julie.ann

Well either it is TOM (I had a hysterectomy 3 years ago so I don't really know) or else I am going to end up needing anotehr fill. The past two days I have been wanting to graze. I've been doing ok I guess and not making big bad decisions, but I can tell a difference. I'm not hungry so maybe it is TOM. It is just grazing especially after about 4 hours. I almost didn't get my last fill so I was hoping that I had hit that sweet spot....and I think I did for two weeks. I've noticed that I can eat more than I could a couple of weeks ago. Maybe this will pass, but if not I guess I'll get my third fill a week from Friday. I'm still losing so I'm glad that Dr. K doesn't just go by that, but by hot much we eat and how soon we get hungry. I can't wait to hit that point where I don't need a fill for a while. I hate that 14 hour drive round trip I usually make in 24 hours!!!

Hey Val! Congrats on your great success and continued success!

That's great Mollyjo!!!!! I'm so jealous. That is such a BIG DEAL!!! Congrats! You deserve a gift...maybe you can treat yourself to a manicure!

I was banded on October 29th. I have had 2 fills. I put off my first one an extra two weeks because things were going pretty well. I am doing great. Down 59 pounds as of today. (Although I expect a small rebound tomorrow.) Take care and let us know what your doctor says!

NSV= Non-scale victory. Like fitting into a smaller size or being able to walk up a flight of stairs without getting winded.

I haven't had this happen, but I think you should call your doctor in the morning.

1-25-09 Some of my favorite foods! Sizzlin Chicken and Cheese (Inspired by the dish of the same name at TGI Friday's) Saute pepper and onion strips in EVOO Spray Chicken Breast grilled or pre-grilled and warmed melt 2 pieces of american cheese on top. Takes about 10-15 minutes to from chopping veggies to eating if using pre-grilled chicken. Excellent! Full meal! ------------------------- Quick and easy chicken salad. 1 can of chicken 2-3 tblsp light miracle whip 2-3 tblsp sweet relish garlic pepper to taste Mix it all and refridgerate until needed. Makes TWO servings. This is a main dish for me. It takes about 3 minutes to make. I take it to work. ------------------------------------------ Cold Turkey Mix 3 oz turkey breast - I like it refrigerated ½ cup cottage cheese ¼ cup frozen peas – thawed. Mix all together and enjoy. Mixing the textures helps the turkey breast go down easier. It might sound gross, but I LOVE IT!!! And it is so healthy! Hormel Roast Beef - great stuff. On package has about 3.5 servings. Sometimes I have a side of veggies with it and sometimes I mix it with cottage cheese like above. ---------------------------------------------- Stuffed Chicken Breast from walmart Sam’s Choice brand They have different kinds. I really like the artichoke and spinach or the pepper jack cheese and bacon or the swiss cheese and jalapanos. It has 230-270 calories, 7-8 carbs and 30-35 protein. It is enough for an entire meal. It fills me up! ----------------------------------------- Chili Dogs – Super Bowl is coming!!! 2 97% Fat Free Hebrew National Hot Dogs 3 Tblsp Chili dog sauce – Great Value Brand I just heat it in the Microwave.

1-25-09 Some of my favorite foods! Sizzlin Chicken and Cheese (Inspired by the dish of the same name at TGI Friday's) Saute pepper and onion strips in EVOO Spray Chicken Breast grilled or pre-grilled and warmed melt 2 pieces of american cheese on top. Takes about 10-15 minutes to from chopping veggies to eating if using pre-grilled chicken. Excellent! Full meal! ------------------------- Quick and easy chicken salad. 1 can of chicken 2-3 tblsp light miracle whip 2-3 tblsp sweet relish garlic pepper to taste Mix it all and refridgerate until needed. Makes TWO servings. This is a main dish for me. It takes about 3 minutes to make. I take it to work. ------------------------------------------ Cold Turkey Mix 3 oz turkey breast - I like it refrigerated ½ cup cottage cheese ¼ cup frozen peas – thawed. Mix all together and enjoy. Mixing the textures helps the turkey breast go down easier. It might sound gross, but I LOVE IT!!! And it is so healthy! Hormel Roast Beef - great stuff. On package has about 3.5 servings. Sometimes I have a side of veggies with it and sometimes I mix it with cottage cheese like above. ---------------------------------------------- Stuffed Chicken Breast from walmart Sam’s Choice brand They have different kinds. I really like the artichoke and spinach or the pepper jack cheese and bacon or the swiss cheese and jalapanos. It has 230-270 calories, 7-8 carbs and 30-35 protein. It is enough for an entire meal. It fills me up! ----------------------------------------- Chili Dogs – Super Bowl is coming!!! 2 97% Fat Free Hebrew National Hot Dogs 3 Tblsp Chili dog sauce – Great Value Brand I just heat it in the Microwave.

Sizzlin Chicken and Cheese (Inspired by the dish of the same name at TGI Friday's) Saute pepper and onion strips in EVOO Spray Chicken Breast grilled or pre-grilled and warmed melt 2 pieces of american cheese on top. Takes about 10-15 minutes to from chopping veggies to eating if using pre-grilled chicken. Excellent! Full meal!

Quick and easy chicken salad. 1 can of chicken 2-3 tblsp light miracle whip 2-3 tblsp sweet relish garlic pepper to taste Mix it all and refridgerate until needed. Makes TWO servings. This is a main dish for me. It takes about 3 minutes to make. I take it to work.

Congrats! I hit that -50lbs this month too. It is a great feeling. Keep up the great work. You are an inspiration!

You can do it Sarah...just make healthy choices when possible. I hope you have a great time.

I would ask what you are eating. Have you cut out bread, pasta, rice and potaties. Are you keeping track of what you are eating? It you are eating complex carbs and sweets it is going to make you crave these when your blood sugar levels crash. I would advice a low carb diet for 1-2 weeks to flush it out of your system then add back your fruits and veggies. Remember solid protein first to have something that will stay in your band for a while.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :lol::thumbdown:

No you can do that! Look for chicken breast or order a hamburger and don't eat the bun. You can do it! I LOVE the sizzlin chicken and cheese from TGI Fridays! I substitute more onions and peppers instead of potatoes. It is at least two meals. Box up half before you even start. You can do it!!!!

I'm so glad our weigh in was today and not yesterday. Put me down for -3.1 !!!!! That puts me at a 20% loss of my body weight or a 40% loss of my excess body weight!

Cheryl, In 5 years it won't matter how fast we lost the weight. We will all be happy that we are healthy and happy. I know it gets frustrating. I have hit plateaus, but when the scale starts moving again those frustrations are left behing. Keep at it. You are doing great! 1-2 lbs per week. You are more than on tract to lose 50# in one year so you are on the top part of the curve. 20lbs in 3 months means 80# in a year. That is great!

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1-23-09 I went out to eat today and I was so scared I was going to blow it! I almost said no to those that were visiting from out of town, but I thought that at some point this would happen. I would need to eat out without planning for it. I needed to face it and see how I would do. I just said that this was becoming a lifestyle. Well life has unexpected twists. Would I handle this with style or fall back to my old ways? I told them what I always order. (Chicken chimichanga with a huge plate that had cheese, guacamole, beans and rice on it along with the deep fried chimi.) Two of the four ordered it. I would be lying if I told you I wasn’t tempted. I thought of how good it would taste and how crappy I would feel. I thought about my weekly weigh in with my online support group tomorrow. I still wondered how I would say no. I thought about hitting the 220’s today for the first time. I STILL thought about it!!!! I was absolutely RELIEVED when I realized that the band wouldn't let me completely pig out. That got me thinking straight. I ordered two tacos. It was just another reason I love my band! I had three tortilla chips with salsa and ONE taco and I was done. It was AWESOME!!!! I took the other taco and gave it to a co-worker. I don’t know what the scale will say in the morning, but I won’t be terrified about stepping on it!

1-23-09 I went out to eat today and I was so scared I was going to blow it! I almost said no to those that were visiting from out of town, but I thought that at some point this would happen. I would need to eat out without planning for it. I needed to face it and see how I would do. I just said that this was becoming a lifestyle. Well life has unexpected twists. Would I handle this with style or fall back to my old ways? I told them what I always order. (Chicken chimichanga with a huge plate that had cheese, guacamole, beans and rice on it along with the deep fried chimi.) Two of the four ordered it. I would be lying if I told you I wasn’t tempted. I thought of how good it would taste and how crappy I would feel. I thought about my weekly weigh in with my online support group tomorrow. I still wondered how I would say no. I thought about hitting the 220’s today for the first time. I STILL thought about it!!!! I was absolutely RELIEVED when I realized that the band wouldn't let me completely pig out. That got me thinking straight. I ordered two tacos. It was just another reason I love my band! I had three tortilla chips with salsa and ONE taco and I was done. It was AWESOME!!!! I took the other taco and gave it to a co-worker. I don’t know what the scale will say in the morning, but I won’t be terrified about stepping on it!

I went out to eat today and I was so scared I was going to blow it. I was absolutley RELIEVED when I relized that the band wouldn't let me completely pig out. It was just another reason I love my band! I had three tortilla chips with salso and ONE taco and I was done. It was AWESOME!!!!:scared2:

Start on zicam and load up on Vit C. It will be ok!

You are so sweet by the way.... Remember on the rollarcoast the best part is the downside. That is when you put your arms in the air and scream and it is so much fun! That is where we are now. At the bottom of the rollarcoster we will get off and live a GREAT life!!!

Put me down for a loss of 2.6#! I am FINALLY in the 220's!!!!!! 229.1 to be exact! :scared2:

OMG! How funny! I have a friday weigh in group and our Saturday weigh in group and my offical at home weigh in is Monday. Sorry....but you are right. I am excited. I was invited by out -of -towner to go eat at a local mexian place. I wanted to say no, but i thought that I need to tackle this at some point. I ate 2 chips with salsa and a beef taco. I ordered 2 and wasn't hungry after the first one so I boxed it for home and gave it away. YEAH! Success!