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sounds awesome. i tried to eat some lasagna a week or so ago that i spent all day making for my family (who loved it btw). this was a mistake. i am excited for the taste of lasagna without the barfing!

ponce is going out of town, i was told. i agree with the restriction for a week. my last fill (my 5th) only lasted about 2.5 weeks. argh! i cant wait until i have restriction for a month or so. i am back to being able to eat rice and bread at dinner and am hungry most of the time. that sucks. i am hoping that this next fill is the sweet spot but not getting my hopes up. getting a little discouraged with lack of restriction but am still losing some weight so i guess it evens out.

this may have already been asked but what is ricotta bake and how do you make it? b - yogurt l - 5 mini meatballs s - crackers with cream cheese d - sliced steak with a little rice (was surprised it didnt get stuck, i definitely need a fill) s - a few tootsie rolls i am hungry all the time now. it is weird to not be hungry most of the time for a few weeks and then go back to being hungry all the time.

im still here. glad you are doing well craigd. thanks for checking on me slim. how are you? my appt got moved for my next adjustment and im a little peaved about that but other wise ok. down 54 lbs. now at almost 6 months out.

i had the meatloaf at cracker barrel today and it went down well because it was very moist. thought i would share.

the one at gbi. there was a guy there so you wouldnt be alone. there were only about 10 people there (that is normal). very low key. there has been at least 1 guy every time i have gone.

I agree about the easter candy. b - 1 hotdog l - spoonful of peanut butter d - slice of pepperoni pizza (pb'd a little. the crust was too thick I think). s - a few robin eggs not my best day, but started off with good intentions. will try again tomorrow.

anyone go to support group tonight? great speaker.

b - ham and cheese rolls l - grilled chicken off sandwich with tomatoes (no bread) d - 3 oz steak and half a baked potato s - whole wheat crackers with cream cheese and a nibble of easter candy.

i have been having this problem with leftover meat being too dry. anyone have any suggestions?

b: 1 turkey dog with mustard l: cottage cheese 4 oz. d: 6 oz salmon, few bites of corn s: whole wheat crackers with cream cheese

congratulations.

had a fill today and am hoping this one takes. surely it will. it was my 5th. I lost another 4 lbs in the last month for a total of 46 over 5 months. I am pleased but wishing it was more. hoping everyone is doing well.

like a cheesecake cupcake or something different? i havent become brave enough to post my daily intake yet but think i will soon. maybe after next fill.

I did it for 3 weeks, cmexlr8. Glad to have some reassurance, slim

That is the one where I started to feel some restriction. However, I have had my 4th fill and am going back for my 5th. I seem to have good restriction for about 1.5 to 2 weeks and then it decreases. I am definitely eating less than I would have before the band but I can eat a lot at dinner imparticular. So the 3rd helped but I have definitely not hit my sweet spot 4.5 months out yet. slim, I am glad to see that you have taken about 5 fills too and I am glad your restriction has stuck. Hopefully, this one will stick for me too.

i drank 3 a day which they said was fine. i lost the majority of my weight on the liver diet, 36 pounds. thought that might be a little motivation.

happy bandiversary renee. do you make the raspberry salsa or buy? if you make it do you have the recipe?

i thought the same thing.

do you think it is a concern to only be able to eat at night? isnt that supposed to be bad for your metabolism. i have this feeling a lot (cant eat much breakfast or lunch but can eat more at dinner).

sorry. hope you feel better, carrie.

had 4th fill yesterday and was down 5 lbs. YEAH! Total of 42 now. :thumbup:

the ones i use now dont but i also have some 8 oz. (about a cup) toddler bowls for my kid that do come with a lid. they have some animals on the side too. i got both at walmart. they are in the baby section next to the baby food. they have been really helpful in limiting my portions. just had some low fat lemon verbena berry cottage cheese by rachel's, a new brand i found. it was yummy.

i dont measure but i use toddler bowls that hold 12 oz. which is about a cup and a half. they are bright colors with fish on them and i actually like using them. it feels like my special bowl. it helps me keep my portions in check. i am also a member of the clean the plate club so the less food i take to begin with the less i feel obligated to eat. and i dont feel like i am being deprived because i get a whole bowl of food.

good to know that you all are still around. i am having my 4th fill in a few days. with this last fill, i had pretty good restriction for the first week and a half or so but 3 weeks later I know I definitely need a fill. Congrats on the ones also, Carrie. I will be there one day.