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Congrat Lizrbit! Welcome to twoterville!!!! I'm with waterlily..pasta just doesn't work for me anymore! That's been the hardest for me to give up too. I still try once in a while and end up paying the price. I guess I'll never learn!

First of all...Steph...you rock for compiling our list of lessons learned. You should start a new thread of that for everyone to read. It's pretty good advice, and a little funny too. Clarityseeker, so glad things are going well. Glad you checked in. Life certainly does get in the way, I know the feeling. Now how many of us have had to have an unfill now? I did a few months ago, Steph, Serendipity....

I never heard that but, Woo Hoo if that 's true!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

As has been said before, the band is only a tool. Emotional eating, which I do as well, is something you need to deal with. It looks like you're taking the proper steps though, so good luck to you.

Everyone's doing great! Ridin' relax, you're doing well. I didn't lose a thing last week at all. Lapbandit...166 pounds...you're definitely not doing anything wrong! I can't eat any form of bread, rice or pasta...period. But we're all different. If I was loose enough to be able to eat those things, I wouldn't lose. So, as much as I love those foods, I like losing weight more.

Wow, everyone is doing wonderfully! Thanks for starting the new thread! I'll telll you the biggest thing that I've learned... I am not a failure! I can do it!!!! And so can all of us!

Name..........................Starting…...…..Current….…..Goal…....To Go Juliegeraci......................238............. ...... 238.................228.............10 Lapbandit.......................231............... .....226………….199.............27 Waterlily.........................300............. .......288.................264.............24 Roiansmom.....................299................. ....299.................270.............29 Libra...............................248........... .........241.................228.............13 JulieNYC........................212............... .....205.................185.............20 Elisabethsew...................282................ ....276........... ......264.............12 PeaCeJ...........................338.............. ......338.................318..............20 RidinMyHDDream......... 297.....................289 .................281...............8 Babygirl1234..................260................. ....253.................240..............13 Leecelove70...................228................. ....228.................200..............28 Josette............................351........... ..........351.................335..............16 __________________ I don't do a lot of snacking but when I do, it's usually a handful of nut, some canned fruit (it's softer) or a low fat cheese stick. I'd love to have peanut butter on an english muffin. YUM! But I can't swallow english muffins!

This is the February Chat thread for all of us who've been banded in August of 2006!! We're at our 6 month bandiversary!!!:clap2:

I'm at month 7 now but lost 60 something at month 6... I did it by following the band rules and literally exercising my a*@ off!

Jamie...I've given up on breakfast and I usually eat a pretty soft lunch. Usually by dinner I'm fine. Protein shakes...protein powder, yogurt, fresh fruit...are a great breakfast. You get used to it. By the way....isn't it March? Shouldn't we have a new thread? LOL!

OMG, I can totally relate. Last week, I didn't lose a thing! Grrrr! And I was good all weekend but today I screwed up and ate macaroni and cheese! We bought a new house and we were over there working on it (painting, installing light fixtures, etc.) and I picked up lunch for everyone. I had turkey chili. I wouldn't go down. So I caved and ate the rest of my 3 year old's macaroni and cheese! ***oh it was soooooo good too!*** I hope that doesn't start off the new week badly for me.

I have days where nothing but chocolate and chips go down too. Then other days, I'm fine. Glad to see you're getting an unfill. You know that can't be healthy!

Sounds to me like something is stuck. You might wanna try some warm liquids to help get it down.

Glad you decided to join the challenge Josette!!! Let's not stress over "past indescretions". We'll take this one day at a time. BTW, I've had "Denny's" issues. I can't find anything there that I can eat. The salads all have chicken, which I can't get down.

Serendipity...good for you on getting a fill and Robin is right...it's not giving up. It's making the tool work properly.

Nice site Dr. C!!!

Hmmm, my experience was exactly the opposite. Everyone I asked pre-band loved it while those with RNY complained with complications. I guess it depends on who you talk to.

Thanks Dr. C...If this doesn't improve, I'll be checking with my doctor.

Molly, You're entitled to a Pringle binge every now and then...as long as you pick yourself back up again. For the record, I was a good girl today so hopefully it will pay off in the morning.

Oh hell yeah!!!! LOL!!! As challenging as this gets at times..it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I feel so much healthier and full of energy. I know now that I will be here for my son and do all the things a mom is supposed to do. No doubt, the best decision I've ever made!

I've been adding the benefiber too. Also, if I don't "go" for a couple days...I drink this tea I got when I was on LA weightloss. It's called "Nature's Reply" I need to check the ingredients because I'm sure there is something similar in health food stores. It really helps.

Great job everyone!! I didn't weigh myself yesterday because I had a huge...er, grande...margarita sunday night and I thought it would do some damage..so I'm hoping today I'll be back to my old self...or maybe a little less!

Guys...don't be so hard on yourselves. We're all gonna have times where we'll fall back into old habits. That's what we're here for...support. Don't worry about the numbers and who's lost how much. Now for the kick in the pants you all need..... GET YOUR BUTTS IN GEAR AND START EATING HEALTHY!!!!! On a side note....I'm half way there....whoa!!! I'm halfway there!! whoa! Livin' on a prayer!!! ...a little Bon Jovi to celebrate!! heh heh!

I think we all are going to deal with these issues once the weight comes off. We've used our weight as a crutch for so long. My husband has already started to say that I "act differently" and sometimes has ever referred to me as "vain" because he catches me looking in the mirror. I really don't see myself as vain, although for the first time in my life...I don't hide from mirrors or cameras. I finally have some confidence and I guess that's something my husband hasn't seen before...but it's something he's gonna have to accept because I feel good about myself and I'm not going to hide that! I keep reminding myself that not only are we losing weight, but we're really changing our lives...we need to be prepared for that.

My pajama pants fell down this morning, does that count as an NSV? LOL!! I made it to my half way mark in weight loss. 77 pounds down, 77 to go!!! Tax Day Challenge Weekly Check In Week 1/8 Name.............................Starting……..Curre nt……..Goal……..To Go Juliegeraci.......................238............. ...... 238.................228.............10 Lapbandit.......................231............... .....229………….199.............30 Waterlily.........................300............. .......292.................264.............28 Roiansmom.....................299................. ...299.................270.............29 Libra...............................248........... .........242.................228.............14 JulieNYC........................212............... .....209.................185.............24 Elisabethsew....................282............... .....279.................264.............15 PeaCeJ............................338............. .......338.................318............20 RidinMyHDDream...........297.....................2 93.................281............12 Babygirl1234................... 260................ ...259.................240.............19 Leecelove70.....................228............... .....228.................200............28