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luluc-When you add sf pudding mix to your Protein drinks, how much of it are you able to put in before it gets too thick to drink?

1 or 2 tablespoons - no more or it does get a bit thick, especially if you add p.butter.

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1 or 2 tablespoons - no more or it does get a bit thick, especially if you add p.butter.

Thanks. I bought some Protein powder and several flavors of sf pudding mix. I am going to experiment.

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hmm, yeah... i thought this was a support forum... maybe i was wrong? but maybe you havent been banded long,
Been banded since Feb 2008 and I lost 6 pounds over the holidays, sorry you gained. If you want to go on a diet, farbeit from me to stop you, but if diets worked we all would not have needed to be banded.

It appears lots of people feel the same way you do, so Good luck.

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It is not a diet it is a way for you to get over the carbs and sugar you might have eaten over the holidays and get back on track. If you would take the time to look at it you will see that this is just the way you ate when you first got banded and nothing extreme it is just reminding you of what you did and need to do to get back on track.

Anyways why do some of you feel it was important to post about the negative stuff when this post only had to do with the people that needed help.

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Hi Boo Boo,Laura here and looking for some support.I just signed on new today and am feeling panicky.I didn't gain over the Holiday but didn't lose either.I was banded in late August 08 and have lost thirty pounds.I feel like i can still eat way to much after two fills .Is this normal.? I rarely feel my restriction.I am scheduled for another fill on Jan.21st.I am embarrassed for my Dr.to see how little weight I have lost in past two months.I turned right to the Xmas.goodies and feel really guilty and out of control.I know the best advice comes from those who have been there.Help!!!!!!! Laura:w00t:

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Hello all

I am starting my holiday detox early. I fell off the bandwagon and gained.....gasp 7 pounds! SH*T.....so instead of waiting for the holidays to officially be over and add to the total I have decided to start a detox program for myself early....

I am going on a few days of liquids only, followed by the 5 day pouch diet. I figure it it an easy way to get back on track.

Anyone want to join me and NOT wait until 2009 to get those holiday pounds off?

I'm with you! Just got home from visiting family for Christmas week and had a vegetable plate for dinner w/ cranberry juice.

So tired of candy, pie, soda, ice cream, cookies- uuggghhhh! This was my first holiday season since reaching goal and I gained 3 pounds. But it's nice to have the band, I could have gained alot more and hopefully it will be a breeze to lose it.

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Been banded since Feb 2008 and I lost 6 pounds over the holidays, sorry you gained. If you want to go on a diet, farbeit from me to stop you, but if diets worked we all would not have needed to be banded.

It appears lots of people feel the same way you do, so Good luck.

If you lost 6 pounds over the holidays then that is great for you, but why are you here, trying to bring all of us down. Does it make you feel superior to us?

I came back to this website because I needed to get back on track. I found this thread because of the title, but it seems you found it despite the title.

Hopefully you will never know our problem.

My fills are not always the same, and the foods and cravings are there, and the motivation hasn't been for me after a terrible fall I suffered in May. Excercising has been very hard, and that is how my body got off track, but not that I need an excuse for it.

You've almost made me very sorry I ever came back here for support. But, you do not win, and I will be back, with more motivation than ever to prove to people like you that may not understand. Is is not a diet, it's a New Year, with a New Attitude, and some extra support from others going through similar situations.

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You've almost made me very sorry I ever came back here for support. But, you do not win, and I will be back, with more motivation than ever to prove to people like you that may not understand. Is is not a diet, it's a New Year, with a New Attitude, and some extra support from others going through similar situations.

ignore the "noise" - cause it's just noise.

this is the first re-gain for me, and i'm not concerned in the least that i will shed the lbs in no time. i enjoyed the holidays - ate foods i normally don't - and my body is ready for a shock to the system....which is what we are doing.

i typically don't jump in a thread that i have no skin in the game - different strokes....again noise.

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Been banded since Feb 2008 and I lost 6 pounds over the holidays, sorry you gained. If you want to go on a diet, farbeit from me to stop you, but if diets worked we all would not have needed to be banded.

It appears lots of people feel the same way you do, so Good luck.

wow - a whole 10 months? congrats. come talk to me when you are 2+ years out.

and by the way, if you didnt put 2+2 together (the ticker, the avatar, my mention of an OB, someone's mention of a baby)... i'm PREGNANT...

best of luck to you and i hope you one day become human.

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Hello everyone :) I have been outta town for the Holidays. I just returned and saw this thread. I think it's wonderful! I am in. I wont be able to start till tomorrow though.

I am doing it because it seems my restriction has loosened slightly. I think it will be a good way to show me if I need a fill or not.

I am with Lulu -- Ignore the 'noise'

I think I will only do 1 day of liquids though then start the pouch test Tuesday.

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If you lost 6 pounds over the holidays then that is great for you, but why are you here, trying to bring all of us down. Does it make you feel superior to us?

I came back to this website because I needed to get back on track. I found this thread because of the title, but it seems you found it despite the title.

Hopefully you will never know our problem.

My fills are not always the same, and the foods and cravings are there, and the motivation hasn't been for me after a terrible fall I suffered in May. Excercising has been very hard, and that is how my body got off track, but not that I need an excuse for it.

You've almost made me very sorry I ever came back here for support. But, you do not win, and I will be back, with more motivation than ever to prove to people like you that may not understand. Is is not a diet, it's a New Year, with a New Attitude, and some extra support from others going through similar situations.

Thank you so much for adding to what I said. We are on this board to support each other. Not to bring those of us down who already feel like crap.

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Ok all, back to US and not the drama! :)

I am so happy so many are on board and ready to back on the bandwagon with each other. This thread is for those who want to support each other! :Banane20:

I know we can all do this. FYI for those of you who don't know I have been banded well over 2 years, and lost more than 165 pounds. So I have been here before where I got a little off track and had to put myself back on. It is ok to be honest with yourself and others and admit you need support.

I didn't get banded to diet, and the 5 day is not a diet it is a recommitment to me and my band. I am very happy that I have such great friends to help me along my way!

Hugs!

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You've almost made me very sorry I ever came back here for support. But, you do not win, and I will be back, with more motivation than ever to prove to people like you that may not understand. Is is not a diet, it's a New Year, with a New Attitude, and some extra support from others going through similar situations.

I am glad to hear you won't let someone else dictate your success! :) Because if you did---I would have to find you and kick your butt! I know you are worth more than that!

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