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Well Said I will use this on my hubby!!!

We all know that Water is needed to help lose weight and support our body, we also know that crystal lite is a good alternative to water. My husband on the other hand say flat out NO to crystal lite and says that "pure water" is the only way to hydrate... What do the rest of you think? I feel crystal lite or what ever brand you use is just as good as long as it is calorie/sugar/fat free... Please chime in with your 2 cents. Zen

That's what my papers said as well HA!

when your comfortable to do so...that's what i was told...

Interview went well as well as interviews go that is...I had to fill out a comprehension evaluation on myself and one of the questions was something like what is one of the goals you are working on and what are you doing to achieve it...I put weight loss..Duh right! Well we'll see if I did well if they call me for a second interview. As far as my closet needless to say I got a long way to go before I fit into some of the nicer things but I was able to put on a nice pair of slacks that I havent worn in over 5 years so that's a plus!!!

So I have a job interview tomorrow and I have to go in my closet to look for something to wear....I havent worn anything professional in along time cuz I gained so much weight....Well I am scared to go in because I dont wanna be dissapointed if I still dont find anything to wear....Wish me luck!

I'm bad then...when I get stuck,slim and throw up I just go back and finish my meal. It usually happens because I took to big of bites and didnt chew well. I was told that after a stuck episode you should do liquids for 1 day to help any inflammation go away that may have been caused by throwing up...I dont do that obviously....

I know what you mean I was very tight back in Nov-Dec and couldnt really eat I resorted to slider foods and ended up not losing but gaining because I wasnt able to eat and when I did I'd get stuck and slime, after about a month I got .5cc's removed and felt so much better now I'm to the point where I feel I need a very small fill to get me at my "sweet spot".

Yeah it's common for you to feel more restriction 1-2 weeks after a fill and also common for you to lose the feeling of a fill 1-2 weeks after a fill...I think it all depends on your body and band. I would feel the full effects of a fill 1 week after not right away. Hope this helps.

HIGHEST WEIGHT - 275LBS GOAL WEIGHT - 130LBS SURGERY DATE - 08/26/2010 WEIGHT ON DATE OF SURGERY - 275LBS CURRENT WEIGHT AS OF 01/14/2011 - 251LBS I HAVE 121LBS MORE POUNDS TO LOSE

Wow great info thanks!

When i first joined this group it wasnt like this it saddens me that there are a few rotten apples in the bunch that spoil it for the rest of us who are just trying to better ourselves...

Lose it so far is really good and it's FREE!

I was reading on another thread where a poster said that they were allergic to gluten and by cutting gluten out of their diet they felt better no more sluggishness and were able to lose more weight. Just what is Gluten and what does it do to a person who is allergic to it? I'm gonna do a google search for it but would like some input from my friends here at LBT who have experience with it and if they are allergic. Thanks So Much...Zen

I had ZERO restriction until I got my second fill. Then I was overfilled and had to get a slight unfill. now I have mild restriction and need a little put back in. As far as gaining the weight you just stopped smoking and when I quit I gained 20+ lbs, make sure your not eating to substitute smoking when you feel the need for a smoke go for a walk take a warm bath even brush your teeth anything either then eating. Good Luck.

My doc told me that when we get fills it can cause inflammation and that is what can cause the inability to eat for a few days that is why we have to have a liquid diet for 1-2 days then mushies then regular food. But IF you are not even able to keep something like Water down with out it coming back up then I would call your doc and tell him that he may want to take a little bit out. Good Luck

have you inquired with Fill Centers USA? I dont have their info but you can do a google search for them... Good Luck.

I did the cauliflower mashed needless to say it was gross.... About the cabbage spaghetti do you cook the cabbage?

I got some greek yogurt from costco the other week...they were pretty good a little on the thick side but good none the less...I just try eating a piece of toast with cottage cheese and honey that works as long as it doesnt get stuck that is....

I had a coke zero today just got a big glass and held the bottle up really high and poured it would lose carbonation i drink just a little to quench the urge to have a soda and give the rest to my husband.

My hubby had the salmon last week...it was over cooked and dry but the bread was devine....

How how I hate you night time munchies!!!! That's all....

You could be experiencing swelling from being stuck...I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks every one... has anyone tried Krill oil? I hear it's better then fish oil and if you get "mega red" krill oil its a small tablet and is easier to swallow.

I'm hesitant to ask questions anymore for the fear of being ridiculed for asking a question that may have all ready been asked, so Yes I did do a search for "Fish Oil" and didnt come up with anything so here goes: Who among us takes Fish Oil...and if you do what brand or type do you take? My husband takes these big honker ones that I know would get stuck in my band. I have heard that you can puncture the capsule and drink the liquid out of it but that sounds nasty, I dont want fishy burps as it is so the thought of drinking fish oils sounds gross. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated...