Lucky # Sevens- July 07 Bandsters

[phyllser 3]

Count me in on the 5 day pouch test.... fill me in... what's involved???

Candice :biggrin:

I printed it up last night.

Day 1 & 2: All liquids... Protein Drinks, etc, but LOW CARB. As many Protein drinks as you want. Drink at least 8 oz of Water. And try to reduce caffeine.

Next three days, eat as much as you want, as often as you want, but must be solid protein and must sit down for 15 minutes only to eat. Nothing to drink 30 minutes before or after.

Day 3: Soft Protein... cottage cheese, canned fish, soft fish - grilled.

Day 4: Firm Protein.... ground meat, shellfish, scallops, salmon,halibut..grilled, lightly seasoned.

Day 5: Solid Protein: White meat, poultry, steak

I think I am going to start tomorrow.

What is the five day pouch thing? And how does it work? It seems I've hit the wall. I cannot lose. THE scale HASN'T MOVED ! ! !

I THINK I NEED HELP ! ! ! ! !

TOMORROW???

[IndioGirl55 32]

What is the five day pouch thing? And how does it work?

It seems I've hit the wall. I cannot lose. Last week at DD, I didn't get much exersize in, ate normally (even the Olive Garden) and I didn't gain anything. I'm back home now, drinking lots of Water, eating well, lean Cusines and pedaling everyday and the gym every other day. Yesterday, I pedaled for 75 minutes.........went to the gym and did the treadmill .77 miles in 20 minutes.........weight machines for about 40 minutes. THE scale HASN'T MOVED ! ! !

Maybe it was those tootsie roll midgies on the fourth. I still feel tight, but maybe I need a little tweaking. I feel like saying the H*#* with it and going out and binging.

    

I THINK I NEED HELP ! ! ! ! ! ! !

KARI - HUGS - YOU HAVE LOST 100 LBS - YOUR BODY IS GOING TO SLOW DOWN IT'S LOST

YOU CAN NOT - DO YOU HEAR ME CAN NOT GIVE UP !!!! YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GIVE UP !!!!

This is not a diet - it is a new healthy way of living our lives so we can be around a few more years to enjoy our grandchildren - to give us a better qualility of life (more mobility)

Remember we are all the little train that could - we just have to keep plugging away at this.... Some days are harder than others - but that's why we have each other.

YOU CAN NOT GIVE UP !!!!

[mango24 1]

Hi Everyone,

Phyl - How bizarre? I just logged on and guess what? I started the 5 day pouch test today. Is that a coincidence or what?

It's going to be hard because I don't have much restriction. I can eat a 6in Subway sandwich, bread and all. I wish I would have told the fill nurse to put everything she took out pre surgery back in. I was soooo tight before, I was scared. Now I don't know how long it's going take to get restriction again. AND, my next fill is my last free fill.

Karri - You look great!! Glad you don't have much pain. It's probably because you're in such good shape. I've heard a TT is painful.

My Mom is still is the hospital. She's not even allowed to get out of bed. I'm really worried that they are going to send her home with those restrictions.

[phyllser 3]

Phyl - How bizarre? I just logged on and guess what? I started the 5 day pouch test today. Is that a coincidence or what? It's going to be hard because I don't have much restriction. I can eat a 6in Subway sandwich, bread and all. I wish I would have told the fill nurse to put everything she took out pre surgery back in. I was soooo tight before, I was scared. Now I don't know how long it's going take to get restriction again. AND, my next fill is my last free fill.

Karri - You look great!! Glad you don't have much pain. It's probably because you're in such good shape. I've heard a TT is painful.

My Mom is still is the hospital. She's not even allowed to get out of bed. I'm really worried that they are going to send her home with those restrictions.

Oh, that's STRANGE!! :biggrin::biggrin::thumbup:

Are you doing it for a jump start??

Speaking for myself, at least, I think maybe as we approach the 1 yr mark, those of us not yet at goal are feeling a little impatient and frustrated that things aren't going faster... like POUNDS coming off! I'm pretty much committed to starting tomorrow... I told DH, Protein drinks only for the next two days. I was going to wait until next week because tomorrow is our Primetimers... free, hot cooked lunch, next day DIL & two GDs coming for lunch, Sunday is a family get-together!!

BUT.... you know what... it's always something!

So I'm just going to bite the bullet, probably literally, and do this five days starting tomorrow. A week from tomorrow is my 1 yr follow-up, and I want to get a fill.... just a small one probably.

Sorry to hear about your Mom.

[mango24 1]

I'm doing it because I have no restriction. I'm hungry. All I think about is food. I do not want to gain back the weight I lost with the BR before my next fill.

I'm hungry. Stratch that, I'm starving.

I'm going pray.

The hospital social worker called to ask about the services for my Mom. I told her that she has no one to take care of her if she is sent home without being able to get out of bed. The lady said she will write that on the chart for her doctor.

[Frustrated 1]

Hello everyone :seeya: I've been reading a little bit of the thread when I have time (when Bratman allows me to use my computer :wink:) so I've managed to keep up with most of you.

Karri you look great. I'm glad you're pleased with your results and your hubby sounds like a keeper. I'm envious that you've managed to get your TT done, it's next on my "to do" list, but thrilled for you nonetheless. :biggrin2:

Ssankofa - I'm glad you're still hanging in there with us. Sounds like you're working hard at making this work for you. It's a tough battle but we're all fighting the same fight. :smile2:

Phyl - you're looking great! The weight may not be coming off like you want, but holy cats you're looking good. It must be that Wii! I'm still trying to work on getting one of those things. I'm going to use your testimonial as a selling point. :thumbup:

Steph - I don't know what sometimes triggers the eat-everything-that-doesn't-move thing either. I just thank my lucky stars that those days are the exception rather than the rule now. A year ago every day was like that. I've noticed the more active I am, the tighter my band will be and it slows down my eating; or at least the ability to eat, the desire can still be there. So I try to stay active. It's tough with this weather though because sitting by the pool all day just doesn't figure into that equation somehow. :wink2: But it does keep me on track with my Water.< /p>

Janet - wowsers. The difference in your pictures is astounding. It looks like you've lost a generation. Not that you look BAD in your before pics, but you look like you could be your mother. :tongue2: And I mean that in the nicest way. You know I love you. :wub:

My stepson arrives from Germany for 3 weeks at the same time you guys will be at MoA. He's 13. I'm a little nervous. I've never met him. I don't even speak on the phone to him. We were hoping to go out to San Fran during his stay but it doesn't look like that'll happen because of finances and timing. But we have plans to go down to Houston to see the Space Centre there and maybe across to San Antonio to visit the Alamo and whatever else is there. I wish I had the people skills my son has. He can strike up a conversation with anyone and carry on like he's known them for years. I'm not really a people person. :confused2: Plus I'm the evil step-mother.

I was thinking of doing this pouch test as well. Tomorrow is my hubby's birthday though and his boss has decided to splurge on dinner for us. So maybe I'll start it on Thursday. My scales haven't really moved, but my body has changed. I want to get to my goal weight. I don't need to get any more exercise in because I'm doing plenty of that and loving it. I've taken time off the whole "watch everything you put in your mouth" kind of mentality to get my head straight and I feel I've done that. I don't feel a prisoner to food any more. I'm actually confident that maintenance isn't going to come at the cost of my sanity like I once thought. I've been doing it for about a month now and haven't felt any guilt about splurging on a cookie. I can eat one cookie, ONE, and be satisfied. :ohmy: I remember when I wasn't satisfied until I'd eaten a whole package or more.

But I have to finish what I started and I need to get to my goal weight for my sanity. If I don't I'll just feel like a failure and at some point it'll eventually start eating away at me and depress me again. So I need to get back to work and drop this last 20lbs. I don't need another fill. I'm quite satisfied with about a cup of food. I just have to make different choices as to what I'm eating.

[phyllser 3]

I'm doing it because I have no restriction. I'm hungry. All I think about is food. I do not want to gain back the weight I lost with the BR before my next fill.

I'm hungry. Stratch that, I'm starving.

I'm going pray.

The hospital social worker called to ask about the services for my Mom. I told her that she has no one to take care of her if she is sent home without being able to get out of bed. The lady said she will write that on the chart for her doctor.

Important to know...... assuming she's on Medicare.... if the doctor/staff determine that she needs nursing home care, Medicare will pay ONLY IF she goes from the hospital to the nursing home.... not from HOME to the nursing home. At least, that is MY understanding.

Can't remember.... you're not in Canada, right??

So sorry that hunger is plaguing you!!

Hope the 5 Day Pouch Test will help.

When do you go in for a fill??

FYI for all of you:

Kashi/Go Lean on sale this week at Target 2/$5

Pharmasure Papaya chewables on sale this week at RiteAid 2 for the price of 1. I want to stock up for winter so I got two yesterday. Today I went back for two more and they only had one. So they gave it to me half price and gave me a rain check for four more. They help a lot when I feel "stuck".

[peaches9 3]

Just a quick post for me tonight. Its been a hectic day.

1141 cals today, 1093 yesterday... no exercise.

Tomorrow, shakes again...

Tonight I PB'd on my shake!!!! WTF??? I guess its because I took my DH to the hospital this a.m. for a Cat scan of his head. ( His MOM died of a brain anerism at 66, so they are being cautios and making sure my Hubby didn't inherit it too)

Then I had to go get my Mother for her appt. at her Cardiologist....

Anyways, it went down the sink and I've just made another but THINNER and I am drinking more slowly...

But I am not complaining I LIKE BEING TIGHT

[kirajh 0]

Thanks Janet. I needed that. Venting and Posting all those smileys eating all that junk food sort of helped. This is what I've had to eat today....

Breakfast - 1/2 serving frosted mini-wheats (110 cal)

Lunch - 1 hot dog with mustard, ketchup and onions. Only ate 3/4 of the bun (this was my binge)

Dinner - 1 lean cuisine.......sesame chicken.......300 Calories......I could only eat bout 3/4 of it.

I've had three bottles of Water so far today and I've pedaled 64 minutes. I will probably have a 100 calorie snack pack later.

We'll see what the scale does in the morning. And Weds. is my gym day,

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi Everyone,

Phyl - How bizarre? I just logged on and guess what? I started the 5 day pouch test today. Is that a coincidence or what?

It's going to be hard because I don't have much restriction. I can eat a 6in Subway sandwich, bread and all. I wish I would have told the fill nurse to put everything she took out pre surgery back in. I was soooo tight before, I was scared. Now I don't know how long it's going take to get restriction again. AND, my next fill is my last free fill.

Karri - You look great!! Glad you don't have much pain. It's probably because you're in such good shape. I've heard a TT is painful.

My Mom is still is the hospital. She's not even allowed to get out of bed. I'm really worried that they are going to send her home with those restrictions.

Denise - Hugs on the Mom issues - I know how hard this is... Just telll your dear old doc you want a good fill- did you know how much was in before your unfil - it you were a tad tight at that amount - go for just a little under that amount...

Hello everyone :wink: I've been reading a little bit of the thread when I have time (when Bratman allows me to use my computer :wink2:) so I've managed to keep up with most of you.

Janet - wowsers. The difference in your pictures is astounding. It looks like you've lost a generation. Not that you look BAD in your before pics, but you look like you could be your mother. And I mean that in the nicest way. You know I love you. :thumbup:

My stepson arrives from Germany for 3 weeks at the same time you guys will be at MoA. He's 13. I'm a little nervous. I've never met him. I don't even speak on the phone to him. We were hoping to go out to San Fran during his stay but it doesn't look like that'll happen because of finances and timing. But we have plans to go down to Houston to see the Space Centre there and maybe across to San Antonio to visit the Alamo and whatever else is there. I wish I had the people skills my son has. He can strike up a conversation with anyone and carry on like he's known them for years. I'm not really a people person. :confused2: Plus I'm the evil step-mother.

I was thinking of doing this pouch test as well. Tomorrow is my hubby's birthday though and his boss has decided to splurge on dinner for us. So maybe I'll start it on Thursday. My scales haven't really moved, but my body has changed. I want to get to my goal weight. I don't need to get any more exercise in because I'm doing plenty of that and loving it. I've taken time off the whole "watch everything you put in your mouth" kind of mentality to get my head straight and I feel I've done that. I don't feel a prisoner to food any more. I'm actually confident that maintenance isn't going to come at the cost of my sanity like I once thought. I've been doing it for about a month now and haven't felt any guilt about splurging on a cookie. I can eat one cookie, ONE, and be satisfied. :tongue2: I remember when I wasn't satisfied until I'd eaten a whole package or more.

But I have to finish what I started and I need to get to my goal weight for my sanity. If I don't I'll just feel like a failure and at some point it'll eventually start eating away at me and depress me again. So I need to get back to work and drop this last 20lbs. I don't need another fill. I'm quite satisfied with about a cup of food. I just have to make different choices as to what I'm eating.

Ruby Thanks - I have been thinking about you - been missing you - I don't know how you say you aren't a pple person - you are really good at expressing yourself here - Is your stepson's mom in the service and that's why he is coming from Germany.. I was lucky I never had a problem with my Stepkids - they liked me better than their own parents.. You will do fine - how long will he be here for...

You will make it to goal - remember that banders really are given 2 yrs to get their weight off - yes some have done it a little sooner - but we are not the norm - so you can't judge yourself by anyones standards but your own - we all have approached this journey from a diff direction - Karri is a high Protein girl- I am the limited carb girl - Kari eats her carb - We have to do what works for us - for me it was not to put too much pressure on myself - but to challenge myself at the same time - a big balancing act - but so far it has worked out - I believe that you will get to your goal weight in your time..

Just a quick post for me tonight. Its been a hectic day.

1141 cals today, 1093 yesterday... no exercise.

Tomorrow, shakes again...

Tonight I PB'd on my shake!!!! WTF??? I guess its because I took my DH to the hospital this a.m. for a Cat scan of his head. ( His MOM died of a brain anerism at 66, so they are being cautios and making sure my Hubby didn't inherit it too)

Then I had to go get my Mother for her appt. at her Cardiologist....

Anyways, it went down the sink and I've just made another but THINNER and I am drinking more slowly...

But I am not complaining I LIKE BEING TIGHT

OMG pb's on a shake - it must have been thick - and yes you have alot on your shoulders right now (Hugs) - How did the cat scan come out...

Thanks Janet. I needed that. Venting and Posting all those smileys eating all that junk food sort of helped. This is what I've had to eat today....

Breakfast - 1/2 serving frosted mini-wheats (110 cal)

Lunch - 1 hot dog with mustard, ketchup and onions. Only ate 3/4 of the bun (this was my binge)

Dinner - 1 lean cuisine.......sesame chicken.......300 Calories......I could only eat bout 3/4 of it.

I've had three bottles of Water so far today and I've pedaled 64 minutes. I will probably have a 100 calorie snack pack later.

We'll see what the scale does in the morning. And Weds. is my gym day,

Kari

GF we are here for you and yep I totally understand your frustrations but we do have to expect a little plateau every now and then...

I am proud of you for not hitting the candy - Cookies etc...

Way to go !!!!

[Frustrated 1]

Ruby Thanks - I have been thinking about you - been missing you - I don't know how you say you aren't a pple person - you are really good at expressing yourself here - Is your stepson's mom in the service and that's why he is coming from Germany.. I was lucky I never had a problem with my Stepkids - they liked me better than their own parents.. You will do fine - how long will he be here for...

His mother is German. When they were divorced in 2002, she took both kids (son Sean now 13, daughter Sabrina now 11) back to her native homeland. She's refused to let them travel since then saying they were too young to do so on their own despite my husband offering to pay for an airline escort to accompany them here and back. But now Sean has shown a desire to visit so there are no excuses. I'm glad he's coming. I'm just a little nervous.

I don't have a problem writing things down but face-to-face is different. It's easier once I get to know someone. The hard part is getting to know them. You're all family here so I feel comfortable ranting and raving and letting it all hang out. I don't want to scare the poor guy. I don't want to pretend to be someone I'm not. I don't want him to feel obligated to like me just because I'm his dad's wife. Right now I'd settle for not making him uncomfortable. :thumbup:

You will make it to goal - remember that banders really are given 2 yrs to get their weight off - yes some have done it a little sooner - but we are not the norm - so you can't judge yourself by anyones standards but your own - we all have approached this journey from a diff direction - Karri is a high Protein girl- I am the limited carb girl - Kari eats her carb - We have to do what works for us - for me it was not to put too much pressure on myself - but to challenge myself at the same time - a big balancing act - but so far it has worked out - I believe that you will get to your goal weight in your time..

Yes. I know I will make it there. I remember my doc telling me that I should expect to take 2 years to lose 60lbs. I was over the moon with that advice and never imagined I would be here less than a year later. I've enjoyed my break from working this weight off, but it's time to get back into things so it's not hanging over my head like a forgotten chore.

[peaches9 3]

Kari; Your food choices were GREAT today. You are getting back on track and that is the main thing.. Progress not perfection ~ right?

Denise; Hang in there GF!!!

Ruby: You'll be fine with Step Son... ... you are a warm and caring person there is NO WAY that he won't be able to tell that.... I am sure you are worrying for nothing...

Janet,Phyl; Linda&* Steph;; you are all in my thoughts each day as we all get excited about our trip!!!!

I called my AUnt and Uncle in Sarnia and I am able to sleep over at their house before I cross over into Michigan for my MofA road trip...

Hanging in here & staying possitive :-)

[peaches9 3]

O.k. so I am the only one with insomnia tonight!!! LOL

But where is everyone now?

I am at work, but bored.... Still REALLY tight this am could only eat 1/2 of a protien bar Meal Replacement. So now I am drinking black coffee.

I am off to the cottage tomorow for a long weekend at my sister's place. It will be so nice, and I am allowed to bring my doggies as DS has NO other company at the moment... YEAH!

My dogs just love to swim in the lake and take boat rides too... plus there are red squirrels and chipmunks to hunt!!! Oh YEAH!!! Doggie heaven!

Plus if I am REALLY lucky we'll catch some nice lake fish and eat GOOD stuff....

[peaches9 3]

yeah, somebody is awake!

[Frustrated 1]

I'm awake too! :biggrin2: I'm off to the dentist though this morning. The crown on my tooth in front has fallen off so I need to get it fixed. I also need to get some partial dentures. On top of eating badly for years and years, I was also very careless when it came to dental health. I avoided dentists because they hurt me. Well...... now I'm paying the price for it.

A couple of years ago I had to have 8 of my back teeth removed. 2 upper left, 2 upper right, 2 lower left, 2 lower right. As a result of that, I've done all of my chewing on my front teeth. This has put pressure on them and forced them to do a job they're not meant for. Not to mention that for the past year I've had to chew, chew, chew to a pulp it's increased the workload considerably.

Last night my front crown buckled under the pressure yet again. It's the second time in as many months and my dentist said I NEED to get some teeth in back or the problem will never go away. I called an oral surgeon to ask about dental implants; where the put a post in your gum/bone and add a crown to it. Well I need 4 of them. And the cost per tooth starts at $1,940. :thumbup: My insurance doesn't cover it. I really can't afford almost $8,000 right now. And even if I could, I'd be spending it on a TT, not teeth. Partial dentures are going to set me back around $1,500 for both upper and lower. My hubby wants me to get the implants. I really can't justify spending that much on myself again. Not with the cost of lap band and my boob job last year. I don't even want to spend on dentures, but it's more of a necessity for the sake of my remaining teeth that I am.

So that's my fun plans for the day. I'll be thinking of you all while I'm drooling and spitting in the dentist's chair. :tt2: