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I have read that many doctors want you on normal food and I can understand that once I get to my goal weight. My Doctor says most of your weight loss with the LB will be in the first 18 months. So this i just another tool to get you there. I love my shakes and it is less a struggle to get my protein and food down since I only have to worry about one meal. But again, I think the discussion is between you and your doctor.

Bernadette, I hope this is your last fill as well. I "think" I at that point now, I can't imagine being any more restricted. The immersion blender is my new best friend. You will understand once you reach that point. Proportionally you are about where I am since your approaching mid-ways. Keep the faith and work that tool.

Band_Groupie, I have two protein shakes a day and one (food) meal. I don't know if the shakes make me tight, I really have not had that experience. I think the fill this week did the trick. You will read a lot about shakes or no shakes after the band. My Dr. is in favor of the shakes while your dropping the weight and from my success and the success of his patients I would have to agree. I am sure they help me, I get my protein and control my calories. Not to mention, I think they fill in for my sweets.

I did not get to walk today because it was raining this morning so that put a damper on the whole day. I was not as motivated as usual on only Biddle around, really did not accomplish anything other than I was able to eat my steak today. It is odd how the LB works sometimes I can eat other times not so much. It did take a while, but was worth it, good protein. So the rest of the day I will only have two protein shakes. I did brown some ground turkey for my meals though out the week. It just makes it easier when I don't have to give much thought to the food I eat.

I did not get to walk today because it was raining this morning so that put a damper on the whole day. I was not as motivated as usual on only Biddle around, really did not accomplish anything other than I was able to eat my steak today. It is odd how the LB works sometimes I can eat other times not so much. It did take a while, but was worth it, good protein. So the rest of the day I will only have two protein shakes. I did brown some ground turkey for my meals though out the week. It just makes it easier when I don't have to give much thought to the food I eat.

Usually on Saturday nights I have steak. It's just what I do. Well as usual I went and got a couple of nice filets today from The Fresh Market. Cooked them up tonight and even though I cut mine in the size of a pencil eraser and chewed, chewed, chewed. It would not go down. I guess my days of eating steak are over. But I will try again tomorrow. On a positive note, I did walk my 5 miles at 6am this morning, mowed the yard ( and that was with a push mower) planted some plants and worked in the yard the rest of the day. Guess you know why I wanted a steak. I ended up drinking a protein shake. Guess that last fill really did the trick.

Usually on Saturday nights I have steak. It's just what I do. Well as usual I went and got a couple of nice filets today from The Fresh Market. Cooked them up tonight and even though I cut mine in the size of a pencil eraser and chewed, chewed, chewed. It would not go down. I guess my days of eating steak are over. But I will try again tomorrow. On a positive note, I did walk my 5 miles at 6am this morning, mowed the yard ( and that was with a push mower) planted some plants and worked in the yard the rest of the day. Guess you know why I wanted a steak. I ended up drinking a protein shake. Guess that last fill really did the trick.

That is just AWESOME Bernadette, I am still aways from "one"derland but will be there soon. I am glad you had a good vacation. I love my LB as well.

You know I am in a complete different mindset now that my weight is dropping with my LB. I use to plan which restaurants I would hit, what food I would cook, and what grocery's I would consume on the weekend. Now I plan on what I can get done, where I am going to walk, and who I will visit. I have made amens with many, including my Dad that I have not spoken to in about 10 years. I think I carried so much guilt on my shoulders with my weight that I had forgot who I was, I have to say again the LB is life changing. Hope everyone gets the same results.

You know I am in a complete different mindset now that my weight is dropping with my LB. I use to plan which restaurants I would hit, what food I would cook, and what grocery's I would consume on the weekend. Now I plan on what I can get done, where I am going to walk, and who I will visit. I have made amens with many, including my Dad that I have not spoken to in about 10 years. I think I carried so much guilt on my shoulders with my weight that I had forgot who I was, I have to say again the LB is life changing. Hope everyone gets the same results.

I think we all are learning how to eat slow and easy, at least once you reach restriction. I did that this week with fill 2. I have even had to slow down on my water. I just had some fish and it was tiny bits over a long period of time. I have had to allow more time to eat. None of this is by choice, one bit too big or too fast and the pain makes the food unappetizing. Today was the first solid since my fill. But I am not mad, I am over my plateau for now and the weight is again dropping. Not to mention I feel so much better and must admit look better. The LB was a great decision.

This morning I ordered a heavy duty rolling clothes rack, I know bazaar. But I need something to start moving my old clothes out. Everything I put on is too large and I have to get them out of here. So I ordered a rolling rack, remember I have years of FAT clothes all the way up, but this time if I can't wear it out it goes as I am very confident that I will never be that size again. Once it gets here if I try on something and it is too big it can go straight to the rack. Then out to the garage sale or charity. The LB has changed my life....Alos let me note that my restriction is holding, it is only liquids for me at this point. It is strange when your turned off by food, because you know what will happen if you eat it. LOVE IT!

This morning I ordered a heavy duty rolling clothes rack, I know bazaar. But I need something to start moving my old clothes out. Everything I put on is too large and I have to get them out of here. So I ordered a rolling rack, remember I have years of FAT clothes all the way up, but this time if I can't wear it out it goes as I am very confident that I will never be that size again. Once it gets here if I try on something and it is too big it can go straight to the rack. Then out to the garage sale or charity. The LB has changed my life....Alos let me note that my restriction is holding, it is only liquids for me at this point. It is strange when your turned off by food, because you know what will happen if you eat it. LOVE IT!

Fab by 50 that is just awesome, you are doing great, it just took a few fills to get there.

How did the fill go, did you get restriction? I am only liquids since my second fill and could not eat if I had to.

Not so BigBossMan, the fill is a breeze, it will tighten you band and you may not even know it since it is your first fill. It was not till my second fill that I have good restriction. This means the food stays above the band which gives you a full feeling without eating much. 70 pounds is awesome, I am at 60+ so right on your heals, and yes I walk everyday like you...We should meet next march that would be cool or course you will only be meeting half of me

khayles are you tracking what you eat, you could be getting to much or too little, and maybe not often enough. Or this could be what is normal for you, each of us are different so don't be discouraged. 31 pounds is GREAT>

I had my second fill yesterday and OMG, I have to slow down on water, but this is great. I keep losing and a am so happy I could pee.

Thanks for all the great comments, I am just following the plan. But please be aware you should not judge your weight loss against someone else. We are each unique, your loss may be more or less. The point I was trying to make is the LB works.

I had my second fill yesterday and it was only an increase of .4cc, but what a difference. I went from being able to eat steak on Saturday night to having to drink my water slow. Tonight I tried some chicken noodle soup, I thought I was going to die. I slimed big time and PB'ed forever but it did go down as opposed to coming up. I guess I have to slow down even more and maybe be on clear liquids for a few day. I AM NOT COMPLAINING, I would love to be at my sweet spot on the second fill, but that might be just a dream.

I had my second fill yesterday and it was only an increase of .4cc, but what a difference. I went from being able to eat steak on Saturday night to having to drink my water slow. Tonight I tried some chicken noodle soup, I thought I was going to die. I slimed big time and PB'ed forever but it did go down as opposed to coming up. I guess I have to slow down even more and maybe be on clear liquids for a few day. I AM NOT COMPLAINING, I would love to be at my sweet spot on the second fill, but that might be just a dream.

This was shared with me at my first group meeting, post-op. I have protein shake for breakfast, a Special K protein water for mid morning snack, protein shake for lunch, another Special K Water for after noon snack then 4-6 ounces of protein for dinner. The protein and eating or drinking often keeps you metabolism up and I drink Vemma 2oz shots for the additional nutrition and as I say in my blog, exercise. I walk two miles a day at lunch, and 4-5 each Saturday & Sunday. Then there is all the energy you have to get that list done that has been hanging around while I was fatter. The point I am trying to make is the LB works if you work it. If you get hungry get a fill, don't give in to your old habits or think what can I get by eating, remember this is a fresh start. Use the tool. Hope this helps.

Thanks kris C.

I went in to have my second fill today. I have 3.8 cc in my 10 cc band and I am down 61.5 pound in a little less than 3 months. I am so happy I could pee. Read my blog and find out how...or ask.

I went in to have my second fill today. I have 3.8 cc in my 10 cc band and I am down 61.5 pound in a little less than 3 months. I am so happy I could pee. Read my blog and find out how...or ask.