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Welcome back Georgia!! We have certainly missed you on the boards!! 2 pounds is not bad at all!! That could just be change in fluids with the change in climate, etc.

Sounds great. I plan to go to the gym this afternoon. Amy

Any Takers????????

Yesterday... B - Atkins Caramel Latte Shake L - 4 tequila and lime chicken wings and 1 cup steamed edamame S - 2 beef and been nachos Snack - 1 oz cheddar cheese

Thanks so much. Steph, I read your thread. I have those rashes as well. Like you said in your thread, I can live with them, but the insurance company doesn't have to know that. I also have low back pain and mid back pain. It doesn't stop me and i don't go to the doctor for it, but it is there. Boo Boo, I have also zipped my tummy in my pants and yes it does hurt like hell. Thanks you guys. I am very hopefull that it will be covered. I don't plan to go for a consult until I am at 150, so I have a way to go, but I am planning for the cost of it now. Thanks so much!! Amy

Thanks Jachut, that really helps a lot.

Jachut, I find your response very interesting. I am always interested in your replies in threads. What you have done is very close to my goals with my band. To me, you really are a picture of health. I have recently begun to exercise seriously and routinely. Since my banding I have low carbed it on and off. Since beginning to exercise I find that I am starving, so like you mentioned I am hunting food, any food. What does your diet look like???? Do you count carbs????? What do you consider healthy carbs???? Do you eat differently on workout days????? I plan to train to run a 5k in September. What is carb loading??? Thanks, Amy

Ok, time for me to get serious with this low carb thing again. I am soooooo ready to be in onederland, but I am not going to get there on Starbucks and Sonic slushes. So, here I go. So far today B - Atkins Caramel Latte Shake That's it so far, but I wanted to post to hold myself accountable. Amy

I get frozen endamame from sam's. It comes in individual containers. YOu cook it in the microwave for 3 minutes and then eat the peas out of the pod. It is one of my favorites, and I think it is better for you because it is steamed, not dried. I could be wrong, but less sodium I think???????? I actually bought some more today.

Delo, they are Atkins Caramel Latte shakes. I ordered them on Amazon as well.

Wanna, Ok I feel so bad. I don't deserve your comments.. I decided to have a night off and watch cartoons and eat junk with my oldest son. We are eating a pint of Ben and Jerry's Ice cream as I type this. I only bought a pint, because this is a planned splurge, but if I bought a half gallon then I would eat at it all week. So, I am back on plan tommorow as well. I didn't get to go to the gym today. 2 of my kids have the flu. Amy

My caramel latte shakes came in today!!!!!! YUMMY!!! I plan on them replacing my Starbucks trips. Thanks for the suggestion Losing.

I am staying on plan today because i soooo want to be in wonderland, and my scales haven't moved in 3 days arghh.

birdee, and starbucks has SOOOOOO many carbs. Even with my starbucks I stay under on calories, but those carbs kill me. They don't help my sugar cravings a bit either.

My scales are moving down as well. I started exercising this week. I am staying on plan because I want it all to be worth it!!

Atkins works well for me

Today..... edamame, chicken soup, peppermint white mocha from Starbucks, water, water, water Pretty darn good, except that starbucks bit. OOPS

OMG!!! I went to a kickboxing class at the gym today and it KICKED MY BUTT!!! I don't think I will be able to walk in the morning.

I did good at dinner, but those 3 beef nanchos were probably not great at lunch. I made Asian noodle soup for supper. It was really yummy, but cost me 9 carbs. Amy

I am about an hour south of Tyler. Dr Querry here in Pittsburg did my surgery. I wish you the best. Amy

It is a steal, but you are right, it is worth whatever the cost.

Eventually I plan to only see him every week or every other week just to keep me on track.

I see my trainer 3 times a week. I pay $100 a month. He is family so I get a REALLY good deal.

Welcome! I am also from East Texas. I live in Pittsburg. Who is your surgeon?? Where do you live?? I can definately say this is the best decision that I have made in a VERY long time.

Just hired a trainer yesterday. I have used him in the past. I am going to go 3 times a week for 2 months, and during that time he is going to help me establish an exercise regimen for me. I may see him every other week after that just to shake things up. I would definately go witht the trainer.