vicki's band

what the hello am i doing wrong, I can't lose an ounce, and if i am not extremely careful, i feel as though i could gain all my wt back....whats with this band it is only good for one year or what.??????????????????????????? p.s. i am up to 217 not 212

I live in lancaster, near elma, about 6 miles from east aurora, I have been to the roycroft many times, for different functions, it is beautiful. It is sunny here today, and so it should clear up for u soon....:tongue2:

I'm with u Rain, I don't think I would last one day either....... :tongue2:

It started pouring here about 11:00 last night it was heavy, lightning and thunder, I have 2 beagles and the older one is terrified of thunder and lightning. so I had to cuddle her. :tongue2:

what is the 5 day pouch test?

Jenn, I tried your fried cheese and it was awsome, thank you so much for a new snack treat.... I'm not sure what the pouch challenge is? taking my computer back in again!!!!!!!!!!, hopefully not for more than a day. I'll stay in touch as soon as possl.

Rain, you are so right I also think it is my food choices, like Jenn said I am getting lazy also, and bored with the same old food. I have always been a carboholic and still am, I just need to buckle down and get with the program..My restriction is good, I am at 5.7.cc .:smile2:

val, do u also use low fat sour cream and mayo? Jenn, how much sour cream to 1 pk of ranch dressing. any brand ok???? if anyone ever wants to e-mail me it is vslawich@gmail.com Jenn, when did u start to plateau? cause this is happening to me at 1 yr out.........:smile2:

wow!!!!!!!!!!!I eat onion rings and I use real butter and chunky blue cheese dressing...........aaaahhhhh.......:biggrin: I dont know about this yogurt butter and i have never been told to use low fat sour cream to mix my food. I hate low fat sour cream. yuk... I do use turkey sausage and ground turkey when i can, and i don't do seafood of any kind, but I do do canned chicken, but I do use low fat mayo...thanx for the info..vicki:crying:

Jenn, i'm shouting loud, anything you want to share i will take. thanx vicki

Thanks Jenn, I will try it and let you know what I think, but I think I already know I'm gonna love it ....thanx again

Jenn, all bandsters are friends, near or far....feel free as Val said and we will support you and believe me, we could all use your support too, so welcome!!!! vicki Val, I am glad you have relief. did u lose alot of weight from the restriction u had?

Rain, I do like cheese, but since it is a staple, I want my snacks to be something else, something crunchy I guess. I have not tried the greek yogurt and splenda, I have also heard riccota and splenda, It doent sound appealing to me but I love cannolis ha ha... I will definitly try it, maybe i am just going thru withrawl from chips and pretzels. I don't know, but i do want something to crunch besides raw veggies. does anyone else get sick of the same old, same old or is it me??????:crying:

O.K., here is my dilemma, I am a definite snacker and I am going crazy. so does anyone have any low carb solutions. I asked dr. H. about nuts and popcorn and he said that was o.k. does anyone else have any secrets they want to share. No cheese or meat please..lol

Bugs I get it in my chest, it is uncomfortable and sometimes very painful and i take a few sips to help move it along. dr H. called it rescue sips one time, but he didn't like it, cause he doesn't want us to drink... Maybe someone else here has some ideas.

As far as I know Maggie everyone has it done, including myself, but you can call lisa, Dr H's secretary and she can tell you for sure. congrats on the sem. and upcoming surg. vicki

Oh, gotcha, yea If you can eat that with no difficulty at all then maybe you do need a fill, that is how I felt when they deflated me and I gained a ton of weight. you only have 3.5 cc so dont hesitate to use you "tool" band, if you need to. I have 5.7cc and I can still eat more than I need to. Everyone is different though and even myself I was too tight at 5cc at one time and now at 5.7 I'm not so it is not an exact science i am finding out... trial and error I guess. stay posted and let us know how your doing.

I was in the hall with Mel and you came out and said there was a leak in your room and then they put me in the room next to you and I could hear all the commotion. I wish I had known it was you.........:sad:

Bugs, I wish I had known you were there, were u in the room with the leak? lol:redface:

Val, I am glad u have some relief, I know when I was too tight it wasn't worth the weight I lost. I was miserable. Heal first, then worry about your diet. Linda, it is so nice to see you back. if your weight gain is from slider foods, I don't think a fill will help. I am speaking from experience. Eat protien and see if u feel full and then you'll know.........It is hard, because I also let myself slide and now the thought of meat and cheese and eggs make me sick sometimes...keep us posted and just know you are not alone we are all struggling. the band is not the easy way out, it is just a tool, we still have to work hard to get to our goal.......vicki

Bugs, what time were u there today, my appt got moved up, and i was there at 11:30.............I got .2cc fill, I'll see how that does cause right now i'm just too loose. I gained a pound and it would have been more if it weren't for sheer willpower. val, how did you make out today, I told dr. H. to say hello for me since i wouldn't be there like I thought at 1:00.. I got unfilled several weeks ago, and I gained 20 lbs, so i hope they didn't deflate u..keep us posted..........vicki

val, I will be there and would love to meet you, just ask for me if you don't see anyone, I have dark blonde hair, shoulder length, and always wear my eye glasses around my neck.lol :smile2:

congrats bugs, glad to see you got your surgery..the hunger will subside, eat as much as your pouch will handle at one time and eat as frequently as you feel you can handle. good luck bugs you will do great.............vicki

just got the computer back, bugs i see you are on track and i am happy to see your new attitude, don't let anyone get you down, its your life and we all need to take control and not let other peoples negativity get in the way. stay posted, vicki:thumbup:

You are very welcome Bugs. Good luck!!!!!