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Today I told my dr. My goal is 170. Started out at 240. Weighed 201 today. For my height 170 would still be in the overweight range, bmi of 25. But she said that is a very healthy goal. She said bmi doesn't always take everything into consideration like muscle mass. I have lost 5 bmi points already. Whoo hoo!

Quite a day!! Congrats!

I am joining the January 2012 group. No recent posts but I hope u r out there?.. I was banded 1.5.12. I have lost 39 lbs. I still do not feel restriction. Next fill ( no. 5) is in 2 weeks. I have a 14 cc band. Not sure how much is in it. I try to follow all the rules, have messed up some! I would like to feel a little restriction b/c I can eat a lot!

I did a fill every two weeks for 6 weeks then once month . So 4 fills so far since my surgery 1.5.12. I still do not feel restriction. I have lost 39 lbs. Have now started to gain a couple of lbs. Back. My next fill isn't until 5.30.12. Wish it was sooner.

There was someone about a week ago talking about cool lipo. I googled it and it sounds great. Gets rid if fat and boosts collagen so skin shrinks. I hope whoever that was let's us know how it turned out for her!

It looks spreadable when mixed with Water but I didn't try. Someone said to reconstitute it with honey or sugar free jelly. I have never had food get stuck (yet). I was banded 1.5.12, have had 4 fills plus 4 cc left in the 14 cc band after surgery. Have lost 37 lbs. My daughter was banded same day. She has had numerous stuck incidents and two unfills. She has not lost much, is very frustrated. Guess she is not my clone. Just goes to show everybody is different. Thanks for the ideas on how to use PB2.

It looks spreadable when mixed with Water but I didn't try. Someone said to reconstitute it with honey or sugar free jelly. I have never had food get stuck (yet). I was banded 1.5.12, have had 4 fills plus 4 cc left in the 14 cc band after surgery. Have lost 37 lbs. My daughter was banded same day. She has had numerous stuck incidents and two unfills. She has not lost much, is very frustrated. Guess she is not my clone. Just goes to show everybody is different. Thanks for the ideas on how to use PB2.

My PB2 arrived today from amazon. Mixed some up with water and ate it off the spoon. Satisfied my need for a treat. Really good stuff. 85 percent less fat and calories than regular peanut butter. The peanuts are slow roasted then pressed to remove the fat and oil. 2T is 45 calories. The possibilities are endless. Thanks to whoever suggested it.

I read on here once it means " productive burp."

I had never heard of this. Just ordered some. Can't wait to try it. Haven't had Peanut Butter for months!

I use half low fat mayo and half plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo like when making tuna salad. No difference in taste or texture.

Oh, thank you yellow rose, there it is on the left! Go to my profile, edit profile, profile settings, display name.

Not that I know of. Try emailing the site. Click on contact us (at the bottom of the page) for the email address. I emailed earlier today and got an answer but not to that part of my question.

Thanks for answering. It has not been a struggle. But, I think the weight loss is slowing down. I seem to be eating more because I can and have kind of plateaued the last two weeks. I have to drive 2 hours to get my fill so I can't just pop in at the drop of a hat. Love my surgeon so I think I'll keep my appointment and see what she says (no extra charge for 1 year post op)! Congratulations on your weight loss!

Thank you!

How do I edit my profile. I forgot to put my age in! Also would like to add picture?? Thanks.

I am not starving myself at all! I eat until I am full, but so far not over full. I do have a snack of almonds once a day. Thanks for the advice. Think I'll cancel this upcoming appointment and just keep on like this until it is not working any more.

Hi! I have been lurking in LBT but this is my first post. I was banded on Jan. 5, 2012. I have lost 35 lbs. which puts me 1/2 way to my goal . My surgeon was Dr. Nicole Fearing in Overland Park, KS. She has been wonderful. I am eating around 1200 calories a day including 60 grams of protein. I eat much more than 1 cup of food per meal although much less than I used to eat (!) I have not felt restriction. Don't ever want to get anything stuck or to vomit! I take a 30 minute walk 4 times a week. I feel great. I go for my 4th fill April 17. Not sure if I should get one since the weight is coming off slowly but surely. Kind of want to speed it up, but don't want to rock the boat!