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I would love to have an answer to this burning question. When I am successful its because I leave it completely out of my diet and when Im failing its because Ive let it back in. This is my experience, it may be different for others.

do you have a recipe for spaghetti fake out, I have always wanted to try that........thanks!!!

what flavors do they have and which is your fav?

Has anyone tried the "Melt It Off" program with Mitch Gaylord? 3daymelt.com It looks really good.

Has anyone of you tried the 5 day pouch test? I have had some sucess with it. It gets you back on track and helps to get rid of the carb cravings again. They also have a website. (5daypouchtest.com)

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! Let me know where to send you some $

I didnt think about that but...YEAH!!!

I too thought this might just be for gastic bypass patients but after reading from their webpage I think this might be a good tool for those of us who have gone off our plan to give us a new jumpstart??? What do ya'll think?

I havent posted in a very long time. Mostly because I finally realized that I have failed and need to go public in order to find my way back. I thought when I had the Lapband that I would be happy and all my problems would magically go away. But after gaining a little weight and not losing any for over a year, I finally admitted to myself that there might be a problem. I had an appt. to see my doc in Sept, Oct, Dec, Jan. and then finally in December I decided to go and face the music. I had gained 5 lbs since he last saw me. I was expecting him to let me have it...etc.... He was very sweet but very matter of fact...He suggested I try some therepy, that I could possibly have an eating disorder. I agreed to go to therepy believing full well that it wasnt gonna work. I would just be spending more money for the same result...which was "no results" After 2 hour long sessions I started to feel like this might help me in time but it wasnt gonna be easy. I discovered that I truly do have some traits as a bulimic. I do obsess over my weight and it does consume my life completely and I do overeat a lot and throw up a lot. Not intentional throwing up, but with the band, if you keep feeding it you will PB or vomit. Anyway its gonna take some time but hopefully I am on the right path. I didnt realize how much crap I had been hanging on to from childhood to the present. Also, I didnt realize that I felt so bad about my self. So, one day one session at a time I hope that I can get a hold of myself and finally get some of this weight off. I am starting to have medical issues again, so I have to make this work. Just keep me in your thoughts and prayers and if anyone has any advise on starting over...etc...I really need it. Thanks for listening. Have a blessed day!!

Dont even think about it. Believe me when I say its not worth it. I have had many rugs pulled out from under me, its just not worth it. Find it in yourself to recommit. Dont turn out like me and gain what you have lost. It will only make things worse not better. Find another way to Resolve your hurt feelings!!!!

I am considering having my band removed. I was banded a year ago this past October. I lost weight in the very beginning which was totally because of the liquid diet. Its been so long since I lost, I cant even remember. Since September I have put on 10 lbs. I am roughly 15 lbs away from being the same weight I was the day of my surgery. I cant eat in the mornings it makes me sick at my stomach. If I do get to eat something before 2:00pm it feels like I swallowed glass. Im tired of the pain, Im tired on the constant vomiting. My family is disgusted with me carrying around a cup to puke in. I just feel like I have made a hue mistake. I never delt with my overeating before having this surgery. Now, all I can eat is junk food. I am craving normal food so bad. I just want to be normal again. I feel like Im some kind of freak. I thought this would make me feel better about myself but its the complete opposite, I feel worse. I have to take several medications, which Im having to crush and mix with juice to get them down, I cant tell you how sickening that is. I am so ready to give up. But on the other hand, I have no control over my overeating. If I do have the band removed, After not having solid foods for so long, I'll probably go crazy and eat everything in sight. I dont know why I make myself feel like such a failure with this one issue. Its like theres a monster inside of me that no one can see but me. Is that weird or what.......LOL Anyway.......To Band Or Not To Band..that is the question??????

Im glad to see a couple of people from my area on here. I was banded by Dr Britt in Albertville. He's great!!

I get my papaya enzymes (chewables) at Walmart. They are very inexpensive and work great. I take these several times a day. After you have gotten stuck you'll never want it to happen again. They tastae great too.

Does anyone have a copy of the 1000 calorie exchange diet? example: Breakfast 1 starch, 1 Protein, 1 fat etc........

Thanks, Ive looked everywhere.

Does anyone have a copy of the 1000 calorie exchange diet? example: Breakfast 1 starch, 1 Protein, 1 fat

yes, I am interested.

We dont have to remember you to support you. Thats what were all here for......If it wasnt for this site I wouldnt have made it. Get back in and start reading all of the posts its very encouraging. How is your lapband, etc...

I use "Organtic Life Vitamins" Natural Vitality Products - Natural Calm - Peter Gillham they are liquid form and taste fruity. They have everything you need. Just a suggestion

Go to amazon.com and type in lapband. Im sure you'll find what you need.

I really dont understand people who do not believe in God. I do however respect others beliefs. I realize everyone cant believe the same way. God is a huge part of mine and my families lives, for which I am truly greatful. It is very interesting to see how others believe.

how does the meat tenderizer work? how do you take it?

I had the exact same problem. I felt like a golf ball was in my throat. After my doc removed a little I instantly felt better. But....after about an hour I had the worst bout of diarrhea Ive ever had. I guess the food was above the band that I had been trying to eat and passed all at once. GROSS!!!! But now I can eat anything....Example lst night I had a baked fish dinner from Captain d"S, with steamed veggies and cole slaw, and bradstick, ate it ALL. Then had a piece of coconut cake, ate it ALL!!!! DOnt worry...I know I have a problem.......Restriction or NO Restriction...I havent been able to find that sweet spot yet. But also, I have a lot of issues with food that Ive never delt with obviously.....Dont make the same mistakes I have....call your doc and get everything resolved.

Your lucky you can do 2 minutes...ha ha ha I can only go a little over a minute. Im glad Im not the only one. A friend of mine has lost a ton of weight on hers, so I think it will be great once I can work up to a reasonable amount of time on this thing.

I havent posted in a while. I went for a fill yesterday. It is coming up on my 1 year anniversary so I went under the fluroscope to make sure I hadnt stretched or harmed anything. Everything looked good and my doc put a little more Fluid in there. I had gained 6.6 lbs. I am absolutely doing horrible. It is not the bands fault its mine. I eat whatever the heck I want to...I havent exercised. HOW IN THE WORLD DO I STOP THIS? I feel like Im in one of those video games with the semi truck trying to keep myself from going over the side of the mountain. I have everything I need to succeed, I just cant seem to get there. I know Im not the only one out there with this problem....(or Im really in trouble... ha ha)