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Well said GF...all of it! -BG

STRESS: -DH is stressed out at work..."worst day ever" yesterday. -DD got laid off this week (and her BF of 3 years and she broke-up just before Christmas). She's also been sick as a dog for 3 days now (still running a fever...doc thinks it's a virus) "Mom, my life sucks". She's got a two year follow up procedure coming up on Monday (outpatient) and I'm hoping she's not still sick (and that the procedure can go on). Thank God her insurance goes through the month (yes, she'll buy ins. after that). -DS1 called from college yesterday and thinks he has the swine flu (wouldn't get the shot, believe me I tried)...I'm waiting to see if he made it to the doc. -DS2 is as happy as a lark...ski club trip tonight. -Someone please tell me how to sleep better when you're stressed (DH and I are both not getting enough sleep)...and pray for me that I can stay up until 11:30pm to pick up DS2 tonight. *Portion of Post Deleted for Lap Band Book Happy Weekend All!

Same-straw. Some just burp a lot...I couldn't burp to save my life before, now I BELCH with every little bit that goes through the band- liquid or solids. The 'gas pain' may just be the sliming/stuck...that happens. -BG Oh, and great WL!!!!

WOW Century Club plus in a year! You look great! Congrats! -BG

This will be your year! Soon you'll be 'paying it forward' to other newbies and you'll know exactly what information they'll need out of your approach! -BG

CONGRATS BANDER!! -BG

CONGRATS BANDER!! -BG

No, but I just wanted to say HOW COOL for you!! You'll be a celeb!!! Can't wait to see a link to your video! -BG

I use Gensoy-Soy Protein Powder (Costco, I think our Giant Eagle sells it for more $ too) 1/2 serving (1.5 'heaping Tbsp.) is: - 55 cals. - 0g carbs - 12.5g of protein It's 'unflavored', just mainly soy protein isolate. It does make the oatmeal taste more 'pasty'...well, not taste because I don't taste it at all, but more changing the consistency/texture, but it doesn't bother me at all. I just messed around with the recipe and how much liquid to add. I was trying to get over 20g of protein for Breakfast and I'm tighter in the mornings so 1/2C total is good for me (this is higher protein than 3.25 Large eggs). My 'concotion' is also made with 3.5-4oz. of skim milk and I make a double batch and pack up 1/2 of it (about 1/2C for the next day- I just use those small 1/2 C Glad? round containers). So my concotion as listed above with skim milk (not counting the SF syrup which is very low cal) that I eat every day is: *make sure you mix it all really well with a fork before heating it up or the protein powder will lump together 264 cals. 3.8g Fat 38.3 Carbs (good kind w/fiber) 20.8g Protein

You're re-commitment is infectious!! What a great attitude! Ketosis was always my friend too on Atkins in the past (lost weight quickly)...I know this wasn't a normal day as I've been following, but watch those low-cal. 'starvation mode' days...an even cal. count helps the WL not to be 'shocked' into a stall. Keep it up GF! -BG

Thanks gals, lots of tears this week. I did do the 'this happened for a reason', but it didn't help. We're updating the resume today...

Oh Heather, I forgot: I'm not a good example as I don't track things except when I need to get back on track. When I do track, I usually keep it 1000-1200 cals. I hardly get in any fruit now and that's something I need to work on (I love fruit). A typical day: B - 1/2 serv. reg. oatmeal w/1.5 T soy protein powder & 1T Benefiber added, topped with several squirts of SF maple syrup (I have this every morning) - About 3 cups of coffee before B L (about .75-1C total) - Almost always leftovers and I start w/about 3-4 oz. of protein (it's usually chicken or beef) - 1/2C of veggies or 1/4 C veggies and 1/4 C of another side (sometimes a starch like potatoes or rice) D (about 1- 1.25 C total, I'm allowed 1.5 C, but I almost never eat that much) - I eat whatever my family is having for dinner (DH is the chef) so pretty similar to what I had for lunch. -I do try to eat the protein first, I only take a small spoonful of the 'bad carbs' (he's 'Mr. Potato Head'), and I usually end my dinner with one SF Russell Stover's chocolate (I don't eat a lot of SF/diet foods at all, but I'm a chocoholic and I love these, so it gives me something to look forward to and I don't feel deprived of my beloved chocolate). -I do drink alcohol in moderation- usually only on the weekends (both wine and beer-which I pour so it gets a lot of bubbles out, and yes my doc allows this)...yes, it's probably slowed my WL some to drink calories, but it's a lifestyle for me, not another diet. -I have 'traded' some items out, but still feel like I eat 'normally', just a lot less...ie. we have tacos one night most weeks- always have; I used to eat 5 + spanish rice, now I have traded the hard shells for a soft low carb tortilla (I think they're wheat) and I spread Greek Yogurt (I've traded this for reg. yogurt and sour cream and love it) on it and add 1/2C meat and some of the reg. toppings. I usually have a hard time finishing a whole 1. I never feel deprived or hungry...hope something in there helps. Great WL this week...way to go!! Fingers crossed that fill works for you. -BG

:biggrin:Happy Friday all! It's been a stressful week, but the good news is I didn't stuff it down with food for once (it's still my first unconcious reaction, but I'm getting more 'aware' of it so I can stop it before I start reaching for the food). DD-22 YO, got laid-off/cut backs and she's crushed...life experiences suck when it's your kid. DS1 went back to college last weekend and he thinks he has the swine flu (4 hours away...I'm tempted to go). DH had his 'worst week ever' at work (they just went through cut backs and are moving to a new building). DS2 is happy as a lark...going skiing with the school club tonight. LOL...life is a roller-coaster (that I can fit on). I'm at 167.5...finally lopped another head off my ticker this week for 80 lbs. total! 1 more pound until a 'Normal' BMI...yes, I'm going to make you all call me 'normal' whether you believe I am or not LOL. Have a great weekend all!

*BUMP* Really? No one takes Benefiber?

JT- You already look great...and you'll be even hotter by June! Heather- Glad the doc's visit went OK...I'm can't wait to hear if this fill helps!

Sherrita- Don't give up! Many banders were denied the first time and eventually got bands. Get on here in the insurance section and start asking questions. There will probably some people with your same insurance (the State groups is another place to ask). Insurance can be different from state to state and even city to city. If you haven't yet, call Aetna and get a copy of your requirements (I had to be above a 35 BMI with one comorbidity and complete a 6 mo. program, but I don't have Aetna). Good luck! -BG

I know you'll be there soon Jay Tee (you're my inspiration and I want to live that 100 pounds victory vicariously through you I don't know about you guys, but I swear there's some level of 'self-sabotage' that must unconciously happen as we get toward some of our bigger goals (I was stuck just before 'Onederland'). Maybe it's me, but doesn't it seem like you plateau at just the wrong time?

Congrats on the 2#! I'm like 'Seinfeld'...a blog about nothing. -BG

Good one...nuts are my new BFF. -BG

Congratulations Bander! Mary, I'm sure you thought of this, but would a Dr's. note help the appeal with the school? Best wishes. -BG

CONGRATS Bander!!! And WELCOME to LBT! -BG

Thanks for the support (as always)...it's good to have GF's that will drop everything to (virtually) come and celebrate with you (and get it). -BG

Yesterday as I was enjoying my first day of everyone out of the house and was in the midst of my 80 lbs. party *bubble popping* DD called me sobbing...she had just been laid-off (And might I just add...DON'T call your Mother during rush hour when you're normally supposed to be driving home sobbing so hard you can hardly talk...It gives us heart palpitations...I thought she'd been in a wreck). Poor kid…she was crushed. Unfortunately it’s a hard ‘life experience’ many of us have to learn sometime in our lives…cut-backs suck. Some days it's hard being the Mom...you just want to go through it for them and take away the pain. I’ll be busy helping edit resumes and cover letters…and I’m back wearing that sandwich board sign on the corner for her; ‘Smart, Outgoing, Marketing and International Business Double-Major, Needs Work, Willing to Relocate (Mom and Dad will miss her at home…no, really)'. It’s a gloomy day here…

Yesterday as I was enjoying my first day of everyone out of the house and was in the midst of my 80 lbs. party *bubble popping* DD called me sobbing...she had just been laid-off (And might I just add...DON'T call your Mother during rush hour when you're normally supposed to be driving home sobbing so hard you can hardly talk...It gives us heart palpitations...I thought she'd been in a wreck). Poor kid…she was crushed. Unfortunately it’s a hard ‘life experience’ many of us have to learn sometime in our lives…cut-backs suck. Some days it's hard being the Mom...you just want to go through it for them and take away the pain. I’ll be busy helping edit resumes and cover letters…and I’m back wearing that sandwich board sign on the corner for her; ‘Smart, Outgoing, Marketing and International Business Double-Major, Needs Work, Willing to Relocate (Mom and Dad will miss her at home…no, really)'. It’s a gloomy day here…

Jay Tee- Just curious...what size band do you have (I have old-timers)? Here's some 'umph'...if you're ticke'rs still right...you're almost in the CENTURY CLUB boy-friend!!! That's a huge (pun intended) deal! You can tell everyone 'I lost 100 freakin' pounds!!!' Thus the reason that I set that as my 'pipe dream' bottom of my goal range...I'd be pretty thin to reach it...but I'm guessing from what you've said YOU CAN! Now get moving or I'm coming after you! ((hugs)) -BG