yoyodieter

For those of us who don't cook and have problems with portion control, lean cuisines are fine. Just don't add any salt.

my list looks like this smart ones lean cusines canned string green beans/mushrooms ( I mix these with my lean cusines/ third of the cans.) dryers fruit bars 30 calories blue bunny frozen fudge bars, 30 calories 5 litre box of Peter Villa white zinfadel. (last 6-8 weeks)

My diet is simple, lean cusine for breakfast lunch and dinner, once in awhile I go out to eat like the spaghetti factory, and they have a small adult portion of spaghetti and they have a nonfat sesame dressing, it is so good. I also drink wine at least a glass or 2 or 3 a night. I seem to loose 2 pounds a week doing this. I still have problems with portion control, I like to clean my plate over and over, so that is why I eat so many lean cuisines. I don't snack between meals and I drink lots and lots of water, Hope this helps

I was in New Orleans this last march, I LOVED IT!!!!! I am trying to get my husband to let us move there or along the gulf coast. we drove to Dothan Alabama from New Orleans and back for my sons wedding. The French Quarter was so cool. I felt like I was in another world. Thank god it wasn't Mardi Gra. I would of been flashing everyone love the beads. have a good weekend.

You look great. You have worked hard and it shows!!

Hi I love the group shot at the Lucerna, Are these all fellow bandsters? and who are they? Thanks Just love to put a name to the faces.

Congratulations on picking your date, I would start practicing to chew chew chew now, and then you will be used to it when you get the band. I only PB when I take to big of a bite and forget to chew. I never really thought about it, but I have not got to the point of "starving" since being banded I love my band and you will too!

My husband was not crazy about the idea either, but he has seen me struggle for years. I am now a much happier person to live with, and I feel sexy which means more sex for him, Now he thinks the surgery was his idea I hope your husband comes around. you deserve the best.

no shaving for us that had our surgery at occ, except my son but just where the incisions would be.

Congratulations =D> =D> =D> That is alot of weight. You must be doing something right. It's wonderful to go on holidays and still lose weight. Keep up the good work, your an inspiration to all. And welcome back, you were missed!!!!

Thats exactly what I say, I moved back to the northwest to escape the heat of Oklahoma, and when I want the warmth of the sun I go to Hawaii, I am one of the few people I know that loves the rain My dh bought me an airconditioner for our bedroom, so I will be sleeping just fine.

Hi Jacque, My fingers are crossed for your restriction. My son and I lasted 5 minutes on Revolutions street, we felt so uncomfortable that we caught a cab right back. I guess its not for everyone.

Hi I'm 47 and went through menopause at 35 and thats when things got weird, lots and lots of back fat and huge arms!!! And even now that I'm losing I still have lots of back fat and big huge arms, I need to work out more with weights. Also I was always a yo-yo dieter and by this point I would have started to gain it back and I think that is where the band has helped out, I know now I will keep it off.

May today bring you great restriction. Have fun, Wish I was there.

Welcome back! was wondering how you were doing. I was banded the day before you and also get my fills done in Arlington, and like you I also need a second fill. I too eat way to fast and have got food stuck to many times to count. This weather is so nice EH, Glad to see you are doing well. Take care

my favorite site, don't want to lose it.

You are such a beautiful girl congratulations on your weight loss. You look great!

That is wonderful =D> =D> =D> You should be so proud of yourself.

My friend asked me to dance with her and her sisters for her husbands 50th birthday. It was the same time I decided to be banded. I took some before pictures, Last night was the performace in front of 200 people I felt like a movie star, People wanted their picture taken with me. My husband was very proud of me. It was so much fun. I was on stage with 3 other girls who were tahitian. So I kinda stuck out like a sore thumb. this was a milestone for me. If you look close you can see my port in the upper left side of my tummy. the first one was taken May 8, the other 2 last night Aug 9th

Hi and welcome to the forum.. Just saw your pictures, CONGRATULATIONS.. You look wonderful.. Where were you banded and how long did it take to lose your weight? What pagent where you in? Sorry about all the questions. It's always nice to see success stories. Please fill us in. Thanks

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary.. =D> =D> =D>

You look fantastic! You should be very proud of yourself. Thank you for posting your pictures.

It sounds like you have a good man.. It makes it so much easier with the full support of a loved one.. Happy Birthday

This was such a great post, thought it would be good for all the newbies.

My theory is... Because we were banded in Mexico...Our bands are Mexican and therefore desire Mexican food... thats my theory and I'm sticking to it!!!!!!!! LOL