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are these better than bocca burgers and would you consider them a slider?

I think I can finally say I have broken my addiction with food. i do still miss food and I totally went though a mourning period but I can take or leave eating and often times have to remind myself to eat when I have a good fill.

I sure hope you didn't irk anyone! Congrats! Its always nice to have restriction again!

Face first, tummy last

I use bio oil and La Mer

Good job! Broccoli is also a tough one for most. I miss steak, though I had some amazing prime rib a few weeks ago that could honestly cut like butter. It was a nice surprise!

Altitude can change the band, that is why you shouldn't get filled too soon before flying. Great job!

Darn you, I bought chicken tonight to make the laughing cow thing and then you post this. Decisions, decisions!

I had a slip last week. This week I feel great despite the fact that I am gaining like crazy. I've gained about 5 pounds in about a week. I refuse to start on the bread and other forbiddens as I don't want to crave them again. Anyway I called for an appointment and they made me one for tomorrow. Am I moving too fast? My slip was caused by throwing up due to food poisioning. At this moment I have almost no restriction. Wondered what you guys thought.

I went though a slip this last week and that is what I felt like, plus a ton of pressure in my chest. Good luck and please keep us posted!

Did you have a hernia repair as well?

I have a completely different relationship with food now. I used to think about lunch at Breakfast and dinner at lunch. I think I have broken the live to eat mentality, and realize that its almost as if I have overcome an addiction of sorts. That being said I did go through a mourning process with food. Things are different now, but honestly so much better than before.

* Self confidence *size 8's and mediums in my closet *a healthier eating habit *A membership to the gym * an appreciation of what I eat * a more confident walk *The ability to hold my head high *Self respect

I had rarely eaten out let alone fast food but since I am sick DH offered to get me dinner tonight. I know between meeting clients and the fact that DH will probably do the same tomorrow foodwise I need some suggestions. I ended up with taco bell's pinto's and cheese and it really was quite filling and good. Other than than I do Protein shakes from Robek's which I love. What are some choice fast food choices that you make and that you would recommend to another bandster?

I agree. I had a fill that was too tight and ended up prolapsing my band. throwing up is your body's way of letting you know something is not right!

I actually had my port replaced and didn't have have to have an unfill. I wonder if it is a liability issue?

I disagree on working out not helping sagging skin. That being said it also depends on your age and how long you have been overweight. I have had friends loose over 100 pounds and look amazing. I think working out does help tone, I have even seen it on myself work.

Please let us know how it is! It sounds amazing!

I get stuck far too easily. I'll just cross my fingers Sam's has them as a sample soon, and hopefully I will be there:)

Has anyone tried Boca burgers or Morning star foods? How do they go down? I thought this may be a good sub when my kids are eating burgers and such. I don't want to buy a huge package of this stuff because no one else in my family will eat it:)

Sounds like you may need a very small unfill

adagrey, I plan to wrap it in lettace as my "bun"

heading into the new year with 56 pounds gone is amazing! You are doing great! Think of not gaining at x-mas or Thanksgiving, or even New years Eve! As for the soft taco, try switching over to a hard one. the soft tortilla shell is very hard to break down( think of how easy it is to ball up white bread), also the sushi if it has white rice in it will be hard as well. As for the Cookies, I do treat myself. I tend to do it in the form of 100 calorie packs, usually the York or Reeces ones. It seems that way I can measure just how much I am eating instead of popping a whole sleeve of cookies. I have been getting pinto's and cheese at taco bell and it seems to be hitting the spot. Hope this helps!

on the BMI scale? When I went in for my unfill this morning the nurse I saw didn't even recognize me. He suggested that I stay where I was but my BMI would still barely put me in the overweight category. I planned to lose about 20 pounds, the nurse highly suggested that I stop(my BMI is now 27.4 from 38.6). Wanting others input. At the moment I am 5 foot 6 inches and I weigh 163 pounds, and between a size 8-10. Before banding I was 227 pounds, and squeezed into a16 though I should have been an 18. Wanting to hear what others thought processes were.

Love PF changs but have never been able to get into pei wei