check out my blog post on my horrible encounter with french toast http://www.debbieposton.com/breaking-the-rules/?fb_source=pubv1

your opinions please?

Almost in my 2nd month no fill yet although in dec should be one. 1st month I've thrown up 2-3 times. Still slime because bites too big or don't eat slow enough. I had bread for the first time last week. Chip beef gravy over toast. If I break the toast in small pieces it went down ok but not going to try toasted bread very often. I don't throw up much and can eat most anything as long as I eat it correctly.

I'm not exercising much but walking a little every day. I know I need a fill eating more than 3x. My downfall is frozen yogurt and have more than should. So have to work towards not having it because it is a trigger. Slow and steady wins the race. Good luck all. Be safe

OMG I love frozen yogurt. I love the new ones where you go in and choose the flavors you want and then add your own goodies. Fortunately, there isn't one close to me so it's rare I get to indulge.

OMG I love frozen yogurt. I love the new ones where you go in and choose the flavors you want and then add your own goodies. Fortunately' date=' there isn't one close to me so it's rare I get to indulge.[/quote']

I buy the 1/2 gal at publix. I try to have a cup but doesn't always have that much...but more.

Gotta bring this under control. It's awful good tho. LOL

I just use the timer function on my phone. As soon as I swallow I start a 2:00 timer. That forces me to take time between bites. My meal isn't always hot by the time I'm done, but if I stick to the timer I really can eat whatever I want.

I just use the timer function on my phone. As soon as I swallow I start a 2:00 timer. That forces me to take time between bites. My meal isn't always hot by the time I'm done' date=' but if I stick to the timer I really can eat whatever I want.[/quote']

I've never thought of using a timer but I've seen it two times now reading the posts. Maybe I'll try that on my next meal so I don't get that knot fullness in my stomach or throat. Why pick two minutes? I can see it on more complex meals but egg omelet? I can really use it when eating chicken and beef.....can't seem to make it tender enough. Thanks for the idea. Good luck on your journey. I lost another lb. For me that's good. I haven't had a fill yet.

You're just starting out....you've got a long way to go...many lessons to learn

thank you!!

sometimes my impatience gets the better of me...hence the reason diets never worked for me...but I did lose 1 lb this week with no fill in my band yet so i just have to keep reminding myself "slow and steady wins the race"!! my band will help me get there!

I chose 2:00 because it's safest for me. Sometimes I wait even longer depending on how it's feeling. Softer foods (like eggs) are usually good at 1:00.

I chose 2:00 because it's safest for me. Sometimes I wait even longer depending on how it's feeling. Softer foods (like eggs) are usually good at 1:00.

Thx for getting back to me. I see your reasoning. I take my time on most things but not on all. So maybe I'll try a timer and see if it will work for me. I can use my phone's stop watch.

It's really made a huge difference for me. My 5 year old likes to run the timer for me at restaurants.

Thx for getting back to me. I see your reasoning. I take my time on most things but not on all. So maybe I'll try a timer and see if it will work for me. I can use my phone's stop watch.

I used my phone timer tonight. Ate it cold but went down and no pbing. I think I will use it in a restaurant too. Thx for the idea. I'll need a fill (1st) in Dec. So will certainly need it then.