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Thanks so much for those encouraging words and the great ideas!

So I'm having problems making wise food choices of late. I can't really eat much of these foods because of the band but I still wanted to do better as far as the choices go. The doctor told me I could eat regular foods again but I have PB'd a few times doing this. All my life I have been a fast eater and haven't chewed my food up as I should so I'm thinking that I need to chew more (I have slowed down though). I am trying to do much better in this area. I have not exercised at all lately, including walking, so I'm failing in that area too. The weather has become much cooler now so hopefully that will motivate me to get going. My weight is at a standstill and it's my own fault. I'm thinking about signing up for a 5K just to get me motivated to start exercising. Frustrated at myself.

So I'm having problems making wise food choices of late. I can't really eat much of these foods because of the band but I still wanted to do better as far as the choices go. The doctor told me I could eat regular foods again but I have PB'd a few times doing this. All my life I have been a fast eater and haven't chewed my food up as I should so I'm thinking that I need to chew more (I have slowed down though). I am trying to do much better in this area. I have not exercised at all lately, including walking, so I'm failing in that area too. The weather has become much cooler now so hopefully that will motivate me to get going. My weight is at a standstill and it's my own fault. I'm thinking about signing up for a 5K just to get me motivated to start exercising. Frustrated at myself.

Can someone post the website for the Couch to 5K program. My daughters and I are thinking seriously about signing up for the Prevention.com walk in Dallas on December 14th. This is just the motivation I need to get busy and exercise. Thanks!

Congratulations to you, that's great!

Thanks for that website, I have been wanting to train for a 5K so I will certainly check it out.

So I'm wondering......does a 10cc band actually hold more in it when you consider the tubing or does the 10cc include only the restriction area around the stoma area?

I received my first fill today and was a little nervous not knowing what to expect. A physician's assistant did mine at the Outcare Center. She said the dr. put 5cc in during surgery and she added one more cc to it. The procedure was very easy, just one little pin prick and it was over in about 20 seconds. She didn't numb me and there was no pain. I also had to drink a glass of water to make sure it would go down okay.

How fun is that, way to go Gary! Your doing great with the no beer and wine too. I ended up having some wine so you have more willpower than I do. What's really hard for me is not being able to drink diet coke. Congratulations again on your weight loss and being able to go attic shopping.

So I went for my one month check-up today and have lost 15 lbs. since my surgery date (8/26). That was a nice surprise! I thought I had lost only 12 lbs and was perfectly happy with that. I was supposed to have my first fill on Wednesday but he went ahead and gave me one today. I also found out that I had 5 cc's put in at the time of surgery and the PA added another 1 cc today. I was so hungry by the time I left the office but am back to liquids for two days now. By Friday he said I could go to regular foods and instructed me to get in about 60 grams of protein a day. I can't wait to start experimenting with new foods. Went to the heart dr. today too and after an ECG was told that I have a perfectly healthy heart. That was a huge load off of my mind!

So I went for my one month check-up today and have lost 15 lbs. since my surgery date (8/26). That was a nice surprise! I thought I had lost only 12 lbs and was perfectly happy with that. I was supposed to have my first fill on Wednesday but he went ahead and gave me one today. I also found out that I had 5 cc's put in at the time of surgery and the PA added another 1 cc today. I was so hungry by the time I left the office but am back to liquids for two days now. By Friday he said I could go to regular foods and instructed me to get in about 60 grams of protein a day. I can't wait to start experimenting with new foods. :rolleyes2: Went to the heart dr. today too and after an ECG was told that I have a perfectly healthy heart. That was a huge load off of my mind!

Went bowling last night for the first time in ages. We are on a Fall bowling league and I haven't been able to bowl the first three weeks (doctor's orders) since I had lap band surgery. It was fun and pretty easy; I enjoyed it other than the cigarette smoke everywhere. I did eat a few french fries and half of a cheese stick yesterday. Should not have done that but they were soft and I chewed them up good. Calorie wise I am probably not having enough. Got on the scale this morning and lost another .5 lbs. I'm so glad it is Friday! My husband and I are going camping in Tyler this weekend. Our two youngest kids are in college there. My oldest daughter, her husband and my granddaughter will be joining us so it's going to be a fun weekend! I have two tests this next week and will need to study some this weekend too. I haven't been studying like I normally do so will pick up the pace.

Went bowling last night for the first time in ages. We are on a Fall bowling league and I haven't been able to bowl the first three weeks (doctor's orders) since I had lap band surgery. It was fun and pretty easy; I enjoyed it other than the cigarette smoke everywhere. I did eat a few french fries and half of a cheese stick yesterday. Should not have done that but they were soft and I chewed them up good. Calorie wise I am probably not having enough. Got on the scale this morning and lost another .5 lbs. I'm so glad it is Friday! My husband and I are going camping in Tyler this weekend. Our two youngest kids are in college there. My oldest daughter, her husband and my granddaughter will be joining us so it's going to be a fun weekend! I have two tests this next week and will need to study some this weekend too. I haven't been studying like I normally do so will pick up the pace.

Congratulations on your weight loss! Your breakfast sounds good and healthy too.

I tried to eat a hmb. patty last night and must not have chewed it up enough. A bite became stuck and it hurt so bad. I ended up getting sick and it all came back up. I hope I never do that again, it was very uncomfortable. I decided to go to bed and not even try to eat anything else. Lost 10 lbs. in the past three weeks. Can't wait to get a fill next week.

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I tried to eat a hmb. patty last night and must not have chewed it up enough. A bite became stuck and it hurt so bad. I ended up getting sick and it all came back up. I hope I never do that again, it was very uncomfortable. I decided to go to bed and not even try to eat anything else. Lost 10 lbs. in the past three weeks. Can't wait to get a fill next week.

I grew up in Houston and have many friends there. I have been trying to call some of my friends this morning and can't get in touch with them. I spoke with them last night and they were all boarded up and prepared for Ike. Hope they are okay and not in harms way; I will probably hear from them soon. My HESI test is over with and I made a 94 overall. It was much easier than I thought but I'm glad I studied the math part more than anything. I have lost about 10 lbs. now since 8/26, kind of slow I know but it's better than the alternative. I am taking in more calories and it seems to help. Yesterday I managed to get in 60 oz. of water which is something I have not been able to do since my surgery. My plans are to get out and start walking Monday morning. It is supposed to be cooler here in the Dallas area too so that will be nice. I love to walk early in the mornings at the track and watch the sun come up. It makes me mad that I ever stopped walking, it is so hard to get back into the swing of things. I was up to walking/jogging 3 miles about 5 to 6 days a week.

Mine has been changed over the years but not in response to weight loss. I believe it generally goes by your T3 and T4 test results and I don't know if those are affected by weight loss.

I'm so sorry your frustrated and you certainly have every right to be. I understand how you feel; I have the exact same body type that you do. I found this site and it gives a very good explanation about plateaus and how to get your metabolism going again. Plateaus - Why Your Fat Loss Stops Plateaus - Why Your Fat Loss Stops | NOURISHMENT

Congratulations on your success!

I grew up in Houston and have many friends there. I have been trying to call some of my friends this morning and can't get in touch with them. I spoke with them last night and they were all boarded up and prepared for Ike. Hope they are okay and not in harms way; I will probably hear from them soon. My HESI test is over with and I made a 94 overall. It was much easier than I thought but I'm glad I studied the math part more than anything. I have lost about 10 lbs. now since 8/26, kind of slow I know but it's better than the alternative. I am taking in more calories and it seems to help. Yesterday I managed to get in 60 oz. of water which is something I have not been able to do since my surgery. My plans are to get out and start walking Monday morning. It is supposed to be cooler here in the Dallas area too so that will be nice. I love to walk early in the mornings at the track and watch the sun come up. It makes me mad that I ever stopped walking, it is so hard to get back into the swing of things. I was up to walking/jogging 3 miles about 5 to 6 days a week.

I too will never forget it. My husband called from work and told me to turn the tv on. I saw the second plane hit the other tower and was so stunned! At that point we all pretty much knew it was a terrorist attack. Such a horrible day for so many people.