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Thanks so much guys! Kathy- Left you a VM.

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Finally posted my pics (Befores...etc) today (as promised on my blog). It wasn't easy to post these, but I'm 50 and feeling better than I have in a long time! http://bandgroupiethesweetspot.blogspot.com/2010/02/21610-before-during-and-almost-afters.html Congrats girls on reaching all your goals!!! -BG

I finally posted my Before, During, and almost After pics. Enjoy... Here: http://bandgroupiethesweetspot.blogspot.com/

I finally posted my Before, During, and almost After pics. Enjoy... Here: http://bandgroupiethesweetspot.blogspot.com/

I finally posted my Before, During, and almost After pics. Enjoy... Here: http://bandgroupiethesweetspot.blogspot.com/

I finally posted my Before, During, and almost After pics. Enjoy... Here: http://bandgroupiethesweetspot.blogspot.com/

Congratulations Bander!!! Feel better soon!

I am a long-term yo-yo dieter (up to 50# at a time). I no longer diet at all. I eat what my family eats and I still drink alcohol in moderation, almost every weekend and wine with an occassional weekday dinner. I've been an obsessive exerciser with past 'diets' and I exercise now about 2-3x a week for 30-45 min....for me this was all about living my new lifestyle from the very beginning. The hardest part...NOT dieting...I'm a good dieter, but who can live that way forever...it's been slower WL than dieting, but I can truly say I'm not going to be doing anything any differently when I get to goal...I've been in the 'normal BMI' range for a month or so now. I'm an open book on my blog: THE SWEET SPOT

I use FitDay when I need to track.

Sounds just like the Sweet Spot to me!!! I can still eat everything (well, some sauce with dry meats). Yay! ym- The band isn't supposed to cue you 'when to stop'. The trick is to see if you can eat only the amount your doc recommends (about a cup) and still not be hungry until the next meal. If your band is telling you 'STOP' then you've already overeaten.

I'm in...hoping to get out of Goal Limbo!

Hmm...that's tough (my Nut was pretty much useless too...she gave us different directions than at our pre-op class). Me, I'd be eating more than 3 meals a day if you can stomach them now...1/2C, you're right...no way can you get in enough nutrients or calories for the day in 3 meals. I only eat 1/2C for breakfast, but for the 2 other meals I eat about 1C sometimes 1.5C and I also often have one snack...usually nuts. Even if you can only get in liquids between meals, I'd at least try that so you can get in enough nutrients...and make sure you're getting in all your vitamins/supplements until you figure this all out. ((Hugs)) I'm sure you'll get this straightened out soon! Happy VD! -BG

Sounds like you're doing great!!! Congrats Bander!

Awesome job! You know it's not a race...we'll all get there in our own time and sometimes slow is better in keeping it off. Happy Bandiversary!

GREAT post! I'm still a 'foodie' in that I love good food, but it's definitely a new relationship I have.

I'm slowly updating my ticker pics with more photos from each 10# loss. 2 new photos today here: http://bandgroupiethesweetspot.blogspot.com/

I'm slowly updating my ticker pics with more photos from each 10# loss. 2 new photos today here: http://bandgroupiethesweetspot.blogspot.com/

JG- Sorry for the earlier post, I realized later you said your Doc already said the band was OK. I think the nutritionist is a great idea. I know I had to 'relearn' how to eat after each fill...what worked before doesn't always work now. I'm anxious to see what tips whe gives you! Happy weekend all! -BG

162.5- Down .5 from my lowest two weeks ago...plateaus...geez.

Just thought I'd post an update as I've been seeing lots of posts about alcohol and carbonation, so I addressed both of these in today's (2/11/10) blog: THE SWEET SPOT

DAG!!! I got all excited about 'Pei Wei' as I'd never heard of them...none within 150 miles of us in Pittsburgh (and the PF Changs is about 40 min. south east of us on the Waterfront, so no one from our area goes very often). Tell DH to put in a word for us...they need one on the North side of Pittsburgh in Cranberry (fasted growing section of the burbs). Thanks for the menu suggestions though...I saw the lettuce wraps at the next table last time we were there, but I'd forgotten about them. We're going tomorrow with a couple who don't know about my LB, so I'm always nervous about eating out and getting stuck!

Sharon- Thanks for the shout out. Andrea- JT's right, I'm on a plateau now, but like him, I'm about at goal. Tracking things for a short time and checking the rules has always helped me (even things like not getting enough Water can slow the WL). My WL went down in spurts, so maybe this will just be a short stall. JG- You already know you're in starvation mode and have slipped into 'soft food syndrome'...not a good thing with the band. Sounds like you're too tight and the stuck or PB's every day can cause complications. You probably just need a tiny bit out, but if you let it go on you're going to get so swollen they'll have to do a bigger unfill. Call the doc GF!

Great first blog! I think those same words could have come out of my mouth starting here. You're going to do great! -BG

It's not an easy process, but it's so worth it. You just have to be ready to eat way less and chose mostly health things. I'll invite you to read through some of my blog, here (I try to be truthful): THE SWEET SPOT Good luck with your decision. -BG