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Kristi! You look fantastic! I so love that top! You have worked so hard and it shows. Sounds like a awesome vacation too! You guys did so much while you were there! Woo hoo!

Hi everyone! I am switching over to Fridays'. I am 229.8 this week. Same number different day! LOL

Okay ladies, it is official!!! I am jumping ship to weigh in on Fridays. I was a Friday weigher before this wonderful group formed and it worked better for me. It has been fun and I will keep up with you all.....but I am leaving for the Friday spot!!!! Weeee!

B - coffee with ff cream and 0 cal surup! Yummo! a few bites on my sons banana protein shake Hydration - crystal light 48 oz (be right back...gotta...pee...) 1/2 my calcuim pill L - scalloped pots and chicken with mustard vin sauce...

Greek yogurt oatmeal coffee Chicken & black beans Spinach feta tomato salad Water 24 oz Vitamin E Calcuim

Hi Larry! Great job on working out! (high five) Which of the 3 diet plans did you choose? The main focus of the diet is to reduce the fat around the liver. It makes the surgeons job much easier. I did the 2 shakes and the lean meal in the evening. It was very difficult for me to do, but I did loose the weight and that made me feel great! Give Dr. Miranda a call and talk your weight over with her. She is very nice and will give you a better idea of what you need to tweek in order to hit goal.

Dana - it is trial and error. I couldn't agree with you more. I called yesterday to cancel an upcoming fill apt. I don't need a stinking fill. I need to work on head hunger. My fill is good where it is at. The foods I eat, other than breakfast are hard protein. So I am on track there. I've been on the sugar bus though....grrr I love sugar and my body is alergic to it.

I took a chance on the chocolate flavor. Now I wish I hadn't yummo! LOL At a 110 cals, it a nice treat.

B - coffee with ff creamer and sugar free raspberry surup. Oikos greek yogurt chocolate....(dangerously good, not sure if I should buy this again....) <BR><BR>Water 30 oz calcuim and vitamin E <BR><BR>L - spinach, feta, tomato and salad dressing scallop pots and chicken with Carolina Gold sauce. had full of jelly beans <BR><BR>S - Protein cookies<BR><BR>D - Chicken, black beans, seasoning, tomatoes, cheese, spinach tort, salsa<BR><BR>Lemon cake

I choose GLB for several reasons. I did consider the sleeve, but I really didn't want a surgery that was so final. I love my band, and have come to have a respect for her. I consider myself in a partnership. She does for me what I could not do for myself consistantly or all together. I eat small portions of food and have not had a lack of energy. Matter of fact, I do more now than ever. The band has worked hard and sometimes harder than I have. I am a slow to conform gal, which I am a-ok with. The weight is coming off, and that makes me happy. I went in this with the expectation or goal that I would have the weight off in 3 years. I know that sounds like a long time, but I spend more time than that putting all these pounds and dimples into place. For me, this is about progress, not being perfect. I am making life changes and love the way I feel. I've had glimpses of being a well adjusted eater. I have many habits that I practice that are not in my best interest. I am changing and a work in process. I love love love that I can work at my own pace. Enjoy the foods and holidays that I want and have moderation in place. Things that I have had mental wars about. HEAD HUNGER - It's a real bitch. Waiting for the land of restriction. Level of restriction. Do I have enough....to much....need more.... Not taking one bite to many. For a while, I was learning that one. Missing the old full sensation..... I will say I have a list of eeehhh not gona do that food again. So far reheated shrimp are on the list. Um productive burp city.... Anything breaded is a waste of my time too. I normally pick the breading off. Why.....well I am at my sweet spot and I don't have much room in the stoma or pouch. Breading fills it up and swells and makes me full super fast. Not worth it. A few things I appreciate about the band. Some good - others not so good. Portion control Restoration of my "FULL Button." I had broke mine. I eat WAAAAY less processed foods. I can still eat cake. I take vitamins on a semi regular basis. I am far more out going. So I will wrap this up, cuz I have a gift of gab an can make lengthy responses.....

Pammie - thanks for the update. I've been thinking about you and your naughty band with a temper tantrum. I hope Dolittle diggs up some information. Funny how this was not one of the "side effects" while researching. Not that it would have made a whole lot of difference. That sucks that it took them so long to return your call. Glad you got to talk with someone though.

Mahi Mahi Tilapia Mixed stir fry veggies Boneless skinless grilled chicken Crystal Light White Grape EAS Vanilla Protein Shake Mix Frozen mixed berries Bananas Black Bean Burgers Turkey Burger Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce….

Ashley!!! You are amazing! What a huge difference! I am so impressed. Looking great girly! Happy Anniversary!