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Thanks for posting this. My son has a Wii and I've been really curious about Wii Fit. Price isn't too bad either at $90. Just wondering if there's a weight limit on it. That was worrying me. And then wondering if it's better to get the Wii Fit or a used treadmill for that price. Both hubby and I need something not that the heat is really turning on here.

Congrats! I'm so very, very jealous but equally happy for you. Guess I'll put the scale in the closet for a while. I think plateaus are the hardest thing for me. So self-defeating. My body says "Meh, I'm gonna hang on to all of these pounds." and I get so discouraged that I say "Have some more then.". Luckily I've had all of you to help keep my spirits up during this frustrating time. Thanks.

Okay, to post pictures do I just need to code it like on MySpace? Or is it html? Or something completely different?

Congrats BlessedTwice! That's a fantastic accomplishment. I'm in the caravan with LilMiss so watch for us at the gates in a while. I can't wait to go on the Wow-My-Seatbelt-Actually-Fits roller coaster and the Yippee-I-Can-Get-My-Butt-In-The-Seat 3D adventure ride.

Congrats! I've seen some of your work on MySpace and loved it. Who cares if some people might be offended - you have to create what you feel. Let us know how it goes and I'd love to see what you put in the show since I can't be there. Enjoy your success.

Definately don't have to worry about TOM here. I had a complete hysterectomy about 6 years ago. Though I do sometimes wonder if there isn't a small hormone change that still cycles monthly. I'm feeling better today since yesterday was okay and today, so far, I'm doing okay. Fill is on Wednesday and I can't wait now. Glad i didn't get it before my anniversary though. It was really nice to be able to eat dinner out.

Crystal - Thank you! I came here to confess about my last few days. I've been feeling horrible and even though I was under 1200 calories a day I managed to put on 3 pounds in the last 4 days. My eating hasn't been so much about bad things but more about portions that were too large. Compared to pre-band they are still much smaller but they had crept back to the look of a normal person's plate. After reading the last several posts I've been feeling a bit better about it and ready to be dedicated again. I know I definately need a fill and it's less than a week away. So in that time I'm going to see if I can't take off the 3 I gained and maybe a couple more. Either way it's back to smaller size portions and a better attitude. Guilt is not a good friend of mine, it makes me say "WTF, who cares.". Thanks guys for being here.

I'm sending you some cyber-Neosporin and virtual Vitamin C in the hopes you'll be feeling better very soon. I've been feeling very quiet lately and need some of your brand of humor to perk me up. Take care of yourself.

Yay Taismommy! Great job! Must feel really fantastic.

Congrats Jaime!!! We're really close in our date and how it's been going for us. Loved the feeling that came with dropping below 300. Enjoy and reward yourself for all your hard work.

Thanks Donna. Least I don't feel like I'm going nuts now. Debating about moving up my fill date. Want to 'cause I'm afraid of eating too much and don't want to 'cause I want to eat more. LOL

I'm sure I should probably already know this but it didn't stay with me if I did. So, I'm gonna ask you guys 'cause you're the brightest of the bright. :biggrin2: My band seems so much looser now than it did at any point since my surgery and then fill. Feels like I could literally eat anything and I'm starting to do that. I've only had one fill and due for another on the 13th. Is it possible that I've lost fat deposits on my stomach and that may make the band become loose? Because I'm sure it was tighter before. Just trying to get a better handle on this whole process. Thanks.

Are you drinking protein shakes or getting extra protein? That's supposed to take care of the hair loss thing. Mine has thinned out a bit cause it's getting hot here but I haven't seen anything that I would attribute to my band.

Congrats! You're doing such a great job. You're my role model.

It was great Becca. I actually watched it before my fill and wasn't freaked out. The needle didn't look that big. My hubby told me the one they used was really big. I did notice that your doctor does the same thing mine does, pokes around over and over. Must be something they all do to make sure they are in the right place. Thanks for doing the video blog!

Becca it's so great to have you back with us here. Totally understand what you're going through. I am just sick and fed up with all this dietary restriction and I need a fill bad. My second fill isn't scheduled until 5-13 so until then I'm just fighting every day to eat healthy. Today, sadly, I didn't win the fight. But tomorrow I'll get up and start over again. Think I'm gonna wait until after my fill to watch your latest episode. I think if I see the needle I'll be too freaked out for my fill. Wonder if this is a normal stage (plateaus, frustration, wanting a break from dieting) since we're all so close in band date.

Great idea LilMiss! Anyone else want to add 2 good things that happened to them?

Sorry Michelle, didn't mean to be so slow responding. Ketosis happens when your carbs are really low, 20-40g a day. Because you're not getting it from outside sources your body burns fat and muscle to produce it. It's basically Adkins diet. I just lose pretty fast that way. But it does have lots of side effects - my mouth and breath - ewww. It's basically what my doctor has us doing for about 6 months. I have been having a hard time with the carbs - love em too much. Anyway, I'd love to be able to force myself back into ketosis for a month or so. Losing about 3 pounds a week but I'm so impatient.

I tried to add everyone but I couldn't get Taismommy, StaceyM or Gibson. If you guys want, please add me.

Wow! It's been really, really quiet for the Double Vs lately. What's up? I really miss this wonderful group. You guys have the best threads in the whole forum - but then again, I have a bias. Come on, show some love! Or just entertain me, dang it!

I was losing really slowly when I was eating 1000-1200 calories and not getting any sort of excercise. Lost quite quickly when I kept it 600-800. I'm a bit higher now but still usually 800-900 range and I walk about 5 days a week. I get so frustrated cause I should be losing at least 3 pounds a week I'm under 1500 calories but nope. Not to be for me. Your metabolism might be in the same terrible rut mine is in. I think mine is getting a bit better now from the excercise. Good luck and let me know if you find anything that helps.

I too was a soda junkie. I thought it would be the hardest thing for me to give up but it wasn't anywhere near as hard as the coffee. My nutritionist is a big believer in no caffeine and no carbonated beverages. I listened to the carbonation part since I was too scared to experience the pain that might come with trapped gas. I still drink my iced and regular coffee though. I did good for about 6 weeks but then I just wanted it. It really varies from person to person and from doctor to doctor. Best advice I'd say is follow your doctor's orders to the best of your ability and be very careful when you don't.

Welcome to you! I wish I had found this site before my surgery. It's a fantastic place full of information and support. Make sure you check out your state, surgery month and age groups too. I love my Double Vs (February 2008 group). Best of luck on your lap band journey.

Yep, left side, particularly the shoulder area seems to be a biggie. They say it's from the gas but damn does it hurt. Mine would be in the shoulder, near my port (left side waist area) and in the middle back on the left side. It seemed to take a couple weeks to go away but I wasn't able to rest the way I should. Try walking a bit, it seemed to help me.

I seem to run in the 700-1000 range, mostly around 800-900. I track on Daily Plate and try to keep it below 1000. Right now I'm really trying to keep my carbs low but having a bit of trouble attaining that goal. The only reason I'm even concerned about it is that I'd love the weight loss burst I get from ketosis.