I am the 135 pound young adult woman who morphed with the years into a 250 pound senior. Dieting failed. Medical problems abound. I walked with difficulty. That was the situation when I decided to try control of my life for me. I decided to have bariatric lap band surgery seventeen months ago. My current [...]
Posts Tagged ‘lap band’
Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters Review
Since I began counting calories in January and had my surgery in May, I’ve lost over 30 pounds. I’ve been stalled the last two weeks though in what my doctor describes as Lap band Hell. Today I had my first “fill”. The doctor and his staff survived the procedure. Take it from me; I hate [...]
No Quick Solution, No Miracle Weight Loss
To get ready for my recent surgery, I started dieting in January. I weighted in then at 248 pounds. I conscientiously counted calories and cut my sweets for the next three months except for my spring vacation in Disney. But even then I monitored my choices and did not go wild and to an excess. [...]
Designer Whey Protein Supplement Review
A week ago I had lap-band surgery which means that for the last week all my meals have been protein shakes. I want to start out by telling everyone that for the first time in decades I can honestly say, “I am full.” Why? I’m sure it has something to do with the procedure, but [...]
Weight Loss
I have been dieting intermittently since the late 60′s. I never lost enough weight after the birth of my firstborn and compounded the problem adding more and more with each of the next three. I consulted with my family doctor. I counted calories. I read books. I ordered tapes for an infomercial. I went to [...]
Unjury Protein Review
Need a protein supplement for weight loss or gain? Need one because of pregnancy? Need one because you are a vegetarian? I am in the process of trying various products on the market to see which one works best for me. Right now as I await lap-band surgery, my physicians have me on a pre-surgery [...]
Tasty Names for A Tasty Shake – iMetabolic
The hook is: Looking for a great tasting, high quality protein replacement–thick and creamy with no artificial after taste? With that idea in my mind I picked up an iMetabolic Protein Meal Replacement Shake. I could hope…. This product is available in Chocolate Decadence, Strawberry Passion, Orange Sunrise, Vanilla Bean, and Banana Delight. Each name [...]
