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I very happy to say that the 8lbs I was up over last weekend have gone back to where ever they came from. I went on a liquid diet for Monday- Wednesday, yesterday was liquid until dinner and that was mushie. I think I will stay on a modified diet for the rest of the weekend. I'm also doing a bit of liver detoxing with teas and juices. Im at that weird stage where most of my clothes are a little big but I don't want to buy anything new because I really want to buy smaller sizes. It was easier to go with the baggy over the winter now with summer coming I just looks messy. Oh-hum the trials of weight loss. Everyone have a wonderful weekend. The weather here in the East is going to be GLORIOUS! Im planning on being out as much as possible. Harley I hope you can get out on your bike.

April 24 aJoneen..........................0 75 pounds lost! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................0 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl....................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. .0 55 pounds lost! Kpodski..........................0 Lynnt1215.....................0 NurseNiki......................0 Nycm00........................ +6 OUCH Potatie............................0 120 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..........0 160 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK........................0 100 lost forever! Sugarbean....................0 114 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.........................0 stellabella......................0 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415..........................0 Thin2bme......................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom............0 Wishin4...........................0 75 pounds gone!! Im 0 from last Friday but I will take that because I was up 8 on Monday- Thank goodness it is gone now!

Hungry- be weary of the complications thread. I have noticed folks just bitching and moaning. What you need is information. I know of one person who had their port changed. Came through it with flying colors. Minimal recovery, just sore at the spot.(Dr even said it could have been done under a general/local) If your port was stitched to your muscle deeply or with a re-enforcing web it might be tender for a while there too. Keep up your good eating habits.

Happy Birthday Carrie!!

The Duathlon was ok. I was in a bike crash so lost some time there. Bruised (leg, arm and pride), but fine. I have something weird going on. Since Friday I have gained 8lbs. I feel so swollen and dragging. It is like a inflammation reaction. My band feels tight, my stomach is in knots.

enjoylife- thanks for your kind words. You are so correct in that there is so much to gain from this support(LBT). Sometimes I wish we could have phone conferences.

Christine- I know for some folks this just doesn't work. Would you consider a removal and possibly having the sleeve procedure done?

Ups and downs. Tomorrow is my first event of the year (was a Triathlon but changed to a Duathlon-they canceled swim part). Im not near as ready for this one as I was last summer for that. But I will compete and finish. The scale is vary hard on me. I've been logging foods and staying under cal count and my food choices are pretty good. I purposely make portions small because I would have no problem with volume. But Isn't that what we are supposed to do? I have lost a total of 5lbs in 6 weeks. There's been times when I've been as low as 207 then it pops up to 210. 208 today. Really no rhyme or reason. I canceled my Dr apt today. Nothing he can do really. Not hungry between meals. I don't think Im willing to chance a fill & perhaps be so tight I have BPS or slimming. I wish my head was in a better place. Thanks for listening- It really help to be able to "get it out" with folks that know what I'm going through.

Friday April 10th aJoneen..........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................-2 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl....................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. .0 55 pounds lost! Kpodski..........................0 Lynnt1215.....................0 NurseNiki......................0 Nycm00........................+2 Yuck! Potatie............................0 120 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..........0 160 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.........................0 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean....................-1 114 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.........................0 stellabella......................-1.6 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415..........................0 Thin2bme......................+ .4 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom............0 Wishin4...........................-2 75 pounds gone!! No change today. I was up at the beginning of the week, down by the end.

Rhonda cut yourself some slack- It is just one day. Live and learn. Each holiday you are handling it better.

Lauren Best of luck to you on this journey.

I've been logging my food and that food has been healthy and in good proportions. Im measuring and weighting everything. If anything I am a bit low in calories. I cut out the social drinking, which in the past has resulted in at least a few lbs lost. No such luck this time. I've kicked up the work outs because my first Triathlon of the season is 15 days away. Plus I've added yoga. I was hoping there was an inches change but no such luck. I thought I had started losing again when 3 weeks ago I had a nice loss but some came back. I had a fill 3/6. I'm not hungry between meals but I KNOW if I choose to have bigger portions it wouldn't be a problem. No sticking, PB's, sliming (which is wonderful). My body doesn't seem ready to break this plateau. Any suggestions?

I've been logging my food and that food has been healthy and in good proportions. Im measuring and weighting everything. If anything I am a bit low in calories. I cut out the social drinking, which in the past has resulted in at least a few lbs lost. No such luck this time. I've kicked up the work outs because my first Triathlon of the season is 15 days away. Plus I've added yoga. I was hoping there was an inches change but no such luck. I thought I had started losing again when 3 weeks ago I had a nice loss but some came back. I had a fill 3/6. I'm not hungry between meals but I KNOW if I choose to have bigger portions it wouldn't be a problem. No sticking, PB's, sliming (which is wonderful). My body doesn't seem ready to break this plateau. Any suggestions?

I've been logging my food and that food has been healthy and in good proportions. Im measuring and weighting everything. If anything I am a bit low in calories. I cut out the social drinking, which in the past has resulted in at least a few lbs lost. No such luck this time. I've kicked up the work outs because my first Triathlon of the season is 15 days away. Plus I've added yoga. I was hoping there was an inches change but no such luck. I thought I had started losing again when 3 weeks ago I had a nice loss but some came back. I had a fill 3/6. I'm not hungry between meals but I KNOW if I choose to have bigger portions it wouldn't be a problem. No sticking, PB's, sliming (which is wonderful). My body doesn't seem ready to break this plateau. Any suggestions?

So what is goalwatch?

Friday April 3rd aJoneen..........................+2 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................-1 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl....................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. 0 50 pounds lost! Kpodski..........................0 Lynnt1215.....................0 NurseNiki......................0 Nycm00........................0 Potatie............................0 120 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..........0 160 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.........................0 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean....................-1 112 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.........................0 stellabella......................0 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415..........................0 Thin2bme....................-2.2 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom............0 Wishin4...........................0 73 pounds gone!! Not sure why but gained 2. Very frustrated. :confused:

I think Fenton is focusing on finishing his book. I'm sure he'll be back soon.

Protein shakes/drinks are good. Isopure makes a Protein Drink with 40g protein. They make a shot too (bullets), but Im not sure of the protein amount. They do have a bit of after-taste but are well worth it for the amount of protein. unjury also makes an unflavored Protein powder you can put into anything. (Well anything under 130 degrees.) I loved that stuff in the early days. Glad to hear you are feeling so good so soon.

aJoneen........................+4 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................0 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................-1 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. -1 50 pounds lost! Kpodski........................- 4 Lynnt1215.................0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie..........................-4 120 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend......0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.....................-5 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean..................-2 112 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.......................0 stellabella...................-1.6 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme................. 0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!! Not sure what the &*^$$#*^(**()& happened but I gained 4 freakin pounds. And Im logging my food and getting extra exercise. JUST NOT FAIR!!!!!

Glad to see you're back Blogging and doing so GREAT! Amanda

It is so great to see you heading in such a positive direction. Your numbers really show the progress you've made. Cheers to you!! Amanda

Set calorie goals and stick to them. Log your food. Be accountable. Yep not what you wanted to hear. I was in the same boat. Lost alot in the first months. Stalled out the last 5 months. I was bitching and moaning about how this band wasn't working. I could eat anything I wanted. No BPs. No getting stuck. Nothing to stop the inward flow of food. I was pissed I now have scars. Then a switch in my brain flipped on. I started to log my food intake. I wake up each morning saying "Ok what am I going to do to make this work?" Im on track again and losing 2-3 lbs a week. I say I found my MoJo. If what you are doing is not working you have to do something different. The band for me is great at keeping me not hungry between meals. Im sure there is a support group you could go to. Find a mentor on this site. Whatever you do don't give up. Amanda

I am so sorry you had this happen to you. You have had some wonderful success with your band so far. The operation to replace it will happen soon and I think that will be a good time to let go of the past hurts and refocus on yourself. Being a counselor you know better then most what it will take to heal not only from the attack but the lack of trust with your co-workers/employers. (file suit against the bastards!!) Take the time you need to heal. Come back and let us know how you are doing. I hope you have an equally wonderful family who can care for you now. Best wishes on a speedy recovery, Amanda

For my own 2cents. Go find yourself a protein shake you like. There are TONS of them out there. After trying quite a few I found Unjury. It is only sold on line. Comes in Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, chicken soup and unflavored. I liked the Choco,Van, & unflavored (which I added to soups, juices, coffee, pudding,yogurt- just about anything). This journey will take you through many changes. One will be your relationship with food. Try to remember to enjoy your food not punish yourself with a meal. Food will become less important. Really. It's weird how that happens, but it does. You will learn to eat mindfully. I know you just asked if the hunger pains will stop, I got a little carried away. Good luck with your journey, Amanda