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most people say the "magic" calorie intake is 1200 a day. Your probably not eating enough. TRY IT!!

Beer doesn't bother be but soda does.

Hi everyone! You've all been chatty. I read through a lot of it. I'm still stuck in the same place/ ON / OFF "The Wagon". :biggrin: I'm getting pretty pissy w/ myself! :biggrin: I have an appointment Aug, 25th. I know I don't need a fill. I know I need to be journaling my food ect.

Hi there! Your doing great! It'll be a year for me Sept 29th (CANT'T BELIEVEVE THAT!). I've only lost 40 ish lbs. I have not been serious for a few months. Trying to get back in the game now. Keep up the good work!

Thinking of you!! Hope all went well!

Hi Tanya! Good for you for getting out there & exercising! I gotta get my butt out there again. I total agree that exercising is good for you mentally too. Keep it up!

Hi Boston Lady! I only had to meet w/ doc, psyche, nutritionist, & lots of blood work. Then I was ready to roll. After the surgery I'd say I was sore for 5-7days. Was very easy recovery. I have 3 little ones & was fine taking care of them. Everyone is different though. Hope this helps. :-)

Thak you for the words of advise Singing. :-)

Hey everyone. I'm having a hard time. I have not lost anything in months!! :-( I know I have not been doing my best & been eating the wrong foods. I feel OUT OF CONTROL again like the OLD ME :crying:. Last time I had a fill I was too tight. I know I need to buckle down agian but I keep falling off the wagon!!! :frown:

Singing~thanks for checking out my blog! :-) Good luck on your 1st fill! Well, i made it through the day & ate healthy food! :-)

Page, No I am NOT eating the right foods at all. I'm not doing anything I should be. I'm being very "bad" :smile2:. I was not so overfilled before that I was throwing up or anything. It was just tighter than any other time. I was sliming a bit too. I was affraid I wouldn't be able to eat enough to lose weight. Now I'm not eating right anyway. KWIM?

Hi everyone. I totally spaced out & missed my last appointment for the 16th! oops! I haven't lost anything since then anyway but I was hoping she could put back in 1/2 of what she took out when I was overfilled. Now I'm thinking I should just bite the bullet if I'm a bit tight & just go back to shakes for awhile. I haven't lost any weight in awhile. ?????????? trying to decide if I want to go to the gym or not today hmmmmmmm.

HI everyone. I haven't been around for awhile. I need support! I have been at the same weight for awhile now. I just can't get my act together. I went for a fill a few weeks ago but had to go back because it was too tight. It was even hard to get a drink down in the morning. So, Dr Vernon took the whole fill out. I'm at the point that I can eat ANYthing pretty much..........and that's not good. I haven't had a fill since december! So, I thought that last one would go well. ???????? I guess I gotta just bite the bullet & try harder/ Hope your all well.

Thanks Mel! No issues at all! :sneaky:

Hey everyone!!!!! I'm back from my trip to Jamaica. We had a blast! I see I've missed alot. I haven't gained weight but I am not back on track yet. ttyl!

Thanks for all the info everyone. I feel ok. I looked into my insurance coverage & I think they may pay for a TT eventually. I'm just gonna concentrate on my weightloss for now & keep my head up.

Thank you!!! I will! I'll probably have a few drinks for each of you ha! ha! Luv2-Your new pic is amazing!!!! You look great!!!!!! I can't believe you still need to lose more by the looks of your beautiful thin face. You look wonderful!!!

Hey everyone! Not much going on here. We leave for Jamaica this Sat 28th!!! WOOOO! WHOOO! I'm soo done w/ the cold! Talk to you soon!

That's great!!!! :huh2: It was fill # five for me too!

#5 fill was my sweet spot & I haven't needed another since dec 22nd!

Hi Jennifer! As you have probably figured out by now the band is not a solve all. It is a tool to help us. You have to work the tool. The band will eventually get rid of a lot of the physical hunger but you will still have the "head hunger". You have to really listen to your body & figure out when you are really hungry or you just WANT to eat. I know you said you have not had a fill yet so I'm sure you are hungry. All I can say is TRY to eat the right foods & eat your protein because it stays w/ you longer. You will get there. Your in banster hell now as they call it=your banded but no fills & still HUNGRY. Hang in there & if you need any help pm me or just come on here & everyone is willing to help. :tongue_smilie:

A little history on me..... I have lost 38 lbs & want to lose 50-55 more. So, in total I'll lose about 90 ish. Plus I have had 3 babies & my belly really got BIG. Anyway, as I lose I can already see the skin wrinkling & sagging :tt2:. I'm so mad at myself for letting myself get so big over the years that I ruined my body. My skin will never go back. So, after I lose all this weight I'll have that to deal w/. It really sucks! There's no way I can affford a TT. CAn any one suggest a good surgen in Boston area? What is a round about cost for TT? Thank you!

msdollaz~woooo whooo!!! That's great! Your on your way!!!!

~Spring Mix salad (lettuce) ~1/4 cup shredded cheddar/jack cheese ~few tbs salsa ~2 tbs low fat sour cream ~few tbs fat free italian dressing (I don't use much because of salsa already gives moisture) ~Marinated chicken breast 4-6 oz. (use whatever you like. I like light ceasar dressing, or just oil w/ some spice). That's it! Enjoy!!! Sometimes I just use turket breast if that's all i have on hand. This salad really stays w/ me for hours! It's about 550 cals or so I think.

I have really been enjoying these lately. Low carb, low fat & low cal. ~Spring Mix salad (lettuce) ~1/4 cup shredded cheddar/jack cheese ~few tbs salsa ~2 tbs low fat sour cream ~few tbs fat free italian dressing (I don't use much because of salsa already gives moisture) ~Marinated chicken breast (use whatever you like. I like light ceasar dressing, or just oil w/ some spice). That's it! Enjoy!!! Sometimes I just use turket breast if that's all i have on hand. This salad really stays w/ me for hours! It's about 550 cals or so I think.