crzytchr

Congratulations on the baby!!!!!:drool:

WOW! I am bowing at your feet! I can't multi-quote to save my life. You are my hero!:thumbup:

Y'all are so much nicer than I am. Years ago my husband used to sabotage my weight loss efforts. He knew ice cream was my downfall so I didn't want it in the house. He complained that he had a right to have it his house if he wanted. I politely told him, he absolutely could, if he wanted his "house" to be under his parents' roof. Well, we stopped bringing ice cream in the house. This time around, he rarely sabotages. He is proud of what I have accomplished, relishes in my new-found confidence, and he realizes my weight loss has greatly increased my health; and that is more important than keeping me fat.

I was a tight 26/28 Now I am a 14/16

Movies.... This is It 3/5 I think his concert would've been something really great to see, although I wouldn't have gone, but the movie, not so much. Paranormal Activity 3/5 didn't scare me, but kept my daughter's friend that went with us up all night. Couple's Retreat: 2/5 been there done that movie. wouldn't pay to see it again so that explains the rating Zombieland: 4/5 I liked it, but I am not sure why. LOVED the sequence where he gives the rules for zombies.. Julie and Julia: 4/5 Liked it enough to buy it when it comes out on dvd Whip It 4/5: critics didn't like it, but I did. It was funny and entertaining. Besides, it's roller derby! Fame: 2/5 I was mad I spent my money watching this since I will have to buy it on dvd because my daughter is a dancer. If you liked the original Fame, you will be disappointed. There is no character development to speak of. I really didn't care what happened to them or what happened at the end of the movie.

I bought the half-candy at Target and Walmart. I even bought chocolate because I am WEAK! BUT, I brought it to my teacher meeting today so others could eat it and get it out of my room. I also gave candy to my students, so I DID do some of what I was supposed to do with it. On the otherhand, I did consume 4 mini pb pumpkins at 90 calories each! I stand by my earlier statement. It is Satan's candy.

Dang, I am getting a new post report daily from bigtom's post. What is up with that?

I saw Rocky Horror numerous times when I was younger, and I am so sorry about the over-zealous fan with the water pistol. I WANT to see Good Hair, but I can't find it playing anywhere near here. It is really ticking me off. One of my best friends and I were planning on seeing it.

I am so glad mine are older now. My rule was we didn't open the door for anyone, not even daddy. Anyone that was supposed to be at our house had a key. Even then, it was probably not until they were 6 or so that I would take a shower until my husband got home. It is a sad world we live in...My kids are older now, 15 and 17 and my fears are different, but you never stop worrying about them.

Jenn: I hope your son feels better soon. I hate it when my kids are sick and they are old enough to handle it.

I plan on making homemade chocolate chip cookies tonight for my students. It is the dough that kills me. I can not step away from it. I am just hoping to make it until the end of December without gaining any weight at all.

I woke up this morning feeling refreshed that my candy nightmare was over...until you reminded me it is merely beginning. OH NO!!!!:thumbup:

You are stronger than I am... I bought the aforementioned candy of Satan, otherwise known as Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins. The dang possessed things called my name ALL NIGHT LONG! Cindy...Cindy...Cindy...eat me. It was creepy, so I brought them to school, and fed them to the kiddies. Well, I fed MOST of them to the kiddies. Some disappeared on the way to school. I have no idea what happened to them, honest.:Yawn:

**BUMP** It's Halloween! Someone must have something to add.

:Yawn::laugh::lol:

I have not tried to do crunches or ab work, frankly because I am lazy, but I have ACCIDENTALLY done a crunch-type movement while putting on pantyhose and I must say it felt "weird". I could definitely feel my port being squished. That is the only way I can explain it, and I didn't like it at all.:Yawn:

My friend is 32 and was banded 2 weeks before me in July '08. She already had a 6 year old boy and twins that were 6 months old. Both pregnancies required fertility drugs. She simply did not ovulate without it. 4 months after being banded, she lost 40 lbs and began ovulating without realizing it. She found out she was pregnant when her twins were 11 months old! Her baby is now 5 weeks old and they are both fine.

Speaking of surprise visits...try having your assistant principal come in for a 5 minute walkthrough and see you are eating ice cream while teaching!!!:thumbup: My para brought ice cream to make sundaes for our students, which we made for them and they ate at recess. WELL... I ate mine after recess when social studies started. This is, of course, when she chose to walk in and observe! I made no apologies and continued my lesson on Plymouth. Too bad they didn't have ice cream back then or I could've worked it into the lesson. Dang those Pilgrims and their crappy food.:thumbdown: I guess that is my punishment for eating ice cream.

I don't know if I can get caught up Michelle: I hope you get a lot better soon, being sick sucks. How is your head? Tracy and Suzie: I HATE THIS RAIN....DANGIT!:thumbdown: and Suzie: step away from the candy, remember, it is the food of Satan!:thumbup: Jenn: sorry about the court crap...that sucks Irene: congrats on your mom being cleared I am so tired...oh, and I ate ice cream at school:ohmy:. Michelle, my para, brought ice cream to make sundaes for our students because in BOTH of our classes, every student had their agendas signed by their parent. She is so sweet to our kids, and she is an incredible asset to our classroom. I love her!!!:thumbup: But, she brought that ice cream...I would like to pretend she forced it on me, but alas, my big butt willingly ate it:blushing:. Oh well, tomorrow is another day.

Oh no, hun, he bought them for ME, AS A SURPRISE!!!! Gee thanks, dear....reallly, I appreciate it. I do love him, AND those peanut butter pumpkins. :thumbup: I am just glad they are now gone and there won't be any to be found after Saturday. The stores never have extras. Two years ago that would make me angry, but today, I am thankful.

I am sorry about the gas pain. Most people say that this is the worst part.

It is hard when my husband is so SWEET to me...NOT!:thumbup: Read what he did to me LAST NIGHT! Ok, I am now convinced my husband must secretly love torturing me, or he wants to keep me fat so no one will look at me. The man I have been married to for 19 years, came home with a 1 lb 10.8 oz bag of REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKINS!!! I hear the possessed demon things calling me. I am right now trying to type this and still cover my ears. cindy....cindy....cindy Can you hear it?! AAARRRGGGGHHHHH:scared2: I need help...or a divorce:crying:

Everything they said above. Took it, lost on it, gained back everything I lost, plus some. If you have gained and lost numerous times before, I would probably forgo the drug route.

I just had the flu with pneumonia last month. I did all of the above. I consumed basically just fluids for about 3 days. I also drank lattes and hot chocolate for the warmth and protein from the skim milk. I wasn't on liquid meds, just capsules, but I can see how NyQuil would be good.

Good luck with your surgery and if you want to talk post op, feel free to pm me. All of these thoughts sound a little normal pre op. I had many of the same fears. As far as clothing...oh my, I am one of the best dressed teachers at my school. The administration NEVER worries about whether what I am wearing is nice enough. Prior to surgery, it was khakis and tees every single day! Food? I eat all of the things you are thinking you will never again have. It depends on how restricted you NEED your band to be for you to lose. I eat most anything I want, just a lot less of it.