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Thanks Phran, its so nice to know I am not alone!! I tried the 5 day pouch test and had great sucess with it, dropped 7 lbs off the bat but then after I ate regular food again BOOM!! I lost control! I just hope I find a plan and something that works soon! My program has a menu of foods we can and cant eat, amounts, etc. but I get so bored with it....*sigh*

congrads chrissy!!!!!!!!

Just stopping by to say hello!! I have fallen off the program 100%. I was 232.8 this morning (Last Monday at the Dr I was 224). Between school, the baby, and other personal stuff I just haven't been eating well, nor working out. Hopefully I am back on track soon. Every day I try, by the night time its over. I changed my May 6th appt. with Baggs in Vacaville, it was on a day I am in school all day. Now it's May 25th. I need to get my butt in gear, I want to be 215 that morning. I will try to make it Saturday but not sure yet. Happy Hump Day everyone!!!!

Hi Mo! I live in Pinole now, so I would take 80 right across the bridge. I am still trying to work out a babysitter, but also my baby's ballet class is every SAT morning now. Down to 227 today yay! 9 more lbs by May 6th to go!

Happy Friday everyone! Well, I was up to 229 this morning, I have gained 5 lbs since MONDAY. How? Couldn't tell you, unless it's the pork I have been eating. So today I went back to what I was doing before. Coffee for breakfast, 3 oz meat for lunch with cheese 3 wheat crackers and some hummus, and tonight will be 3 oz of lean steak. I am going to see how that works, but just now I was 228, so I think it's a good plan. I walked for 45 mins this morning alone, I found a place by my house called Pinole Shores. It was prob a mile or alittle longer, along some water with HILLS. One was so big I got to the top and was breathing super loud lol. I am going to go as much as possible. My baby starts ballet tomorrow am, this should be fun =) I start school Monday also! Hope your all doing well.

CONGRADS ASH!!!!!!! So I was 226 this morning, up 2 lbs grrrr!! I swear this is so hard! Soo my bf and I talked and figured out something: I see Baggs in 21 days. From tomorrow the 15th until May 6th when I see him, I am gonna bust AZZ!! If I can get under 220 by then (example 218, 219) he will treat me to a wine, appetizer, and dinner at my fav place in El Cerrito The Macaroni Grill....I know it's bad to reward with food, but it really got me excited to have a nice romantic dinner, so starting tomorrow its ON!!!! I am gonna hit the Lafayette Reservoir in the AM for the 3 mile walk, and do ALL PROTEIN tomorrow! Wish me luck!

LOL!! I have no good answer. I cheat for a few days, and then I get back on myself extremely strict. Pouch test kicked me into super loss!

Morning all, At Kaiser getting some papers signed for school. Weighed in at 224.4 only 4.6 lbs down since I had a fill back in March. Teaches me cheating is not worth it. Happy Birthday Pat!!!! Xoxo!!!!

Oh and I walked my 3 miles today @ the Lafayette Reservoir. It was pouring on us, but it still felt great!! Maybe sometime this summer we can all make a date and do it. There's so many hills, turns, etc. but worth the good feeling!

AFTERNOON! I was up 2 lbs today @ 225 but that's okay, I didn't do very well yesterday. JES ~ LMAO! I laughed outloud when I read your beer story! Yes I have been so eager to try the bridge walk, when its not raining for sure! CHRISSY ~ CONGRADS!!!!!!!!!!! whooo hoooo!!!!! PAT ~ Happy EARLY BIRTHDAY!!!! LAUREL ~ Here is the pouch test I used: Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

and what the heck, I am gonna change my ticker too!

Love the pics Ash! Hope everyone is having a good SAT, I had a snacking issue today, but the scale was at 223, so on day 4 of the pouch test I am down 7 lbs. Going to walk the Lafayette Resv. tomorrow morning, hopefully burn these snacking issues off!

I dont remember all my dates but I had orientation July 28th, and Surgery was Jan 20th. I fell off track multi times, esp. when I lost my job/insurance and wasn't sure if I could go on. I had to loose 35 lbs pre op, and once I teamed up with Nicollie I kicked butt!

Evening! Chrissy your doing awesome, and I knew you would sleeve :biggrin: Ashley 1 lb is nothing!! you can do it! Walked my 1 mile today, ate decent for day 3 on pouch test, looking forward to day 4 as its hamburger meat LOL I also am hoping to be down more weight

Good Morning (Afternoon) all! I am LOVING THE POUCH TEST!! Down to 224.6 this morning, that's 6 lbs in 3 days! So loving this. Am making a "Parmesan Tuna Pattie" I found on the pouch site for lunch. Its kicking me into gear so fast! Hi Soda, good to see you online!! =) yay on the weight loss too!!! Okay gonna eat my arm is sore, had to do a Hep B shot today because with me going to "medical" school, I have to have it done. Be back later!

I'll be at the next Sac meeting because I have to say good bye to my new BFF Nicollie :smile2: <3 Good job on the 2 miles Ash!! I betcha you will weigh in at goal tomorrow with even a few more .'s down! I don't remember my barium swallow well I was soooo outta it, I just remember standing up and telling them not to look at my butt hanging out, and that I felt like I was gonna puke LOL

Rachelle it really seems to depend on the Surgeon. Dr. Fisher seems to not be so giving with them, while my Surgeon Baggs gives them alot...I guess it just depends ? Day 3 tomorrow on the pouch test is Soft proteins. OMG I CANT WAIT TO EAT CHEESE LOL

Maria do the pouch test with me! Day 2 isn't to bad, I got some black bean Soup from Trader Joes just now because I noticed on the site it has a recipe for that during days 1-2. Here is the one I am following, not sure if this is the normal one: Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

Good Morning everyone! Day 2 of pouch test and lemme tell you, I am down 4 lbs this morning 226 LOL. This is cool. apparently my body really wants to loose the weight, I just need to listen.

Well, here is my issue! I am ADDICTED TO SUGAR!! I was banded 1/20, and have only lost 18 lbs since (lost 38 pre surgery). I have had 1 fill and currently have 5 ccs. I have never had the restriction people talk about, the pb'ing, etc. I guess my band is easy. but thats the issue. I can eat EVERYTHING!! :thumbdown::cursing: EVERYDAY I tell myself ok back on track, and by the afternoon I am eating bad. Anyone have some good ol advice for me, to get my head back in the game?

Maybe next month we can try as a group to attend a richmond meeting? Just a thought.

Congrads Lee! Wish I was in 18s but since gaining some weight back I am back in 20s Wish I could come tonight but I am taking my mom to a 6:30 dr appointment. Mo ~ I started the pouch test today for the first time. I did a shake for breakfast but for some odd reason they make me feel like I am going to throw up. Drinking some water. Did 1 mile on my treadmill and hand washed my car. Its so nice out today (even here in Pinole). Enjoy your day everyone!!!

Morning everyone! Day 1 of me being back on track - see Baggs in 29 days. Yes I am counting down and soooo hoping to be down enough for a fill. Was 230.7 this morning. Goal is 220 or anything UNDER! Starting the 5 day pouch test this morning with liquids for 2 days (shakes, broth, etc) Wish me luck!! going to go do a workout DVD really quick!

Morning Thanks everyone!! This is the catch. With my insurance you cannot just "get a fill" my surgeon decides if I get one or not. I see him again on May 6th for a checkup, and am hoping he adds one more CC. I am going to take Julian's advice and start this 5 day pouch test today. I happen to have shakes, etc. so wish me luck!! Also about the taking the weekends off, I have done that and I fall off track easier doing it, because I tell myself eh its ok, back on track Monday, and it never happens :thumbdown:

Welcome Rachelle! Congrads on your loss John 35 lbs WOW!! I am still holding at my 18 since surgery, your very lucky.... Well, tomorrow is day 1 of my 30 day challenge, I would love to be 215 flat when I see Baggs, so I am doing shakes, treadmill, and 3 oz of chicken for meals. Wish me luck, it's going to be a very hard detox off sugar.