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I dont remember all my dates but I had orientation July 28th, and Surgery was Jan 20th. I fell off track multi times, esp. when I lost my job/insurance and wasn't sure if I could go on. I had to loose 35 lbs pre op, and once I teamed up with Nicollie I kicked butt!

Evening! Chrissy your doing awesome, and I knew you would sleeve :biggrin: Ashley 1 lb is nothing!! you can do it! Walked my 1 mile today, ate decent for day 3 on pouch test, looking forward to day 4 as its hamburger meat LOL I also am hoping to be down more weight

Good Morning (Afternoon) all! I am LOVING THE POUCH TEST!! Down to 224.6 this morning, that's 6 lbs in 3 days! So loving this. Am making a "Parmesan Tuna Pattie" I found on the pouch site for lunch. Its kicking me into gear so fast! Hi Soda, good to see you online!! =) yay on the weight loss too!!! Okay gonna eat my arm is sore, had to do a Hep B shot today because with me going to "medical" school, I have to have it done. Be back later!

I'll be at the next Sac meeting because I have to say good bye to my new BFF Nicollie :smile2: <3 Good job on the 2 miles Ash!! I betcha you will weigh in at goal tomorrow with even a few more .'s down! I don't remember my barium swallow well I was soooo outta it, I just remember standing up and telling them not to look at my butt hanging out, and that I felt like I was gonna puke LOL

Rachelle it really seems to depend on the Surgeon. Dr. Fisher seems to not be so giving with them, while my Surgeon Baggs gives them alot...I guess it just depends ? Day 3 tomorrow on the pouch test is Soft proteins. OMG I CANT WAIT TO EAT CHEESE LOL

Maria do the pouch test with me! Day 2 isn't to bad, I got some black bean Soup from Trader Joes just now because I noticed on the site it has a recipe for that during days 1-2. Here is the one I am following, not sure if this is the normal one: Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

Good Morning everyone! Day 2 of pouch test and lemme tell you, I am down 4 lbs this morning 226 LOL. This is cool. apparently my body really wants to loose the weight, I just need to listen.

Maybe next month we can try as a group to attend a richmond meeting? Just a thought.

Congrads Lee! Wish I was in 18s but since gaining some weight back I am back in 20s Wish I could come tonight but I am taking my mom to a 6:30 dr appointment. Mo ~ I started the pouch test today for the first time. I did a shake for breakfast but for some odd reason they make me feel like I am going to throw up. Drinking some water. Did 1 mile on my treadmill and hand washed my car. Its so nice out today (even here in Pinole). Enjoy your day everyone!!!

Morning everyone! Day 1 of me being back on track - see Baggs in 29 days. Yes I am counting down and soooo hoping to be down enough for a fill. Was 230.7 this morning. Goal is 220 or anything UNDER! Starting the 5 day pouch test this morning with liquids for 2 days (shakes, broth, etc) Wish me luck!! going to go do a workout DVD really quick!

Morning Thanks everyone!! This is the catch. With my insurance you cannot just "get a fill" my surgeon decides if I get one or not. I see him again on May 6th for a checkup, and am hoping he adds one more CC. I am going to take Julian's advice and start this 5 day pouch test today. I happen to have shakes, etc. so wish me luck!! Also about the taking the weekends off, I have done that and I fall off track easier doing it, because I tell myself eh its ok, back on track Monday, and it never happens :thumbdown:

Well, here is my issue! I am ADDICTED TO SUGAR!! I was banded 1/20, and have only lost 18 lbs since (lost 38 pre surgery). I have had 1 fill and currently have 5 ccs. I have never had the restriction people talk about, the pb'ing, etc. I guess my band is easy. but thats the issue. I can eat EVERYTHING!! :thumbdown::cursing: EVERYDAY I tell myself ok back on track, and by the afternoon I am eating bad. Anyone have some good ol advice for me, to get my head back in the game?

Welcome Rachelle! Congrads on your loss John 35 lbs WOW!! I am still holding at my 18 since surgery, your very lucky.... Well, tomorrow is day 1 of my 30 day challenge, I would love to be 215 flat when I see Baggs, so I am doing shakes, treadmill, and 3 oz of chicken for meals. Wish me luck, it's going to be a very hard detox off sugar.

Finally talked to them!! He's booking June right now, I grabbed the last Richmond appointment May 25th, (they had sooner Vacaville dates available) but after I hung up I decided to take the Vacaville one exactly one month from today at 9:45 am!!

Congrads on your date Ali! Richmond is making me so mad, I cannot get a hold of them at all! Are they closed this week for Spring break or something? I am trying to get a May appt. date with Baggs!

Morning all Hope you had a wonderful Easter! Candra good to see ya back! All I can say is Easter is my FAV HOLIDAY and the scale this morning showing 233.6 is proof. Calling to sched my May appt. with Baggs and I hope that snaps me back into reality.

Mo your new avatar is SOO PRETTY!!

Change that, Turkey and greens! Way more healthier. Now lets see if I can avoid the reeses eggs!

Morning everyone! Finally have my DSL hooked up in the new place. Pat - I am struggling bad as you know. Like you and Nicollie night time is my munching time. Just keep coming here and reading and leaving messages anytime you feel like you wanna snack or eat! Its almost like AA, we are your sponsors. LOL. Or text/call us. I find myself texting Nicollie ALL THE TIME when I want to eat. Down the few lbs I gained (was holding on to 232 today I was 229.6), so 1 day of eating right showed me my body wants to do this. Going to throw some excersize in today too. Easter dinner will be ham and greens. My mom wants a Honey Baked Ham, but I think they are super fatty! Have a good Friday everyone!!!

Congrads on the loss Mo, that's awesome to be in onederland! I can't wait to be there. Seems like everyone up and left the group...humf... I am back on track today, took a lil while there but with moving and all the stresses with it, I couldnt get in the mode. Breakfast: Grande Decaf Skinny Latte Lunch: 1 double double w/ just grilled onions/mustard (wrapped in lettuce) from In and Out Dinner: NOT SURE YET Well, check ya later.

Mo Hope you feel better soon! 232 today, still holding the lbs and pretty sure my eating today didnt help. Ah well, good night!!!!!

Morning everyone! Ash I will send you my number! I failed low carb but am trying again this morning. Pat the move went well, thanks for asking! We are not there living yet, prob Tues night once cable is on, I can't be there with no TV LOL. I ate HORRIBLE yesterday, I am not going to say what, but when familys like mine and my bfs get together apparently pizza is the thing to do we now have learned. LOL. I have an appt. today to pay for my books, $338...I really dont have it, but I am going to scrape it up, because this is really going to change my life and it needs to be done! I am suppose to hear about the job today too, so we will see!! Happy Monday and Happy choices everyone!!

Low Carb day one challenge = FAIL LOL. Will attempt tomorrow. Should be easier since I will be moving all day and dont think about food when I am busy!

and yes coffee came LOL made it till 5 pm...sheesh its like a drug! been busy packing and cleaning all day so my roomie can rent my room when I move next week. Okay back to work!

Okay sitting in my car wanting coffee soooo bad!!! Breakfast - 3 oz boneless pork chop lunch - alittle under 3 oz porkchop, 2 tostada shells (sorry low carb lol) and some cheese.