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I'm actually breaking up with my bf but not because of the band. We already had a LOT of problems prior to me getting banded. Although I do agree with what you say, I can't help but wonder what exactly is it that lead them to leave their SO? Ultimately the band has given me a renewed confidence. And I'm so thankful too. Much luck to you!!

b:1 atkins advantage chocolate pb Protein bar l: 2 cups black bean and lime soup/ 1 slice turkey deli meat d:1 cup rice and ground beef/1 hard taco shell s: coffee blended with 1 cup hot milk and 3 sugars, handful of almonds i worked out this morning on the treadmill. 30 min. on 3.0 incline. still not able to make it to 3 miles. i wished i had more time...rather MADE more time. :rolleyes2: and i feel more hungry now.....:crying:

Is it possible to have slippage but with out any pain?

hello all! b: 1/2 serving eas protein carb control shake and 1/2 cup weight control oatmeal l: 1/2 servingeas protein carb control shake 3.5oz salmon, with 1tb mayo w/olive oil, fresh lemmon juice and 4 crackers d: 3oz ground beef, 2oz green beans, 4 crackers s: atkins advantage protein bar Just under 1,100 calories for the day. Going to walk on an incline on the treadmill....shooting for 3 miles today....wish me luck!!! Thanks!!!

b: eas carb control chocolate fudge protein shake l: 3oz salmon, 1tb mayo w/olive oil, 4 melba crackers s: 1oz almonds d: 1cp black bean lime soup pw: 8oz skim milk, soy protein powder and 1/2 banana 3.0 incline on treadmill, 3.0 speed, 30 min, 1.5 miles

I've been single a lOng time, and there's no escaping the up and downs of what comes with being single. Especially now when one has lost a lot of weight, you're feeling great, looking great and it shows. Men before may have been turned off by one's larger appearance and lack of self confidence....now are feeling intimidated by one's smaller appearance and high self confidence! HMPH! All I can say is I don't need a man...I want a man...but only one that will want me back just the same. Similar to "He's just not that into you."....no harm in making a man work his way to you....maybe I'm old fashioned, but I'm not about to throw myself at a man....skinny or fat. If he wants me he certainly won't have a problem with letting me know. But if he doesn't then he wasn't the man for me anyways....better to be single than in bad company I say. lol

The Fiber One bars make me feel very uncomfortable after eating one too. I was told by my doc not to eat anything with too much fiber. Because the food sits in your stomach "pouch" right above the band where it's the most sensitive part of all your stomach you will have reactions to some foods you may not have ever had before. SO I tried a lil experiment and ate another Fiber One bar a week later and immediately had a bad reaction! ahaha The Pregresso Soups do the same thing to me as well. And I don't believe those have to do with fiber. But it's something in those soups that gas me up big time!! Sorry if TMI!! Just keep tabs on foods you eat. ;o)

Oh I actually just sent you a PM about this....my doctor thinks that I may have the same thing!! There are times where I've eaten passed full. However, if I fix myself a protein shake for example I can only take a few sips before I get that clogged feeling. I guess my question to you is did you feel? I've got to make an appt for my barrium test. Man, I wished I would have done that earlier in the week. If they are not open on Friday then it will have to wait until next week. Wish me luck! And I wish you the best of luck too!!!

I can certainly relate as I've discovered I'm an emotional eater. In the past 9 years that I've been divorced I've managed to rack up a good 50-60lbs. I know for a fact that my weight gain was due to being under a lot of stress. Even now, I'm going through a break up....he should be moved out in about 6 wks. Needless to say it's been a difficult past 8 months or so. And I truly believe I haven't been as successful with my LB because of it. HOWEVER, I choose to not let those things affect me any more. I really am ready to do this for me regardless of what's going on with my love life. As I've stated in my profile message...I may not be able to control that but I can control what I put into my mouth! Anyhoos, please people don't give up on the LB. It's always important to remember that it's a "tool" and not the cure. We could easily choose to eat around the band but why?! This is your time to shine now!! SO GO FOR IT!!

Has anyone had successful WL with just plain old walking? I've seen a lot of articles about how walking just 30 minutes a day can make a big difference. I got myself a heart rate tracker. I shouldn't go over 188 which is my estimated maximum heart rate. And instead stay with in 135-145 to start...increasing that amount as I get more fit. Also, I was instructed to walk at an incline (I'm using a treadmill). As that would help to minimize my lower body. Last, a new sneaker by Sketcher's "Shape Ups" might help boost my toning efforts as well. Those I haven't tried. There's also a similar sneaker by Reebok they call "Easy Tone". I'm want to alternate walking, weight training and yoga. But start with walking first, then add in the weight training, and later yoga. Anybody interested let me know. We can keep tabs on each other!! And any feedback would also be greatly appreciated!!

I picked up a book titled "Eat This Not That!" It's so very informative. Anyways, there's a section for frozen foods....a few items that made the list are as follows: Lean Cuisine Chicken Marsala w/Green Beans and Carrots 1 pkg = 140 cal, 4 g fat, 14 g protein, and 3 g fiber Gorton's Grilled Fillets/Lemmon Pepper (pair this with grilled veggies) 1 fillet = 100 cal, 3 g fat, 17 g protein, and 0 fiber Smart Ones Salisbury Steak 1 pkg = 200 cal, 7 g fat, 22 g protein, and 4 fiber Kashi Southwest Style Chicken 1 pkg = 240 cal, 5 g fat, 16 g protein, and 6 g fiber Hope it helps...:wink:

I also take the children's chewable's...Target brand. I haven't had the adults gummy but I'm def going to look into them.

"a great ass" aahaha i hoping to minimize my HUGE BUBBLE BUTT on that incline. ahaha thanks for your feedback!! i def hear what you are saying. the program i got out of the mag does have a little burst of jogging every so many minutes. i decided i would kick that for now but add it in as i get more active. got my gym bag packed and ready to go....tomorrow day 1!

I agree with what the other posters stated. You did great!! If you can go through 5 wks of pureed food imagine what you can do with more restriction!! Remember, the band is only a tool and not the cure. Therefore, will power is key! Trust me I am an emotional eater so I have horrible will power. But enough about me. I belive you understood correctly. I have a 10cc band. I'm at 7cc's now. But at the time of surgery I was told they had filled my band just a bit...sorry can't recall how much. I have very good restriction now though. Be sure to get in your lean Protein every day. I was told 60-70 grms per day. Chew very well and in small bites. Measure your food out too. And if they offer it attend some of the post-op support groups. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR LB JOURNEY!

I believe I have the same as you. Reason being, I know that my band is 10cc's. I asked my doctor (Dr. Felts/Dallas, Texas) TODAY. And I found out that I have 7cc's in my band. I know this because he extracted the saline I had in my band to confirm the amount. I actually have good restriction, it's all about making the right food choices now.