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[NoMoBand 278]

Checking in. Sorry I have not been on for awhile. So far so good! I was able to stay on the Protein liquids 2 days then switched to mushies for a day. My restriction is much better and I have been really good about eating the correct foods. I've completely done away with any kind of bread or flour (Tortillas was/is my weakness). I continue to work out a total of 45 minutes with 30 of those minutes doing a slow to medium jog on the tread mill. With the awesome weather change, I've added a 30 minute bike ride in the evenings. Its been a challenge but I've lost 6 pounds. I probably need a smidge of a fill but I'm really trying to disicpline myself and prove that I can do this without relying completely on the band. I have good restriction, but, if I have just a few more bites after I'm satisfied or feel full I can actually feel a thump when food passes through the stoma then I can usually eat another meal after that. Weird!!!!

How are you all doing? Don't give up!! Jake

[Ladybandito 516]

Ha! Jake! I get that thump and then can eat more too! Now that I realize what is happening, I'll pay more attention! Thanks for sharing that ... I'm not on the challenge with you guys, was just reading the thread. Glad I did and good wishes to all of you!

[NoMoBand 278]

Ha! Jake! I get that thump and then can eat more too! Now that I realize what is happening, I'll pay more attention! Thanks for sharing that ... I'm not on the challenge with you guys, was just reading the thread. Glad I did and good wishes to all of you!

In the spring/summer/early fall, I am not able to keep a tight band due to severe allergy drainage, otherwise I am spewing out froth (foam) and gagging at night, so, I get below 2.0 cc's in the band, where as in winter months I can have 2.2 cc's and keep a tight band. Reason for all the explanation is when I can handle the additional .2 cc's in the winter months, I don't feel that thump and when I'm full, I'm full and one more bite will cause the dreaded stuck episode. My band doctor gave the ok to received a Kenalog injection(sterioid) for my allergies this year and so far so good, I'm allergy free! I just might ask for the .2 fill.

You may want to ask your doc for a .1 or .2 fill, if this has become a problem for you. Let me know how it goes. Jake

[NurseDana 32]

How...how are we all doing? I feel like I'm doing better with my eating (most days) and I'm down 14 lbs...20 left til goal! How about you all??

[Nikki Riviotta 33]

I am doing great. I have really started using My Fitness Pal to log all calories and exercise. I have it on my phone and my laptop so I can log where ever I am. I am down 6 pounds since I joined this challenge. Not gonna hit my 20 lb goal by June 7th but I am losing again and that is what is most important to me! Hope everyone else is doing well!

[NurseDana 32]

Awesome job! My fitness pal is the best! And 6 lbs is great...anytime the scale is moving down is a victory!

[danielle b 32]

I am done 9...11 more to go until June 21. I also, don't think I will make my goal before plastics...but I am okay with that