For those of you that have reached goal...

[IndioGirl55 32]

So the "NO CARBONATION EVER" caveat should really be "MAYBE NEVER" Sounds like once we heal and our bodies adapt and so on, an occasional carbonated beverage is do-able. I had reconciled to NEVER any beer or so on. It's nice to know I'll just have to wait and see, but maybe! :girl_hug:

RestlessMonkey

I have no problems with tonic Water - beer tiny sips and it gets hot before I can finish and I hate hot beer - today I had a diet soda (something I do about every 3 months) I pour it in a glass and let it get a little flat and take tiny sips... If I am super hungry (head) and want to feel full - will have a soda - the carbonation does the trick...

[RestlessMonkey 7]

IndioGirl55 that is a great tip about using a slightly flat diet soda as a way to calm head hunger! I hope I don't have it much but probably will. What a wonderful tip. I'm going to write it in my lap band book the surgeon gave me for on down the road. Thanks so much. I always learn something useful from you!

[IndioGirl55 32]

IndioGirl55 that is a great tip about using a slightly flat diet soda as a way to calm head hunger! I hope I don't have it much but probably will. What a wonderful tip. I'm going to write it in my lap band book the surgeon gave me for on down the road. Thanks so much. I always learn something useful from you!

It's cuz I am the JEDI MASTER at figuring out how to fool the head hunger issues - either fooling them by distraction - or feeding them with good but low calorie things...:girl_hug:

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Hey I've been going to a behavioral therapist for 11 months now to master that! You are the master! :girl_hug:

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hey I've been going to a behavioral therapist for 11 months now to master that! You are the master! :sneaky:

Well I bet your therapist would dissagree :girl_hug::biggrin:

[Candle 11]

I guess I'm at "goal". I'm not really sure. I've been in this weight range for about 2 months. I'd like to lose another 10lbs and then another 10lbs with a TT. I'm trying to base my goal weight on the way clothes fit me and having a healthy activity/energy level but needing a TT, affects those things and makes it kind of hard to tell where I'd ideally like to end up.

I have no restriction with my band. I can't even tell it's there. Some people would say I've lost my weight with diet & exercise alone but I think the band has played a roll. I feel full on a smaller amount of food and for a longer period of time. I definitely burp a lot more. :bored: Plus, I've never been able to lose this much weight on my own.

I figure if I feel myself start to lapse into old patterns, I can always start getting my band filled. That is my safety net. I wish I had more optimistic answers but I'm just getting into the maintenance mode and feeling a little anxious about it still.

I run or walk 2-4 miles per day with my dog about 6-7 days per week. I also ride a bike and just started rollerblading. I need to get to the gym this winter!

I'm not really counting calories any more but I do watch what I eat and try and coordinate my level of exercise with my calorie intake for the day. I've had a crazy sweet tooth lately! Ugh!

I'm in Patchogue :smile2:

[shrinkinmom 1]

Hi Candle...or should I say neighbor.

I don't think their was anything pessemistic about your answers. They are the reality I wan to hear. I do hear more and more that the band is a safety net for those who were successful and that diet and excersize were really the key.

I can totally live with that. Its not losing that scares me at all it is doing all that work and then gaining it back. I am really trying to wrap me head around how this will be different.

Congrats on your success it is inspiring!!