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For me just knowing the band is there has required me to really be more mindful about what I put into my mouth . I am heading toward my sweet spot (only one fill so far), so restrction has not been a major factor for my weight loss...what has EXERCISE : I have become obsessed with working out each day and have hired a personal trainer. I have also recently started the Couch to 5k regimen. Exercie is now vrey important to me !

I have been able to tolerate thin crust pizza, spaghetti noodles & croutons fine with no problems. I REALLY want some bread like a biscuit or a hot roll or bun but , I am REALLY afraid of ordinary bread products so I stay away. I just don't want to get stuck . I have 4.5 cc's in my band right now and I am pretty satisfied. I agree with some of the other posters, it's funny how your restriction fluctuates on a daily basis ??

I just started the Coach to 5k on Sunday. So, far I am doing okay. I am very motivated to see some real fat loss..makes me keep on going when I am tired. Surprising, I can actually breath and have not experienced any shortness of breath. I also took some advice and invested in a great pair of sneakers, my feet actually feel good when I get done.

Okay, so I called the Polar customer service line last week. They explained that the eloctrodes on the newer model HRM are very sensitive to salt build up. The young lady recommended that I wash it thoroughly after each workout in the washer machine. Which is totally too time consuming. However, I did try it that night and the next day it worked great the next day. So, now I have been hand washing it in the sink each night with mild bar soap. So, far it's working much better.

Okay, so I took you all's advice and went to get fitted at Running Etc...Great idea, they were very helpful. Then went to our NEX and bought my shoes for almost half price. Went with the Mizuno Wave Creation 12....Oooh they feel so good. Gonna start Coach to 5 k tomorrow. Wish me luck

Thanks guys for all your advice. I plan to go by our local Running store and get fitting. At first I was going to just go to the NEX , but I guss I better do this right and go get fitted like you all said. Another question: did you notice a mark change in you body after you started running ?

I wear a Heart Rate Monitor, Polar FT-7. But, I am strongly considering the Body Bug as I am finding the Polar is starting to become a little unreliable with irratic HR's all the time. I like my old Polar F6 much better ,but I gave it to my hubby when he brought me the new one. Should've just kept my old HRM. I usually try to burn 400-500 cals during each work out.

I call mine, "Trudy"....my tool "Trudy" So far she's working for me.

I just recently started working out with a personal trainer a few weeks ago. I really enjoy working out with him , I go three times a week at our local YMCA. Yes, it is an investment, but so worth having someone around to help you workout hard each time. I am finally starting to see some real changes in my body. I say if you can afford it, go for it. Well worth the extra $$$.

Getting ready to start Couch to 5k this week. My hubby insists that I need to get a good pair of running shoes. I have been researching them online and still have no idea which one's I should get. Any suggestions ?

I am a BIG BeachBody junkie, always getting suckered into buying their latest dvd sets. I used to do Turbo Jams (which is very similar to Turbo Fire- both by Chalene) faithfully until I grew tired of them . I lost A LOT of inches too. If I were to go back to doing dvd's (gym rat now) I would definately choose Turbo Fire over Slim in 6. I have spoken to several ladies that have SLim in 6 and all have the same opinion, that it's boring and the music is bad. A good friend of mine said she would have to play her Ipod over the dvd and tune it out in order to finish the workout.

Owww, I feel ya there....800 calories WHAT ???

Update: I increased my calories to 1000-1200/day.....lost 2lbs Yeeeyah !

So, I went in today (got off work early) excited to finally have my first fill. Well, she poked, and poked, and poked and could never find my port. Left the room , went and got one of the surgeons (supposedly he can find ports with his eyes closed.) Then both of them noticed some dark blood seeping from the many injection sites. Turns out I have a large hematoma sitting right on top of my port. The loonnnggg needle was NOT long enough to get past the hematoma. Now I have to wait 3.5 weeks to allow the hematoma to dissapate or reabsorb before I can get my first fill. I am sooo bumbed out about this. I know it can take a while to get to the coveted "sweet spot." On a lighter note , she did give me the okay to start seeing my personal trainer, so hopefully that will help get the scale moving down. So far, I have lost 19lbs since the start of my pre-op diet. So, I am still grateful ...justed bumbed, had my expectations up for my first fill. Has anyone else had a similar experience ?