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  1. There are several soy-free vegetable protein powders. Naturade is one brand of them. You can go to any healthfood store and they can help you find a protein powder that is soy-free. Dairy foods, such as cheese, yogurt and milk are a good source of protein as are eggs. In fact, Egglands Best eggs are a staple of my diet. They now even have boiled, peeled eggs in a resealable bag, which makes it so easy to grab one in the morning to tuck away for lunch at work.
  2. I used to work for a dentist and found out that the reason your teeth are sensitive after whitening is that the peroxide makes your teeth more porous. Naturally, with the pores open, your teeth are more sensitive to air and cold/hot liquids. The remedy for it is to use a flouride rinse, which closes the pores (which is why it helps prevent cavities). If you are doing home whitening, you can just alternate whitening and flouride rinse every other day until your desired whitening is accomplished.
  3. First of all, if you have the surgery done by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico the cost is only $8500. (Most of us would spend three times that amount on a new car, why not spend it on your health?) I just had the surgery done by Dr. Ortiz and he, and his whole clinical staff are wonderful. I felt like I had much better care than I would have gotten in the U.S. Secondly, while it's true about portion control, chewing and eating slowly being the keys to losing weight, most of us don't do those things because there is no immediate consequence. The band causes immediate consequences. It is aversion therapy. You feel the consequences of eating too fast, not chewing properly and eating too much, so you don't do it again. It in essence, forces you to eat the right way. If people could do the right things on their own, there would be no need for diets, diet pills, the diet industry..... etc. Human nature being what it is, most of us need help!
  4. Bri, The following article was posted on the forum earlier. Maybe you could qualify for this study or find out about other studies that are similar. By First Coast News Staff JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The FDA is conducting an adolescent lap band trial that provides free lap band surgeries for overweight teenagers in five states, including Florida. There will be 25 surgeries in each state. Usually Insurance companies do not cover this type of surgery for teenagers under the age of 18. The FDA is now giving free lap band surgeries to teens under 18 to see how effective they can really be. The idea is to possibly turn insurance companies around to pay for these lap band surgeries in children 14 to 17 years old. The FDA is looking for adolescents to participate in the lap band study; each participant will get a lap band surgery at no cost. If anyone is interested in applying, contact JACKSONVILLE SURGICAL ASSOCIATES the number is 904-399-4004. Ask for Jody Debord. To be accepted in the study, teens have to be between the ages of 14 and 17 and they have to be at least 100 pounds overweight. Created: 6/15/2007 4:19:37 PM Updated: 6/15/2007 4:56:43 PM
  5. Hi Teresa, Even for "normal" people, it is hard to get in all the vegetables and fruits needed in a day. I would imagine it is even harder for those of us who are banded. I take a product called Juice Plus, that is whole fruits and vegetables in capsule form. You might try it to see how it works. I take 2 capsules in the morning and two at night and it gives me 5-9 servings of veggie and fruit per day. You get all the nutrients, antioxidents and even fiber. Taking it doen't mean you don't have to EAT fruits and veggies....it is a supplement not a substitute, but the benefits of getting enough fruits and veggies are astounding, including helping keep you "regular". Also, it is an all-natural solution to your problem. I think their website is juiceplus.com Good luck!
  6. I thought this article was very interesting: Could nerve-snipping spur weight loss? By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer Mon Jul 2, 7:23 PM ET An old ulcer operation is getting new attention as a possible alternative obesity surgery: a quick snip of a nerve that helps control hunger. It's far from clear if cutting the vagus nerve really helps
  7. I love the Curves concept and the fact there are no mirrors and it's all women, but my problem with them is that the hours that they are open (at least here) are geared for women who don't work. They don't open early enough in the morning, they close too early in the evening, they close at noon on Saturday (not even opened on Sunday) and they shut down for 3 hours every afternoon! I can't manage with my work schedule and commute! I wish they would get the message that women with jobs would love to do CURVES too!
  8. Thanks Lori, All the sheets I found say not to use it on open wounds, so that is what I figured. Do you know of anyone who has used them and if so, did they worked?
  9. I have 100 lbs to lose and just got my lapband one week ago. I can honestly say that the worst part of the whole experience was the 4 hour plane trip each way. The statistic that I found in my research says that after 3 years the weight loss is equal between gastric bypass and lap band. You lose at a slower and steadier rate, as opposed to the bypass where you lose a lot of weight immediately, but slow down after the initial period. The lap band does not permanently change your physiology, is adjustable and does not cause malabsorption of nutrients, which is what causes many of the very unpleasant, and even dangerous side effects. One that I have read of recently is thiamine deficiency that causes symptoms similar to altzheimers disease! My preference is to lose more slowly and steadily because it is a much healthier way to lose and will give your skin more of a chance to rebound...meaning less likelihood of drastic cosmetic surgery. I would suggest you get Dr. Ortiz's book LapBand For Life. It answered a lot of my questions. There is also a book called Weightloss Surgery for Dummies (yes they have those for EVERYTHING!) that I heard is pretty comprehensive. Good luck in making an informed decision!
  10. Hello everyone, Does anyone have and good recipes for the liquid phase? I'm not on the protein phase yet and I need some good ideas! Here is my contribution...it's pretty good: I quart carton organic, low-fat chicken broth 4 or 5 medium yukon gold potatoes...peeled and cut into chunks one onion chopped one Tablespoon chopped garlic (I use the kind in the jar) Boil until onions are soft and potatoes are falling apart Cool a little Put in blender and blend on liquify setting until completely smooth I put it in a pitcher with a lid in the fridge, and when I'm ready to eat it, I heat it in a cup in the microwave, add a dash of Texas Pete Hot Sauce and sip.
  11. Try the gumball vitamins. Mine are called Vitaballs. They are terrific!
  12. Ashlee, Glad to hear you're feeling better! I am certainly glad it's over too and can't wait for the healing to get further along. Just think though ...The surgery may be over...but it's only the beginning of the last time we will ever have to lose weight!!! WooHooo!
  13. I can certainly relate to the THOUSAND SIT-UPS comment!!!
  14. Hey Jen!! I am doing well. I started doing the yogurt drink yesterday evening and had no problems. I am still achy....which is natural, but am back to work today will no problems. How are things going for YOU?
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