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I am still here as well but do not check in as much as I should. In my many conversations with my MD, he said he would be very happy if I get down into the 150's. I wanted to hit the 130's, but I think he is going to be right! I did get down to 151, but that was after some surgery for heart palpatations. I wasn't eating very much and had to fast prior to surgery. I am not up to about 160 which I am not happy about. I need to get these 10 lbs off. I considered plastic surgery, but the cost is just outside my budget right now. I don't even really know if I need it. I have had another fill, but I have to say I wonder if I have stretched my pouch. I am going to try and do liquid for a few days to see if I can get that pouch down. I can eat just about anything I want I since I just had a fill it has to be me. I need to get my eating under control versus it controlling me. I do miss hearing from everyone! Hope all is well and everyone is on the right track. Gilta

I love Greek Yogurt. I buy plain 0% and add in either fresh fruit, low fat granola or surger free spread. I cannot eat it plain but it is a great source of protein.

Yep that has been me - MIA! I have to say it has been very nice not having to think about the dreaded holidays coming up. The gala I have been involved with for years is this weekend and I purchased a gown that I love! It is a size 12 gown (which is like a 10 normally) that fits like a glove ( just have to shorten it by 20 inches :thumbup: ). How are the rest of the Aug 08 bandsters doing? Anyone have any lifts/skin removals? Hope all is well. Gilta

Well my bandiversary is tomorrow and I won't make my 143 goal, but I did lose 9 lbs for this challange! My MD thought 125 was way too low for me so we moved it up to 140 instead. I think that will be much more realistic for me. I cannot believe tomorrow will be 1 year!

Welcome to the group! I agree with Kristen - have you had any fills? Are you eating bandster portions? I have been at the same weight for 3 months so I got another fill today. My MD was agressive with the fill so hopefully this will do it for me.

Thanks Misty for the information! I just noticed I have a pretty old picture. I have to get a new one posted.

Hi Folks, I don't know about you but I would love to win the Nano! Let's keep up the updates going so we can all be submitted into the drawing. We all probably need a kick to get things back in gear or to keep doing well and maybe this is it. Imagine having that large of a nano so that you can use it while you walk, run or any type of exercise. I have been in a slump but with my fill coming up next week I know I will do this! My BIL comes in to visit at the end of the month of July (he lives in Seoul and I am in NY) and has not seen me in 2 years. I am down 65 or so right now, but my goal is to be down as close to 75 as possible. Let's keep chatting!

This is my first blog but I feel like I really need to do something to change my attitude. I have been on a roller coaster with my weightloss since January. This happens to me everytime I lose weight. I do extremely well for about 3 months and then it all goes to pot. I go for another fill next week as I have not really had any restriction feeling as of yet. I hope the MD will fill me a bit more than he has in the past.

This is my first blog but I feel like I really need to do something to change my attitude. I have been on a roller coaster with my weightloss since January. This happens to me everytime I lose weight. I do extremely well for about 3 months and then it all goes to pot. I go for another fill next week as I have not really had any restriction feeling as of yet. I hope the MD will fill me a bit more than he has in the past.

I had been doing very well until the holidays and have been pretty much so at a stand still. I have had 2 fills, but don't have much restriction. I feel like I am back eating like I did before my surgery. I know what is right and what is wrong, but I just cannot seem to get my head into this again. How do I get back on track? I have had no PB or felt any restriction and am not scheduled for another fill until the end of July. Can someone give me just 1 day of a meal plan so I can use that to get started on the right path again? Thanks!

Hi Again! Thanks for all of the wonderful advice. I had not heard of diary website before, I will have to check it out. That is the problem I had with other sites, is that the food search was not that good. Michelle - you know, I never thought of what you mentioned about my DH. That is exactly when all of this started. He is doing wonderful, but I think the stress put me in a down hill spin for a while. I did take someone's advice to just try one small change last week and see if that would make a difference. That did help. I am going to add in 1 day of exercise so I don't feel so overwhelmed about getting back into 4 days a week. I did lose 1 lb last week, but it is part of the same 3 lbs I have been gaining and losing since January. I just want to get under the 160 mark! Gilta

Protein bullets are usually prepackaged mixed Protein drinks. They have them at places like GNC with 42g of protein. I have tried them, but they are a bit too sweet for me. I was able to move up my next fill by 4 weeks to july 1st so hopefully that will help! I know I just need to go back to measuring, writing and exercise and then this will work. I know it does because I lost 50 lbs that way!

I wish I could say I am active! I have stopped working out and just feel like a slug. The only time I find I lose weight is when I have less than 1100 calories. If I go over 1400 I gain and in between I ususally maintain, which is where I am now. I have written everything I have eaten down so far today which is a step in the right direction. Now all I need to do is keep it up for the rest of the day and then I can say I had a good day!

Yes - I do need to track my food. I think that is the largest hurdle for me. I will start that up again. I think the reason why I stopped is I know I am over 1200 calories and it bothers me. I need someone to come to NY and Kick my A**! In regards to a fill, they book out 8 weeks in advance so it is sometimes hard to get in earlier than that. They like to make sure that the fill is actually working. I will be calling them today to see if I can get in earlier. I will organize everything up so I have a good day!

Well I finally broke down and got my third fill. I thought I did not need it, but after gaining 4 lbs I know I needed to do something. When they checked, I have lost 1 cc so I guess I did need a fill! I hope the "liquid" stage after the fill maybe I will lose those 4 lbs.

Gary - You are doing great! I was told that there is some loss of Fluid since the band is not a closed system. I was surprised by how much, but my band PA said it wasn't a big deal. I go back in July to get another fill. I am only 5cc's in a 14cc band and I really do not feel much restriction. We will both get there!

Well so far so good, thank goodness I had a fill so I am down 5 lbs already! Start - 165 Memorial Day - 2 lbs (done!) July 4th - 10 lbs more August 1st - 10 lbs more End - 143 I am scheduled for another fill in July which I will do since I found out that I lossed some Fluid the last time when they checked. (about 1cc's which is a lot)

I sooooo need this challenge! I have almost no restriction and see myself sliding quickly. I go for a fill on the 22nd and hope that will help. I actually started gaining weight! EWWW. Memorial Day - 2 lbs (since my fill is on the 22nd, I will need time) July 4th - 10 lbs more August 1st - 10 lbs more That will put me at 143 and only 18lbs from goal. I know I really should be at goal, but at this point I cannot complain that I am that close!

Hi - I have been fighting a sinus infection for over a week. I was put on antibiotics last weekend to see if that would help, but I swear the side effects are worse than the benefits! I notice I am a lot more sensitive to meds than I used to be. Anyone else? Well I guess the good news is that I may make my Easter goal! As of this morning, my scale showed 159.8, the first time I have ever been that low!

Last week: 163 This week: 160 Loss: -3 lbs I have been sicker than a dog! I got a horrible sinus infection and am just starting to feel better. I am sure that is why I had such a huge loss this week. I hope I don't gain any of this back! I am slated for my 3rd fill next month, but I may just move it out another month since I do feel pretty good restriction still.