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Laura - it was a God Smack that made you spill the coffee (yes he was telling you - you didn't need it lol) Apples - NYDJ are normally $98 !!!!!! I got one pair at Ross for $39 and thought I had a deal :0)... You go girl... Great - Cant wait to see what boss has to say - I want you to come to FL Linda - WTG on your exercise Well just a drive by to see what's going on AMERICAN IDOL TONITE !!!!!

I live in the Palm Springs area - so can't help and this thread doesn't get much attention My doc office referred me to shrink that was covered under my insurance - my doc called and made all the arrangements for pre op test and I had tons.. Good Luck

Good Morning Chickies !!! Welcome Sparkel !!!! Yep it's all about taking our lives back and the lapband has been the tool we all needed to do that - Jump right on in - If you haven't alreay - go back to page one of this thread and read forward - that will give you picture of where we are all at and a little history too :0) Yep Julie 30 days from today - we will be meeting - what time does your flight arrive in Orlando Charlene - too funny taxi card :0) - depending on your relationship w/her - maybe it's a good thing she doesn't live with you - I think I might rather make the trip to Houston :0) by what everyone has to say about their Mom's - Have a safe trip LauraK I need a light like that - I go one to slip on book but it sucks - and I hate having to reach over to turn the light off - I will have to look for one of those - I usually read infront of the tv and when I can't hold my eyes open anymore I go to bed - Glad to know you aren't going anywhere :0) Linda - I was 5'3 & 3/4 - always said I was 5'4 - but when they measured me for sleep apena test I was 5'2 so I have shrunk 1.75 inches :0) I agree w/you I think we all wish we were Jessica's MIL - or at the very least - give the lady a wake up call - LOL she's going to take the credit - Loved it - most likely will Cheese is something I really try and stay away from - I have some light baby bels - that are only 50 cal and then some Somona pepper jack wegdes that are 25 - I will put these in my 1 pot wonders but ya those calories add up fast Plus you are still healing from surgery - and yep those stupid cookies - I am still working off my Xmas poundage too - so don't feel like the lone ranger.. I got up and did 30 min on my new wii active more game disc - did steps arobics - worked up a sweat and burned 137 cal - will hit they gym tonite and get some more exercise - going to go for the elptical I think - I like the treadmil but think I need to mix it up some .. Well need to see what's on my desk this morning - it's my short week so better get the butt moving CBL

Good Morning Peeps !!!! Got up early did my new wii active more games - did step this morning sweated and burned 137 cal.. Food yesterday good - had just a tad too much peanut butter - 1320 cal for the day - but I's cool w/it. I think tonite at gym I am going to try the elliptical for 1 hr - we will see - I think I need to change things up a little - really I need to take the week semi off - that's when the scale always does a good drop -doesn't make sense - but it does seem to work that way.. Phyl - I really was teasing you - truly - you know sometimes you can just get on a roll and pancakes & biscotti was an easy target - but BY GOD you really do look FABULOUS and it looks like you have lost about 200 lbs.. not just 120... 4 is a small EQ for us - really about a 5 you can't miss the rocking - 6.25 is really rocking that's the one we have back in 6/25/92 that caused a lot of damage (old buildings & mobilehomes) up in Morongo Valley area - It was right after my parent's died and I was still staying at my Dad's house in Bermuda Dunes - I had just woke up to go pee - got back in bed - and oh my it started - I just sat there and said it will be over in a minute - well that minute lasted along time :0) called the kids who where at my house to ck on them - everything was fine - some stuff fell nothing big - went out side after the rocking- neigbhor pulled car out of garage and thought oh that's a good idea - so I did the same - the power got knocked out - they invited me over for some coffee cuz they knew I was alone in the house and the parents dieing and all - they were really sweet. That's the last big one to really hit here (that I remember) and we had after shocks for quite a while. Karla - it's true - keep up the postitive affirmations - it really does work - quite talking back crap to yourself - you MUST tell yourself good stuff - it's the secert... Karri - Hope today is a better day for you... I am so glad that my cousin doesn't visit anymore - I really love not having that issue anymore - I will take my very minor every now and then hot flashes over Aunt Flo any day of the week.. Kari - Did you post yesteday - i know I commented on FB to you... Candice you are up early today - going to the gym :0)

Nope didn't feel it at all - I keep getting updates from kesq in my email - but I haven't felt a thing - but it's only a 4 and I ususally don't feel them.. LOVE LOVE LOVE THE New progress Pictures!!!! OMG just look at the difference - My humble apoligies for teasting you about the Cookies & pancakes - look how far you have come I totally agree w/you on the game playing- we get offers on the ranch and like I am always telling the realtor I hate that .. Things will work out - some way some how... OMG - What a rude little B.... Hope your tummy feels better cramps and swelling - Hugs..

Phyl Glad you took my suggestion - That's a great pic of you from yesterday and like I said the comparison from 7/07 is fantastic You have done so very well, I am so proud of you !!! Julie - I didn't think yo were down - I just wanted to remind you that you have come along way yourself - Remember the turtle won the race ;0).. LauraK, you are a great addition to the group too - I love having new pple join and really happy when they stay :0) Jessica - Where are you - How are you doing - we might all be old enough to be your Mom's - we have Meredith and Melissa too as the babies - We will take you under our wings and give you all the sage advice that Mom's give - We care - so let us know how your are doing.. Well finished dinner - bbq 4 oz and squash - no rice tonite - trying to do it every other night.. Anyway - I am going to go read for a bit myself and set the alarm so I can get up 1/2 hr earlier so I can Wii :0).. Talk to you all in the a.m. Hugs

Linda - WTG - YOU CAN BRAG BOAST ALL YOU WANT - That's what this site is all about - and we understand how exciting it is to shop and be amazed at the sizes you are getting - and it will get that much better when you get to goal.. We don't have either of those stores here in Cali.. Julie GF you are one of us and I am sure glad you stayed!!!! Yes the last yr hasn't been the greatest on your weight loss but you haven't gained - you have been in the hospital like what 3 times - you still are having major pain issues. You have lost (if I remember correctly) over 100 lbs !!!! WTG that's in it self is a great accomplishment - don't short change your self - You have gone from what 4-5x to a 2x - that's fantastic !!! How's your restriction - can you go an get a fill - what are you eating - I know exercise is hard for you due to the weather right now - but if I remember correctly you have a treadmill and some weights.. Get up and move - walk in place during a commercial - go back to logging your food. It will come off - another NSV - you are coming to FL - this is your 1st trip by yourself - come to meet with us.. I know it's hard w/all that's on your plate right now - but GF you can do it - get back to eating healthy - and try and get some extra movement in each day - drink your water.. Krogers is a Ralph's here in Cali - I have the Quaker Oats brand you should beable to find those any where.. I may need a fill - I ate my 1.5 cup serving this morning at 8:30 and I was starving by lunch and can't say I was really full from them and they were thick.. Cheri - you had me me cracking up with My goal is to stay normal (not talking psychologically, LOL). And I gotta correct you in something that's a pet peeve w/me and I don't mean to be rude or anything A pound of muscle weighs just as much as a pound of fat - the diff is that a pound of fat is a larger size than a pound of muscle The size of the object is diff not the weight... A pound is a pound.. ie a pound of cotton balls would take up a large cardboard box - where as a pound of muscle fits in a shoe box - but it's still just a pound.. I can be very literal at times - again no offense meant - it's just one of those sayings that I know isn't a true statement.. Yes your body is reshaping cuz that fat took up a lot of space and you are losing it - and yes a size 12 is a normal size and I am glad that you are comfortable and happy where you are - you have made a great diff in the quality and hopefully the quanity of the yrs you have left. Ok gotta go feed the dogs and me :0) CBL

Good Evening Gang.. Back from the gym - pooped.. Candice - I don't go to costco often - but when I do it's always $200 :0) - well not always but alot of the time :0) Glad you were there for you GF and lucky you have a good dh who even if he didn't have a gig - would let you go to the movies w/her - she needs friends like you.. Phyl - You better stick to soup or soft food for a while - you have irritated yourself. Do you have any chewable pecid - chew a couple before bed... I only had reflux once in the very beginning and that's cuz I ate too much.. I saw your pic's on FB - Very good pic of you and Earl - you need to post that other one her as an up date - you look fab in that pic - put it sided by side to your before.. That necklace looks beautiful.. Karla - GF you can always come back w/ a counter offer - that's what the pple expect - and you don't have to accept it - and if you refi now your payment would go up $200 or at the end when you have to pay interest & principle. Well I gotta feed the dogs and see what I am eating - still have bbq chicken - think I have some left over spinach and broc to go with it and maybe a small red baked tato.. CBL I

Linda Glad you got away - those spur of the moment get aways are always so much fun... Yep we have to mix up the exercise - I am back on my wii have the wii fit - wii fit plus & wii active & wii active more Am doing them in the mornings before I go to work (didn't this a.m. forgot to set the alarm for 1/2 hr earlier) but did it all last week and this weekend. Tonite is weights - but tomorrow is my cardio day - I think I am going to try the eplitical on Tuesday - I need to boost my calorie burn - and I don't want or like to be at the gym more than 1 hr - I am pretty used up after the hour of working out and I am dripping sweat.. I REALLY HOPE YOU CAN MAKE FLORIDA - THAT WOULD BE JUST TOO COOL !!!!

My old memory isn't that bad after all :smile2: So you are working all those crazy hrs anymore - I remember you having to do a system converstion or something like that.. It is a girl or boy (gb) how old??

Congrats on being a GM - Yep it's really a great thing !!! Great on going back to school !!! If I remember right and I could be confused - you were IT person - or am I confusing you with someone else?? Heck I'm an offical old fart this yr.. I was watching some Harvey Paksomething on QVC last night selling tapes that had only 25 min of exercise - he's some guru to the stars - selling some food (chips & pt bars) and some weights - book and cook book... I got the chips 130 cal per bag 10 grms of pt - they are great to have at work and are a little cheaper than the ones I get from baratric choice.. We will see... Our thread had dwindled down to 6-7 of us regular posters and 2 are adopted :0)...

Ya I posted it the other day - go back 1 or 2 pages

Sweetie you are welcome to post any time you want and when ever you want.. We talk about our days - our rants & raves - good and bad and our food issues - so jump on in whenever you can - ask what ever question you have.. We are all here for you and support during this journey is very very important !!!

2 words - pharmacy school :0) Hugs Hugs Hugs oh Karla - food cop not going to get pissed about the soda (diet is a must though) every now and then I do it - never was a big soda drinker - but every now and then I want one - and they do make me feel full - i pour them back and forth between 2 glasses to get some of the carbonation out..

Good Morning Peeps... Great - YES YES YES YES YES OF COURSE OF COURSE you can crash on the couch - I WOULD LOVE IT if you can make it - I wish everyone was able too.. Your boss just doesn't want to give you the bad - news - but I agree why don't theyn let you know now - well maybe I bet this is it - they can't make it look like it's do to your knees - pple have to be so careful in letting pple go now adays.. Charlene - Great minds think alike - I made the steel cut oats this morning too - I use cinimon & brown sugar splenda and a few raisins and added 1 tblspn of flax seed meal.. I like them too - they are nuttier than the instant oatmeal - which i do like - I just did the steel cut cuz everyone is always talking about them and how good they are for you I was afraid I wasn't going to like them - I remember once as a kid my mom made oatmeal and it was gosh awful and hell I was only like 4 or 5 yrs old - but I remember the experience .. Laura - Hope Dad handles the meds - I have asked figured you need some time not to talk about it - I know when my parents were sick - It was hard to always have to talk about it giving everyone daily updates- but that doesn't mean - you all aren't still in my prayers and thought.. Eva - I love the evil twin :0) Well need to get my butt in gear - Where's Linda too she hasn't posted in a while

Good Morning Gang... Food yesterday Quesidilla 150 Cal Some baked chips 150 4 oz bbq ck 200 1 cup broc w/flax seed meal 50 1/4 c fideo (tiny pasta) 75 100 cal popcorn 1 8 oz cup lite crangrape 40 1 8 oz cup oj.. 100 So approx 865 add 20% = 1038 BF - Steel Cut Oats w/1 tblspn flax seed meal & raisins 200 ca Lunch - One pot wonder ck & squash = 250 Dinner - ??? I have bbq left so that and some veggies Have gym tonite... CBL

You know I am just pulling your leg GF !!!! I promise to stop (well for a minute anyway) Great - I love what Dese said - Yep 35 !!! I don't do much fast food never really have - never was a burger person (only homemade) but have been in airport which doesn't have much in selection of eating on the run except fast food - had bk burger - no bun.. I agree - I love being 54 - I rather be 54 then 25 - Wouldn't want to grow up again - once was enough :0) - Heck I am in better shape at 54 than I was at 25 !!!

Nope - talking in general - I was just on a little rant - cuz if you do read other post on here you will see that alot of pple do think the band is the magic wand. When we all know it isn't.. OMW I guess I shopped at the wrong target today - I got a pair of capri lenght for 15 reg 18 so I was happy with that :0) Thanks Apples- I know you all get up - but when you read other post on here - which i think you do - you know what I am talking about - alot of times I go to reply - then say forget it - I know not nice but my gosh - we have all heard the same crap over and over for years - it's about a lifetime lifestyle change - band is a tool - So I stick with the pple who do get it :0) Melissa - lol - fast cars - fast women lol ... Thanks for the props girl - greatly appreciated - but you all are just as important as me - I just happend to start the thread - we all make up the thread.. Well - I did get the new wii active more games disc today - loved it - did 30 min burned 157.4 calories - but if you have knee/hip issues - don't know if it's a good choice - I put in challenging for exercise mode and had to skip rope for 150 reps - omw - that's hard :0) - Yes I exercise - but haven't skipped rope in years :0) Well gang I am getting off the computer - it's 7:30 here - my dinner's done - oven baked bbq ck breast 4 oz - fresh steamed (well done ;0) broc -and a little pasta.. I will chat with you all in the morning Tomorrow is 1/11 - 30 days til ORLANDDO

Debbie Nope gf you aren't too old - I was 52 when banded. The best thing I have ever done - feel 10 yrs younger - have 100% more energy. Loving life !!!

Thanks gang - I think that we are all like minded in our approach to the band - none of us thought it was the magic wand.. So newbies & guess reading this post - we don't want to be mean and turn you off - we really are here to help - but you do have to want to help yourself too - Sorry to say the band isn't going to do it all by it's self.. But we are here to support you - give you advice - let you rant - rave and tell us all about the good stuff too.. Laura - glad you had a good time at the party - when I was 3 and 4 & 5 we went to the same beach house every yr and so did another family - there son was my bf ;0) Johnny was his name.. Apples - I pm'd Judy the other day - she's sad but doing as well as can be expected - told me to give Angel a hug from her Aunt Judy... We should all p.m. her again - don't want her turning to food in her grief ok I want to reply more - Laurak wtg on your exercise plan but I gotta go start dinner & lunch for the week cbl

Gosh - I am lucky - I can eat anything - I don't do pizza often and can only eat 1 piece - but I can eat it.. I can and do eat sandwich bread (lite) every now and then - and I can eat salads - you just got to chew very well ;0) and eat slowly and I eat veggies every day - lunch & dinner - they are just well cooked - I can eat shrimp lobster etc. Stringy tough meat like carina asda can give me trouble if it's not tender - I have to have very tender meat... I do those turkey burger - eat slow - chew and mustard !! I think that's the biggest things - is the tiny bites and chew well - I have learn this since I was banded - sometimes I forget and eat too fast and don't chew - but then my band reminds me on the 3rd bite

Twitter update 5:51 - just did 33 min on the new wii active game - I liked it - Karri I think you would like it you put in if you want easy med or hard workout - I was going to go medium but then said what the hell are you exercising for ;0) so did hard ;0). Had to jump in place for 150 jumps - barely made it - it's on an island setting and it's faster than the wii fit - burn 157.4 calories.. Ok off to start dinner & lunch for the week - my Atkins DD is going to love this - one pot wonder chicken & yellow & green squash - onion - bell pepper - jalepeno and tomato sauce and of course garlic - I am going back to no carbs at lunch - that's how I did it in the beginning and it worked - so hopefullly my other lbs will be gone by Thursday.. P.S. not cutting them at night just for lunch - going back to pt & veggies for lunch..

Fantastic Steph - I guess they are 90 minute quilts :0) Cal today 150 but about to go eat these new chips 150 for 19 - I have already counted them out..

Great - OMG YOU LOOK MARVELOUS BABY !!!! You know if the 10 doesn't work you can take the 12 and have it altered... Love the decorations... Laurak - WTG to rocking the treadmil - do you have it where you can watch tv or listen to music - I bought and Ipod and have it loaded and rockout on the treadmill - mostly fast song some slow - i do higher inclines at a lower speed on the slow songs - but gf I didn't start doing inclines till I lost the weight and needed to up what I was doing to burn the calories - when you weigh less you burn less calories - Where as when I was 250 I would burn like 200 cal in a half hour - now that takes me 1.5 miles to burn 200 cal Yep Apples & Great - I know I might offend some pple reading this thread - but as we all know I am all about tough band love - the operative word being love - I really do believe most pple who drop out of lbt - aren't doing well - it's been my sole support system since I began this journey 5/07 And I go and look at the main mentor thread - and see all these pple asking for a mentor (I will invite them to come and join us) - but they don't come here and we are the most looked at and active thread on the mentor thread page.. Go figure.. Well need to go see what's up for dinner Ya Cheri - 5 minutes consume 1000 calories - here you on that one - that why I buy 1 candy bar if I really really just have to have one -

Twitter update 4:04 p.m. I am ticked - called the nail place - told me to come in @ 1:15 (called at 12:15) so get there at 1:15 - my girl says it's be another 1/2 hr I must have spoke to vicky instead of mickey(my girl) - I spoke to mickey - so said I didn't have time to wait - got a guy name John - he did a real good job - then Mickey say oh - you did talk to me - I forgot I had a 1:15 - ya my ass - someone walked in at 1 and you took them... That's why I never make appt at the shops anymore - cuz they don't stand by them.. Anyway did that went to Target Got 2 sports bra's to wear around the house - depending on my t-shirt or jammies - i don't go braless in front of andrew or like when Joseph is here (infront of the girls who cares)- like in a white thin tee shirt you know the kind you can see the boobs thru and mine look like pancakes - it's not like we are super modest - hell when andrew was little he took showers with me and he will see me in my bra & spanks - but it's just some things Got some jammies ( 2 pairs - capri/tanks) that I can wear around the house and exercise in the house in - then got a new wii active game - swim suit for $20 - Waiting for the dryer to finish - oh it just did - need to put sheets on the bed.. cbl