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Awesome!!! Way to go!

Oh I see now - those are some serious high protein shakes! What kind do you use? Thanks for the info!!! Sounds like a great diet you have.

I see it just fine. But it took a while to load on the computer.

I have lost a little over 11 pounds, with 3 to go for my goal! Not sure I will get there by next week, but soon enough! Happy New Year everyone!:thumbup:

WAY TO GO! That is awesome! Congrats!:thumbup:

What insurance company is this? Ridiculous.

Once again, Exhibit A for why our health care system is so screwed up. This is a total joke! My entire surgery at a large hospital (not clinic) in Denver was $9950. Self-pay. I saw the breakdown to the anesthesiologist, hospital, and surgeon. The surgeon only got about $3500 for that. That seems fair for an hour or less of work!

Great resolutions!!!! I don't think I will be making any, just because it reminds me too much of my years of failed resolutions. I am just going to keep on doing what works, try to do better.

Hey Friends, Happy Holidays! I actually lost a pound the week of Christmas. I am at my Sweet Spot for sure at 7ccs in my 10 cc band. But I can see getting another fill in a couple weeks - its been nearly a month since my last fill, and restriction is definitely less. But not hungry! Love the band!:thumbup:

That is amazing!!!! How in the heck do you get in 80-100 grams of protein on 900 cals a day? Please let us know what you are eating! Congrats!

Hello Friends, I lost 3 pounds this week! That brought me into Onederland, yay! And I even survived a holiday cocktail party and still lost weight... So I am going to say this is definitely my sweet spot, as I told HMarko. It is just about perfect - I am never hungry, I can eat just about 1/2 cup of solid food, not much sliming as long as I chew well. Can't believe how little I eat without being hungry! Wow. So I have 7 ccs in a 10 cc band - sounds like more than most of you. Its working! Good luck on continuing successes!

Hi Ladies - I have lost 7.2 so far, with 7.8 to go for my goal of 194! Thanks to a pretty major level of restriction, I might just make it. Hope everyone is slaying those pounds!

Hello Girlfriends, Stopping in to report I am totally restricted after my 3rd fill. I went from 6 ccs to 7 ccs in my 10cc band. No conservative fills for me! Anyway, it is very tough to eat regular foods without taking very small bites and eating very slowly. I need to work on this! Last night I had just 2 bites of turkey and cheese from the inside of a sandwich (no bread) and started sliming and felt stuck. Probably would not have been a big issue if I ate slower and smaller! Not surprisingly, I am losing again after a 2 week stall. Down to 201, so 33 pounds lost. Onderland is just inches away. :thumbup: Hope everyone is doing well.

I can't believe how much you have lost! That is awesome. You need to post some before and afters! Good luck with fill #3. Mine is Dec. 1, but I think I am going to get just a little bit, the second fill is working pretty well still.

Dee, it sounds like maybe you just need a bigger fill? Maybe exercising TOO much? I usually exercise 5 days a week for 30-45 mins, but some hectic days I have to miss exercise. I eat around 1200 calories a day. I log my food sometimes, but not always. I NEVER measure or weigh my food. The thing is, I'm just not as hungry. Not hungry between meals. So the fill is working for me. I think this could be what you need? Don't give up! Plateaus happen, but it will move! Good luck!

I agree, Jillian's DVDs are great. I hate the gym. I run outside, on my treadmill at home, or do a DVD or the Wii. Congrats on that 1 after the 2!

Checking in - I have lost 4 lbs so far in the challenge. :biggrin: Started at 209, now at 205. My goal is 194, so 11 pounds to go! Thanks again for doing this.

Excellent! Great NSV!

Way to go! That is awesome, you have less than 50 lbs to go!

Hey Lou - Keep the faith, it will happen for you too with more fill! Hey have you visited the blog called "The Dash"? Check it out, a wonderful woman from Australia blogs here. The Dash: Take one know-it-all and one who thinks she knows-it-all and what do you get? also stop by my blog (see below). Best of luck to you!

Hey Ladies, I just wanted to report that my second fill has been AWESOME! I was at 4 ccs and got 2 more for a total of 6 ccs in my 10 cc band. I went up to 6 ccs a week ago today, and have already lost 4 lbs. It is a little tricky because there are certain things I cannot eat now - pasta is out, and beef is not good. Chicken works in small pieces and lots of sauce. I had a major sliming incident with a couple crackers and turkey - probably did not chew enough and ate too fast. My hunger is totally under control, I am eating anywhere from 800 - 1400 cals per day, depends on how hungry I am. Seems like some days are hungrier than others, and I am okay with that. I hope everyone else gets this kind of restriction soon! It is the answer. Best to all of you - :tongue2:

Give yourself a break. Until the restriction kicks in it is really hard. I did have a little bit of restriction with 4ccs, and it helped with the hunger, but believe me I fell off the wagon plenty of times! My second fill brought me to 6 ccs and I am loving it. As for a bigger fill next time!

Hey, 4 pounds is NOTHING for a 3 week vacation!!! You should be proud of yourself! And that fill should help a bunch.

Hi again, Yes I do "full liquids" right after a fill, which includes things like soup and thin oatmeal. But I did not really notice the restriction until I started eating solids. Huge difference. Hope your fill kicks in and no mor PBs!

Hey there - I thought I would share my recent fill experience. I went from 4 ccs to 6ccs at my second fill last week, and the difference has been dramatic. I am not hungry AT ALL, and am eating way less. I did have some near-PB incidents with Pasta and crackers, and tonight I ate about 1/3 of a burger (no bun) before I felt too much chest discomfort and had to stop. But no problem eating Protein bars, and I eat veggie sausage with no problem either. So not sure what is going to work/not work. I am thrilled to be free of that hunger and obsession with food! I just hope this lasts!