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Thanks Rain. I have also been interested in a detox but don't know which one is safe for a diabetic. just google low glycemic eating plan. Im doing the plan for Lifestyles transitions but its just based on Low glycemic eating. I can tell you that I was a SERIOUS candy eater. Like a 1lb a week of gummys and I dont even crave them anymore. I used to eat a gallon and 1/2 of icecream a week but not anymore. It feels like a plan that you could live with. Lots of veggies some fruit and Protein. Pretty much anything in its natural form not packaged. Of course I still eat a cookie here and there but Im not like attacking people for a donut like I used to. I have been losing 2 lbs a week and lost 5 on the 3 day detox. This week on wednesday the 27th I get my offical body fat loss and can let you know if you are interested in the figures.

Rain, what is the eating plan - just what you said? I don't eat much or any of that (flour, sugar or artifical sweetners) My cravings are horrible, especially at night. If I could stop the night time eating I would be in good shape!

For some reason I started receiving posts yesterday after almost a year and half. I guess it was so I could reply. I have the band. I am a little jealous of seeing people who have the sleeve and the weight they lost and the stories of no problems. I think my band is a little too tight but I am keeping it that way so I dont over eat on the Snacks I still have a problem wanting. I always know the band is there. I don't like that. I spit up salivia if I eat too much. I hate it. Barb says its normal. I have spit cups all over the house. But I will not have the sleeve. Twenty years ago I had surgery and the staples became infected. I don't want to take that chance. Plus I am scared I will overeat and stretch the stomach that is there. Everything is a choice. And everyone is different. You have to make your own decision. Someone mention insurance not covering the sleeve if you have a band unless its medically necessary. It is my understanding that the weight loss center will do their best to prove it is "medically necessary" in the majority of requests.

Hi guys, I wont join your little bet cause I am so screwed up that when I say I want to lose I eat more.:tt1: Dr. H told me to eat 4 or 5 small meals a day! Jennifur - I couldn't eat that much for breakfast. Two turkey breakfast sausage and I am full. I will be at tonights meeting.

Vicki I was there at 8:30am. I saw Val go by when I was in the room.

Jennifur, there was a food therapist at our last support meeting.

Hi everyone, I was catching up on reading posts and you guys are crazy funny! I watched myself on tv last night - the show was taped right before surgery. It was good to see the change, and I could see it, although my hair is long now so that was also different. I weigh myself when I feel good or know I have been really bad so I can keep it under control. I saw Hoffman last Tuesday. I gained weight but he didn't make me feel bad. He really emphasized how much he wanted me to eat Breakfast and even said I could have sips of coffee with it if that would get me to eat. I get up have coffee and 2 gummy Vitamins, 4 benefiber chewys and my medications and I am full! I understand I have to get my metabolism moving. He also said he would like to see me loose 10 more lbs. Hey now that I said it out loud that is not to hard. I can do that.......... I think the first year is hard. You are trying to get in a routine and learning how the band reacts and works. I am looking at my 1 year anniversary next month and I think it is finally clicking. I do see a food therapist once a month and last week she used props, a heavy chain which we used as a kind of tug of war, and I think I am finally getting it. Dr. Hoffman was very happy that I wasn't blaming the band on my weight gain. I know the band works. It is the head that is still a little off balance. I don't have time to get on this site often but I do enjoy all of your insights. HOpe to see everyone at the support meeting Wednesday the 16th at 6pm in the cafeteria at Buffalo General.

Hey everybody - we missed you at the meeting. They finally had someone there to talk about the issues we all face with overeating! It was excellent. Vicki, can you come to the support meetings? I was tired, depressed and just didn't want to go last night but since I said on this site I was going to bring the pb samples I felt I had to go. Boy am I glad I did! It always makes me feel better to hear I am not the only one struggling.

Hi Rain, I can come a bit early. Where will you be?

Lydiafree - we used to have a group walk in Delaware Park on Saturday mornings but it kept dwindling. When do you walk? Hi everyone, This Wednesday at 6pm is the support meeting. I am going to bring samples for everyone who wants it of the powdered Peanut Butter and the nutritional content. Hope to see everyone there.

OMG I am so mad. I taped a TV show last October 1st. Then I had surgery. Now they are going to air the show in September! I asked if they could put a disclaimer that I look much better now! :thumbup:

Cheddar Bunnys can be found at Wegmans in the natural food section under crackers. I got to eating them from my grandkids. They also are at Tops sometimes and of course health food stores. Don't have any in the house right now so don't know what the stats are but I ate them for a snack when I was diagnosed diabetic.

Vixter-omg you are so right-it is a food addiction. In fact I talked to my couselor/nutritionist about OA. Does anyone have any experience with Overeaters Anon?