Dont Ignore the Scale

This is going to be short as I am on my way to work , But I wanted to write this before I forgot.
I realized as I weighted myself this morning that for the last year I have been ignoring the scale.
When I have a fill and think or know I am losing weight the scale is my friend , but If i know or think I am gaining weight the scale is not and I ignore it .
THAT is a problem ... Why ? Because if I know I am gaining weight I NEED To be weighting myself just as much as when I am losing ( I weight myself daily after fills then I move to weekly ) . If I dont , that is how and when my weight gets out of control.

So I am here to suggest to you all dont ignore the scale . If you feel yourself gaining first go get a fill if you can but if you cant . Weight yourself so you can try to head the weight off before it gets un manageable again . I did the same thing when I was over weight, its honestly probably how I got to 250 lbs. Out of sight out of mind.

DONT IGNORE THE SCALE , even if you do not like the number on it , the scale is your friend.

Eating ... Starting Over High Protein

I need to start over in eating, band eating. I noticed in reading a few others blogs that we all seem to have issues, need refreshers from time to time in that.
So I thought I would try to ( TRY being the operative word) post something a couple times a week ( or at least once in a while LOL ) about food.

Today since the band order of eating is Protein, veggies, fruits then starches I'll start w/ foods high in protein.

Because of my issues w/ my stomach I have tried the best I can to avoid red meat and some other meats. Which is making me nearly a vegetarian . Now with the band that is going to be rough because we need protein .

So here are some foods/links/ lists that might help ...
http://heartspring.net/list_of_high_protein_foods.html
http://commonsensehealth.com/Diet-and-Nutrition/List_of_High_Protein_Foods.shtml

"Best High Protein Foods"

* whey (supplement found in health food stores)
* chicken breast
* turkey breast
* salmon
* tuna
* cottage cheese
* swordfish
* haddock
* lean ground turkey
* round steak
* sirloin steak
* lean ground beef
* orange roughy
* eggs
* pork
* crab
* lobster
* shrimp
* buffalo

Source for above info ( womenshealth.com)

Liquids , Trying to avoid milk shakes ....

In the past when I have had to do liquids from fills I have lived ( literally) on 2 things , bolthouse farms protein shakes and milk shakes.
I am really trying this time to not do the milk shakes. Although its a way to get calories in , and how I justified drinking them , in the long run not the best choice and at this point in my band journey , probably not doing myself justice.

Why not add protein powders to drinks you might ask ?
I cant , they give me migraines. I have yet to find one that does not . The Bolthouse farm shakes are natural , pre made shakes that do not give me migraines .
I drink them but a few at a time and variety would be nice.

This time I am trying though. So far I am doing ok.

I am down 6lbs in 3 days. Which is good, the weight usually stays off once I start eating too . So YAY !

Buzz Agents Supper bowl Commericals

Check them out ! I am a bzzagent the more buzz i generate the better chance I have at winning a flip video !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwgJzNHvJ-c

Fill today : A new Start

I had my fill today . I was very anxious . My doctor, I do love him to death . He's so nice and understanding. I have no idea how he puts up with everyone like me !
He asked me where I had been ? How much weight I had gained......
DRUM ROLL PEOPLE .... 45 pounds ....................................................
Have you picked your self up off the floor ? Yeah I had to too !
He was very reassuring to me. I told him I had been having some medical issues, we went over them. He told me he wished I had been in earlier.
I told him i felt like i was starting over , he reassured me that I had done this once I can do this again . He's right .

His protocol for post fills is 3 days clear liquids, 3 days liquids, 3 days mushies and 3 days semi solids ( or solids if you feel up to it ) so that's going to be rough. When I use to do it for fills before it was not a big deal , but not having done it for a year, I think it might be rough . We shall see.

Fill tomorrow filled w/ anxiety

I have an appointment tomorrow for my first fill in a year ! Actually over a year. I am very nervous, anxious and worried. Since my stomach issues have not been 100% resolved I am not even sure my doc will give me a fill ( although fairly certain he will ) However, I still worry about getting this fill.
What if I slip my band again ? Im fairly certain if I do i'll lose my band.
Mostly I have to start over again . Over eating the "band" way , over as if I just got my band.

Not to say that is not a good thing. I do need that. Obviously I cant do it with a fill or with out the band Or I could not be sitting here 30 or 40 lbs heavier. But its a scary prospect to start over again .

My docs protocol has always been 2 days clear liquids 2 days liquids 2 days mushies 2 days semi solids after all fills anyway . So i have to go that route as well . Before when I was getting fills on a regular basis , no big deal but after not doing it in nearly 2 yrs really , it makes me anxious !

Luckily my friend is going w/ me to my appointment, she's a patient of my doc as well. But its all very anxiety ridden .

Laser Hair Treatment #6

I just did my 6th Laser hair treatment with my Silk N SenseEpil laser hair removal . I have noticed ( by mistake I might add) that I have not had to shave my under arms as often as normal. Normally I have to shaver everyday , my under arms I could get away with every other. But I would say now I can go several days with out shaving them and they are fine.

I have gone for 2 days now with out shaving my chin, which is AMAZING for me !
I will try to take some more pictures this week . To show the differences after say one or 2 days of not shaving.

I did use level 4 on the laser and not as much discomfort this time as last time in some sensitive area's .

So I am encouraged by the results so far.