Kimber-lilly

I think i am the newest bandster on this board for now! I feel like I was hit with a baseball bat--and have the bruises to prove it if anyone wants to see, but liquids are sliding down o.k.--- How much am I supposed to take daily? And how much of this beneprotein? Help--I can't remember a thing=-=and all my papers say is "clear liq. x 1 week, then fulll liq". Happy as a clam, Kimberly

I just had my band placed on 9-2--been home recouping, etx. My mom lives about 7 miles away and kept my 5 year old son while I was in hosp. and lugged him to school, etx. She does that if I need her to about once every three months, but ONLY if I ask. So, today is beautiful and I asked her if she wanted to go to Walmart, since I needed to pick up some stuff and she said yes--so off we went, my son, me and my mom. All is pleasant and fine, which it usually is...but lately, especially this summer, she has been firing some real zingers at me and at one point I called her on it and she apologized and admitted she was wrong and all was well after that. So, there we were, meandering the aisles at Wal-dom, and she picks up a pair of industrial strength reinforced panty girdle panty things and sais (this is verbatim) "I want you to start wearing these". I was so Pissed! I immediately said "what?' I just had surgery and I would appreciate a little time getting my self back together". I also told her she wouldn't EVER say that to my SIL, whom she adores, and she said "yes I would", and I said "well, you shouldn't!". She said she did n't know why I was so bent out of shape about it--she is NOT thin, has terrible eating habits and only loses weight for events in her life, not her life. Would you be peeved? Or am I oversensitive, which she also said I was? Kimberly

After I posted this, I wondered if she is, indeed a smidge jealous. She is 68, still works full time and wished out loud at least once, that she could have the procedure, too. I know putting things into perspective is helpful and I appreciate all your comments. I took a step back and decided to let it go for now---i just could not believe her timing and gall! Nothing like saying "hey, you really look like crap, try these!". I do lots of nice things for her--coordinate her wardrobe, bought her a new car, ya know, stuff, and I guess I just expected a little more support than she is able to give up. Onward and downward! Kimberly

Just a wee update on your favorite whine-in-heimer! Today is better! I lounged around--made my husband take the boy to school and pick him up--picture this--it's midnight last night--he came to bed and I asked him, "do you have Denny's lunch made?" He says "no" I ask: "do you have his snack made?" he says "no" I ask: do you have his uniform ready? he says "no but he's ready. What the hell does that mean? I was up at five getting him all squared away--MEN! I swear, if I didn't love mine so much I would kill him in his sleep! Ha ha JK Anyhoo--feeling better today--nothing spewing from my midsection yet and I have just decided that that litte mess will just reabsorb and go away. I can't have any more drama out of this bod for now!~~~~~

Wow! That looks and sounds like a great trip! Sounds like you had the perfect "vacation additude" going--- One teeeesy question--rum soaked towels at the poolside--for sucking on? wiping off with? I know up here, if we procrastinate long enough and don't wash the outside windows before it snows, we wash them with vodka, since it won't freeze right away---ha ha I think I would suck on that towel------- You look great, Penni--I am planning/plotting my next vacation! Kimberly

Thanks for all the help--I just am not used to feeling soooo bad for so many days in a row! Had a test today after I got back from Green Bay--acutally felt like I did pretty well---and have an overpowering "who the heck cares?' additude anyway-- Came home, put on my pajamas, and am lounging. Darcy-- If you want, I will send you a 45 second video of my incision once I start to look like Alien 2~ ha ha xoxoxo

Thanks for all your support, guys! I am recovering nicely--a shower is a miraculous thing! Makes me feel soooo much better! Iwas asking about Beneprotein--the Protein supplement, not benefiber--but I will check with my doc on wednesday-- Taking minimal pain meds (liquid tylenol with codeine--blech!) and increasing my activity every day--I don't know if my black and blueness is normal, but it's resolving, too. I have five incision sites. Tolerating liquids without any problems. Just basically, behaving myself up here!!

Hi all! You all know how excited I am to be banded on Sept 2--I am the blender queen this week in preparation and I guess, practice for post op too! Just blabbing ! Kimberly

Hi-- Well, I am ready! Thanks so much for all your support--it means so much to me.... Say a little prayer, think a little thought tomorrow 1130 CST, please. xoxoxo Kimberly

It's about 50 bucks a share. I am thinking about buying some... Anyone?

I'm fine! A little weary from buzzing around here getting son to Grammas, I have class tonight and I have to find some decent pajamas--All of a sudden this is VERY important! ha ha And miracle of miracles! too busy to be starving! I am exc ited and nervous and READY! Say a little prayer, think a little thought for me tomorrow at 1130 CST! Thanks ! Kimberly

That's exactly what I was thinking! I just today am emailing my broker--he handles my son's college fund--he is very interested in this!

o.k. this incident happend about 13 years ago-- I was working in Oncology--just came on the 7pm-7am shift--was working with my best friend, Arianna. We had a new patient--neither of us had cared for him before. He was end-stage cancer-- We went in to assess him and turn him and make him comfortable--introduced myself and asked him if he liked to be called "william, Bill, or Will"--he was kind of out of it--he had morphine going and we turned him over to face Arianna. When we settled him back on the pillows so I could see his face, his eyes were HUGE--he had a calm, surprised expression on his face--not scared and kept saying "I'm so close! I am sooooo close! I can't believe how close I am!".....we tried to get him to tell us what was happening and I kid you not--then he died. Ariannna and I just stood there and looked at each other for the longest time. It was as if we had been privy to something so intimate and personal with this guy and we didn't even know him ten minutes before! We decided that night that dying isn't such a bad gig--this guy was calm, but excited at the same time. Not an ounce of fear or hesitation in his voice or facial expression. I took alot of comfort in that. Just my two cents. Kimberly

I am home again--avoided the DQ--went to Kmart and bought slimfast, Protein powder, chewable Vitamins, --you guys know--the works! Thanks to you all for all your kind words of encouragement! I had a little chat with myself while I was out and am much better now!!!!!!!

You are funny!! Thanks for the giggle. I have to go to class now--ugh--1.5 hours of sheeeeeeer boredom with a teacher who has a high sort of falsetto voice. Makes me crazy! I must be grumpier without food! going to ignore the fact that across from the school is heaven on earth--Dairy Queen! oh, bad day, bad day! Only have to live like this until Thursday--then I get my band and this will all make sense, right? Kimberlilly

Today is day 5 of my pre-op full liquid diet--I swear to God, I am starving! I could eat the whole house--or even my child if he didn't keep outrunning me (just wait, you little bugger!)--half joking, half serious! Is this what it's like afterward? I keep thinking, hmmmmm, if no one sees me eat it, it didn't happen, right? Um no...... Very stressed about this today and wondering about anyone else's experience !!!!

Oh, how I echo your sentiments! I want to be fit and healthy for my little boy, too--so we can DO stuff together that he enjoys! He is such an outdoorsy little kid-- Congrats on your loss so far! Kimberlillly

Oh! I loooved the Cowel Games! So fun! My dog (who was born in Dunoon) was always deathly afraid of bagpipes and drums after his first cowel Games--too much noise, I think! Have fun--I am sure it is much different there now, since all the Americans are gone---but we sure had fun while we were there-- Kimberly

I echo all the above sentiments, Audrey! You look wonderful! We used to be "neighbors"! (o.k. not really neighbors...) I lived in Dunoon for 2.5 years! Had to take a ferry to Gourock, then a train to Glasgow to do ANYTHING fun......ah, the memories (1989).... Again, you look great! Kimberly

So, did anyone ever hear from Alex about this? is it a go? I would LOVE to have one in time for my surgery--I think my doc would think it was a HOOT! Hi Darcy!

Today I got up, dressed my son in a cotton sweater and shorts--he is so cute--got to Green Bay (2 ours south) and thought on the way there that we are going south, so it must be warmer here--and it was sooo windy--I had to go get my kid some long pants! Mother of the year, right here! ha ha NOT! Still cold here and tonight at home--we have the HEAT on already! (but I keep the bathroom window open, because my skinny husband likes it sooo hot in here (and I am not talking about ~hot~ hot , I am talking about temp. hot. )and I can't stand it! It's august and the heat is ON! HELP ME!!! I can't do 10 months of WINTER!

1. Pick a t-shirt color, choose ONE of the below: a. Black b. White***** c. Purple d. Red 2. Statement on back of shirt, choose ONE of the below: a. "BIG FAT LOSER!" b. "So happy to hear of your LOSS"******* c. "So happy to be a LOSER" d. "Used to be FAT, but still a LOSER" 3. What color should the print be, choose ONE of the below: a. Black b. White c. Purple***** d. Red 4. Tell us what size you are requesting? 2xl so I can sleep in it! 5. What is the most you are willing to pay for the shirt including shipping and handling? $15.00

I have an aquaintance-type friend who recently decided to have RNY--i think the time between her decision to do it and actual surgery was about two weeks--she paid cash for it--no insurance authorization necessary---- Anyhoo---why would anyone want RNY over LapBand? I can't think of one reason! Wondering what your thoughts on this are....

Hello all! I'm not doing much here--tomorrow I drive to Green Bay for my pre-op appt and lab work, then back home to list on Ebay all my clothes! Ha ha, not kidding! It's cold here !!! Rainy and cold! I spoke with my Mom today and she said, "its cold today--it's gonna snow!"...... UGH, that's JUST what I wanted to hear!

Oh! I am so sorry to hear about your friend! That's really terrible and sad.......((hugs)) I don't mean to sound overly critical of my aquaintence friend, just the way it played out made it seem like a really impulsive, uninformed decision.......oh, and the SPEED of a cash transaction is amazing! I am truly hoping she heals quickly and adpats nicely to her new way of life.....(but just know that I am going to look better!) LOL