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Thanks all! I will admit I'm excited...!! And yes I'm doin a happy dance! Plus, my jeans are sagging, almost time for the next lowest size, more woot woot!!!!

When you're sick, NyQuil is fine. You can even splurge with Soup and crackers if you need to. Just when you get better go right back to your regularly scheduled program. . Hope you feel better soon!!

I wish I could say I met goal, bit it's something nearly as good!!! I think I broke my plateau! I've been stuck at the weight I'm at for like 3 mos! I've been working out harder and longer, and sweating like an oinker, and it finally paid off!! I'm the lowest now since I've started this journey! I just need to get in the next lowest 10lb range! Little steps! I'm soooooo excited!

Whew! This is feeling pretty darn good! Clothes looser, I can do more! I'm feeling empowered!!!! Yay Me!!!

Well, my dietician said you can use a Protein Shake as a meal replacement. She specializes in WLS patients. She has given me good advice so far.

I was instructed to use as a meal replacement. You aren't supposed to drink with your meals.

Try to go for a fill, and follow the diet, but most of all exercise.

I was also banded in nov 2012. Look what you're eating. It isn't easy. The band is a tool, not magic.

Good luck

Pork rinds! They are Protein !!!

I met with a trainer. He said to do cardio for at least 30 mins - do more than that if you really want results. Strength training is also important. Watch the calories too!

I've been in a plateau since end of may. Let me tell ya, I'm frustrated.

I'm trying to turn a new leaf. To be stronger, not cheat, and most of all more active. I got here, 50 lbs less and I know I don't want to revert back.

I know this will pass, and I will be thinner in the process!

Hang in there

Hi, I was banded in nov 2012, I've lost 50 ish lbs. I'm currently in a plateau. Im frustrated but I know if I keep up what I'm doing, it's going to go. I just had another fill and I think I'm really feeling restriction - finally!! I'll admit I've indulged here and there, but I try to choose my indulgence. It's not easy. I don't anything except Protein drinks and Water. Anything else tastes nasty now! Weird huh? I have had only one hamburger since oct 2012, one fry which I couldn't stomach, and the best thing is that I'm eating sooooooo much better..!!!! More chicken, fish and veggies!!! Yes I had wls, but it's a tool. You still have to watch what you eat.

I admit I'm frustrated that I'm not farther along, but I haven't given up. And I don't plan on it.

I am feeling wonderful, I can do things I haven't been able to do in years and for much longer amounts of time.

I hope the other nov 2012 are doing good!!!

Yup, they are pure evil locked into a plastic bag with a shelf life of at least a hundred years! I knew when I saw it I had to stay away, because it'd would be a downward spiral.

Thanks! It was and still is difficult!

Congrats!!! Awesome job!!!

Argh, the yummy goodness is back! My kid brought one home...!!!!!!!!

But I'm strong. I walked out of the room and grabbed a Water bottle.

I'm ok, I'm ok...!!!!!!

This is huge for me. And no regrets.

Sorry you're going through this. I know it's hard. For the little bit of time Ive cheated, I actually am finding that I feel yucky. It's like I feel better when I eat better. When you go for whatever junk food, maybe try to drink a Protein Shake before you do. Then at least you won't be as hungry. I too have rid my closet of fat clothes. I've bought stuff that I want to fit into. Something to look forward too. I've hit a plateau, I've been the same for nearly 3 mos. it's very frustrating. Good luck to you. Try to search within yourself why you did the WLS, maybe it will give you that little nudge to go in the right direction. My doc told me, if you're having problems, go back to the post op diet and slowly go to where you are. Sometimes that helps. Hang in there

Wow good for you. I doubt I could do that. I've changed over the years. I have become much quieter and don't say what I feel.

Hi and thank you you to all. I pretty much feel the same way, I guess I'm in a slump. And hearing positive comments from family would be nice. I do realize that some people are more self absorbed than others, or just don't even notice anything. And as for my friend's Breakfast, I will have to continue to be strong. It's hard sometimes. And those are the times I walk into a different room so I don't loose my strength.

Thanks again all.

Has anyone noticed since you've dropped a decent amount of weight how people are around you??? For instance, I have a friend who invited me over for Breakfast and offered me: Danishes, Bagels, and assorted other carbs which are a huge no-no. I even attempted to "bring" healthy food such as omelets, and she still brought out coffee cake. It was so over whelming I wanted to leave. She isn't the only one either.

Another thing Ive noticed is many people don't say anything. Like "you look great". Instead they say comment on your hair. The people I'm referring are extended family members. I hadn't seen some of these people, and others react like WOW, and family are like, "oh your hair is cute". I'm standing there thinking, "really, my hair is what you notice".

I know I still have a way to go, but people stink. Which is why we probably are where we are. No support from friends and family. (Don't get me wrong, my kids and hubs are wonderful)

Thanks for letting me vent.

MandaMom pretty much summed it up perfectly for me. Only my family and a very select few. And I regret telling the select few. One was banded, and when she hit goal, she went out of control. She has attempted to sabotage me with high calorie drinks and makes snide remarks about "I hit goal and I can have this now". When really she can't. Then she complains she's gained. I dislike her so much now, and feel shed spill the Beans on my WLS. It also doesn't help that I have hit a plateau. I'm stuck and frustrated. But I'm doing things to loose more. So, for me to tell anyone else, that would be a no. Another person I told was my boss. She is a tiny little thing, and clearly doesn't understand. In fact, she denied my time off. It went to her boss and he approved it. I have my regrets telling people outside my family at home. People are too cruel, I'm fighting my demons now, I don't need others to give me crap while I go through this process.

Besides healing from surgery, fruit is a complex carb. Yes, it's good for you, but it's a carb. Eat more Protein and veggies.

NAS Protein whey at Walmart, chocolate dissolves nicely and it's the cheapest

I completely understand whwre you are. I was banded in nov, and have lost only about 50ish lbs. part was me, and part was diet, the huge part is exercise. I just met with a trainer and he said to push walking to at least 30 mins, along with doing strength training. Gotta get those ol bones movin. I know it's hard, trust me. But I'm gonna try. I've been stuck at my current weight since before June. Prior to that everything was fine. The trainer said for me, my body is used to what I'm doing, and to change it - work it. Also, if you have t got a fill, DO IT ! It was until my 3-4 one I actually do not feel hungry.

So I'm not giving up, I'm going to try to push myself more, and the trainer said I'd get results.

Since losing what I've lost, I'm feeling sooooooooooo much better. I don't want to revert back.

Also, if you' e got the hungries, try to drink a Protein shake. It will take that edge off from going into the evil carbs.

Hope this helps. Good luck

Look at the Protein number, you want one which is high in protein and low in carbs. I purchase EAS whey at Walmart, it's cheaper there. Slim fast has too many carbs. Mix with Water only. Milk has too many carbs. You'll see results and won't be hungry. Good luck