TallgirlTX

Hiya BB fans, this season everyone is nuts x 2 and I am loving it. I am watching the feeds, Showtime BB after dark and of course the CBS show. Oh and dont forget House calls the BB talk show on the web. Wow... I am addicted it seems. I am very excited for a winter BB even if it will be short season and everyone seems to have forgotten about the game because they are matched with their soul mate... yeah right. Something different this season... Several hook ups in the house already. People are getting busy. Oh poor grandma having to know her darling grand daughters sexual flings live forever on you tube clips. Self pay 3.30.07 Dr Hadar Spivak, Houston 310/222/210

Hiya, single and dating here. For first dates try going for coffee or drinks so that you do not have to worry about what you can or can't eat on the date. If you continue with someone and you like them... then tell them. If they think its weird too bad for them. I find its easier to tell them then to have them ask you why you aren't having anything to drink at dinner. Or they think you didn't like the restaurant they chose because you only ate 1/4 of your meal. 3.30.07 Self pay Dr. Hadar Spivak 310/223/210

Welcome the site! 3 things I cant live without... Hormel Turkey Chili,190 calories and 24 grams of Protein. Also try cheese sticks or refried Beans. Good luck on your band journey! Self pay... 3.30.07 Dr Spivak, Houston TX 310/235/210

Hello fellow Marchies... I am one of the Marchies that doesnt post much. I read everything and am inspired by what other people write. I wanted you guys to know that some of us are still here. I am celebrating a nice round number of weight loss today...70 pounds down and gone forever thanks to my band and the support from great bandsters. Thanks! Self pay...3.30.07 Dr Spivak...Houston TX 310/240/210

Hiya TXfella... Congrats on your bandiversary! There is another group that meets once a month called Houston area bansters. The next meeting is 2pm Sat the 17th at Central Market, 3815 Westheimer, upstairs in the meeting room. I also go to Dr Spivaks meetings. We learn alot and laugh even more. Hope we get to meet you. Self pay...3.30.07 The man, The myth, The legend... Dr Spivak 310/240/210

Hi people... yes its my biggest secret. I am a huge BB fan. Anyone else following the live feeds or BB after dark on Showtime? Self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/266/210

Woo Hoo! Congratulations on finally getting some restriction. Although looking at your stats you have done an amazing job already. Way to go! Self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/257/210

OK... so I was wrong... bummer. Oh, let me add... I hate Justin!

Dear Eric, Thank you for flying Big Brother airlines, please return your seat to the upright position and return your key...Buhh Bye Did anyone see Amber's anti-Semitic rant about NY Jews on the feeds? OMG she is heinous. Not sure if that will make the show tonight...Yikes

Waving hello from Texas... Paula, hang in there... your band will work for you. Don't give up yet. Keep getting fills and it will make all the difference. You are on your way. You have already noticed some small differences, that is restriction creeping up on you. One thing.... you must learn now how to take smaller bites and chew correctly because after you get your 3rd or 4th fill you will be PBing all the time or get something stuck. A band without a fill is like a car without petrol... it gets you no where. Self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, the Legend... Dr Spivak 310/262/210

Hiya BB people, This season just got interesting...woohoo! I am addicted to the feeds and when I miss the feeds I read the logs on Jokersupdates.com. This morning the house guests are up and getting ready for the veto comp. I hope Kail does not get it as she is driving me nuts. Thats gotta be a record for an alliance falling apart. What was it... 2 weeks? LOL Oh did anyone catch Mike's full frontal naked streak on the feeds? Oh my eyes, my eyes! Happy viewing... Self pay 3.30.07 The man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/264/210

Its Showtime TOO. On Direct TV its SHO2 channel 538. I have had the live feeds every year and love them. You get to see a lot more of what happens. I find it interesting to see what really happened instead of how the plot twist are shown on the TV show. Plus there is so much that they cant show on regular TV which is why they now have the feeds on Showtime. Happy viewing...

Hiya... Cipro is the nastiest tasting med EVER! There is a liquid suspension available. Call your pharmacy or others in your area as not all of them carry it. I just finished a round due to a fractured molar that had my face all swelled up. If it weren't for the liquid suspension I don't know how I would have gotten it down. self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/267/210

Hiya, here goes... B. cheese stick 110cal / 7 Protein L. Dinty Moore beef stew 150 cal / 10 protein S. Protein drink w/ Nestle quick powder 200 cal / 17 protein D. Turkey and cheese on crackers 230 cal / 18 protein S. Baked Cheetos 100 cal / 2 protein Totals 790 cal / 54 protein Self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/272/210

Hiya Cat, welcome to bandland! It does get better, I promise. When you are up and about please come to Dr Spivaks wellness meeting every Tuesday night. Its alot of fun and we are all there to support eachother and have a fun time too. There are people at all stages of this journey, from newly banded to 6 years out. Congrats on your new lifestyle! Self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/273/210

Hiya, I love my band. I have lost 34 pounds since March 30th and am excited about the future and what it will bring. This is a first for me to loose weight in a healthy way instead of dumb diets or life threatening pills. Self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/276/210

Hiya, I was banded on March 30th and I have taken several trips to Europe since then. I do notice that I am a bit tighter in air and so I take it really slow with food and liquids. Spending extended time in an airplane bathroom is not on my trip itinerary. Just take it slow and you will do fine. As to how long after surgery, you should ask you doctor. Make sure you tell him it is international and not a quick flight. Good luck and Happy Travels Self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/276/210

My Dr's wellness group had a belly dancing class a couple of weeks ago. It was given by someone who has lost 130 pounds with the band and belly danced the entire time. I will ask her to post a response. Self Pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/274/210

Hiya March2007, you should check out the thread Marchies in June. Its a great group of people all banded in March 07. It changes every month as its a very long thread with tons of great posts and so helpfull with moral. I would put the link in, but I have no clue how...sorry. Congrats and good luck in your band journey! Self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/277/210

Sounds like it's time for a fill. Having a band without proper restriction is like having a car with no gas. It gets you nowhere. My loss had slowed and I made sure I got a fill and woohoo... restriction! It has made a world of difference for me. I am dropping pounds again and excited about what comes next. Self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/277/210

Hiya, Congrats and Good luck on your journey to a new way of life! Keep reading posts, the knowledge here is tremendous. I would have chickened out if it weren't for all they great people here to help. One tip... don't wait till you feel gas pains to take something. I took a Gas X strip on the way home from the hospital and then took 2 or 3 a day for several days and it helped a lot. Self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/277/210

Hiya, I have been going the the meetings since the week before I was banded on March 30th. I really enjoy them. I laugh so much its awesome. Great group of people and at all different stages of the journey. They range from the newly banded to someone that is 6 years out from her surgery. There is a different topic each week. For me the best part is after the topic, just being able to talk and ask questions from more experienced badsters. Hope to see you there... Self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/279/210

Jacbro, keep the faith. The great thing about this band is the adjustable part. Just keep getting fills until you hit your "sweet spot". I just got my 3rd fill and OMG... I have restriction! It has drastically cut the amount of food I eat and I am excited about what lies ahead. Self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Dr Spivak 310/280/210

OMG Ladies and Gentleman, we have RESTRICTION!!! I had my third fill today and my first and second slime/PB on water! I am freaking out a bit. I really thought they would take a bit out but they said because the barium swallow showed everything went right through I should be OK. They told me to go down to the cafeteria and try some Soup and then come back to the office. Well, no problems with the soup. Now, hours later its taking forever to get through a bottle of Water. Be careful what you wish for ... you might get it! 3.5 in 4cc band woohoo! On the Cheetos addiction... baked Cheetos in the 100 calorie pack keep me sane. Once again thanks to all the Marchies! Self pay 3.30.07 The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Dr Spivak 310/283/210

I have 3 that you can see and 1 hidden in my belly button. Love that! Self pay 3.30.07 The man, the myth, the legend... Dr Spivak 310/286/210