Lynn42

Another really good "pizza" is made with a portobella mushroom cap instead of a crust. It may sound gross but it is delicious and very satisfying.

This Why get banded if you can just starve yourself on 500 calories!

Personally I don't believe in HCG. I don't want to add extra hormones into my body. Also VLC diets screw up your metabolism.
And I lost as fast as many RnY'ers with just the band and following the band guidelines.

Everyone's journey only belongs to them. We are all so different. I know what you mean but try and focus on yourself and don't let the negative creep in. Easier said than done!

Everyone's journey only belongs to them. We are all so different. I know what you mean but try and focus on yourself and don't let the negative creep in. Easier said than done!

Vanilla Sky, you inspired me! I love when you wrote "BAM lost 30 pounds". I will keep plowing along! : )

I think my mother was relieved when they told her about my hernia repair because then she could give a concrete reason to my aunts for my surgery. I chose not to tell anyone outside my extended family about being banded. ]
Also having the hernia repair explains why you can't eat normally for several weeks.

Great story!

I went out and bought 2 pandora charms. One for when I complete my 5 day pouch challenge (Friday) and a very special one for when I hit 174 lbs and am no longer considered obese. They are all wrapped up pretty and sitting on a special shelf. I can't wait to hit my goals!

I use 0% fat greek yogurt. It is loaded with protein. I use Oikos brand and likethe honey and the strawberry best.