Hope everyone is having a wonderful week! Here is to some great scale victories!:smile:

Name.................Start..................Current.................Goal

Cindy, I was hopeful this fill would give me some restriction, but this morning I was able to eat 1 and 1/2 packets of oatmeal. Hope is fading. I will have to rely on willpower for another two weeks!

The only thing that helps the weight loss seems to be the two days of liquids following the fill! UGH!

Why do we need the magic feeling of being FULL? It's like searching for the holy grail, trying to get restriction.

I have been avoiding social situations so I don't over eat until I get a fill that works (even for a bit) but I cannot continue this forever. My life lately is all about the two weeks until the next fill arrives and I was sore after this last fill so in a way I dread them.

Hope and despair all within a couple hours!!!

Hey Shortgal...how is your hunger in between meals? I find that I eat about 1 1/2 cups of food at my meals. If I am getting hungry between meals consistently than I know it is time for a fill. I am scheduled for my next fill on 2/6. I am beginning to feel hungry between meals so this is a clue that it will be time. Don't worry though we will reach the sweet spot and forget all about this hell.

Cindy

Cindy, Thanks for checking back with me. I had a busy day, so hunger in between meals wasn't an issue, as I didn't have much time to think about it.

I am trying to learn to "read" my body better and understand that "full" is going to feel different now. It's just so hard to re-adjust and understand these new signals after every fill.

We went to dinner at a friend's house. A big group of us got together at their house to support them because it is the one year anniversay of the loss of their son. We all brought food and had a big buffet. ( There were many Desserts and lots of food.

I really managed to stay on plan. 1/2 slice of Turkey meatloaf (we brought that) about 4 tbs of rice and 1/2 of a stuffed shell. No dessert. I was ok with that amount but don't know if I was just determined NOT to eat in front of people that know I was recently banded.

Now that I'm home and could get something to anything eat, I'm feeling ok with NOT eating so maybe I have a little restriction????

Thanks for the supportive comments, I really appreciate it

Where is Kristin? Haven't seen her check in!

Tyman: You'll lose soon, hang in there. Look at your weight already, it's great!

We still have one month to reach goal.

Cindy: your so great for starting so many of these motivating threads. Does anyone know when Easter is? Maybe we can do another challenge from FEB 14 to easter or FEB 14th to St. Paddy's Day?

1. Momto1plus1.......241...............238..............229...........9

2. TxArcher...........360........Last week, 357......???...........12

3. Hungryforchange...227.5..........225...............215.5.......10

4 shortgal ............. 198............195................192...........3

5. Hollyberries.........298............293................285........... 8

6. Tyman311..........167...........168................150............17

7. Trixie.................264...............255..............244......... .11

8. plump_princess.....237.............233..............227........... 6

9. Foofy ................249............244...............237............7

10. wnt2lose..........236............233.8...........225.............8.8

11. BarbBee...........284.............278.............272..............6

Woo hoo!!! We are doing it!!!! Keep up the great work!

1. Momto1plus1.......241...............238..............229...........9

2. TxArcher...........360........Last week, 357......???...........12

3. Hungryforchange...227.5..........225...............215.5.......10

4 shortgal ............. 198............195................192...........3

5. Hollyberries.........298............293................285........... 8

6. Tyman311..........167...........168................150............17

7. Trixie.................264...............255..............244......... .11

8. plump_princess.....237.............233..............227........... 6

9. Foofy ................249............244...............237............7

10. wnt2lose..........236............233.8...........225.............8.8

11. BarbBee...........284.............278.............272..............6

12. Longhorn..........211.............209.............199.............10

I got my second fill today -- 2 ccs bringing me to a total of 6 ccs in my 10cc band. I'm on a liquid diet through the weekend. I can't say that I feel very different yet except I'm sure not hungry even though I've only had two Slimfast shakes today.

I'm so excited because I met with the physical trainer today and she's going to come to my house tomorrow to check out my equipment and help me development a strength training and cardio program. Also, we discussed my diet and I told her how I've always had a trouble with vegetables. She told me she gets all of her veggies and fruit for the day by throwing them in a juicer and making juice. So I stopped at the store and picked up a juicer. I can't wait to get started. She said it doesn't taste very good but it's just one glass a day -- I can handle that. :seeya:

My next fill is February 15. I don't know if I'll make my goal by Valentine's Day but I'm feeling more optimistic now than the past few weeks.

WOHOO Great Job Longhorn!!!

I had a fill 2 weeks ago, and I have no restriction, I scheduled another for in 2 weeks, Dr.s wants me to wait for 8 weeks between fills. Hell No I said, I want some/any restriction!!!! But I have been working out each and every day. Tomorrow we go out to san diego for 5 days on a Biz trip. Hopefully I will be a good girl and not gain anythng....

Keep up the good work everyone!!!

1. Momto1plus1.......241...............238..............229...........9

2. TxArcher...........360........Last week, 357......???...........12

3. Hungryforchange...227.5..........225...............215.5.......10

4 shortgal ............. 198............195................192...........3

5. Hollyberries.........298............293................285........... 8

6. Tyman311..........167...........168................150............17

7. Trixie.................264...............255..............244......... .11

8. plump_princess.....237.............233..............227........... 6

9. Foofy ................249............244...............237............7

10. wnt2lose..........236............233.8...........225.............8.8

11. BarbBee...........284.............278.............272..............6

12. Longhorn..........211.............209.............199.............10

13. Steph...............203.5..........197..............188.5.........8.5

*sigh* It was kind of a rough week for me. I don't really want to get into details, but at least you might understand why I haven't been around much...accountability.

I did have a NSV this week. I measured my waist for new work pants about a week ago and the tape said 38.5, so I thought 38 size mens pants would work...they were too big! I am now in a 36. They are slightly snug, but actually surprisingly comfortable considering I thought they'd be too tight! One more size and I'll be even with DH. LOL I SO look forward to being smaller than him.

I am here and doing GREAT!!!

1. Momto1plus1.......241...............238..............229...........9

2. TxArcher...........360........Last week, 357......???...........12

3. Hungryforchange...227.5..........225...............215.5.......10

4 shortgal ............. 198............195................192...........3

5. Hollyberries.........298............293................285........... 8

6. Tyman311..........167...........168................150............17

7. Trixie.................264...............255..............244......... .11

8. plump_princess.....237.............233..............227........... 6

9. Foofy ................249............244...............237............7

10. wnt2lose..........236............233.8...........225.............8.8

11. BarbBee...........284.............278.............272..............6

12. Longhorn..........211.............209.............199.............10

13. Steph...............203.5..........197..............188.5.........8.5

14. Kristin1031........256.............249..............240............9

I am so proud of myself I did 5 miles this morning on the bike at the club! Was the first time I attempted the bike and I did it in 30 minutes....I was so proud of myself. The last 10 minutes was excrutiating but I made it.....and hoped on the scale this am and was down another 2 pounds......it is coming off and I am thrilled........10 more pounds and I will be under 100 pounds to lose.....YIPPEE!!!!

Congratulations everyone on our wonderful success! We are all awesome....

1. Momto1plus1.......241...............238..............229...........9

2. TxArcher...........360........Last week, 357......???...........12

3. Hungryforchange...227.5..........225...............215.5.......10

4 shortgal ............. 198............195................192...........3

5. Hollyberries.........298............293................285........... 8

6. Tyman311..........167...........168................150............17

7. Trixie.................264...............255..............244......... .11

8. plump_princess.....237.............233..............227........... 6

9. Foofy ................249............244...............237............7

10. wnt2lose..........236............233.8...........225.............8.8

11. BarbBee...........284.............278.............272..............6

12. Longhorn..........211.............209.............199.............10

13. Steph...............203.5..........197..............188.5.........8.5

14.kristin1031..........256............ 249..............240...........9

Wow I did 5 miles this morning on the bike at the club and it was my first attempt at the bike!! I was very pumped !! And I lost 2 more pounds, so it is working all the exercise is paying off.

Congratulations to all of us!! We are doing awesome!!

Kristin: You are so focused! Way to go!

I have NOT gotten my a** in gear exercise wise, but I have remained committed to small portions and no treats.

My biggest problem is the lack of Fiber and the results of that. I am feeling sluggish becasue of it and have decided to start adding small amount of benefiber daily to my Water.

Since I've got a new recordkeeping policy, I'm going to update again.

1. Momto1plus1.......241...............238..............229...........9

2. TxArcher...........360........Last week, 357......???...........12

3. Hungryforchange...227.5..........225...............215.5.......10

4 shortgal ............. 198............195................192...........3

5. Hollyberries.........298............293................285........... 8

6. Tyman311..........167...........168................150............17

7. Trixie.................264...............255..............244......... .11

8. plump_princess.....237.............233..............227........... 6

9. Foofy ................249............244...............237............7

10. wnt2lose..........236............233.8...........225.............8.8

11. BarbBee...........284.............278.............272..............6

12. Longhorn..........211.............206.............199.............7

13. Steph...............203.5..........197..............188.5.........8.5

14.kristin1031..........256............ 249..............240...........9

Since I've got a new recordkeeping policy, I'm going to update again.

What is your new policy?

What is your new policy?

Well, I was only going to go by official weigh-ins at the doctor's office (which I discussed to the nth degree in another thread. But since I can't seem to stay away from the scales, I've decided to weigh every morning but only record a new low weight. My new low right now is 206 (down three from the my appointment on Friday.) It will probably go up over the next severals days but I won't record another change until another new low appears.

I used this approach when I lost weight on Medifast (and was a staunch defender of daily weighing! :grin:) four years ago and I got used to the slow losses. It's better for me mentally to consider the new low my true weight and any higher weights as aberrations. :biggrin:

1. Momto1plus1.......241...............238..............229...........9

2. TxArcher...........360........Last week, 357......???...........12

3. Hungryforchange...227.5..........225...............215.5.......10

4 shortgal ............. 198............195................192...........3

5. Hollyberries.........298............293................285........... 8

6. Tyman311..........167...........168................150............17

7. Trixie.................264...............255..............244......... .11

8. plump_princess.....237.............233..............227........... 6

9. Foofy ................249............244...............237............7

10. wnt2lose..........236............233.8...........225.............8.8

11. MarieGabrielle.......268.............261...............256............ 5

I am very disappointed this week I only lost 1 lb; :sad:I worked really hard at the gym with my pt. However, I struggle with staying full, I was hungry every hour :drool:so I ate, I need a fill badly. I can wait to Tuesday for my fill until then I am in Bandster hell:reddevil:.

I hope everyone is doing well.

here we go again, I hope I copy the correct list.

1. Momto1plus1.......241...............238..............229...........9

2. TxArcher...........360........Last week, 357......???...........12

3. Hungryforchange...227.5..........225...............215.5.......10

4 shortgal ............. 198............195................192...........3

5. Hollyberries.........298............293................285........... 8

6. Tyman311..........167...........168................150............17

7. Trixie.................264...............255..............244......... .11

8. plump_princess.....237.............233..............227........... 6

9. Foofy ................249............244...............237............7

10. wnt2lose..........236............233.8...........225.............8.8

11. BarbBee...........284.............278.............272..............6

12. Longhorn..........211.............206.............199.............7

13. Steph...............203.5..........197..............188.5.........8.5

14.kristin1031..........256............ 249..............240...........9

15. MarieGabrielle.......268.............261...............256............ 5

LONGHORN: For making your own juice, I've read that adding a small apple will help the flavor of juices made with veggies.

Try searching online for juicer receipes.

Great idea for getting your veggies in.

I've been reading about everyone in the other thread, so nice to get to know you all better.