Went to see my regular doctor today. I last saw him about 2 weeks be for my banding. I had lost 26 lbs according to their scales. Guess that now to bad, but I wish it was just a little higher. I would like to lose 10lbs per month. I'm losing approx. 1-2 lbs a week. I know that is what they want you to lose, but I want it to come off just a little faster than that. I really haven't lost since I had my last fill 2 weeks ago. I seem to lose only when I'm on the liquid part of the diet. I will try watching my fats and carbs a little closer. I averaging 1500 cal per day and that is so much less then it was before my banding. I would think I would lose even faster than I am. Doctor was please with my weight lost, my iron was down and if its not back up when I go back in he wants to do another colonscopy a little early. I have to eat more iron for next couple of months. My hgbac1 was 6.5 same as in march, was hoping it would go down now that I have lost a little weight, maybe next time.

Delaney had a seizure while I was at the doctor. I have been home all week, but not here when she need me. I'm the closer to the school than her mother and I can give her her medicine. She seem ok for now.

So far today has been good. Its a little sticky out and my have storm later on today. Well must make some lunch. I'm hungry.:hungry::hungry::hungry:

Carol: Hi! I read all your journal entries, and it seems to me you are way too hard on yourself. If you need someone to talk to, you can write to me. I'm new on this adventure - hoping to be banded sometime in August. I'm not sure what the dietitians recommend for caloric intake and protein intake, but there are great paperback books on the market that include Carbs, calories, fat and protein. Maybe you should pick one up and start reading it to see what you could do to minimize your caloric intake. - Just a suggestion - . I also phoned for tickets for the View about 3 months ago. Said it would take about 12 months to get. I can't wait. Good Luck to you and think thin - and you will be. Pris