IndioGirl55

Ya doesn't make sense does it.. Heck to fly to DS house it's a 45 min trip (500 miles) - Maybe cuz of the Thunderstorms - I have only 40 minutes between flights in Dallas (I hope I make the change my luck the terminals will be miles apart and I won't have a chance to get my smoke break - I leave at 8:30a.m. out of PS arrive in Toronto 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.. Thanks - these are my 2 fav -

Here's my 2 fav pic from the one we took over the 4th...

Karla GF I need to take you to a grocery store don't I - Kashi also make them too.. You can get a Jim Dean Egg McMuffin for 210 calories - I can't eat all that bread most days but can eat 1/2 of the english muffin egg cheese bacon. some days I just eat the egg/bacon/cheese When you go shopping - read labels !!!! I was hungry yesterday when I went shopping - I picked up 5 diff muffin mixes - Fiberone made w/egg beaters & apple sauce - 130 cal for 1 muffin - opposed to 170 to 210 for the other ones - I almost bought them but knew I couldn't stop at one and I would want to slather it with butter - so I just didn't buy it... So you like the SF creamer I take it... It's better than the SF syrup imho... it has like 35 cal but I'll take that cuz it taste good - You have about 700 cal for the rest of the day - that's good.. Candice Last yr when I had my blood test my bad cholestoral was up a bit - they said to eat more fiber - well when you can't eat alot of food how can you up your fiber.. Question - how can yo have 1200 cal if you are so tight - what did you eat - a blizzard :smile: I really think that you are tight cuz of the excitement of us comming since you weren't too tight in France.. Phyl Glad you had a great Anniversary... My clothes aren't packed but put to the side of the closet... I will have to be at PS airport by 7 a.m on Thursday if not 6:45 a.m cuz I know there are alot of business travelers - but maybe not cuz it's summer - I don't remember what time I left here last year. I have 30 mintues between planes in Dallas - I hope to God that I am not in a terminal that's far away - and that my plane leaves on time from PS - I like to have at least 1 hr between flights - leeway for delays - and I will need my smoke break :0)

Well gang went to the gym - But with this heat - it's hard to get in the mode - I worked out but just didn't have 100% energy.. When at DS over the 4th we took family pic's - here's 2 of my fav of my GKids & Me & my DGKs They are a big reason I got banded - I wanted to be around to see them grow up Andrew 18 - Kaitlin 14.5 (you know how important that is at that age) Brooke 5 - and you all know me :0)

Apples -Hugs - So Glad you are back.. You were truly missed - And as you already know we were really worried about you.. Meredith - See what I told you it takes forever to shop when you read the labels but you learn so much didn't you.. Just focus on eating healthy and if you are extra hungry just eat more veggies.. IMHO varying your calories from day to day is the best way to keep your metabolism going Long - Do we have colors yet - you are going to have so much fun - 170 yep it will stick Congrats Frosting - OMW - nope - none of that stuff in the house - My GS does have like vanila ice cream in the fridge - but it's not my weakness - if it was rocky road - what out - it would be gone.. Joann - does that mean you hit onderland today !!!! Thank 1 day !!! Phyl When do you leave tomorrow ??

Irene lmao - only post from work - me too - well I do from home too but somedays I am on lbt more than I should be :smile: I'm so happy that you got that unfill - I truly do feel that you have to eat.. When we 1st get banded all we read about is fills fills fills - how many cc's etc - We think we are suppose to be so tight to only eat 1/3 to 1/2 cup of food per meal - but that's not life and like we all know - we can eat around our bands and tend to when we can't eat real food. This is the reason I preach day in and day out it's all about a lifestyle change - eating healthy - ya our bands provide restriction - it's a great tool but that's all it is.. We really have to get our heads in a new place - it's not about what we can't eat - but about what we need to eat to be healthy.. We can still have chips/queso every now and then - but a true portion size (10 to 14 chips & 3 tblspn queso) not the whole damn bag and 2 cups queso. I did this yesterday - oh ya I wanted more - and could have eaten more - but just said ok enough you had your treat. You are at your sweet spot and there will be days that you are more hungrier than others - there will be days that it seems like you have lost restriction - then wham the next day you will feel it again. And there will be days that you wish you didn't have the darn thing in cuz you want to eat more but can't. (I wish I was like LuLu cuz head hunger is a big problem for me) Just keep on eating healthy (no dieting) get some exercise and you will get to your goal... Hugs & Love Janet

CONGRATS ON ONDERLAND !!!! GF WTF are you crying about 9 lbs in 1 month OMG YOU ARE DOING GREAT... Darling you can have a poached egg on a special k waffle with s/f surypy...... You gotta learn to eat the food you like in a lighter version..

I hear ya gf on the packing - Wagasa Beach is where I'm going 1 hr or so outside of Toronto - the weather is 75 days 60 nights - that's winter weather for me - trying to figure out clothing for that weather while it's 118 here is hard - But I think I have it done.. Have a great time - food won't be as hard as you think - I usually manage fine and for me - When I am away from home - I do allow more treats and don't sweat it too much cuz I know once I am home - I will go back to my healthy eating... Hugs & prayer for you GF Meredith some days it takes me forever to shop especially when I am hungry - but I read all the lables and ck all the calories and that can be very time consuming - yesterday I was hungry - so I was looking at fiberone muffins - but decided not to get them - they even had a healthy receipt made with egg beaters & apple sauce 130 cal for 1 muffin which is good - the problem is - stoping at one - so didn't buy them.. She goes to the lake every weekend thrus - Sunday But come back to feed her farmer boys and take care of stuff around the house - she hasn't posted in over a week - I don't think she said anything about being good for this long... HAPPY 2 YR ANNIVERSARY TODAY PHYL

Karla - sounds like a good plan - once you get your fill you should be able to drop your caloires to 800 one day then vary them - I know this worked for me - May or not work for you but worth a try.. Let us know when you call the doc !!! HELL NO !!! YOU CAN NOT UNFILL YOURSELF YOU ARE TIGHT CUZ YOU ARE STRESSING ABOUT ALL OF US DECENDING ON YOU !!!! THAT THE REASON SO NO NO NO NO DO IT YOURSELF UN-FILL HAPPY 2 YR BAND ANNIVERSARY PHYL !!!! You have done a great job !!! Can't wait to hear how your meeting went today - What a great thing to do on your 2 yrs band birrthady Oh I didn't know it was a diff kind of popcorn.. I am glad you aren't trying to do your own unfill Glad to hear your sale went so well.. Linda you did good all week - and you were at a fair where there are NO healthy choice- you enjoyed yourself you are living life - today is a new day... I understand about the smoking - that why even outside in a crowd - I will try and move away and stand up wind - I try and be a concerate smoker.. [ Darling you don't know hot weather - 90 degrees at 5 a.m.

Well, glad to hear that it's not just an age thing since I have a grandson your age :0).. I am glad that you are taking hold of your life at this age - I feel that I wasted so many years being obese. You will now have a lifetime free of that.. We kid ourselves that we are fine with our weight - but that's just denial... Ya we accept it but aren't truly happy as it limits the quaility of our lives.. Hugs for a safe surgery and speedy recovery - Wishing you the best !!!!

Eva - Yep my name is Janet Wright too - I was born that way :0) lol.... Ya I got my shopping done (food for GS while I am gone) and back home by 11:30 - food is put up - cooking a pot of collard greens - and some pinto Beans w/ham hock.. I am in a good old southern mood for food today.. I am about to take a little nap myself - lazy weekend cuz the next week is going to be busy !!! Joann - Congrats on the props from your freinds - It sure feels good doesn't it... My DGD loved cars for a while - I don't know what she's into now - it changes every few months :0) Congratulations Julie !!!!! WTG You are doing EXCELLENT

Erin - If you really want this then you will do it.. I was a total slug bug prior to surgery - just vaccuming the house caused me to break out in a sweat... There are days that I really try and talk myself out of exercising - I tell myself all these great excuses - missing one day won't hurt - you can go tommorrow - you had a hard day at work - etc - Well I come in the house I immeditaly change clothes and just go - I dont listen to that little devil on my left shoulder - I just do it - and you know what - I feel 100% better after I have done it and proud of myself for doing it. So babygirl - if you want this bad enough you will do IT As my signature says - eating healthy + exercise + band = success

I was on 2 bp meds - I still take one - I don't know about the thryroid meds - I don't know that obesity is linked to thyroid problems other than having it can make you gain weight but once that weight is loss - will your thryorid go back to normal?? Even skinny pple have to take bp meds - but loosing the weight does help some get off them altogether..

Joann you are just too funny !!! I you made me lol on the We are fortunate that our kids kinda like us (or maybe they just like Jack and we come along with the deal). Thanks for the props - Like I have said before - I have a big mouth lol but truly I want everyone to feel as good as I do right now - I know it's work - I have worked hard at this (and still do) but it's so worth it - and for us who are older is so important to get our lives back and for the younger one - you are not going to be wasting your life being obese... That's how I feel - why did I waste so many years being fat - I can't change the past but am happy for those who are younger and getting control now !!! 15 hrs on a plane - I would have to take something to sleep I don't think I could sit that long - I would have to get up and walk around somehow - I would go crazy Doodle Yep I have only been banded 2 yrs - but I have a lifetime of knowlegde about eating healthy (previous diet) I could have been a nutristionist - I just didn't follow what I knew about eating healthy until I got my band - I think having major surgery was my Ah Ha Moment.. I am with you on loving life - our weight limits us in what we can and can't do - I have so much more energy now a days... Congratulations Long !!! Ya I look at my DS/DIL wedding pic and I was hugh - You will have great pic's for yours :0) Love your Sunday ritual !!!! I have the lite jimmy dean egg mc muffin at work - can't eat the whole thing - sometime 1/2 of the english muffin egg/bacon and cheese - other time I take out the center and warm it up an throw away the bread part... Well gang I gotta do food shopping for the week - even though I am leaving Thrusday for my Lucky #7 reunion - but GS still needs food and it's suppose to be another hot day again today 118 !!! So best get my but in gear

Good Morning Gang ... What can I say HOT HOT HOT I will be looking forward to the cooler weather - going to hate to see my A/C bill next month.. Karla - I understand your frustration.. Hugs - I guess I was just one of those lucky ones after my 2nd fill - I was there (sweet spot)and I had my Ah ha moment and all the yr of previous attempts at dieting the knowledge gained about the whole lifetime lifestyle change - I finally understood what they were talking about.. Have you ever done WW before - Take that knowledge and apply it with the help of the band - That's what I have done IMHO WW is the most balance way of eating - but I guess I follow southbeach more cuz of the limited carbs - but I really don't know that much about southbeach and I don't count carbs in fruits or veggies - just starches.. Take it one day at a time - that's all you can do - Think before you eat and budget for those times when you know that your head hunger is going to get the best of you.. You have been losing weight - so it's not like you are gaining.. Well, I need to do something - oh ya food shop but not that much since I won't be here after Wed - But need food until then -

Denise Pre Happy Band anniversary on the 24th since I'll be in Canada - but Candice does have computer - so we will give you guys a shout out.. Hugs on the DS I know how it is.. Been there done that and heck my DS is 38 and just now going up. DGS hasn't been too bad - teenager but no like his Dad.. Hugs wish there was something I could tell you - What's your DH opinion of the stituation - is he getting involved or is it up to you..

Joann - I am waiting to hear that resounding Yes all the way from Kansas City any second now.. I am really fine with getting on the scale to keep tabs as long as you don't let it drive you crazy - I was getting on too much the last few months - so I have quit - cuz it was driving me crazy.. When I got back from DS house after the 4th - I didn't get on - when I weight in on Thursday - I was up 1 lbs - then this week back to normal... Yep eating out can be hard even for me now cuz I want healthy food choices and I know that I can't eat a hamburger or club sandwich (use to be my fav w/fries and ranch dressing) So I stick with Salads for the most part - we will go mexican or chineese sometimes - but ck & broc is healhty - mex - ah my enchillada isn't but a girl still has to eat - the diff now is I am not cleaning my plate - I have leftovers.. Ya I don't think I would like the trip either thats a long long trip - but I know you will enjoy being with your grandbabies and DD... Is your DH going too or just you...

I just went on one in March - No problems - Like Jachut says this isn't a diet - it's your new life - I made healthy food choices had a few treats and hit the gym and walked the stairs.. Pre banding I would have the hot & cold appertizers - then my entree and if it was lobster night I would ask for 2 tails - then dessert - then the midnight buffet... For me dinner was perfect - had a little salad my entree and even dessert some nites - the diff between this time and prior cruises - I didn't clean my plate or ask for seconds

It's great to have a plan - but you don't want to burn yourself out either.. During my weight loss phase I went to the gym 4-5 days a week and maybe 6 some weeks - but that was a rarity... Just don't make exercise so over whelming that you are going to quit... And remember life does happen and things will come up and you might not be able to do what you wanted - then you will get frustrate and just quit all together.. I know I am an all or nothing kind of person - but if something came up that was totally un-avoidable - and I couldn't go - I just made sure that I went the next day..

Kim I have always said what they really need to invent is a band for our heads - that's where 99% of our problems lie imho.. I my 3rd fill got me too tight and had all of if but .1 taken out - and I haven't needed another one since - 1/08.. For me being able to eat 1 to 1.5 cup of food per meal is my sweet spot... I agree I never ever want to be too tight again - I would rather use will power than been so tight that I could barely sip Water.. You are doing great ... Thanks EE I am feeling great !!1

Darling I didn't mean to infer that you were silly girl - I know that you went to mexico so it's not like you had a doc here to explain it all... That's why you are here is to ask these questions - what I was refering to is that my doc has a stomach display with the band that shows how it works Heck I have a binder full of info - I had to do homework on a food plan and menu to get all my protein grams But again I have the benefit of a local doctor and gotta say that even pple here who have local doc's don't have as much info as I had.. The way you explained the new doc - I think he would be a great doc - You need to set up an appointment - I want you to call on monday.. Plus it's easier to explain things in live speech than it is typing - at least for me it is. You aren't an idoit - I would never call you that... You just didn't have the benefit of a local doc that's all

I emailed Apples last night - I am concerned that something has happen since she hasn't posted all week - I haven't had a reply yet.... Lets keep her in our prayers...

Charlene - I had a WW meal for lunch on Friday and I ate the whole thing - but I was full - it was 6 points 300 calories - and I did do the 800 a day but varied it up to 1200 some days - For me being able to eat 1 cup of food and being full is my sweet spot... Cheri- My GF has one of those machines - I tried it once but it hurt my ankles .. I only did it once - my lower back bothers me - right now my siatic (sp) is hurting a tad.. Yep as you heal you will lose your restriction and most pple are ready for that first fill - some don't need it but most do - my doc had a lady who didn't get a fill for 6 months.. EE - This afternoon around 2 my car said 118 - so I would say that it got up to 120 here today !!! I weighed daily that 1st week after surgery - but then after that only on Thursday mornings - our weight can flucate too much from day to day and the scales will drive you crazy. In fact I was getting on the scale every day 2 time a day (panicing about maintenance) and it was driving me crazy - so I am back to just eating healthy - and weighing in once a week.. I walked for the 1st 8 months - walking is the best exercise - yes working with weights if really good too cuz the more muscles you build the more calories your burn - it takes more calories to maintain muscles than fat... Ally Cat - Welcome and Congrats - We are here for you... I'm a July Bander - I just celebrated my 2 yr anniversary - I was banded 7/17/07.... 7/07 weight 250 - 7/07 weight 148 - 7/09 weight 138 Bugs we all had nerves prior to surgery. I am like you when I am nervous I am not hungry so the clear liquids the day before surgery wasn't that hard - I was scared - it's normal - major surgery but gotta tell you I would do it all over again in a heart beat - I feel 10 yrs younger and have 110% more energy... Hugs & Prayers for a Safe Surgery and Speedy Recovery..

Karla - We were all told no straws - reason I think is air but not sure - my doc gave me a pt drink after last fill to drink it had a straw... I do drink ice out of a straw if I am out an order one or a mocha frapaccino (lite) - I don't think they are a biggie.. Like Linda says you have lost fat from around your stomach so band needs adjusting.. Salad isn't a slider in fact alot of pple can't do salad - Karri got bad stuck from a spinach salad.. - sliders are slipper food for the most part - Ice cream - liquids - and for me cookies - chips etc crispy foods too - I would say cooked zuchine or crooked neck squash are sliders - I cook my veggies to death - so they are mushies - but again I have gotten stuck on butternut squash which is like mashed potatoes.. think of a hole the size of a quarter - that's the size of the hole between your pouch and old stomach - when you chew meats it balls up and sorta plugs the whole up - so it plugs up the hole and you eat some more and have the full pouch feeling - were if you are just eating ice creams - it's a liquid and will slip right on thru.. OMG girl - what do you know about your band - I know you went to mexico - but didn't they show you what the band does and how it works??? Yes you need to call that new doc and go in and get a fill if you can eat a sandwich like that.. Then you can talk to him an get a better understanding of your band.. For me eating 1 to 1.5 cups per meal is good restriction (feeling pouch full) Lunch today was salad - I would say 2 cups cuz I am eating it out of a regular bowl and not one of my 1 cup bowls - I are around 2:30 I am full right now and don't want to eat.. Hey girl are you ready !!! Are you packed :0) is Mel looking forward to the trip - He's met me & phyl and candice - so I guess he won't feel too strange - it's not like we talk to him on a daily basis.. Gosh remember when we all met last summer - how cool it was - it was like we have know each other for years !!! Candice I had hair appt this morning - nails & toes :0) then did a little shopping - got a lite hoodie and yoga pants and a couple of tops for my trip - I have the clothes I'm taking put to the side to pack on Wed nite Kettle corn is a sweet popcorn - not coated like carmel corn but think of it being popped with sugar instead of salt.. That's not exactly it - really don't know how it's made cuz I don't care for it bought some by accident once - and threw it out - but I know it's sweet.. Since Steph has a machine - she can tell you :0) 118 was what my car said when I got home this afternoon !!! The wind is coming up so it's like a frickin furnance out there - so 21 = 75 (I think) Will be nice - but like I told my hair dresser this morning - 75 is winter weather for me - and it's hard to think about packing long pants & sweaters when its 118 here. I am bringing sandals - and I guess I can change clothes on my return trip in Denver since I have carry on luggage - cuz my plane leaves like at 8:30 Monday and it will be cool there and planes can be cold too - but when I get home it will be 110 or so - so I may just change in to capris and sandles in Denver.. Who gives a hoot if the weather cooperates or not - we will all be together - chatting drinking and eating - and that's what is the most important part.. Well, we have thrus - friday - sat & sunday - We are going to bbq sat nite - your cassarole sounds good so that's 2 nites - so we have Thrus - Sunday left I don't know I thought it would be nice to cook for you - we don't want you do to all the work - So I sorta figured we could go to the store and get something and make it for you too.. I know Linda & I are coming Thursday - When's Phyl coming and when's kari coming... Didn't you say it's like a hour or so drive from the airport to your house - so we won't be getting in till late - so may eating out on thursday nite - I know that I will be hungry cuz they don't feed you on planes and the foods they have aren't things I really eat.. You need to let us go to the store and buy food and cook for you one nite (sunday) we can all chip in and do the work and let you chill... The only thing I require is caffine in the morning :0).... Well, I need to give Angel a bath - I put clean sheets on the bed and since she sleeps w/me - she needs to be cleaned too :0).. Will cbl - Hugs - 5 more sleeps til CANADA !!!!

How cool that you will be telling your story on your anniversary... I hear ya on the busy weekend - Mine will be too getting ready to fly to Canada on Thursday (Gang - Phyl is a #7 to and she's going to Canada too for those who don't know this) Your flying to NY then driving up to Canada right?? You are coming on Thursday or Friday??? I had a pain pump after my band surgery but they took it away that 1st night around 7 - omw I said no don't take it but they did and they gave shots not pills after they took it and the pain meds always make my sleepy.. Darling I know that you will be the energizer bunny after surgery - I can't see you over doing your pain meds - you have youth on your side and the weight loss and the diff between hip and knees - I had a gf who had hips replaced - and you can't sit at a 90 degree angle for quite a while. Your surgery will be a whole lot easier than hips..