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Day four of the pouch plan. Eating medium solids today. But I caught a cold so I might stick with some Soup type things. Last night had talapia. Following the plan...NO drinking when eating. When did I forget that rule? Geez. That one is hard to not do, but I'm going to do it. I'd like some oatmeal this morning with a scoop of Protein powder but I suppose I should stick with the soft solids. Poached egg!! I can't tell you how good it feels to be in control right now. It is really motivating. I'm going to see a nutritionist next week too. I need to get my mind back into this. And checking in here is absolutely helping!

I went in to the doc, yesterday, and had 1 cc taken out..trying to get the heartburn and relux under control. Feeling good today and since I had done the first two days of the pouch diet, felt restricted when I had two poached eggs for Breakfast. I'm minding the no drinking while eating rule and for some reason, I just never got this, but the idea is to have your upper pouch get stretched with food, before it drops down, which gives you the feeling of fullness and you eat less. Duh...I feel pretty dumb about that. So, I was eating this morning and had the feeling and my mind was telling me this was right, and then another part was saying oh oh, you're going to PB. But it was fine. Gotta retrain myself. So, join me on this journey...lets stay motivated together.

I'm with you on all this. Banded in Jan 2007 and lost 70. Sort of have been running amuck for the past year and a half and stepped on the scales this morning with a 14 pound increase. Well, I've been battling 10 of those for the past year. Can't seem to get enough days in a row of eating right. I have suffered with reflux and heartburn and am now thinking that I'm "soothing" myself with little morsels..that are adding up. I go to the doc in the morning and he will take some Fluid out (for the second time) and I'm just freaking over not having the band help me. I keep telling myself that I couldn't do it on my own before, so I'm just screwed, but I've gotta do it for myself. Today I started the pouch diet. I think it is a good starting off point. I need to clean my system out of the sugars and crap. Need to get focused again. I need to be back here checking in with my support!!

I'm going to the doc tomorrow to have some fluid removed. I have struggled with this for months. I did the same thing last year and had 1 cc taken out and it solved the problem. I didn't have a refill, so I don't know why I started with the heartburn and reflux... I'm stressing about the lack of restriction and then forced myself to suffer with this dang reflux...but I need to get it fixed. And I need to eat right so I don't gain more.

HI All, Looks like many have disappeared, just like me. Anyone game to get going together? I am shooting for January with a full regime of doing what I'm supposed to do. I've ordered a diet book that Dr. Phil is recommending..the 17 day diet..and will do that, plus, have almost got my mini-workout room back in order. Don't know if anyone stops by anymore, but I'm going to be here and if not here, then somewhere to get support. I've stayed the same weight and just holding....not up or down...and it is time to get serious again. But not going to set myself up for this before the holidays. Just to maintain at this time of year is what works for me. Hope all is well.

Confused, so glad you are doing good. Funny about the craving tho. Milk is not my thing, but I'm sticking with my protein drinks in the morning. Alls well here...busy weekend. Weight not jumping around. I'm going to mind my p's and q's this week tho!! Time to get after that weight loss.

Wow Confused, it sounds like a mess inside. But I'm guessing if the surgeon thought is was okay to leave it there, then you'll be on your way soon. I hope you heal fast and the pain is tolerable. I'm frustrated. I did the pouch diet, lost 2 pounds (four total but I wasn't going to count the first two) and then decided to give it a go for another week. I did pretty well...no cheating but not completely according to the guidelines because we had unexpected company (friends had a vehicle accident and we stuck here for almost from Mon-Frid. Then, we take off and go to friends..no dinner on friday nite, they didn't do any breakfast or lunch so I ate a couple of muffins, then dinner was basically normal. Oh, and I was down another two pounds, then started my period on Friday.... So I come home and weigh myself on Sunday afternoon, thinking I probably had a good loss due to lack of eating...Sunday was breakfast and then dinner. And I'm up!!! Right where I started. So, I'm thinking, the hell with it. Even when I reduce the calories...I don't lose. Grrrrr.... Well, I'm still trying to eat right. Idon't normally skip meals. But still, it really pisses me off. I think most likely the problem was lack of calories.... Thats my rant.

Confused, boy, I sure feel for you. And I can imagine how you are feeling. Hang in there. And of course you have to stick with us!! That's the rules!! Sheila, you look wonderful. What a great picture of you! I'm plugging away on the pouch diet. Gonna start all over again today. Weight is down but haven't hit the scale just yet this morning. Early and I'm doing (or not doing it appears) some paperwork! I feel really good and strong in my resolve!

I'm actually enjoying the pouch diet..go figure. I think it is that I'm in control of my eating to a fine degree. And feel so much better, more energy. Just tells me I wasn't taking in enough protein on a daily basis.

Good morning gang. Confused, that is terrible. Is the sleeve an option? Guess you will find out what is what when you see the dr. Juno...you are an inspriation. Too bad about your gall bladder. But you'll be back at it soon. Starting the five day pouch diet today. Trying to get myself strict and get the junk out of my system. I'm trying to set a smaller goal of weighloss...like 10 pounds instead of 30...to just get me going. I've been walking and being active. Love this time of year. They fields are mowed and baled..smells so great!

Confused, what a great tale. I think we could probably all take heed. I sometimes think I'm not taking in enough good foods. Certainly I don't eat much fruit or veggies. And I'm sure my protein intake is low. I'm going to pay more attention. But I'm glad that you are doing better. I keep thinking the pouch diet would get me back on track. I've been awol, to some degree. I'm having computer problems so it is difficult to get here. My monitor will only allow me a couple of minutes of viewing time. And the computer is less that a year old (Dell) and Dell, doesn't recognize it cuz it was bought thought a store (Costco) and not directly. So, I've been spending hours on the phone trying to get some resolution but may have to return the whole thing. So, I did step on the scale yesterday, after about a month...all I didn't gain..but I didn't lose. So, I need to get going. I've been exercising on a regular basis and feel really good about that. Just the eating too late at night...my bad.

I had a reduction 8 weeks ago and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Pain was not much at all. And the whole recovery was a piece of cake (low fat). I went from a DD to a C cup. My insurance also had an specified amount to be taken out which my Dr. didn't agree with, but I think he did it anyway. I think it was 700 grams each. I have about 30 pounds to lose but have not seen the scale move much in the past year...not minding my band business. But I would still advocate for the BR. It is great.

What an adorable pup. I'm not too sure about weighing in every day...that might be too frustrating, but certainly back on my weekly schedule. I have done it for over three years with rare exception. So, I need to get back on track. I wonder where some of my motivation is. I think about the HGC...to get me the final bit, but it just seems extreme. And if you're doing 500 calories a day anyway...wouldn't you lose, anyway? Does the HGC control appetite? That is what i"m reading. And what is maintenance. I know...you gave me all the links to that stuff and I need to get to reading. It is certainly tempting.

I need to get on the scale more regularly...like in the old days. I think it keeps me more honest. I'm going to behave myself this week. Lots of self-talk to keep me in line. I don't want to be where I'm at...but I have to say...I ran into a lady I hadn't seen in a few years. She didn't recognize me..except it was in my building. I ID's here first and then she figured out who I was. I think we sometimes forget where were started and how far we have come!!

Sunshine, That is terrific. I did a little looking at the HGC but decided it wasn't for me. Maybe I'll change my mind down the road aways..who knows. I've not been moving much on my weight or exercise. Trying to eat a little more balanced however and this week has been good. I am two months out from my breast reduction and am very pleased. It is so nice to be comfortable!! I'm going to make a better effort to check in here because I know I do better when I do!!

You guys sound like you're doing well. Keep up the good work. I need to get motivated to exercise, but winter just won't go away here and I wanna go walk!! I'm doing a little...need to get my core stronger as my back is killing me sometimes. Going to a Hot Springs for an over nighter tomorrow...work but I'm going to play too!!

ooowwweee, confused...be careful and stop over doing it. Walking is good...maybe find a hill or a weight vest to get some additional burn!! Sunshine...are you vacationing or?? Any side effects from the HCG? I'm reading up on it, but I've just began to research it.

Juno, you're very inspiring. I did some walking this weekend, but not sure I'll do running. My lower back has been killing me off and on for a year. I think I need to do the crunches and back strengthing first. I noticed that the more I play/work on the computer, the more aggravated it is...poor posture I suppose. Got my stitches out last wedneday and the doc says the breasts and healing looks good. Can get into the water in a week (spa retreat planned) and then about two more weeks before I can do "strenous" activities. I am really happy with the reduction so far. Need to get on board with eating again...or not eating, as the case may be!!

Juno and Confused, sounds like you are doing terrific and have great goals. Juno, have heard and checked out the couch 2 5K thing but haven't seen the programs for the squats and pushups..where is that? I'm doing fine. Have lost weight, besides the "reduction" weight. Am not supposed to do anything strenous for about 6 weeks and get the stitches out on Wednesday. Not really looking forward to that at some level. But I am so happy with how they are looking! I need to get out and do some bra shopping....ahhh, I might be able to get something cute!! Imagine that! I'm hoping to start walking soon...maybe tomorrow. Sort of depends on the pain level and such. It isn't bad, but I don't want to aggravate anything. I sort of over did myself this weekend with chores!!

Wow, Tonya, that is all very interesting. I'm going to do some reading. I am almost one week out of my breast reduction surgery and feel like I'm doing really great. I'm off work for two weeks, but feel like I could probably do a bit more, but decided to give myself some time. I have to say, it hasn't been bad at all and my mom came over to help...she is astounded at how active I've been. So, I go into the doc for a checkup on Wednesday and maybe have the drains out. It is going really well so far.

Yep, had a good week last week altho the stomach cramping part lingered in till wednesday. The other problem resolved itself (I could get away from the powder room!) I don't do so good on my weekends. I still really watched portions..but I guess it is just calorie dense. I'm going to hit it hard this week. Surgery a week from tomorrow. Yikes!!

Slowing getting to feel better. Not so achey in my lower tummy this morning...gives me hope that it has run its course. Sticking to my guns with eating. And I'm two weeks away from my breast reduction surgery!! I'm scared and excited.

Sunshine...whats the diet you're doing? And how is it going?

Good morning. Think I've had a good eating week and ready to keep after it. I haven't weighed in yet this morning but I will. I haven't been able to get too far from the powder room and think I might have picked up some viral intestinal thingy..which is still kicking in me but a bit more managable right now. And definately don't feel like someone beat me!! Even managed some manual labor by cleaning a bunch of corrals yesterday. Expecting a baby horse in April so needed to get some cleaned. Anyway, I don't wear skinny jeans either but it would be nice to think I could. I don't think they look all that good. But then in my opinion, neither do the hip huggers on me. But I've got em cuz sometimes that is all I could find. Uggg.

Hmmm, just saw someone had the nickname of skinnyjeans.. Wish I could fit in some..but I'm guessing some of you already do. I'm doing good and eating on program. I came down with some sort of crude, so I'm home all day and just dozing on the couch. I hope to be back in fine fettle by tomorrow!! How are you all doing?