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I try to do something else between bites - read a half page in a book, or play on my phone. It really helps me pause in between.

I'm still bouncing around at 241/242. I've only had 1 fill and feel no restriction right now so I'm sure that's a contributing factor. I've upped my exercise recently so hopefully that'll help me drop a bit more weight before fill 2 in mid October.

I'm not doing C25K exactly but I'm doing a walk/jog program. Right now I jog 2 min, walk 2 min 7 times. Will probably do that for another week then up it to jog 3, walk 2. I signed up for a 2 mile run in early November to help me stay motivated. I used to be able to run 3 miles at a time back when I lost a bunch of weight on Weight Watchers. I'm looking forward to eventually getting back there.

I started walking day 1 - just 10 minutes at first, and gradually building up to 40. At my 3 week follow up I was cleared for more strenuous exercise, with the warning to build up slowly and not do anything that hurts. I went to the gym for the first time today (4 weeks post op) and did 15 min elliptical, 15 recumbent bike, and 15 walking/stretching.

Still at 241 this week (no change from last) - I think my body needed a break after losing 23 lbs in one month.

My concern with belvita would be the high sugar content

Great reason :-) My secret reason (after all of the rational ones) is also to stick it to my ex. He had lap band several years ago and wasn't successful with it - he was a huge naysayer when I told him I planned to get it. His reasoning - it stops working once you figure out how to eat around the band. Well DUHHH!!! There's your problem!!!

I'm down 23 and I feel like clothes are looser and i can wear things now that were a bit too tight before, but I haven't dropped a size yet (I have about 100 to lose in total). I can't wait because I have a lot of cute clothes stashed in my closet that are 1 or 2 sizes too small.

Breakfast - GNC Protein shake Lunch- 1 c white turkey chili Snack - 2% cheddar cheese stick and half a diced peach dinner - planning on tuna taters (twice baked potato made with canned tuna and cheese) and orange sesame carrots. Will probably only eat 1/4th of a potato.

Breakfast - GNC Protein shake Lunch- 1 c white turkey chili Snack - 2% cheddar cheese stick and half a diced peach dinner - planning on tuna taters (twice baked potato made with canned tuna and cheese) and orange sesame carrots. Will probably only eat 1/4th of a potato.

Checking in at 241! Getting in my 60 grams of protein per day. I'm in Colorado and the weird weather has messed up my daily walking schedule but I plan to start that up again today.

8 lbs in 2 weeks is great! Your body may just need to catch up with the significant amount you have already lost. Just continue to follow your doc's guidelines, drink lots of water, get some walking in and eventually the weight will start to fall off again.

I'm bi and I was banded 8/26. I'm down 19.5 lbs so far!

Drink lots of water to help flush out the lactic acid, eat a banana, and try icy hot or something equivalent. Stretching and a hot bath should also help. I've never attempted insanity but my legs felt the same way after a 6 mile bike ride when I haven't biked in 10+ years. It sucks!!

I had a 12 level spinal fusion (T2 to L3) 3 years ago, and got the band just over 2 weeks ago. I walk at least 60 minutes every day and have lost 19.5 lbs so far. I'm encouraged to exercise because it helps manage my back pain - the stronger your muscles are, the less they hurt in my experience. I'd get a second opinion if you feel the band is right for you.