5 day program went better than expected. Back to correct eating patterns and can feel the difference. I lost 6 pounds in those 5 days. I would recommend if you need a jump start.

Day 2 didn't quite go as expected had some tuna last night. All in all the thing I realize now is that I was not getting in all of my water. The last two nights I have been up using the restroom in...

Its a plan for people who have had gastric surgery. Its like starting over from the day you get home from surgery. I am attaching a link for more info Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test. its...

Well day one went as expected hungry and craving carbs. I stuck to the plan as much as possible with my only cheat being 3 saltine crackers. I will say that I havw had more bowl movements in a day...

I have been reading online about this 5 day pouch test for gastric patients who have stalled. Me, I've stalled because of poor habits lately and need to get a new jumpstart. I am starting the plan...

How many grams of carbs and fat are you eating? My doc limited me to 20g grams each per day.

Ha ha, this is so true. Good one.

When you make the ugly face at the table because you ate too fast or didn't chew well enough. And your friends and family know what the face mean and stop chewing In that moment to show support

I thought that it was just me, I am noticing it more too. On the flip side I also see people inspired by my weight loss. Friends are starting to work out more, co workers too. But yes, there is a...

Oh I love this question :-)

Here were my repeat songs during my walk today:

I could fall in love - Selena
The one I gave my heart to - Aaliyah
Up in here - DMX
Imma be - Black eyed peas...

The department of state website says that you need a passport to enter and leave the US even to Mexico. Here is the link. Mexico

I also agree with Angela, your carbs may be too high. I try to only eat 20 grams of carbs a day. If I stick to the 20 grams I see about 5 lbs a week but the first time I eat something I'm not...

I usually only throw up when I eat too fast especially chicken. Other than that, I am good.

Congrats, we are all different and will lose differently. You are doing great. :-)

I am eating about 600 calories and 60g of protein a day.

Sunflower, that's good to know. I'm going to leave it alone for a few days,.

So today I went to studio movie grill and ordered the grilled chicken strips. Perfectly okay on our plan, 20 minutes into the movie I was balled over a toilet wishing that I only ordered water. ...

Gayle, I like the Trader Joes Chicken Meatballs too, I have a hard time getting them down sometimes. My menu today is as follows:

B - 1 scrambled egg with grilled peppers, onions and spinach with...

First let me say, I love you guys. This forum has been my saving grace in this journey. :)

Well, i had my 6 week follow up and Dr was pretty happy with my progress. I got some good tips from...

Iloveak, not everyone needs a nose drain, I didn't have one.

5518Yes, such inspirational comments. We are all going to do something not allowed but the key is to recognize it and start the next day over being back on track. Just remember that you have a goal...

I also had a revision from lap band to sleeve. I didn't have any scarring or slippage my device malfunctioned. My Dr said I had to wait 6 weeks to heal before proceeding with the sleeve surgery. ...

I was doing a band revision and they said that it was my fault it failed. It wasn't the band malfunctioned. After I submitted my appeal and ask for a Dr. To Dr. Review it got approved a few days...

I thought I was the only person who noticed how good the pizza commercials look now. Lol

I will say the Emory billed my insurance $25k for my surgery, but their negotiated rate was much cheaper. Are you going to appeal with the insurance? You should, they denied me the first time too.