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So this first week I am interested in seeing how the WW points plus system works with: My band, my budget, time (or lack thereof), how full or hungry do I feel, am I bored already etc. Sort of an information gathering week. I definitely don't expect to be able to follow the points-plus plan like WW wants (i.e., eat all your points) but am going to try to do the plan the best I can and see how I feel and if this is something not only do I want to do, but can help me stay in a weight loss zone. Week 1.15.12 through 1.21.12 [Daily Point Allowance: 41, Weekly Points Allowance: 49] Sunday Carmel Machiato [8pts], 4 Breakfast Sausages [5], slim-fast snack bar [3], taco bell [12] , yoplait [4], light peaches & 1/4 cup grape nuts [4.5] = 32.5 [*]Monday Breakfast/Coffee [16], sweet & spicy tuna [5], light peaches & 1/4 cup grape nuts [4.5], coffee/creamer [2], bag of kettle corn popcorn [15] = 42.5 [*]Tuesday [*]Wednesday [*]Thursday [*]Friday [*]Saturday

I am also busting out all my WW stuff. I have restarted my journey but while I tip toe back into my fills (trying to not be so tight I am getting stuck on everything..) I have to try something to help me validate that I am eating in a way that will be for weight loss (versus someone who is trying to maintain or gain). For example, I have noticed that over the 10+ days since restarting my journey I am all over the map for food volumes being consumed. Which is too unstable and slowing me down. So I am seeing if the WW stuff can help me.

Challenge Info: Start Date: January 8th, 2012 End Date: February 14th, 2012 Open to? Anyone who wants to join Is there a signup cut off date? nope How does it work: Each person sets their own goal for wtloss during the challenge. Where's the tracking sheet? https://docs.google....UFRfNVpnV1pyWFE

Challenge Info: Start Date: January 8th, 2012 End Date: February 14th, 2012 Open to? Anyone who wants to join Is there a signup cut off date? nope How does it work: Each person sets their own goal for wtloss during the challenge. Where's the tracking sheet? https://docs.google....UFRfNVpnV1pyWFE

I need to see a u-tube of this dance!!! I don't get it..

kinda graphic but.. this is what happens to me. body gives me these immediate - stop or your going barf signal, followed by a runny nose, production of spit in my mouth, unable to burp sensation, sometimes nausea and I puke whats in my stoma. if it is really bad I will have a full on stomach barf (like when you have a very bad flu) all within 60 - 90 seconds!!! Don't get stuck while DRIVING!!! it sucks.

I am so excited others want to do this too! This challenge is what I need to get things going

so my experience has and is very different from you all who have supportive friends and family. Eating with anyone who is not banded (less my husband and son) absolutely sucks! I dread Birthdays, Holidays, Summer BBQs etc. Its not that people are purposely mean or malicious, just ignorant and no matter how many time I 'explain' things, have a positive attitude, try to just 'visit' etc....I get sick of being the freak center of attention. It know it is just another 'thing' I'll end up having to figure out and reconcile since food and celebration is EVERYTHING to my friends, co-workers and family.

Challenge Info: Start Date: January 8th, 2012 End Date: February 14th, 2012 Open to? Anyone who wants to join Is there a signup cut off date? nope How does it work: Each person sets their own goal for wtloss during the challenge. Where's the tracking sheet? https://docs.google....UFRfNVpnV1pyWFE

Challenge Info: Start Date: January 8th, 2012 End Date: February 14th, 2012 Open to? Anyone who wants to join Is there a signup cut off date? nope How does it work: Each person sets their own goal for wtloss during the challenge. Where's the tracking sheet? https://docs.google....UFRfNVpnV1pyWFE

I'll post a blog entry

{DRAFT DIRECTIONS - I'll keep refining these until they are near exact - That will help folks who are new to using web applications - last updated 1/8/12 1pm pst} This is how add the Chart to my Blog. Sign up at Myfitness Pal website Enter all your wt and wt loss settings via the settings link Go to "Reports" Tab Select "Progress", Choose a report type "Weight" , Reporting period "Last 7 days" Click "View Report" button Once the chart is generated, using print screen or 'snip it' in windows create an image that you can save to your desk top (remember the name! this is the image you will override each week as you see progress) Log back into LBT. Create a Gallery for this new chart image. By doing that you do not have to 'host' the image on a 3rd party server you can utilize the URL from the LBT gallery as a means to post the chart in your blog, forum posts etc. Each week, re log into the myfitness pal site, update your stats, repeat the screencapture sets & upload the newest chart image to your gallery.

I started one is anyone wants to join?? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AigWHhIjJn4PdGl5ODZmY1R6N1NfUFRfNVpnV1pyWFE

Absolutely. I found the best remedy for that was getting unfilled and having to come to terms with the reality that I need this and will be a bariatric person for the rest of my life. Too bad I had to gain 80 pounds before I had my "ah-ha" moment..

I used to do that too. Get unfilled due to vacations..Each time got harder and harder to get refilled. Eventually I thought why the hell am I doing this...I could manage on my own for a bit. Look at my signature to see how smart that was. I will never do it again unless I have a medical issue. Choice is yours though. Good luck

I had that happen one time too. It was very scary. When I was going in for fills back in 08-09 it felt like a bit of a guessing game. My doctor makes you take liquids for 48 hours after a fill and 1 time I blew them off, had some more firm food and wham! that night my band tightened to the point I was choking on my own spit!! it was scary and really messes you up b/c you have to restart trying to find the sweet spot.

hehe..I had to read the post 2x then realized she meant pre-band. Well I loved (notice past tense) those McGriddle Meals....plus a large frapp. being unfilled...very very bad... MY PROCLAMATION: live life w/out McDonalds Breakfast

Hmm maybe that is why I can never eat those yummy BBQ chicken wraps (less the wrap) at McDonalds? Hmm..whoda thunk? But me loves a burger..maybe I'll try that - less the bun

Hmm.. the port pulling sensation sound like what I felt after surgery where my body was healing and the port area twinged, burned, and pulled sometimes while being sore. Your body is still healing and scaring around things etc. maybe you moved around too much or did something that now is making you sore. Also, sounds like that empanada was simply finding its way down your stoma, through the band etc. Doubt you did anything. But I guarantee you probably are hyper paranoid that it is hurting something..it isn't. Hope you can get your plumbing going. That will help soooo much all the way around.

Me too. In the same boat. I lost and gained 80 lbs. Back to square one. I didn't have complications w/ my band just some majorly difficult life, job issues. Once all the stress happened, it was followed severe depression and I couldn't cope w/ everything and handle working my band. But! looking forward to a fresh start beginning now!

To get back on the band wagon. Accept that my weight gain was unfortunate, but not the end of world. Just got my first refill and am excited to get going again and have learned a lot about myself over this last few years.

OMG - I hate this when this happens at work and everyone is quietly working. It is kinda a joke at home now. Like, "looks like mom has had success eating, gurgling good. Nothing stuck!"