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whoo hoo the 24 hour bug lost me 4 lbs and put me to losing 60lbs! YAY!:tongue_smilie::biggrin::tongue::biggrin::eek::thumbup::thumbup:

crzytchr, Does you insurance(s) have a max deductible? I know when I had my surgery that my max out of pocket copay was $2000 and the rest of this year I don't have to pay ANYTHING for anything else I need done. And for that matter I am taking full advantage of it. I had an adonimal CT scan (I had some pain) so I don't have to pay anything until it resets Jan 1st. Check and see.

ok, so I think I need to start steadly measureing my portions. cause I am missing the out on the "full" feeling. Is it a new feeling I am supposed to feel? Cause I have a bad habit, I eat just 1 bite too many and I don't feel anything before I get stuck. So my question is what am I missing. Also for you ladies that found the "sweet spot" Do you know it when you eat or is it a measured out portion and then you are ok? I am so confused I think.LOL I just don't feel "Full" the bite before I get stuck. Thanks for the input! Michele

Ok so here is my update. So, the last 2 weeks or so I have not been doing my walking due to cold weather (not cold for me, but for my 2 year old) Still losing about 1lb a week and not eating to healthy although with some restriction I have been eating less say 1.5 cups. I really need to learn how to eat slower or chew better, cause I get stuck often! Very uncomfortable! That and I need to stop and make sure the bite I just swallowed is gonna make it down before I take another one. With 2 kids it's hard to concenterate on myself. So, work in progress just thought I would share with my peeps! Who understand me LOL! BTW, I have had 2 fills with now 3cc in a 10cc band. Michele

Dr Givens... and thank you,

Wow what a GREAT feeling! I hit the 50lb weight loss today!!! Yay for meeeeee!:cool2::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Feeling pretty good lost 2 pounds this week and wasn't expecting it at all... (ate out 2 night this week) So Good start to the week! Hope everyone is doing good too!

Sunday weigh-in........... survey says....... 333lbs! Down 5 pounds this week! ok ok ok so I guess It's because of the liquid diet after the fill on tuesday. But as far as restriction? Minor if any. It's ok though. 5 weeks till my next fill. Hope you all are doing well, I didn't get an email telling me there was new posts, so I had a lot to read! Bye

Ok, so I got my first fill yesterday and found out I have a 10cc band, if I recall, (I always forget what was discuss) and I got 2cc's and am on clear liquids for 2 days, full liquids for 2 days, and mushies for 2 days, then back to regular foods. I can't tell yet wether or not I have restriction, but I am not too hungry. However, I belched a lot after the fill. Wierd or normal? I am optimistic that I may have restriction. Sometimes I physic myself out on just what others post, like when all others are upset that they don't feel restriction after a fill I feel like well if they don't then I won't either. Ya know what I mean?

PROTEIN PUDDING Mix together, then chill for 1 hour: 1 scoop chocolate whey-protein powder 6 oz 1% milk 1 tsp sugar-free Jell-O pudding mix 239 calories, 33 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates, 4 g fat (1 g saturated), 1 g fiber COTTAGE CHEESE AND STRAWBERRIES Mix together: 1 c Breakstone's 2% cottage cheese 3/4 c sliced strawberries 198 calories, 29 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 3 g fiber Half the recipies or share, or store in containers for a quick go-to.

MEXI-TUNA Mix together: 1 3 oz can (or packet) Star-Kist Premium Chunk Light Tuna in Water 3/4 c canned black beans 1/2 c salsa 1/2 c canned green beans (I like it with corn, I don't know what the difference in protein would be then) 335 calories, 45 g protein, 41 g carbohydrates, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 15 g fiber Make this and depending on your restriction you can divide this up in 3 or 4 different containers. or feed the spouse some too. Michele