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Hi Laura, Sorry for the grossness of this, but the food comes back up with a good amount of slime (saliva + stomach stuff?). It doesn't hurt....unless the food got "stuck" to start with: there's no heaving or anything. It's almost like a reguritation that's uncontrollable and I despise it. One time it even happened with Rice Krisipies! It normally wouldn't (happen with Rice Krisipies)....my band is just finicky that way. Or I may need a slight unfill....who knows? Thanks for asking, though! Feels good to "let it all out here!" ---Toni

Laura....You are doing GREAT with your weight loss!!!! Kudos!!! I wasn't put on a restrictive diet, but the band is *doing* that for me. I have lots of foods I can't tolerate---any sort of bread right at the top of the list and it is depressing... ....depressing because there are so many foods that have bread/toast/etc. and I avoid them, but the weight isn't falling off!!! teeheehee ...e.g. tonight my family had sandwiches and chips for dinner, and I just drank a protein shake. Even the sandwich meat will make me slime for some reason.....I guess maybe I eat it too fast? Dunno. Anyway, not the answer you were looking for, but wanted to vent, I guess! So thanks! ----Toni

My Dr. recommends and I really like the taste of AmazeRX....I usually drink the Swiss Vanilla but if you're a coffee slave (like me!) the Mocha Zap is delish, too! I also like Isopure ---Toni

Way to go Missy! And could your daughter be an cuter?!? Your husband looks great, too! Thanks for sharing!!!!!! ---Toni

Congrats Holli! I love how Rhonda did that "Awesome" thingy for you!!!! Faith, OH NO! what happened to Michigan today???? Ugggggggh!:faint:

Porn Star????? Nice! Now there's an image I didn't need to have in my head!!!! :biggrin1: BTW...to change the subject Faith, I am from Michigan, living in Texas and I'm a HUGE Wolverine fan, too!!!! Go Blue! ---Toni

Great News Sweetie!

Geez, Faith, that's just sad....I can't believe she wants to be exploited like that! :cry:( ---Toni

Hey Gang....I got a new pair of Nike Shox...so no more excuses!!!! I'm going to try for every other day on the treadmill....that's 15 days @ 30 minutes for 450 minutes total. I'm really impressed with Suzzie and MM! Toni --- 450 Minutes for September!

Way to go, Insub!!!!! :clap2: You're an inspiration to me I'm proud of you....keep us posted in how it's going at the gym!!!! ---Toni

Hi BB! I'm here!!!! I'm just not losing any weight....just maintaining!!! Maybe I need to put down the sweets! Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend!!!! XOXOX, Toni

Yeah College Football! Go Horns....I LOVE TEXAS!!!! Hook 'em! Great post idea, Hotty! ---Toni

Rhonda....thank you! You are the travel Goddess!!!! :clap2: Missy...GREAT IDEA! Let's poll! :clap2: I'm getting excited!!!! ----Toni

I have a hard time eating a LOT of foods.....they cause sliming and PB'ing, so I have found a lunch that I love and that I am eating on a near-week-day-basis: Wendy's small Chili and <gasp> Vanilla Frosty Float made with Diet Coke. It's only a $3.00 lunch and very satisfying. I LOVE it. I think it's half junk, because I shouldn't be eating/drinking the float, but I can't stop myself!!!! If I would only exercise, I could justify it..... OK, at least it's off my chest and I've admitted it "to the world". Thanks, Gang...I feel much better. Now for my Act of Contrition!!!:confused: ---Toni

I know I am in the minority here, but if we could consider a weekend that would be GREAT....I would be coming solo and my Dh would be looking after our children. Thanks! ----Toni (I'd be so happy if I lost TWENTY pounds by Vegas!) :faint:

Missy...that's GREAT news about your Dh, and I hope his recovery continues to go well....I love Mex. food so I can relate to that story...I felt that way when I had refried beans after our surgery when we got off liquids! BTW...YOUR weight loss is FANTASTIC! Way to go!!!!:clap2::huggie: :clap2: Cheers! Toni

Suz---I can't even count mine on my fingers and toes....so I hope you are more successful than me, my friend!!!! It's no fun!!!!:cry

Rhonda....my band and my family LOVE rice crispie treats! Ooooopsie!:rolleyes

Don't go anywhere, Marga....I'm with you!!!! Everytime you post, I can read into your posts and relate!! I'm hanging in there with you! Nvalicia....I'm so sorry about your gallbladder and I'm keeping you in my thoughts and close at heart. Please let us know how you're doing, and how it goes with your port and fill, too! Missy....keep us posted on your Dh....I'm always fascinated with his journey and now I'm worried about him like crazy! Hugs to all! Toni

.....my home away from home!!!! The Weight Watchers scale looked nice, and I about fainted...it was $5.00 off and only $23.99. :omg: Hope that helps ya, Janine! Hugs, Toni

Girl, you lost every bit of 66 pounds and then some! You look fantastic!!!! Must be that great music you listen to :mad: Keep it up! :clap2::mad::clap2: ---Toni

I saw that Weight Watchers scale at Costco---didn't see how much it cost though....I can check for you today, though if you have a Costco membership and you're interested

I'm here!!!!! Sooooooo proud of everyone's accomplishments ----Toni

My Treadmill has a TV screen on it and is plugged into my DVR so I can watch my favorite shows while I'm walking (my FAVORITE form of exercise). Time flies.....I just have to get ON it! ---Toni

Hysterical!!!!!! And I know *exactly* what you are going through, Marga! I did really well on vacation because I didn't/couldn't snack, but I have to watch it now, or I could grab here-n-there all day! :kiss Those calories stack up! Plus, I still don't get that "I'm full" feeling at meal time. I'm not exactly measuring my food, either. Maybe that's why I haven't lost a boat-load? But if I measured out a cup of whatever for dinner, I know it wouldn't be enough. Sorry...just wanted to commiserate!!!!!:cry Hopefully by our 3rd fill we'll be feeling better restriction. That's what I'm looking forward to!