Bandida

Thanks Sunshine..I'm getting there..:clap2: I do have to say I LOVE to walk and when I don't do it I feel soo sluggish...Yoga Booty Balet...It's sooooo much fun!!! I can't wait to get started on it!! Regarding the psoting of te meals whatever is the presence, I just thought I'd ask...:scared: I was psoting in my journal and just have not been able too lately..been so busy!!!

Count me in! I walk 4-6 miles 5 days a week and will start YBB at least 3 times/week on March 7th after my Md clears me for aerobics/yoga!!! Are we posting meals too? let me know!! i'm so excited!!!!

Awesome!:clap2: :clap2: I can't wait either!!! I feel like I have no restriction what so ever!!!:faint: So, I believe I'm due for one...

My restriction is gone.... I feel hungry now almost every three hours!!! :faint: :confused: I am following the protein first rule, I am drinking about 90 to 100 oz of liquid to try to keep the hunger down and it's so hard....I've been on solids for a few days now and that's like nothing. I'm keeping a journal here at home of my food intake and it seems to slowly be climbing up and up...Shit!!!! My fill is not until March 6 and I hope and I can hold off 'til then...My weight has "stationed itself" at 214!!! Man!!! I'm a little on the frustrated side, but I know I can do this...I think I've said this before, but if I ever hear ANYONE say this is the easy way...oh man......I WILL EAT THEM ALIVE!!!! :hungry: and at this point I could do with some food!!! lol...Ok, I've vented!!! I think my emotions are topsy turvy do to aunt Flo comming soon and this weather DOES NOT HELP!!! Snow!!! And we are supposed to be getting more this weekend!! YEAH!!! NOT!!!!:mad: I could sure use some sun and warmth!

My restriction is gone....:der: I feel hungry now almost every three hours!!! :faint: I am following the protein first rule, I am drinking about 90 to 100 oz of liquid to try to keep the hunger down and it's so hard....I've been on solids for a few days now and that's like nothing. I'm keeping a journal here at home of my food intake and it seems to slowly be climbing up and up...Shit!!!! My fill is not until March 6 and I hope and I can hold off 'til then...My weight has "stationed itself" at 214!!! Man!!! I'm a little on the frustrated side, but I know I can do this...I think I've said this before, but if I ever hear ANYONE say this is the easy way...oh man......I WILL EAT THEM ALIVE!!!! :hungry: and at this point I could do with some food!!! lol...Ok, I've vented!!! I think my emotions are topsy turvy do to aunt Flo comming soon and this weather DOES NOT HELP!!! Snow!!! And we are supposed to be getting more this weekend!! YEAH!!! NOT!!!!:mad: I could sure use some sun and warmth!

Hello Everyone! I'm so relieved I'm not the only one going through the hunger thing!!!! I'm hungry every three hours....My will power is starting to drain..I drink about 90oz of liquid to try to keep me full!!!!!! My fill is not until 3/6.. AHHHGGGGG!!!!!

Cool! You are right about the people on this site..I've talked to many of them and I've learned so much!!! It's nice to have a place to come to and be able to talk and listen...Thanks for saying hi!!!! Keep me posted on your journey!!! Good Night!!! lol...

Sherry - support is what we come here for!! i'm glad I could be here for you!!!! I agree with both Sherry and Loki...it is a rollercoaster ride!! I went through the same thing a few days before my surgery..shhh...do you know that I even wrote a goodbye letter to my family. Yeah, I was scared and excited, nervous and worried...I didn't know what to think!!! But my faith, my husband and my children (believe or not..lol.) helped me keep me focused..I did this first for me and then for them.. I want to be healthy and strong for all of US..So, yes, I'd say it is "normal" in Bandland...lol!!! We are here for you Cidnyluhu!!! Congrats on your decision to be a healthier you and Welcome!!! keep your thoughts positive and positive things WILL happen!!! Keep me posted on your journey and your success!!!! Blessings!!!

Hi Sherry! Any news is good news...I'm just glad someone else from MA is around all the people I talk to (except loki) are all from like Oklahoma and Texas...and that's pretty far out..lol!! I know some of you got together a ways back and I'd love to see it happen again so maybe I can come out..Just a thought...anyway, Congratulations on your Bandiversary. I don't thik you should be hard on yourself. You should very proud of the weight you did lose and the will power it took. I'm only a month in and it's a struggle every day...I think you are doing an awesome job and deserve praise for all the hard work you've put in the last year. Nobody said this was a cure, it's a tool and it takes time to master it. Keep up the good work and it wil happen!!!! Thanks for stopping by and come back soon...I love to hear about everyones progress!!!! Where I live, we got mostly ice and rain, but we are due for some "snow" today...YUCK!!!!! I love three out of the four seasons...Winter is really not for me... Blessings!!!! Olga

Hey, that' not a bad thing...yeah..those "appointmens" are fun, not!!! Pre-op testing consists of ekg, blood work and chest xray...I'm so xcited for you!!!! Good luck and obviously KEEP ME POSTED!!!!!! Anytime!! I'm glad I could be here to help!!! that's what this site is all about SUPPORT!!

First of all, YEAHH!!!! :clap2: :clap2: You got a date!!! :clap2: :clap2: Awesome!!!!:clap2: :clap2: it will come so fast!!!!:clap2: :clap2: Your popa might not remember, but you do, and god forbid something happen you'll always remember you went to see him...I talk from experience...Reguarding the hospital in Worcester, It was probably UMASS Memorial. Both my sons where born there..My 5 year old (who is also adopted) was born at 32 weeks gestation wih many other complications, and yes they are the best!!! My youngest (who I gave birth too) had no probems but they did an awesome job with me and him both. My oldest was born in Cooley Dickinson ( I was a student at UMASS) and can't complain either..Yeah, I've heard stories about FMC....not good ones either. I worked for Baystate for a while and they are good...

oh..well, anyway at least there are two of us from "out here"...lol..It's funny cause to me there is nt that big of a distance thing, but my family lives in Worcester and they HATE coming out to visit...it's weird.. by the way, did everything work out with your Popa...I hope so!!!

Been there done that...and I thought it was the girls who where more diffcult....anyway...I guess it gets better at some point.:faint: .I HOPE!!! lol... ok...question...is it just me or are we the only two who post on this thread anymore...I feel neglected by everyone else....:think

That's awesome!!! Yeah my pre-teen daughter is the same...I have a rule in this house...If you answer the phone you write the message down on the notebook next to the phone!!!!

It's been a while since I've posted in my journal but it's been a trying few days..I got sick, my husband got sick and trying to keep up with the kids is exhausting! Any wa..everything has been good. I did have an issue with my stomach swellign from air in it..who knows how it got there but it was very painful..My "toma" swelled to the point that it was hitting my diaphragm...holy sh... was it painful. But, no worries now, everthing is back on track. I'm still walking 3-5 miles per day and I'm trying to eat the way I should. I am hungrier now though and I feel like what I eat doesn't hold me...I have an appointment on March 6 to talk about or even get a fill. I hope I can handle the hunger thiing till then. WIsh me luck!!! Smooches:kiss2: Me

Congratulations!!! :clap2: I hope you get a date soon!!!! I would call the MD's office and let them know you have the letter..that will kinda push them a little....best of luck!!!!

hey, I'll keep that in mind!!!:mad: I'm just glad you got your glitter to work...YEAHHH!!!!!:clap2:

anytime..it helps when your husband is a computer engineer....lol!!!! i've learned a lot through him!!!:mad:

Sue..i just went to glittergraphics and made this........I'm just checking to see if it works...I typed your name, chose the 25 font and put in ramdom...then, I chose the 1st forum code and copied and pasted it into the reply box here,,,and it came up like this....did you put it into the edit signature box?

HI, Time2live!!! I'm just glad you're back!!! Thanks!!! I think you're doing awesome! Just becuase you didn't lose all you wanted to lose right now doesn't mean you wont lose it in the future. I think you have done an awesome job. The weight you lost, is weight lost FOREVER!!!! i give you credit for losing as much as you did!!! it will happen..maybe a little slower but it will!!! Keep yoru thoughts positive and postive results will come!!! I am a Crystal Lite freak myself..I mix thm in all flavors...Peach Ice tea with lemonade, lemonade with fruit punch, etc... It makes it more interesting!!!:mad:

No worries..I'm here to help...first, which website are you using?

Definately..and we will!!!!!:clap2: :mad:

Any time Sheila..Let me know how it goes..Keep me posted!!!! Blessings, Olga

Sue, try the second one..let me know what happens...

You will..I think when your ready...it will be there... Yes I am a walking junky...lol!!!