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whoo hoo the 24 hour bug lost me 4 lbs and put me to losing 60lbs! YAY!:tongue_smilie::biggrin::tongue::biggrin::eek::thumbup::thumbup:

crzytchr, Does you insurance(s) have a max deductible? I know when I had my surgery that my max out of pocket copay was $2000 and the rest of this year I don't have to pay ANYTHING for anything else I need done. And for that matter I am taking full advantage of it. I had an adonimal CT scan (I had some pain) so I don't have to pay anything until it resets Jan 1st. Check and see.

ok, so I think I need to start steadly measureing my portions. cause I am missing the out on the "full" feeling. Is it a new feeling I am supposed to feel? Cause I have a bad habit, I eat just 1 bite too many and I don't feel anything before I get stuck. So my question is what am I missing. Also for you ladies that found the "sweet spot" Do you know it when you eat or is it a measured out portion and then you are ok? I am so confused I think.LOL I just don't feel "Full" the bite before I get stuck. Thanks for the input! Michele

Ok so here is my update. So, the last 2 weeks or so I have not been doing my walking due to cold weather (not cold for me, but for my 2 year old) Still losing about 1lb a week and not eating to healthy although with some restriction I have been eating less say 1.5 cups. I really need to learn how to eat slower or chew better, cause I get stuck often! Very uncomfortable! That and I need to stop and make sure the bite I just swallowed is gonna make it down before I take another one. With 2 kids it's hard to concenterate on myself. So, work in progress just thought I would share with my peeps! Who understand me LOL! BTW, I have had 2 fills with now 3cc in a 10cc band. Michele

Dr Givens... and thank you,

Wow what a GREAT feeling! I hit the 50lb weight loss today!!! Yay for meeeeee!:cool2::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Feeling pretty good lost 2 pounds this week and wasn't expecting it at all... (ate out 2 night this week) So Good start to the week! Hope everyone is doing good too!

Sunday weigh-in........... survey says....... 333lbs! Down 5 pounds this week! ok ok ok so I guess It's because of the liquid diet after the fill on tuesday. But as far as restriction? Minor if any. It's ok though. 5 weeks till my next fill. Hope you all are doing well, I didn't get an email telling me there was new posts, so I had a lot to read! Bye

Ok, so I got my first fill yesterday and found out I have a 10cc band, if I recall, (I always forget what was discuss) and I got 2cc's and am on clear liquids for 2 days, full liquids for 2 days, and mushies for 2 days, then back to regular foods. I can't tell yet wether or not I have restriction, but I am not too hungry. However, I belched a lot after the fill. Wierd or normal? I am optimistic that I may have restriction. Sometimes I physic myself out on just what others post, like when all others are upset that they don't feel restriction after a fill I feel like well if they don't then I won't either. Ya know what I mean?

PROTEIN PUDDING Mix together, then chill for 1 hour: 1 scoop chocolate whey-protein powder 6 oz 1% milk 1 tsp sugar-free Jell-O pudding mix 239 calories, 33 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates, 4 g fat (1 g saturated), 1 g fiber COTTAGE CHEESE AND STRAWBERRIES Mix together: 1 c Breakstone's 2% cottage cheese 3/4 c sliced strawberries 198 calories, 29 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 3 g fiber Half the recipies or share, or store in containers for a quick go-to.

MEXI-TUNA Mix together: 1 3 oz can (or packet) Star-Kist Premium Chunk Light Tuna in Water 3/4 c canned black beans 1/2 c salsa 1/2 c canned green beans (I like it with corn, I don't know what the difference in protein would be then) 335 calories, 45 g protein, 41 g carbohydrates, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 15 g fiber Make this and depending on your restriction you can divide this up in 3 or 4 different containers. or feed the spouse some too. Michele

Sunday weigh-in.... survey says.... 8oz. LOL! Better than nothing right? Man I can't wait until my first fill sept 2! RESTRICTION PLEASE!!!!!! Although it's only 8oz, I do "feel" smaller. So no changes on my ticker this week!! Hope everyone had a good week! :biggrin:

I have to agree, just like in the show "The Biggest Loser", the bigger one lose more much faster. I have to lose close to 200 pounds to be at my final goal. I walk 1 mile uphill everyday, and this week I don't think I have lost anything. However, I feel better and look better as well just remember also with all this protein we eat helps build muscle. So you may be getting "Smaller" without the weight loss. Measure yourself and see if the numbers change. I am going to do the same tomorrow. Good luck you'll be fine!

Sunday Weigh-in... Survey says..... down 2 pounds this week!! Yay! Now this couldn't make me happier, other than the fact I have no restriction and I know that I eat way too much! I can eat a lot.. I think the only reason I still am losing is because I walk 1 mile 5 days a week. I can wait until I get some fills and will eat less and still walk.. I will really be losing then. I think the key is to get moving. Really I do... and if I can get moving at 340 pounds so can you all! I told my hubby that I am just going to walk until I get to 300 then I will go to the gym. Hope all of you have a great wekk. I have to go or we will be late to Church!

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