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ABC- it really sounds like you might be too tight- I had the same symptoms you are experiencing and was too tight. My scale seems to be mad at me too =(

What is Sugar Buster's diet? What do you eat? Never heard of this one!! I must be behind times? Is it hard to follow? I'm not real good at sticking to diets. I've been on yo-yo diets most of my life. I have Type II diabetes,RA,Hypertension,and high cholesterol. I've had GERD in years past. I don't take meds. I have occasional heartburn, but recently I've had lots of bloating,belching, and gas. How do you take medications after lap band surgery? I currently take 18 pills a day. Yuk!! I hope with the surgery I can come off some of them.

Yes.I know it has been a while since I have posted. But I am back now so I need to do some major catching up.

I went through the same - pity party life sucks thing at the beginning of this year (search the posts, its there)... I know where you are coming from... Food is my comfort and now PB'ing is my friend when I try to make food my comfort cuz it hurts so bad. Anyways, We are here for you if you need us! I will pray for you.

It will get better.

I am in Dublin which is East South East of WR.

Elizabeth is gone. Leslie replaced her a couple months ago, but she is awesome.

Too bad slim fast doesn't make a protein shake. I like their shakes at least the carb control ones. They were pretty good.

all victories, ladies! way to go! (Leslie, I especially liked yours...what fun!)

I tried to post this earlier, so if it doubles up on me, please forgive, but -

I had a NSV today, too. I was forced to eat fast food for lunch - which I never do - and I was good and ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and a fruit parfait at McD's, only to have them give me FRIES in my bag in addition to my order! McDonald's fries are crack to me - I normally cannot resist them. Well, I didn't totally resist them today. I ate two, then drove around the block of my office twice trying to find a familiar face to give them to. There are usually tons of guys around, but none today! So, I had to drive around the block again to find the trash can, but I THREW THEM OUT! Then I went to my office and took the bread off the sandwich and ate the chicken and yogurt for lunch!

Whoo Hoo, Me! not perfect, but I say it counts.

You all look so good. I am so proud of all of you, What insprirations you have all been! When I get ready to give up I come back to these pages look around and get my head on straight. Thanks for keeping it up!

I usually eat 3 meals a day and sometimes have snacks, but not always. A typically breakfast for me is either a protein drink or yogurt. The protein drink is a new thing lately with me trying to get in more protein. Sometimes I'll have a South Beach or Kashi bar mid morning (again, trying to get the protein) but that isn't always. Lunch is different things. Sometimes a salad, sometimes some luncheon meat and cheese. I guess I'm probably eating about a cup but I could eat more than a cup a few times this week (salad and a panini, although the panini was small). I sometimes need a small snack in the afternoon if I'm working out. Dinner I know I'm not overeating, although I could eat spaghetti (small portion) with bread this week...something I probably couldn't have done two weeks ago. I am pretty good with drinking my water and I don't drink with meals. Occasionally, I may take a small sip but that is rarely, if ever. I don't snack in the evenings either. That's something I've never done...even preband.

I'll probably go to the appointment and just see what they think. I usually make several appointments at one time, but I don't have one coming up after the one on 10/1, so I'm due to make some others.

Sheryl - you're doing better than me. I'm more - but it's complications from a medical problem I've had...I'm being stubborn and refuse to change my numbers. I know I'll get caught up by Halloween. I hope that I'll be down a few more too! A loss is a loss girl...:-)

Hey girl! I just saw this thread...Congratulations on your first year and 100 pounds. You look wonderful!

Good to hear from you Kristi. Great job on the weight loss! You're doing great!

georgia girl (aka Pamela)~ 100 lbs
leslie2lose (aka Leslie) - 45 lbs
jbrad71629(aka Jeannie)-87 lbs
Nip50 (aka Gina) - 136 lbs
kristim8132008 (aka Kristi) - 30 lbs
mia31771(aka mia) 69lbs

Paragirl,
You and your family are in my prayers. I wish I had wise words to offer you that could fix your situation. Do you have a "mediator" or someone in your family (or his) who can intervene (sp?) on your children's behalf. Someone who might be able to talk to him alone with out the new wife around......

Pamela - I spoke to Leslie (OTC) about my water intake last week when I had my fill. She said 100 was a bit high - to shoot for around 80. I've been getting in anywhere between 64-80. Not always counting, but drinking most of the day (between meals). She said if you drink too much it can flush out your kidneys. Obviously that's a bad thing. ;-)

I'm updating, I know I can't make it before next weekend, but at least I'll be close. There's no way I can loose 4 pounds in a week. I have 17 pounds to goal and I think it'll take as long to loose those 17 as it did to reach the first 60.

Leslie
starting weight: 224
current weight: 219
challenge goal weight: 204
pounds to go: 15

Nip
starting weight: 185
current weight: 177
challenge goal weight: 173
pounds to go: 4

Sheryl
Starting weight: 225.5
Current weight: 220
Challenge goal weight: 205
pounds to go: 15

Jeannie
Starting weight: 201
Current weight:198
Challenge goal weight:180
Pounds to go: 18

Pamela
Starting weight: 247
Current weight: 243
Challenge goal weight: 235
Pounds to go: 8

I have a ton of clothes in size 24 (with a few 22's) if anyone needs this size! Most are nicer work clothes (dress pants, blazers) or two-piece pants suits. There are a few casual outfits (capris, short, jeans) and some casual shirts as well. If anyone would like these, PM me. I boxed them all up last night and they are in my attic until I find a good home for them. If nobody takes me up on them in the next month or so, I'll just donate them to Goodwill. There are some nice pieces in here!

Yaya, I'm so glad you have joined the gruop. I live in Perry and I'm a grandmother, too. I would love to meet you.
RosieJo

I used Dr. Angstadt and his partner is Dr. Whipple. They are both good and have a lot of experience. I hope you have good luck with the change. I have moved away from Savannah and the nearest Dr. here will not take other surgeons patients. I hope I can find one and not drive 4-5 hours to Savannah for fills. Best wishes!

Thanks Les! Right now, I can definitely feel restriction, even being on liquids. I think that's a pretty good sign. It's exciting to think that maybe I have finally hit my sweet spot after all this time. I'm keeping my fingers crossed....