I hate it when people post just to post.....

[Kat817 19]

Good for you Ebony!! I am so proud of you! You ran the entire mile, you are progressing so well! You are going to keep going, and fill us all with pride for you!!!

The 5 day pouch test, is a reminder of why we have the band! It is a test designed to remind you not to stuff the pouch and stretch it. It starts you over with liquids (full not clear I think) for a couple of days, then moves to mushies, and on to a soft diet of low carb, high Protein, designed to give the feeling of satiety without overeating. It is supposed to let you know if you are needing a new fill or not by how well you stay full on the portions, and types of food being eaten.

There were a bunch of the Shrinking Violets that did it together, and we all added some modifications of sorts to the Soup recipes--especially the ham & cheese soup. It was a real hit, and several of them keep it on hand now, as it is high protein, keeps you full for decent amount of time, and is not carb laden.

The theory is a few days without the carbs breaks the cycle, and the cravings for them decrease.

Worked for getting me off a couple of plateaus. I do pretty well with it, in the winter/fall. I am home more, it is cold, so soup is good....summer I am on the go too much, and it is easier to amp the exercise then.

You should be able to do a search for the 5 day pouch test, and find lots of info on it, including recipes etc. It is the same "test" for RnY etc.

As for HH---the rule here on LBT is that you can attack ideas, all day long, but not other people. No name calling etc. The line was crossed and crossed repeatedly. So....that was the result.

I KNOW it is hard not to respond when being baited---but if you cannot control your own actions and temper, then ignoring them is the best way about it. Especially since the reaction is what they are looking for, when you react, they win. Don't let them be worth your attention.

That is my opinion of bullying here on LBT anyway!

I have my granddaughter for awhile this morning. She is more interested in playing with her doll house than Granny tho! I will take her to daycare on my way to work.

Maybe I can interest her in the new books I bought her, I just remembered them!!!

[luluc 6]

*i was nosy - had to go read the HH thread. if not mistaken he and failure/donna went at it in another thread.....that was a train wreck.

*kat, you described the pouch test much, much better than i could. it worked for me....and i recommend, good luck beth.!.

*ktork, you arent' eating enough for the running you do. plain gave a good suggestion, i did the tank test to get my BF% - i like that number better than the scale, but i do weigh wkly & never during PMS or after a high sodium meal:)

*slim, have no idea if i'm cooking today - over did it yesterday:)

*AWESOME ebony!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BethFromVA 5]

~TPG, I don't know if this is what did it but he and this Failure/Donna gal have been having go-rounds for awhile now. She just totally sets him off! It's weird b/c it's almost like she's got it in for him. He'll post something completely innocuous and she jumps in like he aimed the post at her! Well then he DOES aim his next post at her and completely goes off. Kinda can't blame him but I'd just put her on "ignore" and complain to the mods about her and be done with it.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f18/any-regrets-after-lap-band-100971/

I think it starts around page 3 or 4. Can't remember. Kinda just scanned the entire thing to see what was what. It's the only thing I found that might be possible and he was suspended this evening and this all occurred earlier today. Hope he's reincarnated! LOL! I kinda like the gruff ol' guy! He doesn't mince words that's for sure!

'Night!

I kinda thought it might have had to do with her. I tried to tell him to ignore her. She's a dim bulb who really isn't worth it.

[BethFromVA 5]

Almost like she totally set him up and he fell for it hook, line, and sinker, huh?

Unfortunately, yes. If she bothers him that much I hope, IF he is allowed back, that he puts her on ignore. It's really not worth the upset and hassle.

[BethFromVA 5]

Beth-how is DH doing today?

He just got up not long ago. Slept ALLLL day yesterday, and through most of the night. What has me concerned now is he is complaining of MORE arm pain than what he had before surgery. I'm hoping it's only because the nerves are a bit raw right now.

[BethFromVA 5]

PJTP...Good early morning, Everyone!:thumbup:

Just got in from my morning run...yes, RUN! I ran the entire course today, no stopping! :thumbup::w00t::sneaky:

It's just over a mile, and when I started the c25k I NEVER thought I'd be able to run the whole thing. I was huffing and puffing just after a block and everything hurt. :thumbup:

This morning I left DDog at home (he doesn't like to run very fast - makes me pull him all the way) and just took off. At the halfway point I was thinking "I might be able to do this"...at the 2/3 point, I was thinking "I can do this!" and I did! :blushing:

Holy freakin' cow, Ebony, FANTASTIC! Gonna hafta set up a spot for you next to Lulu on my Hero Wall of Fame! :w00t:

[BethFromVA 5]

Okay, y'all, pouch test has officially started.

I'm afraid to get on the scale to see where I'm starting. Not only did I eat badly, but my cycle h as begun way early (nothing is on time anymore since going off the pill -- either ever six weeks, or in this case, less than a month), which of course will add Water weight.

Should I peek just to see where I'm starting? :blushing:

[luluc 6]

Should I peek just to see where I'm starting? :blushing:

nah - you don't have to ...

you know how you should be eating & if it corrects that - your good to go.

[BethFromVA 5]

nah - you don't have to ...

you know how you should be eating & if it corrects that - your good to go.

Good idea, Lulu. I was just about to go upstairs and step on that bad boy. :blushing:

[luluc 6]

hmmmmmm i'm playing glouc now - but was xbanded HH???

[kcmagu 3]

that's exactly what I was wondering - name fits (1st post after incident).........inquiring minds!

[luluc 6]

that's exactly what I was wondering - name fits (1st post after incident).........inquiring minds!

he should send the mods a fruit basket or something???:blushing:

[kcmagu 3]

think it was him - and now xbanded is suspended too - whooops!

[*slim* 2]

PJTP...Good early morning, Everyone!:mad2:

Just got in from my morning run...yes, RUN! I ran the entire course today, no stopping! :w00t::w00t::w00t:

That is so awesome! You have been working hard on that. I am so proud!

It's just over a mile, and when I started the c25k I NEVER thought I'd be able to run the whole thing. I was huffing and puffing just after a block and everything hurt. :wub:

This morning I left DDog at home (he doesn't like to run very fast - makes me pull him all the way) and just took off. At the halfway point I was thinking "I might be able to do this"...at the 2/3 point, I was thinking "I can do this!" and I did! :w00t:

YAY SLIM!!!!! YAY SLIM!!!!! :thumbup::thumbup::blushing:

Aren't you GLAD you went shopping! We are practically the same size...I fit 14's (sorta kinda) my tummy AND my thighs get in the way, but they button pretty easily, so I just gotta keep working on it.:sneaky:

I am glad. I wasn't going to do it. DH loves the new pants.:wub: He even said that they aren't too tight. I have to believe he wasn't just being nice since he has no tact at all. He has no problem telling me when I look bad.:eek:

Me too - maybe it will get me off of 20freaking5!:w00t:

I need to break my carb addiction...sounds like I may be doing this soon...

For me too...

OMG...ROFLMBO...better be careful, Beth, somebody will actually sign up for that one!

That would be so funny.

Gotta hit the shower - TTYL when I get to work!:thumbup:

As for HH---the rule here on LBT is that you can attack ideas, all day long, but not other people. No name calling etc. The line was crossed and crossed repeatedly. So....that was the result.

I KNOW it is hard not to respond when being baited---but if you cannot control your own actions and temper, then ignoring them is the best way about it. Especially since the reaction is what they are looking for, when you react, they win. Don't let them be worth your attention.

That is my opinion of bullying here on LBT anyway!

I figured as much.

I have my granddaughter for awhile this morning. She is more interested in playing with her doll house than Granny tho! I will take her to daycare on my way to work.

Maybe I can interest her in the new books I bought her, I just remembered them!!!

I hope she enjoys the books.

Holy freakin' cow, Ebony, FANTASTIC! Gonna hafta set up a spot for you next to Lulu on my Hero Wall of Fame! :thumbup:

Mine too!

Should I peek just to see where I'm starting? :wink2:

Nope.

nah - you don't have to ...

you know how you should be eating & if it corrects that - your good to go.

Luluc is so smart.

hmmmmmm i'm playing glouc now - but was xbanded HH???

I wondered the same thing!

that's exactly what I was wondering - name fits (1st post after incident).........inquiring minds!

It must have been because that account is now suspended.

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

Ebony, that's an awesome achievement!! Congrats!! You should be so proud of yourself!! :blushing: :w00t::thumbup:

Thanks, Fanny - I'm pretty tickled about it! :thumbup:

Good for you Ebony!! I am so proud of you! You ran the entire mile, you are progressing so well! You are going to keep going, and fill us all with pride for you!!!

Thanks, Kat - I appreciate it...amazing what we can do when we make up our minds to do it!

The 5 day pouch test, is a reminder of why we have the band! It is a test designed to remind you not to stuff the pouch and stretch it. It starts you over with liquids (full not clear I think) for a couple of days, then moves to mushies, and on to a soft diet of low carb, high Protein, designed to give the feeling of satiety without overeating. It is supposed to let you know if you are needing a new fill or not by how well you stay full on the portions, and types of food being eaten.

I think I'm going to start it on Saturday - I need to get off my plateau...

*i was nosy - had to go read the HH thread. if not mistaken he and failure/donna went at it in another thread.....that was a train wreck.

Yep, definately - sad that it went there..I get angry at people sometimes on LBT, but so far, it hasn't gone that far...

*kat, you described the pouch test much, much better than i could. it worked for me....and i recommend, good luck beth.!.

*ktork, you arent' eating enough for the running you do. plain gave a good suggestion, i did the tank test to get my BF% - i like that number better than the scale, but i do weigh wkly & never during PMS or after a high sodium meal:)

I was thinking that...krtork - could your body be in "starvation mode" with all the exercise you do?

*slim, have no idea if i'm cooking today - over did it yesterday:)

*AWESOME ebony!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, girlfriend! :sneaky: