renewedhope

I may not fully understand the definition myself. Maybe I shouldn't have used it, but just seems to fit here. My uneducated definition of a troll would be someone who posts negatively about the band, and is very vague. You notice that we are all still talking about this, but the original poster aparently is no longer interested. Just seems fishy. If this is legit, my deepest apologies. But without further info, I would have to say TROLL.

TROLL alert!!

Thanks Nuke!! I am really pumped today. I was just looking back at my ticker and since starting low carb about 2 1/2 weeks ago I hav lost 9 pounds!! Looks like I have found the "diet" that works best for me. I don't intend to always "diet", but until goal I don't so much mind it!! We are going on a mini vacation this weekend. I am going to do my best to not gain! Vacations are so hard!!

Ok guys here we go. I have really been able to do well with low carb lately. I would say thiat I have been pretty consistant now for a little over 2 weeks, which has resulted in a 9 pound weight loss so far this month. I have not dropped weight like that in several months, so low carb it is. I am still toying with the idea of adding back some good carbs. I may try it next week. I bought some ketone sticks so that I can make sure I stay in ketosis. If I understan right it is when you are not in ketosis that you start craving carbs again. So.....I am hoping to add back some good carbs and if I don't stay in ketosis than I will eliminate them from my diet again!! We'll see how it goes. Anyway, down another 2 pounds this morning!!! I love my band!!

Down 2 more this morning!! That's my goal for this challenge. Granted, I revised my goal, but I am still very happy to have achieved it!! This is the first challenge that I have actually been able to complete!! WOOHOO!!!!! Name..............Current.....Goal.....Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th atallen06...........231........215.......0......16 Bea1129.............231........200.......9......22 BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Cgailee ............219........200.......0......19 darr5380............170........165.......0.......5 Epm316..............218........200.......12.....18 erikadawn...........217........190.......0......27 faithmd.............297........300.......12.4...-3(by6/21) Hastings............248........228.......5......20 Jennypoo............174.5......170.......4.5....4.5 jrob281.............212........190.......0......22 KarenG..............168........160.......6......8 kathystrick.........315........288.......3......27 kellygirl0520.......236........220.......0......16 legster.............188........180.......9......8 Lenore1890..........263.4......247.......4.3....15.7 Leslie2Lose.........225........208.......8......17 LessNLess...........147........140.......4.......7 Lilmissband-aid.....242........239.......0.......3.4 losingjusme.........244........238.......6.......6(started 5/30) Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 luvinke.............217........190.......4......23 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......20.4...30 MollyMolly..........185........188.......19......-3 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........168.8......160.......8.2.... 8.8 njudono............ 298........277...... 5......21 NukeChik............227........222.......15......5 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 renewedhope.........180........180.......16......0 Sades...............194........185.......3.......9 Stacy73.............212........204.......0.......8 Sunshine2...........179........160.......4......15 (by6/29) Suzzzie. ...........273........260.......0......13 Tess415.............315........299.......12......16 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........130.6......120.......3.6....10. Bunkey1965................215.............205..........10..........10

I'm staying on plan today because I have been consistantly staying on plan and my scales are consistantly moving down. Funny how it works that way. :rolleyes2:

Since my last fill I am having some reflux at night as well. I have been really frustrated because I LOVE the restriction i feel during the day. I can eat meats without problem, but I am full after small amounts. It is just what I pictured my "sweet spot" to be. The only time I pb is when I eat something too fast or something that my band doesn't agree with (tortillas, etc.). I have really tried to ealuate my eating habits before deciding to go for an unfill. I have stopped eating after supper. I don't even dring late at night. That has fixed it for me. I slept on 1 pillow last night and didn't cough or have any reflux at all!! I am going to wait and see what happens. When I initially have a fill I am usually more restricted at first and then it wears off. I actually decided Monday to get an unfill, but when I called found out that my doc is on vacation, so an unfill isn't an option for at least a week. That is when I stopped eating at night. I am rambling. I hope this makes sence. It is working for me!!

Ok, I got this idea from LapBandit, and thought it was great. I am having a really hard time with simple carbs since the holidays. I am have MEGA SUGAR CRAVINGS!!! I have got to get things back under control. Here's the challenge..... For the next 2 days only Protein shakes and Water (or Crystal Light). At least 64 ounces of water and how ever many shakes it takes. Hopefully this will break the carb cravings that we are struggling with. I know this won't be the best thing for everyone, but if you want to join in please do. We can chear each other on, and kick those carbs to the curb once again.!! Amy

CCM, you crack me up!! I have a love/hate relationship with my scales. I should only weigh weekly and every once in awhile I try, but my feet just go to my scales at least once a day. What can I say, I am a scale addict!! I finally started a new thread for us. Here it is!! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/low-carb-banders-unite-66859/ See ya there. Amy

I'm staying on plan today because I have been.

Down 1 pound this morning!!

Down 1 more pound. Name..............Current.....Goal.....Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th atallen06...........231........215.......0......16 Bea1129.............231........200.......6......25 BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Cgailee ............219........200.......0......19 darr5380............170........165.......0.......5 Epm316..............218........200.......12.....18 erikadawn...........217........190.......0......27 faithmd.............297........300.......12.4...-3(by6/21) Hastings............248........228.......5......20 Jennypoo............174.5......170.......4.5....4.5 jrob281.............212........190.......0......22 KarenG..............170........160.......4......10 kathystrick.........315........288.......3......27 kellygirl0520.......236........220.......0......16 legster.............188........180.......9......8 Lenore1890..........263.4......247.......4.3....15.7 Leslie2Lose.........225........208.......8......17 LessNLess...........147........140.......4.......7 Lilmissband-aid.....242........239.......0.......3.4 losingjusme.........244........238.......6.......6(started 5/30) Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 luvinke.............217........190.......4......23 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......20.4...30 MollyMolly..........185........188.......19......-3 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........168.8......160.......8.2.... 8.8 njudono............ 298........277...... 5......21 NukeChik............227........222.......15......5 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 renewedhope.........182........180.......14......2 Sades...............194........185.......3.......9 Stacy73.............212........204.......0.......8 Sunshine2...........179........160.......4......15 (by6/29) Suzzzie. ...........273........260.......0......13 Tess415.............315........299.......12......16 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........130.6......120.......3.6....10. Bunkey1965................215.............205..........10..........10

YOu are right nuke, there is a fine line there. It is hard to ignore, however, how much better it is now. But, the biggest reason it is better is because I like myself better.

I never started that thread did I??? Oops. I will hopefully today. Hang in there. Your scales will drop. Mine have been the same for the past several days. I am waiting for another drop. It will come.

I'm staying on plan today because I am becoming more consistant and I want to get to goal.

This is one of my morning favs as well. Thanks to ljm!! I am really picky when it comes to shkes. I still have 3 4packs so I will be good for a little while!! Bloo, I would be interested ot know how they taste different as well!!

I am staying on plan today because it works. I weigh less than DH for the first time in over 16 years!! I don't want him to EVER catch me! HEE HEE!!

I quit smoking just before my band was placed. I still want one every now and then, but I feel sooooo much healthier now. As Gilliebean said, it makes the risk of blood clots higher. That is a very big deal. I girl I went to school with (notice I am 33) died from a blood clot in her lung this weekend. She wasn't even a smoker. Take this not smoking thing seriously and quit while you are still young. I am getting close to starting my PS journey and boy am I glad that I quite before my band was placed. Recovery from PS looks like a bugger and my lungs should be much better able to handle it!! DO IT FOR YOU!! YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID!!

This is a NSV about the scales. This morning DH weighed 183.8 and I weighed 183.0. WOOHOO!!!!! I haven't weighed less than him in about 16 years. Man that feels good. He is 5 inches taller than me, but we are not counting that.

I have the same problem since my last fill. I probably need a small unfill, but I am sooooo happy with my restriction during the day I really hate to get an unfill. I sleep propped on a few pillows and that helps a little. I am interested to see what everyone has to say about this.

Georgia, you are way too sweet. The only reason I am on track right now is because you inspired me a few weeks ago!! Isn't it great to be able to encourage one another!!! Froggi, you are right, LBT friends rule!!!

I too have PCOS. My cycles have returned. The facial hair has decreased. I am hoping that the insulin resistance will resolve as well. I have always done best on low carb, and will probably always need to eat protein first, carbs last. I am kinda scared to add carbs right now. Like you said, in the past, when I added carbs I started pigging out. I hope to add them back slowly soon, but we will see!

Ok, I have gone from 255 to 183. OMGosh, dh and I can't keep our hands off each other. It is so much fun. We started dating 17 years ago. My sex drive had pretty much gone to pot, but it has been revived. Obviously, it is due to the physical aspect of the weight loss, but much more than that is the emotional part. For the first time in a VERY VERY long time I am happy with who I see in the mirror. I am very proud of my acomplishment. This filters over into my sex life as well. BTW, I have always been much heavier than dh. As of this morning I only weigh 3 pounds more than he does. How cool is that??

ccm you are doing great!! Way to go!! Guys, since this thread is a 2 day challenge do you guys think I should start a low carb support thread for those of us who plan to make this a way of life??? I plan to eventually start eatnig good carbs as well, but I think I will always do low carb. What do ya think??

Down 2 more!!!! YEAH!!!! Name..............Current.....Goal.....Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th atallen06...........231........215.......0......16 Bea1129.............231........200.......6......25 BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Cgailee ............219........200.......0......19 darr5380............170........165.......0.......5 Epm316..............218........200.......12.....18 erikadawn...........217........190.......0......27 faithmd.............297........300.......12.4...-3(by6/21) Hastings............248........228.......5......20 Jennypoo............174.5......170.......4.5....4.5 jrob281.............212........190.......0......22 KarenG..............170........160.......4......10 kathystrick.........315........288.......3......27 kellygirl0520.......236........220.......0......16 legster.............188........180.......9......8 Lenore1890..........263.4......247.......4.3....15.7 Leslie2Lose.........225........208.......8......17 LessNLess...........149........140.......2.......9 Lilmissband-aid.....236.5......225.......11.....11.5 losingjusme.........244........238.......6.......6(started 5/30) Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 luvinke.............217........190.......4......23 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......0......30 MollyMolly..........187........188.......17......-1 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........168.8......160.......8.2.... 8.8 njudono............ 298........277...... 5......21 NukeChik............229........222.......13......7 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 renewedhope.........183........180.......13......3 Sades...............194........185.......3.......9 Stacy73.............212........204.......0.......8 Sunshine2...........179........160.......4......15 (by6/29) Suzzzie. ...........273........260.......0......13 Tess415.............327........299.......7......21 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........130.6......120.......3.6....10.6 __________________