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yuppers...some say it takes their body a few weeks to figure it out...my first fill didn't do much either...but I'm going tomorrow and will ask for a second fill. Good luck..I think it is relatively normal. Rain

I've only been banded for 4 months...I love it love it love it. Stay away from negative posts...you never know their frame of reference...their pain tolerance...their effort put into it...etc. Rain

Congrats everyone!!! Great NSVs. I am constantly amazed by the things I fit through. I take up way less space in reality than I do in my head...In my head I am still a million gagillion inches wide... But fitting between people and things is WAY easier now! Rain

Well, the drinking thing isn't really a matter of pain after eating...but pushing/easing your solids through the band prematurely...thus making you satisfaction (fullness) last for less time. My dr. suggests not drinking for 1/2 hour before and 1/2 hour after. I will, occasionally, take a sip if something is dry...but generally I don't have any liquids for an hour surrounding my meals. Best of luck to you. Mushies, after a week or two of liquids, are like heaven, aren't they? Rain

Well, the nutritionist said 3 meals and no Snacks...3 meals with 3 prteins shakes as snacks. The dr. said that is good, or you can have the fruit if you would prefer...so far the shakes work the best for me! Rain

I stay between 7-1k calories a day...and I've all but eliminated bread/rice/potatoes/processed sugar from my diet with the exception of special occasions....very rare special occasions. I think you may need to pare down your caloric intake and see if it helps! Rain

Hello! I tend to get salads...I thought about ordering off of the children's menu...but they are fatty and high in calories. I've thought about eating appys...but they are generally very fattening as well. So, I tend to go for the chicken breast plates or salads. If a place has a good clam chowder, I'll eat that because it is my FAVORITE soup and while it is high in calories, I won't eat anything else. At Applebees there is a spinach and shrimp salad...I just had it the other night and it was great! And, I ate it for two meals and a snack. At Fridays there is the key west shrimp...basically, it's just shrimp and broccoli...very yummy! What I normally do, if we are going to a major chain, is go online and get their menus...then I figure out what I want before I get to the restaurant...then I don't have to look at the menu. Oh, and at Outback, I get steak....and then I eat it for a long time!!! At least three meals...yummy! Best of luck to you. Rain

Treadmill 45 minutes.... Woohooo!!!! Rain

Travelgirl... There is no law that states you must spend your holidays with your family...Would you be able to spend them wth a girlfriend or your dh's family?? (assuming you have a dh!) If it doesn't work for you...don't do it. life is too short to get stuck with those who don't wow you! Happy Thanksgiving. Rain

Travel girl... that bad, huh??? I'm staying on plan tomorrow ( ) because I want my butt to look even better than it already does after losing 75 lbs!!! Rain

Ok...I've been a slacker since October...but I am finally jumping on the Nov thread...with a whopping 10 days to go..Better late then never... Treadmill for 30 minutes...2 miles...540 calories... Rain

Oh...I would love to...TMI ALERT!!! The twins ruined my bladder, so, until my surgery (perhaps in January), I cannot jump rope comfortably...but it is one of the things I am really looking forward to! That and trampolining Rain

Thanksgiving is a holiday where I truly think about how blessed we are to live in America. There are few other places where people are as fortunate as we...we are lucky! As always, I am thankful for my children and the medical technology that helped them come to be. I am thankful for my weight loss and the medical technology that helped it come to be. Mostly I am thankful for my husband...he is my best friend and I love our journey together... Great thread! Rain

stringy chicken bagel tunafish (I think because I don't chew it enough) Jello...how's that for funny. EVERY time I try to eat it, it gets stuck! Rain

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Because playing with my children is FUN! Rain

Oh yeah....love it...I tell my daughter that it's my froggy that lives in my tummy. It's crazy noise!!! Rainer

Because I want to be halfway there... Rain

My thoughts...enjoy!!! it only happens once a year. That said, I'll overeat but might not even care about the pie...I'm looking forward to stuffing and lima Beans. Cranberries... turkey...yummY... Just don't allow it to rule more than one day..and many many wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving! Rain

YUMMMMMM...literally, this was my biggest fear about being banded...heaven forbid I never eat Peanut Butter again... Well, I can and do eat it..usually about 3 times a week. I put it in a little bowl and dip apple slices into it. Phenomenal...and a good way of getting some Fiber... Haven't had a PB&J as I am not really eating bread products (or trying not to)...but that is my favorite food on earth. If I never have it again, I'll be fine...as long as I can consider myself healthy!!! Rain

Name...........Chall. Start Wt........Current......Chall. Goal...........To Go Rainer...............265....................264.. ...........255....................9 EDITED to SHOW weight loss! :scared: I am doing a modest modest modest goal this time since I haven't hit any of them...I feel like crap about that!!! Thanks Lusingjusme...You rock at starting out challenges!!! How are you doing today? I'm starving...but surviving.... Best wishes to you...will convene tonight! Is that how you spell convene??? Rain

My husband and I are both banded...we've lost a total of 183lbs.... So far, the change in bed is amazing. Anyone else??? And what has improved? And what is worse???

I'm a mom of young girls and I find myself slowly coming out of that "It's all about my children and I can go rot" mindset so many new moms get. I've been looking at my life and trying to find the things I do for ME! I thought everyone, moms, dads, men, women can and should do things specifically for themselves...Especially as we go through this journey of weight loss and begin to take care of ourselves. So...what do I do for me on a regular basis 1. Get my eyebrows professionally done 1x every 2 months 2. Pedicures...1xevery 2 months 3. Get my house cleaned 1xpermonth 4. read a book at least 3 per month 5. screw the housework and play with my kids 6. buy expensive diapers so I don't have to deal with pee explosions...or worse!!! 7. Work one night a week...extra money and time to myself 8. Allow myself to spend some money on clothing as I change sizes 9. exercise 10. sit in bed and watch beauty and the geek while eating my dinner. ahhhhhh---now you all know my deepest darkest secret! Rain

Yah-stinking-hoo!!!! I am thrilled thrilled thrilled...My husband found yet another tote of clothing I haven't seen in years and included were my goal pants that I wore 4 years ago for maybe a month and a half. They were snug then, but so cute and I loved wearing them. Well, then my dad died and I got pregnant and I never ever even remotely fit in them again... WELL!!!!! They buttoned...they are not pretty, but they buttoned. I'll be wearing these pants in no more than 1.5 months. I promise myself that! Can't wait!!!! I LOVE MY BAND! Rain