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Wow... it's awfully quiet in here...pssssssttttttt...anybody home? Well... I had my hubby take a picture of my daughter and I at her recital today. I wanted to face a visual of how much weight I have gained back... man... reality bites! BUT... I needed that slap and besides... my poor DD will need proof one day that she actually had a mother since I run screaming from all cameras. Anyhoo... Here it tis...

Great THread... I needed a good laugh. My mother is a very intelligent lady which makes some of her TIA comments all the more entertaining. My mother accompanied me on a car shopping trip one day so that I might rely on her wisdom when choosing a vehicle. (I was age 22) The first car that caught my eye was a cute little red number and I could see my mother shaking her head with a "thank Goodness I came along" look at we climbed in for a closer look. She remained cheerful but I could see that if she wasn't able to pop out a lecture on my lack experience in these matters soon, her head was likely to explode. Soooo... I made idle chit chat on all of the "COOL" features while pulling out the CUP HOLDER... My Mom... wanting to "appear" supportive said.... "Oh Look!!!! A CD player!!!" I ALMOST didn't want to tell her it was a cup holder...LOLOLOL.

PAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whew... You are aliveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! :confused: Sorry about the DS... It's unfortunate that a man's "wand of procreation" isn't a better judge of character. *sigh* One day he will come to his senses... hang on till then! Sorry about the weight gain... we'll kick your butt and you'll be back on track by Monday. :party: Yup... gaining the amount I have back has been devastating... BUT... there's no use crying over spilt milk! :party: Well... My DD and I took the pups for a 45 minute brisk walk. THe walks are a part of Ava's behavior modification program and she is doing really well! I can walk her with her leash draped over my shoulders most of the time and I can stop and talk to people without her flipping out. :party: We can walk by most distractions without her even turning her head to look... she looks at me instead. :party:

Whoops EIleen... As usual I am a day late and a dollar short... lol... glad your hubby was surprised and that you had a great time! Have fun cleaning. :confused:

Mornin All! Well... It was BEAUTIFUL up at the shack this weekend! We did a lot of work while we were there to catch up after all of the rain but we also took the time to really stop and just enjoy the beauty. :confused: We did take that bike ride... WOWZA... I can really tell the difference with all of the weight I have gained back... it was a struggle again. BUT... it was still a great ride and I was proud that I stuck with my plan! Food... well... again... I am stuggling with that but my goal for this week was to add exercise back into my life and I certainly did that! Now that the monthly is gone my restriction level has gone way down and I am stuggling on the fill or not to fill issue. ANyhoo... I plan on taking a walk with the pups this morning and then DD piano recital later today. Becky Lee... I sure hope that you are able to tolerate this fill... it's so hard to use the band well without being able to use it the way it was intended. (((Hugs))) Glad you had a safe journey there and back! Mary... Drink those fluids girl! May the river mucous slow to a trickle soon! In regards to the windows opening... I have no idea... sorry! Hope you feel better soon! Donna... Nude Beach... OMIGOD... there are a very FEW people that look good enough to walk around nude... IMHO. My gosh... how would a person ever bend over to pick anything up???? EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Kat... Well it really sounds like they are on top of things now... your hubby will have to make a lot of adjustments as this process moves along. It's so hard to have to depend on strangers just for ones activities of daily living and privacy is in short supply in the hospital. He's going to need a lot of support during this journey and so will you... we're here for you when you need to cry...vent... whatever you need. (((Hugs))) Wow Eileen... I don't think people realize that "little people" deal with health problems as well as the challenges that come along with being "different". I've only sent my daughter into surgery once and that was difficult... I can't imagine what sending ones baby into surgey 10 times is like! I am so lucky that my DD is healthy and happy! Don't let those grannies get in a bunch over the lack of sleep, suck down a big cup o jo and have fun with the party!!!! Irene... The walks with the dogs had better count...lol... My legs usually feel like jello by the time I get back. :party: I feel so much better when I am active... I'm not sure why I fight it so much! Love your avatar... I love being able to put a face with the personality! Man... the big city would eat me alive! I'm so akward around strangers... I'd be tripping all over myself in every crowd! Hope everyone else is having a terrific weekend! Off to get dressed and get moving for the day!

I'm so sorry you are having the shoulder pain... I had that pain almost constantly when I was filled past 1cc and it was especially bad when I was hungry. I learned to keep something with me that I could nibble on as getting something into my pouch was the only way I could get relief. I am now at 1cc and the only time I have the shoulder pain is when I have gone much to long without eating.

YAY!!!! I've been to Onederland... EXCELLENT destination! Congrats!!!!!

Well... I agree that this would lead to weight-loss but it doesn't sound like a person would be learning a "livable" way of eating. When I told my adopted surgeon that I would be happy with a goal of 170... He promptly let me know that HE would be happy if my goal was 150... I smiled and politely told him this journey was about me and my health and happiness... not his. :confused:

Congrats Rett! How exciting... that date is around a pretty short corner! Wow! Wishing you a safe journey into Bandland. :confused:

Hi Momoftwocatz! Welcome to LBT! Hoping your journey to be banded is a smooth one! You will find loads of information and helpful people to help you though on this forum. Again...Welcome.

I was a Diet Cokeaholic prior to surgery... never touched a drop afterwards until after a year or so out. Now I have a carbonated drink once in ahwile but I would rather have something W/O carbonation. I can tell you that I had a HUGE headache for days from the caffeine withdrawals after my surgery so something to keep in mind. :confused: Congrats on quitting smoking... that is an awesome accomplishment! I quit a few months back and it's the hardest thing I have ever had to do. One addiction at a time... ROme wasn't built in a day. :party:

Audrey... I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. ((((Hugs)))) You are an unbelievable inspiration with your weightloss... There isn't a mountain you can't climb! Awesome!

Hey guys... Just a quickie. :Banane20: Went to Curves this morning and did 3 X's around the circuit because we were all laughing and talking so much that I lost track of time. :Banane41: Now that's my kind of exercise! I came home and took the pup for a 1/2hr walk... WHEW... I feel GRRRRRRRRRREAT! Kat... It sounds like your bubby is in good hands now which must help reduce the stress... your primary care M.D. needs a little talking to and I think you are a great one to give him exactly what he needs! Sorry you are both going through this and I agree... this is a wonderful group and I am going to have to kiss Betty's feet for inviting me to join in. :Banane41: Mary...WHEW... glad it was just a sinus infection and that is great info for any bandster to know... AND... I really think you should post it under the main forum just incase others aren't aware. Hope the meds have you feeling better soon! Betty... Glad to see you are alive... you aren't holding Pat captive are you????? Eileen... You crack me up girl... No pun intended. :grouphug: Patty... Glad Lewis had a good enough time to be plum worn out and crabby. Okay... I have to go get some veggie plant for the garden boxes and then I have to pack our stuff for going to the shack for an overnighter. Have a great weekend everyone! OH... and I plan on taking a nice long bike ride at the cabin along with the yardwork that will need to be done so I won't be a slouchin!

Mary... It really sounds like you might need call your doc... (sorry...don't bonk me in the head) *ducking*... from what you said it seems as if your saliva isn't going down? I'm getting a little worried about ya... are you keeping fluids down? Patty... I bet Lewis had a terrific time! I can only imagine how excited he will be to tell you alllll about it! Donna... Sorry about your hubby's back... I hope everything turns out okay. (((Hugs))) Eileen... I don't think anybody will want your hand-me-down pants here on LBT... we know where they have been.... hehehehehe. Well... I didn't go to Curves but I took a nice long walk with the puppies out in the sunshine... AHHHHHHHHHHHHH... I needed that and so did the pups! I do plan on going in the morning though... I'm almost afraid to take a day off for fear that I will stop exercising! Off to my daughter's track meet...

Morning... Kat.. Sorry... I thought it was Thursday all day yesterday... my mind is gone... let us know how it goes today... you'll be in my thoughts now that the real THursday is here! Becky... I thought about doing the family membership at the Y as they have a pool and classes... lots to offer but too many people. When I'm around a large number of strangers I develop two left feet... I would do something to completely humiliate myself... not a doubt in my mind. There was only 3 women at Curves yesterday and it was a struggle to maintain my confidence... I stumbled all over myself on the aerobic stations. Just remind your doc that you were only doing what he told you to do... he said you would gain and you didn't want to disappoint him. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you will be able to tolerate this fill! Drive safely! (((Hugs))) Mary... Taters are hard in any form for me but mashed would be the most likely to go down as long as they had a healthy scoop of gravy on top. :second: Stress can definitely effect restriction... and... how hard is it to have all of this stress in your life and not be able to use food to help you through. I'd be willing to lay bets that everyone on this forum has experienced a PB when they have continued to eat even after they felt that "warning" sensation. See how normal you are! My sides are really sore today... wondering if I should push it and go to Curves again??? Maybe I will go and just skip the machine that will work those muscles. Have a great day everyone!

Welcome Back Sherry and so sorry you had to be a part of such and emotionally charged trial. I couldn't not have been on that jury... period. I'm sure that all of you on that jury made the best decision for the evidence and testimony you were given... that is a hard call especially when a persons emotional decision would be different. (((Hugs)))

Hey guys... Cindy... Congrats on the 5 pounds... WTG!!!! Rene... Work those thighs girl... makem scream for mercy! The lateral sides of my chest are killin me... yikes... I whimper every time I put another load in the wash...lol. Kat... How'd everything go today????? Donna... Sorry about the PB... they are so awful that I have to wonder why any of us attempt to eat at all...lol... I guess that shows the power of our desire for food! Whoops... Hubby is home from Chicago... guess I better go give him a welcome home smooch.

Mornin All! Patty... I know it's frustrating but just bug the heck out of all of them... you jumped through all of the hoops and now you make sure they hold up their end of the bargain! I can't wait to see your excitement when you finally get a date! Kat... Let us know how it goes with your hubby today... you're both in my my thoughts and prayers. (((hugs))) Bubbame... I know what you mean... I am wishing for a concrete yard about now. :second: If it would just freaking quit raining... YIKES... it's a jungle out there! Good luck with your garden but take care if you are not able to stay hydrated while raking and yanking weeds! I hope you are wrong about your band... it sounds like the PB really caused a lot of irritation. You really need fluids so don't wait too long to call the Doc if you can't them down. (((Hugs))) Eileen... I NEVER PB on chocolate... I wish I would!!!! Gawd I love chocolate. Becky Lee... I am so proud of you and your hubby! It's great that you are both going together... that makes it fun when you have a partner. (Well... it exercise so perhaps fun isn't the right word...lol) Keep it up girl... you'll see changes before you know it! Don't forget to take measurements! Rene... sounds like you are kicking butt with the exercise too... wtg girl. Anne... Don't forget to stop and smell the roses... sounds like you are a busy lady! Pat... WHERE THE HECK ARE YOU GIRL?????? Well... Went to Curves again today... I'll go all week during the free trial. I went to another place that is not a franchaise (sp?) and the owner was friendly and professional... the machines were awesome abd she had treadmills... free weights... a huge big screen and dozens of different videos... it was beautifully decorated with colors that were cool and energizing... the sound system was awesome... AND... there is no joining fee with her right now and her monthly fee is $33.00. So... I will start a free trial with her on Monday but I'm sure I will join. It's a little farther away but it was so much nicer than Curves. I'm still not towing the line completely with food but I'm working on it... at least I'm sitting here drinking Water instead of diet Brisk tea. :cheer2:Hell No... We Won't Grow:cheer2:

Hi Kim... I don't think many people have nausea past the immediate post-op period??? I wonder what the cost of this "band" is and if there is scientific studies on how effective it is? I know I really sick after surgery but as soon as the anesthesia was out of my body I felt totally fine... not another moment of nausea. In all fairness the medications given to me for nausea did not help and I imagine I would have been completely happy to try ANYTHING at that point even if it would have meant a band around my butt.

Welcome Tammy! Yep... that sure sounds like a PB to me! I know I have a difficult time with any meat that is "leftover" ... I can eat it with some type of sauce when it is fresh but even then I have to remember to chew it to death! I personally think that PBing several times a week on a regular basis is a definite sign that a person should either take a look at the foods that are getting stuck and make a change or they should consider a slight unfill. It can be healthy for a person or their band to PB that often. It's always a good idea to a liquid diet for 24 hours after a PB. In regards to a fill kicking in... most of my fill didn't really kick in until 1 to two weeks after getting them... I think everone has a different experience. There is nothing wrong with approaching your fills with caution. Some people never need a fill to have restriction... some only need a wee fill... and some have to take it up to the max. PBing is not a fun experience but it certainly is a powerful reminder to eat slowly... chew...chew...chew... and to be aware of the foods that don't go down very well for you. It's a tough adjustment after getting a fill... it really changes the band rules. Good luck with your journey and welcome to the group!

Morning All... Kat... I'm so sorry that you are going through this but please keep in mind that some doctors are just not great at giving patients the details that could lessen the stress. Let us know what the cardiologist says and don't let him get away without asking him every single question that is on your mind... write them down as you think of them and take the list in. (((Hugs))) Eileen... Wow... you really were close...great pics! Betty... I know the feeling girl! Darned food is everywhere! Sherry... I have never been called for jury duty... *knocking on wood* I don't think I could handle it... I'd be having panic attacks in the jury box! Bubbame... Wow... I will have to call them back and ask... THe joining fee was 75 bucks and the monthly fee is 35 dollars... it was a good workout and I will try it for a week but I'm not sure I will join. So yep... went to Curves this morning and did the run through... it was a tougher workout than I thought it would be. Everyone was really nice but I really do think their fees are a tad high. Anyhoo... it really did feel good to get up and get moving first thing in the morning and it would be perfect to drop Em at school in the morning and drive on over. Well... going out to soak up what little sunshine we might be in for this morning... gawd I'm sick of rain! (((Hugs)))

I'm a regular pest today! Rene... You'll have to tell your hubby Eileen's trick for what ta do when one runs out of clean undies! I know what you mean about the scale... the only thing that kept me from throwing mine out of the window was that it is a darned expensive scale! Donna... THanks so much... I know that we all are in the same boat... not always at the same time but with similar challenges. Sometimes I think I don't talk about it as another way to avoid taking action. If I don't say it out loud... it isn't real??? Yes... I feel much better! Well... the lawn was a wet and squishy job! It was getting so long that I couldn't find the dog poo... at least with my shovel.

Oh My!!!! I am a firm believer in double bagging... never know when the outer layer my bust loose! Thanks SHerry... Hopefully they will be waving that fee when I go tomorrow! I have a feeling I'm in for a pitch when I get there due to the formal appointment???? The girl I talked to sounded like she might be all of 19 or 20... I would be more comfortable with an older chick such as myself. :nono: At least I made a "sorta" plan to do something! TTFN... out to mow the very wet lawn!

OKay... I called Curves... made an appointment... they wouldn't tell me how much $$$$$$... do you guys know how much they are going to sock it to me for if I join? Feeling a little nauseated... going someplace to exercise is WAY out of my comfort zone!

Hey Ladies... Eileen... thanks chickie... not that I want anyone esle to be struggling but it's nice to know I'm not a complete freak. Chocolate cake... hmmm...great minds think alike as I made a pan of delish chocolate brownies on Friday and nearly had the pan cleared by Saturday! Last summer I was able to wear shorts and even went swimming in public... we biked evertime we went to the cabin... I felt wonderful... I want that back. I never got down to goal... I really didn't have a big desire to... I just wanted to look normal and do normal things...sooooooooo You are right... I'll let go of where I was and pay attention to the here and now. I'm all riled up and luckily my band is choking the life out of my stomach right now...lol. How's this for a motto... "Hell no...we won't grow!" Hmmm.. it has a certain ring to it? Besides... I kept putting off buying new underwear until I reached 180 and let me tell ya... they are looking pretty ragged! I live in fear of getting into an accident and getting caught with underwear on....hehehehe. (((Hugs)))