother the doctors with something so trivial especially since we have so many SMART indiviuals on this forum. Thanks ladies

You know what you deserve to reward yourself for getting the band, getting home safely, and most importantly being YOU!!!! The weight loss is great don't get me wrong but everyone is different and there for we need to reward ourselves for other things at different times. GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Redhead, the most amazing thing is how it makes me feel like jumping around the house and smiling about it all day. I know it is still gonna take alot of hard work on my end but for once I feel the rewards are better if that makes since.

Go shopping in a "NOT FOR FAT PEOPLE" store. Buy matching bras and panties at VICTORIA'S SECRET. Be able to BREATHE after walking up a flight of stairs. Enjoy BEDROOM activities...I know too much info..lol Being able to SIT in a booth at restaurants. This is just a few.

You know thats funny cause Dr. Ortiz asked what my weight loss goal was and when I told him 140 pounds he said it was as if I was carrying around a dumbbell with weights on each side totalling the 140 pounds. I'm with you on the hot outfit as well....cant wait!!!!

I was told the first 21 days post op not too worry about calories as it is all liquid. As of day 6 post op you should be consuming 30 grams of protein. I am sticking with the fiber from the pre op diet just so I don't end up constipated. Other than that once you are on solid foods each indiviual person varies on the amount of calories. Clynn is a good one for this though, she is wonderfully full of knowledge. Good Luck.

BARTER!!! Regardless if they make some comment about only making a dollar they are trying th guilt path. Make sure you check your merchandise as well, open the purses and bags and look in them look at the stitching. I purchased 2 channel purses for $20 each and both started at $65. Also if anyone is interested when you come out of the clinic garage if you walk straight one block there is another outdoor shopping area that sells fruit, veggies, mexican candy as well as ALOT of other items. I walked it for about an hour the morning I left the clinic after having had surgery the afternoon before. Good luck and Best of Shopping. I thought it was fun.

If you can't find it maybe someone can ship you some. Keep us updated. I noticed that All Bran also came out with a version similiar to the Special K one. Also I noticed that at my wal mart they have it in the pharmacy, the juice isle and the organic/health food section...just an idea on other places to look.

I think having support at home as well as the forum helps more than we realize. Mona-Camille GO FOR THE FOOD!!! lol I'm originally from Colorado and we have real good mexican food up there but now that I'm in Arizona I personally feel it sucks, so please enjoy a bite and think of me...hehehe Brook I agree with the other ladies on how beautiful you are just wait it won't be much longer and the modeling scouts are gonna be knockin your door down...those long legs, cute hair style and beauty all in one. Also congrats on your total weight loss to date. P.S. I'm down 10 pounds total since my surgery date one week ago.