ElfiePoo

Maestrita, Don't leave. If all the polite people leave, the nasties will take over. I've never figured out people who believe in the tough love approach but I generally ignore posts from this type of person. Please stay. .

It's a slider food. It breaks down very quickly...even if you don't chew well. .

I think sometimes people just get tired of dealing with the day to day issues of the band. Weight loss comes secondary to wanting to not have to deal with sliming, pbing, etc. At this point I would just drop it. I know if I had a 'friend' who was always going on at me about my weight or my band, I'd probably drop them. Your friends need to find their own inner motivation, as everyone of us knows from well meaning parents. .

Denise: Praying that your c. diff doesn't come back! What a PITA! HB: Isn't it nice when other people notice our weight loss? It's such a bummer to stay on a diet for 2-3 months, lose 20 pounds or so and nobody sees anything different even though we can! .

I give a minimum of 3 hours. Not just because of the acid reflux, but I read somewhere that one of the problems people have in getting to sleep is that they ate a very short time before going to bed and their body's metabolism is revving up to deal with that food. Once I quit eating in the evening, I had no trouble falling asleep. Staying asleep, however, is another issue. .

Well I did not get up and walk this morning. I overdid it yesterday and my ankles and sciatic were killing me. By the time my husband came home at 6 p.m. I was feeling suitably guilty at not walking so hauled him off for an evening walk in the rain. We did 3 miles (18 minute miles) and by the time we got home, it was dark but walking on a dark fall rainy night is heaven in my book. Oh and I admit to being a grocery cart voyeur. I'm always looking in people's carts. .

HB...really...I'm laughing *with* you. :smile: .

I drink right up until I take that first bite, then no more until about 30 minutes after a meal. I do this only because I get end up sliming if I try to drink while I'm eating. I also wasn't told, nor need, to take small sips. Although occasionally I'll take a big gulp and my throat will just lock up and all i can do is stand over the sink and let it run back out. .

My doctor had me back on regular foods by 14 days postop so I could eat anything. .

This is one of the reasons I hate this show. If they choose to go for that advantage (the 1 lb chocolate chip), they have to eat cupcakes until they find it? I'd be more impressed with the show if they had them participate in physical activities to gain access to that advantage. Some might say, "well they can refuse to participate". Sure they can but if they're one of the slow losers or someone who is at greater risk for leaving, they may feel boxed into a corner. As for the 100 calorie cupcake recipe...they can keep it. You show me a fat person with an eating problem and I'll show you someone who will make a batch of these...and eat the whole batch. .

I'd clarify with him whether he meant 'no carbs' or 'no high carbs'. Since he/you specified 'no veggies grown under ground', you may still be able (and should) eat low carb vegies like salads, broccoli, etc. Even Atkins, a proponent of a low carb diet stressed the addition of low carb vegies to his diet. You need the Vitamins and minerals found only in these foods. .

Until you get some type of restriction, you will still be hungry because the band isn't doing its job yet. My doc's advice was, "If you're hungry, eat...but make good choices." .

You do know that baby food fruit probably had more carbs in it than some fresh cooked vegies (i.e. broccoli)? :smile: .

Ashleigh, Why would you think you fell off the wagon? If your salad was only about 300 calories, you're fine. Falling off the wagon would be ordering a double with cheese, fries and coke. :smile2: .

I try to keep my calories at least around 1200 and if I'm having a day where my choices drop me below that (e.g. fish is a lot lower calories than red meat), I'll drink a low carb/low cal Protein shake or two. I use EAS chocolate powder mixed with almond milk so it's around 5 carbs and 160 calories. .

Excellent post, Elcee! That's exactly how I ended up being overfilled and what I ate when I was. I ended up having them take me back down to 6cc (was at 8.5) and just stayed there for 7 weeks letting my stomach and band rest before going back in and getting 1cc in. To the OP...I can still eat as much as I *want* and anything I *want*. The difference is that I measure out my portions (3-4 oz Protein, 1 cup low carb vegies, 1/4 cup starch - rice, potatoes, noodles, bread, etc.) and put my fork down when it's gone...and I'm content and stay that way, usually to my next meal 5 hours later. Some days I find I need something mid-meal and I'll drink a low carb/low cal Protein shake. That boost of protein gives me back that satisfied feeling and still fits within my daily calories/carbs. In the past, there would have been no satisfied feeling so the band must be helping with that. . .

Salad stuff (radishes, mushrooms, lettuce) Broccoli, brussel sprouts, green beans, cabbage Eggs, fish, chicken, ground beef, steak rice, baby yukon gold potatoes almond milk

Thanks, Bob. With me, it's always been carbs but I've been keeping them low at 40-65 and I've lost on that in the past, just more slowly than I would've if I'd dropped them below 30. Plus, I'm eating the way I was back in the early part of the year when I was steadily losing. The only thing different now is that I'm walking every day...and that just doesn't make sense to me. I'm not giving up but it is frustrating. :smile2: Oh...and Bob? Please...give warning before you post the g-string pic. There isn't a man alive that looks good in a g-string. .

No hidden calories...at least since Friday when I was back from vacation and cooking my own food (versus eating out). I put every single thing into Fitday.com. I'm fluctuating between 1200-1250 calories a day and carbs are averaging around 40-65. Since Friday my days have been pretty much the same. 1 egg cooked in 1 tsp butter with 1/2 slice of oat bran bread for breakfast. Lunch and dinner are 3-4 oz of fish or chicken, 1 cup steamed vegies (broccoli, brussel sprouts, green beans) or salad and 1/4 cup rice or potatoes. If I feel the need, I'll drink a low carb/low cal protein shake made with almond milk mid-meal. At least before when I was maintaining and not losing, I accepted it because I knew my bad days were probably balancing out the good days...but now I'm doing everything right and I'm *gaining*. :smile2: .

ROFLMAO. You'd think at that level they'd have a proofreader. .

Jaffa, I'm sorry you had a defective band, but the vast majority of people have had no problems. The only extra consideration self-pay has is the cost of the fills which could amount to another couple thousand dollars depending on how much they charge for a fill. My surgeon said if insurance doesn't pay for fills, they will not charge more than $125 for a fill. The sleeve has its own set of problems. With the sleeve, your 'pouch' is whatever size it is and I know several people who've had the sleeve who still deal with hunger issues because it's not adjustable like the band is. It's why I chose the band. .

My doc said 60-80gm of Protein a day. I usually eat 1 egg for Breakfast or a low cal/low carb Protein shake. Then lunch and dinner are 3-4 oz of protein, 1 cup steamed vegies and 1/4 c. carbs (rice, potato, etc.). Just looked up the Morningstar veggie patty on fitday.com and it says that 1 patty is a serving at 81 calories and 9.8gm of protein. Three patties would be approx. similar to 4 oz of cooked chicken. .

Walked for an hour this morning (4 miles) and then went to aerobics with my mother-in-law. The only thing that made it bearable was to stick my headphones on and work to P!nk's 'Funhouse' album. 'In your face' kind of music...suits my mood this morning. .

Not having a good morning. Another headache and I gained *another* 2 lbs. WTH??!! I'm eating 1200 calories a day, logging everything I stick in my mouth (including sugar free breath mints) into Fitday.com, walking at a brisk pace for 1 hr each day and I'm gaining weight????? Argggghhh!

Nope...wish the band had been available when I was 16 and already 70 pounds overweight...and gaining every year.