dylanmiles23

Good morning everyone. On FB I belong to many WLS groups. A woman wrote that she wants the band but because she is over 400 she was told she could never lose the weight. Jim, I used you as an example again and people are very impressed with you, me too. Also, another woman, don't know her insurance but she got approved for plastic surgery of the apron. I guess you just need a great doctor to write an even better letter. I have a lump in my lower belly and wanted the surgeon to just cut me open and get rid of it but was not a hernia, which many doctors have said. I have had it for around 25 years. The surgeon explained it's like you have a six pack and this lump wants to come through. So when I am ready for a TT, I will hopefully get it thrown in so this lump can be removed, fixed, whatever they do. Everyone have a great day and if I don't write, HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Arlene

very well said. The AirAsia flight was found in the ocean, now that sucks!!

Happy Monday? Sorry to hear not everyone is having a great day. I have a saying, life sucks, then you live. Sorry to hear about the divorce not going well. Last night I found out why a cousin's sister got a divorce. Her husband of 20ish years was going to rest areas. For those that don't know what that means, he was meeting men. That would be more hurtful than a husband being with a woman. Glad, FL is still warm while up north is getting colder every day. My oldest son and family just got home from Ft. Meyers last night. They had great weather. Now we all need to eat properly and exercise. Two things that I am far from perfect from doing. Have a great day everyone. Arlene

​Hello everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday, whatever you Celebrate. My son invited us over and never called to say what time he would be done at his SIL's. I blame his wife, oh well. I saw my grandsons a few times this week. I would just be going over to see what Santa brought. They got their Hanukkah gifts from us last week. Had a super duper NSV the other night. I started PT for my shoulder and the therapist and I were talking about WLS. One of her sisters had by pass and is very thin, the other one needs surgery and she would like it but I think she is too thin for it. I would say she wears a 14-18 and her BMI is not over 35, you can tell. Well for one of the exercises she had me hold a cane behind me and said, you have no ass!!! My old ass could hold a serving tray for 100. Best NSV. Yesterday I had on a new sweat suit, bottoms size L and they were baggy in the ass after wearing them all day. Now just to get the spare tire/muffin top to leave the body, would be great. Everyone have a great weekend. The rain has left Boston and the temps are around 50. Not bad for December. The rain returns Sunday for the Pat's final regular season game. True Pat's fans don't care what the weather is. I would never sit in the rain or snow for even a super bowl game. Arlene

The thing about the DIL that has MS, they lived with us for 10 months and she got used to my way of life. We eat out a real lot and try to live a decent life, but now money sucks. Her parents, OMG! Her mother, no one likes. Her father is a glump but nice and they all live in NC now. Her mother never did anything for anyone other than her friends. When she and her husband moved to NC in the spring they had to drive by their daughter's house and she never said good bye to the 2 grandsons. That is they type of person she is. I am always there. They have a BBQ business and only 1-2 times the whole summer I couldn't baby sit. I am the opposite of her mother. After all that, I think she can't stand me. I am too much for her. My other DIL is wonderful. Her mother is the over whelming one but she lives in Milwaukee They are all going to FL for their annual school vacation stay. In February her mother is coming to baby sit for a week while they go on vacation. I try not to say anything to either DIL that will piss them off. But I do that too. Liz, have a rest in FL even if you are parent sitting.

Good morning everyone. I love reading about everyone, it helps with my everyday life and band life. Last night did my family's Hanukkah at my brother's. One of my DIL's has issues, MS. But MS should not make you anywhere from 30-90 minutes late for everything. Awful. It makes everyone on edge and my poor son has zero control. Then I really pissed her off. Their son will be 7 on Wednesday and I brought a cake. They are both so made. Made my husband really pissed and he wanted me to take the cake home. My brother said that is what grandmothers do, get over it, too bad. Last cake I ever buy for their family. My son sucks!! Then Dylan, b. day boy, said to me I only eat chocolate cake. I bought white. Can't win. We did have a nice time though. I had the 2 year old with me because his parents had plans. Max sang all night in the car, 30-45 minutes each way, Puff the Magic Dragon. Then we get to his house and for his bedtime story, the book. My son blame the other grandmother for both. My eating was pretty good. I had 1 bite of a potato latke and some chicken. I did have cake and my nephew brought a coffee roll type donut that was the size of a cake. I had a bite, very sweet. Got on the scale and I lost weight because I didn't eat enough, I think. Snow here, south of Boston and now icy. Everyone have a great Sunday, stay warm. This is the best therapy for all WLS people, talking to people who understand and don't judge, thanks. Arlene

I'm happy your father is recovering well. Hopefully FL weather will be better than NYC weather. Have a great day today.

I belong to many WLS groups on FB. Last week someone asked about people who weighed more than 400 and have the band. I told them about you, never a name but said it took 3 years and that your reward was DW. Many people think you can't lose with the band. I don't think it's the doctor's offices but other people saying things they know nothing about. I know I still have my insides. One woman who lost 250 just had her band replaced and she is happy with it. Arlene

Thanks, same to you Liz. We went to my son's last night. Ate a few bites of cheese pizza and a few bite of 1 latkes and got stuck. I had a Protein bar when I got home around 10. Tonight is my brother's, latkes, again. Have a great Saturday.

​Good morning everyone. I am having a normal lazy day but need to wrap a lot of Hanukkah. I am seeing my 3 grandsons tonight. Parents don't get gifts and children only get clothes, no toys from us. BJ's has pre made potato pancakes, so I will bring those. Not the best band food but I will be good. So here is today's Steve Harvey story. Yesterday a woman emailed him to the Ask Steve. She did not want her name and face shown. "Steve my girlfriends and I have been planning for 1 year a girl's weekend away. One of the girls put on some pounds. Now I don't think we can get into clubs. Can I tell her not to come?" Steve's answer was great. The people that let you into clubs are big bouncers. Those big men like women with some meat on them. She will get in, maybe you won't. I love Steve!! I hope this "over weight" woman finds out and ditches this piece of shit so called friend. Everyone have a great weekend. Tomorrow I am busy the whole day and night. My cousins are celebrating their 50th anniversary and don't want a party. They want everyone to go to their temple for a 9:30 am service and they will do a part in the service. I live almost 1 hour from there, UGH. Then baby sit the 2 year old and take him to my brother's for a family Hanukkah party. Long day and night. My son and DIL are going to an ugly Xmas sweater party. My son is in the electronic business so his sweaters always light up. Happy TGIF! Arlene Jim & Kelli, loved your pictures and so happy you could enjoy all the walking and rides.

Nothing wrong with dating more than one man. Men do it all the time. Enjoy yourself. This weather sucks. We got over 3" of rain but it's not snow.

Happy Monday everyone. It is snowing in Boston, which means Jim and Kelly most likely would have snow in NH, so they are lucky to be in FL. I am watching Steve Harvey and they just had some women that asked, is this weird? and there were 2 therapists. This, I could never make up. The tall beautiful blonde said, I have been with my boyfriend for 7 years. He is the most gorgeous man you have ever seen and all women look at him. I don't trust him, so for the past 4 years every day when he leaves the house, I write my name at his private parts and take a picture. When he comes home I make sure it looks the same. He did cheat the first 3 years. Imagine going on national tv and saying this? They all said he could get around the name. She is stupid. I love dumb people. That is why we have comics because they don't need to make up shit, it comes out of people's mouths. I hope you are all enjoying this time of the year. Have a great day. Arlene

I haven't been on here either terry and happy to see still you're riding. Hope your thanksgiving was great. Arlene

Jim. You looking f'n amazing. I hope you and Kelly have the best time. Arlene

Mazel Tov !!!

I totally understand. I saw my doctor a few weeks ago and they share the area with another practice, non WLS. But a man checked in with my doctor and he was so thin and small, I felt like saying, great job, but kept quiet. I don't know if people want to be noticed and called out about a great job, so I just say nothing. You are 1/2 the person but a wonderful woman!! Enjoy the gold star. Arlene

Happy Happy Birthday!!!!! to you!! Enjoy it. Have cake. Saturday I had a small piece of my grandson's and I have no regrets. Arlene

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! I am thankful and grateful for all of you!!! My husband, Mitch, thinks all of you are great the way we can talk and no one cares that we f**ked up with our meal plannings and we encourage each other. So THANK YOU all, my wonderful new and old friends. Arlen

Hi everyone. The weather sucks in Boston. Rain all morning, then around 3, sleet and now rain again. I am about 10 miles south of the city. Western MA has snow, ugh! I hope everyone has a super great Thanksgiving. I will try. My sons will be there but are not talking to each other right now. I hope it changes. We are all going to my brother and SIL's. My 2 nephews in-laws are coming too which will be very nice. First holiday that no 'parents' will be there. In July my SIL's 97 year old father died and 30 days later my 96 year old mother died. Have a great long weekend everyone. Arlene

Jim, I keep forgetting to ask you, do you still keep in touch with Missy? I miss her. I learned a real from her and enjoyed her thoughts. Arlene

Don't all beavers get big when you lose weight? Hi, everyone. Today in Boston it is 63!!!!!!!! I was warm with my sweatshirt and vest on walking around and shopping. This weather is so wonderful and it leaves tonight. Yesterday was my 2 year old grandson's kid's party. Grammie partied hard and my FitBit said over 7000 steps. The party was at a play gym for toddlers and I chased him and his friends and jumped on the trampoline with him and loved it. Without the band I would have sat on my fat ass beside my husband. Did I just say he sat the whole time, yes! Have a great day. The NE Pats are winning!! Arlene

Happy Saturday. I am up early to get, cut, color and hi lites. I am usually in bed to 11ish. We were all taught to floss. I flossed and my front tooth is bonded and now I have 1/2 a tooth. Not fun at all. Dentist closed until Monday and we have my grandson's 'kid's' party today. He'll be 2 next Saturday and then it's the family party. Now my wonderful 2 sons are not talking to each other and they were best friends. Did everything together and for each other. Breaks my heart and I tried not minding my own business. Yes, Mitch (husband) told me to not interfere but mothers do. Got no where, sad. I hope everyone has a great weekend. The news said the wind chill right now in Boston is around 17! May get to 40 later, I hope so. Being that we have less fat sucks in the winter but being cold is better than having all those pounds. I have been wearing the Uggs for weeks and sometimes my feet are still cold. I don't get that. Bye everyone. Arlene

BOTH!!!!!!!!!!

Have the best time FL. A friend is in Ft. Meyers and she had the heat on and the window opened. Love fur coats for the north!! My beaver is so huge but not worth making smaller, it's older. But I have my mother's mink which is getting big on me too. Rather be thinner with large coats. Ready Set, congrats on your brother!!

Happy TGIF!! CG, I was late mailing your card, hopefully you'll get it by tomorrow. I have been lazy with mailing cards lately. I didn't share your age because some women don't like to share. I am 64 and in better shape now than when I was 35! Going for a mani/pedi real soon. YES!! need them. Tomorrow is color/hi lites/hair cut. I will be perfect for my grandson's 2nd kid's party tomorrow. Family party is next week on his real birthday. Is everyone doing something on Thanksgiving? I am going to my brother and SIL's. My sons and their families will be there. I have 2 nephews (we are a small family) and their partners parents are coming, which is great. The oldest lives in NYC and we haven't met his boy friend's parents yet because they lived in the mid west and now live upper NY. The other in-law's we have met many times, they live in Sleepy Hollow, NY and yes there is a cemetery there. My niece, is an only child because her mother is 1 of 14!! Imagine cooking for that family!! Oh Vey. Everyone have a great TGIF, stay warm and hopefully no snow like Buffalo. Arlene