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Man John wish I could agree with ya about no room down there anymore cause I can eat like I use to and I never throw up nor slime. My band hates me

Loved the pics Nicollie!! Still hanging on 229 (same weight as when I saw Baggs in April). Must remind myself ITS A TOOL. DO THE WORK! Have a great week everyone

Wish I could come Weds but I am in school that night again....hopefully when it turns into day time class I can come because I need the group meetings bad. CONGRADS PAT!!! I am so happy your loosing again, thats awesome! I see Baggs in 22 days and have 14 lbs to loose for my own personal goal and hopefully a fill. if not its no biggie, its my own fault!!

I don't miss cream soups LOL I am sick so I am gonna eat a can of soup for lunch but any other time no thanks!!

Pat ~ I am enjoying school. I have had 2 exams already and my first I got a 90% and the second 85% (Which I am not happy about, it woulda been a 90 but I changed an answer at the end thinking I was wrong, but I had been right the first time grrrr!!). Good luck with Robin. I had a 30 min phone call Tues with her and I admitted to everything I have been eating, etc and not once did she down me, or rag on me, she was VERY NICE (I have never had a problem with her anyways) and we just talked, and she gave me some tips, and told me I was still doing okay just get bck on track, try studying outside my home (because I snack at night when reading), etc. So don't worry, it should be fine!! She told me just keep trying to loose because she wants me to get a fill when I see Baggs. I said heck I want one too!! :redface:

congrads ash!

GOOD LUCK IN WA Nicollie!! I will miss you!!! Lee ~ I am in school right now and I go Mon/Tue/Wed evening right now, so I can't make the support groups....

Okay I have a phone appointment with Robin this Monday. I am going to log all weekend how I eat and I am just gonna break it down. if I am scolded oh well it may help me back on track!!

You call them today.

Ah man Ash that sucks!! a waiting list WOW!! Hope your all doing well, I am 100% off the program right now. I am so over it. Thinking about emailing Robin or Liz for some insight and help. Have a good weekend all.

Hi VLP thanks for the response! sadly, a fill is not an option, and if I find a different Dr to do so it's outside of my insurance and that would cost me out of pocket (which being unemployed and just starting school again isn't an option). With my insurance (Kaiser Permenente) fills are given when you loose weight to adjust the band around your then smaller body. Its not done because you can eat. A lot of people think it sucks lol but I don't mind. I am going to try and wrap my head around why I did this (my daughter) and just try to keep on going!!!

I gained all the 7 lbs I lost on the pouch test back. I don't know why it happens that way?

Thanks Phran, its so nice to know I am not alone!! I tried the 5 day pouch test and had great sucess with it, dropped 7 lbs off the bat but then after I ate regular food again BOOM!! I lost control! I just hope I find a plan and something that works soon! My program has a menu of foods we can and cant eat, amounts, etc. but I get so bored with it....*sigh*

Has anyone in this journey come to a point where they just stopped having the will power?? I started at 285 lbs back in July and when I reached my surgery goal of 250 in Jan I had my band placed. I have since gotten as low as 223, and all of a sudden BAM I stopped trying!? I cant seen to focus and when I do get back on track, I end up loosing control by night time. I stopped working out, etc. Today I am back up to 232.8 (I was JUST 224 a week ago, so that shows how fast I have gained). I have read that fills help alot. I have 5 CCs in my band, and I only get fills when my surgeon feels I need one (Its their own private program and we follow their rules). Just looking to hear I am not the only one who has fallen before, and just hoping for some info or pointers to get back on the game. Eating 4 poptarts yesterday sure isnt the answer. :smile:

congrads chrissy!!!!!!!!

Just stopping by to say hello!! I have fallen off the program 100%. I was 232.8 this morning (Last Monday at the Dr I was 224). Between school, the baby, and other personal stuff I just haven't been eating well, nor working out. Hopefully I am back on track soon. Every day I try, by the night time its over. I changed my May 6th appt. with Baggs in Vacaville, it was on a day I am in school all day. Now it's May 25th. I need to get my butt in gear, I want to be 215 that morning. I will try to make it Saturday but not sure yet. Happy Hump Day everyone!!!!

Hi Mo! I live in Pinole now, so I would take 80 right across the bridge. I am still trying to work out a babysitter, but also my baby's ballet class is every SAT morning now. Down to 227 today yay! 9 more lbs by May 6th to go!

Happy Friday everyone! Well, I was up to 229 this morning, I have gained 5 lbs since MONDAY. How? Couldn't tell you, unless it's the pork I have been eating. So today I went back to what I was doing before. Coffee for breakfast, 3 oz meat for lunch with cheese 3 wheat crackers and some hummus, and tonight will be 3 oz of lean steak. I am going to see how that works, but just now I was 228, so I think it's a good plan. I walked for 45 mins this morning alone, I found a place by my house called Pinole Shores. It was prob a mile or alittle longer, along some water with HILLS. One was so big I got to the top and was breathing super loud lol. I am going to go as much as possible. My baby starts ballet tomorrow am, this should be fun =) I start school Monday also! Hope your all doing well.

CONGRADS ASH!!!!!!! So I was 226 this morning, up 2 lbs grrrr!! I swear this is so hard! Soo my bf and I talked and figured out something: I see Baggs in 21 days. From tomorrow the 15th until May 6th when I see him, I am gonna bust AZZ!! If I can get under 220 by then (example 218, 219) he will treat me to a wine, appetizer, and dinner at my fav place in El Cerrito The Macaroni Grill....I know it's bad to reward with food, but it really got me excited to have a nice romantic dinner, so starting tomorrow its ON!!!! I am gonna hit the Lafayette Reservoir in the AM for the 3 mile walk, and do ALL PROTEIN tomorrow! Wish me luck!

LOL!! I have no good answer. I cheat for a few days, and then I get back on myself extremely strict. Pouch test kicked me into super loss!

Morning all, At Kaiser getting some papers signed for school. Weighed in at 224.4 only 4.6 lbs down since I had a fill back in March. Teaches me cheating is not worth it. Happy Birthday Pat!!!! Xoxo!!!!

Oh and I walked my 3 miles today @ the Lafayette Reservoir. It was pouring on us, but it still felt great!! Maybe sometime this summer we can all make a date and do it. There's so many hills, turns, etc. but worth the good feeling!

AFTERNOON! I was up 2 lbs today @ 225 but that's okay, I didn't do very well yesterday. JES ~ LMAO! I laughed outloud when I read your beer story! Yes I have been so eager to try the bridge walk, when its not raining for sure! CHRISSY ~ CONGRADS!!!!!!!!!!! whooo hoooo!!!!! PAT ~ Happy EARLY BIRTHDAY!!!! LAUREL ~ Here is the pouch test I used: Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

and what the heck, I am gonna change my ticker too!

Love the pics Ash! Hope everyone is having a good SAT, I had a snacking issue today, but the scale was at 223, so on day 4 of the pouch test I am down 7 lbs. Going to walk the Lafayette Resv. tomorrow morning, hopefully burn these snacking issues off!