IndioGirl55

I don't even know what an Itouch is - I guess I will have to google it... Kari - its cuz you and Linda hadn't posted that day - and my short term memory is shot :0) You aren't forgetable !!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS LONG !!!! WTG GIRL !!! I'm very happy that you are not limiting yourself and going for the Gold (normal bmi) !!!! Julie - So glad to hear the scales are moving in the right direction !!!! WTG - Keep it up girl !!!!

Connie During my weight loss phase I kept my calories between 800-1200 and varied them - it worked for me - this was a little tidbit I learned from Jenny Craig :0) one day I would eat alot then the next day I noticed the food was a little less - it keeps your metabolism going so that your body doesn't go into starvation mode... Exercise is key too - even if it's just walking - or water exercises too.. Weigh lifting is great as it builds muscles and muscles burn more calories than fat by just being... Good morning Gang !!!! TGIF.... Plans for the weekend - tonite take Kaitlin to get her hair cut come home and do some Wii Tomorrow Gym 3.5 miles then take my fur babies go to the vet for booster shots blood test etc... and I think that's about it.. Well I gotta get my butt in gear - started this and hour ago but I guess my insured's don't know it's friday and my phone keeps ringing. Food yesterday- BF String Cheese & Fruit L Chicken & Spinanch D 1 cup one pot wonder (4 oz hamburger 1/2 small red tatoe - onion bell pepper jalapeno tomato sauce S 1 fiber bar & 1 Fudgecicle

No problem Debbie... I totally understand where you are coming from and have empathy that you have to experience any kind of predjudice..

No slap GF - just wondering.. Thought maybe you were tight again. I don't find drinking my meals satisfying - I have to eat real food... And I'm the type if I did drink it - 2 hrs later if not sooner I would be in the kitchen scourning for real food... Then my calories would be way over board... That's why you should always keep some WW or lean cusinze in the the freezer.. I don't care for them that much but they are always there in case of emergencies :0)

What did I tell you GF !!!!! LOL:lol: - I am glad you took that book with you !!!! See I was Wright (pun intended) I was born that way !!!! I love that story - I am so happy for you -!!! Have a great time at your reunion and ya we all have avoided those types of functions cuz of our weight - Just think you are 64 lbs thinner and will be getting tons of complements - that will be great... Hugs Janet

Good Evening Gang... Phyl - lunch wasn't bad well besides the service and the cost - what you ate was fine imho... Glad you are getting that knee taken care of - I know it will make you more mobile.. We had winds while Karri was here - mostly just evenings but it was cool the whole time she was here - the pool temp 74 so it was too cold to take a dip OMW you should have never friend Steve's gf on FB - and ya he needs to get control of his boy - but if he's been calling the shots for a long time - good luck on that one.. Especially if Steve hasn't been in his life much... 16 is a tough age.. Hugs on that one Sorry to here about DD losing her job - that awful and especially no good bys... Karla Why are you drinking dinner - glad it's a Protein shake instead of a cocktail :0) but why aren't you eating.. Connie If I do say so myself - we are a great group... :0) I was lurking on your 2009 thread and can't beleive it's not as busy as ours was 2 yrs ago - heck look in 2 yrs whe have almost 1000 pages... Well gotta go cook - Don't know what yet - hamburger for Andrew - Me - either chicken & salad or hamburger & salad - I haven't had red meat in a while so that sounds good.. Cbl:wub:

Nope - I'm not black - I have black children - I have watched my xdh walk in a store and be followed - I have walked in and not been.. I can't totally speak from the black perspective - but I have 1st hand knowledge of dealing with racisim as to how my X was treated and how my children have been treated... I was fired from a job because of the color of my man's skin.. And wasn't able to write a check for a vehicle had to pay cash at a dealership.. From reading your replys - I take it that you are coming from a totally white persons prespective.. And no pun intended here - a very black/white position not totally seeing it from the other persons side.. Or why she would feel that way that all.. What it needed is understanding of why she may feel that way.. Not it's not always about race - well ya I would say alot of the time it is... You can't say get over it - it's not always about color and even if it is - so what grow up and deal with it.. It's just not that simple to do.. And as to us having a Black President - It's not that we aren't a racisit county - it's that we are more sexist than we are racist... My bosses would have rather voted for a black man than a woman any day of the week..

But Beth you aren't black so you don't know what it feels like - and it does feel diff than being white You haven't grown up that way - you haven't had your whole like molded by the experiences of your grandparents - parents and your own personal experiences with racism etc. I totally agree - it could have been her weight - it could have been her color - but you don't understand one iota what it is to grow up as a person of color in America... So don't preach that you think it's sad and limiting (it is but it's the way of the world) - to have that hanging over their head - if time after time your life experience has been negative due to your color you may assume that was the reason and not the fat - I get that.. That has been her life experiences and again not being a person of color you really can't understand til you have walked a mile in their shoes Take the story of the mother touching her hair and realizing she was a black child and then the next day her little friend said she couldn't invite her over again cuz she was black. These's are only little stories of her life that have formed her life - this is her mindset.. I wish that you would take the pills that make your skin dark and live just 24 hrs as a person of color - I think your whole mindset would change... It's not as easy as you think - and yes things are somewhat better than they use to be - but the key word is SOMEWHAT - that in itself is sad - when in all reality we are all the same and there should be no diff at all on how a person is treated due to the color of their sink I can't debate as well as you all do here - and other places on the boards - so I am saying Peace Out - But You really got to me on how sad it was that the OP had this mindset - Well, ya it's sad but that's been her life - that's what's really sad... That she has been discrimated against period..

Connie Here's something the 50+ group told me when I 1st joined LBT - It's only a tool (the band) it's not going to solve your issues with food. The band doesn't stop you from eating certain foods - that we call sliders - ie - cookies, candy, milk shakes, adult beverages, gravy, cake etc - The only thing the band does once you get proper restriction (which can take a while for some) is to make you fuller on a smaller amount of food. Be prepared, as so many pple make the mistake of thinking that this is the magic they always wanted - but alas after surgery they find out that it isn't the magic cure all - and that they do have to do the work.. For me it wasn't as much of getting the weight off - just like you I've done it many times before - but always regained plus more - I assume you have done WW and this is where they always preach Lifestyle Change - Well for me those words really sunk in when I was banded - It's not about dieting - they just don't work - cuz what happens when you go off them and go back to eating NORMAL... You regain the weight plus some - Well the light bulb finally went off in my head "YOUR EATING NORMAL IS WHAT GOT YOU FAT IN THE 1ST PLACE" Don't ask me why it took me 52 yrs to figure that one out.. But it did - By changing my eating habit and with the help of my band - I have lost 112 lbs (105 of that in 1 yr 1 week)

Healthy Vibes being sent your way - and tons of hugs - it will get better - maybe not today or tomorrow - but it will.. Keep up the good eating/exercise habits - it will help you feel in control of at least that much in your life...

Oh So Sorry Linda - my bad - See I guess you gotta come around more :0) When you were here in March didn't you go to the bath shop and get stuff - Karri and I went there and I got lemon salt scrub and lotion - I remember you going back there when we were at Starbucks... No Andrew isn't leaving until after I get back from Canada.. Well Karla - you need to use that obessivie personality to your advantage !!! Be obsessive about eating healthy !!!! lol - that's what I have done (and my DD too) Heck today at lunch there were 2 boxes of donuts in the lunch room - and today is a hungry day - I ate my chicken & spinach - and was still feeling like I could fit a donut in - but alas - I can't fit a size 2 or 4 - if I eat donuts - so NONE FOR ME TODAY!!! You can call me a little obsessive too - but I use it to my benefit - not to work against me - why would I do that - I love me !! OMW I can't believe you just said that R&R better than work :0) and ya I hear your DH isn't feeding you either - I bet you are missing me fixing you breakfast too - lol :thumbup: And guess what - It's warmed up today !!!! In fact last night the the pool thermisat said 83 Hell go turn the damn a/c off - why would you even need it there this time of year - turn it up at least to 78!!! Yep you can come home anytime :0)

happy band-anniversary !!!!!

Hugs on your baby being sick !!!! Ya I think you need to pack gf - :0) if you are leaving tomorrow - but again just another excuse to buy over there,,

Julie - You sound so up - I am so happy to hear that you are feeling back in control - and it's not lazyness - it's just that eating healthy is more work - I know if I'm tried and don't feel like cooking - I could make a pot of pasta and chow down on that - but you know what - I'm worth the work and really it's not that much more work to eat healthy as long as you shop that way - cuz there will always be something in the fridge that you can eat - last Thursday after house work was done for my LBT DD visit - I was hungry - it's 9 and I wasn't going to cook - so I had eggbeater with some veggies and a little 2% cheese - along with a whole wheat english muffin - eggs were 80 cal - english muff 130 - margerine - 50 - 260 cal for dinner - and I was happy and satisfied.. Meredith Glad you are over the guilt - this is pre-op not post op so no big foul - My doc gave me my pre-op shakes and bars - you might want to check out " Bariatic Choice" Search Results for "bariatrichoice.com" they carry the Proti brand food - shakes - bars - snack - and clear Protein drinks that are like crystal lite - they are my fav... I used te clear pt drinks between meals to make sure I got all my protein in...

Karla - Hope DD extractions goes well, good thoughts being sent. I gotta say I am looking forward to DGS leaving - I know it will be weird for a minute - but this is my time in my life - I won't have to worry about anyone but me - and as soon as I get use to being alone - he'll be back !!! but maybe not who know.. IMHO you really need to focus on you and your issues - you have to come to terms that you are never going to change the past - you have no control over other pple - the only thing you have control over is you... Get healthy - put you first - now you will have the time to do this... Naps are always good - I am going to need one this afternoon or some extra strong ice tea - been up since 4:10 a.m. !!!!! Hi Connie - Congrats on your date - and no you aren't too old - both Peaches & I were 52 when banded and Phyl in her 60's - I totally here you about improving the quality of the yrs you have left - this was the exact reason I was banded. You are welcome to pop in our 2007 thread anytime - I know I was lurking on your 2009 thread yesterday - spouting out some words of advice for the new banders - but gotta say doesn't seem like your thread has as many pple as we did in the beginning and omw - in the beginning we would have 10 pages a day to read ... Candice - No we are New & Improved Ol' broads :0) - You leave tomorrow for France don't you ??? Are you packed and ready - How long will you be gone??

Good Morning Gang !!!! It's Thursday !!! I love that I only have to work today and tomorrow ... Got up early - 4:10 - am coloring my hair (have hair cut tonite) Well I did end up having Mexican last night - DGD made beans (all she eats is b&cheese burritos) so I fried (yes fried) 2 corn taco shells - put some beans in them - chicken - salsa - green onions and 2% cheese - they were yummy... 460 for dinner last night - lunch was 200 - Bf was about 140 - snacks 400 - 1200 for the day.. Karri - 1 top out of all those clothes you got isn't bad - heck I bet DH doesn't wear clothes you like 100% of the time :0) It was funny she took 3 or 4 bottoms in to try on - she showed me one - a little to low for my taste then she made the mistake of saying - oh you would like these other ones so I said try them on - well yep they covered her better - still a bikini - but one that was age approprate for my 14 yr dgd.. so even if she didn't like them those where the ones she got - but I think subconciencly she did - or she would have never told me that... So glad to hear that you are resetting BB to maintenance... You are perfect - OMG ladies you should see the muscles in her legs !!! Rock solid !!! Karla Sorry your are depressed - get back on those meds.. Yes its nice to have gf who live close to you.. Congrats on your 18's and yes that's better than 20's - if you follow your new lifestyle then those sizes will continue to drop.. Here's my thoughts - Right now is the time you need to work on you and not worry about a man - you need to gain control over your life - learn to live alone - this time is about you.. Once you have found out who you are - and quit worrying about the past then you will be ready for a relationship. Well, I could spout more of my sage advice - but it's time to wash the color off my hair and you most likely don't need me preaching at you - so I guess as the saying goes - Saved by the Bell :0) Hope you are feeling better today... Well Gang as usual - CBL

Karri Glad you made it home safe and sound - Yep traveling especially going home is tiring - Glad you pulled over.. Thankfully your prop mgr was within walking distant.. Did you eat at your fav place... Yep it must have been the safety of being home w/Mom and for me having my DD home - that we slept so well :0) Back from the gym Arms tonite Took Kaitlin w/me to target afterwards We found her a 2 piece bathing suit - one that covered her DD boobs with the right amount of modesty for a 14 yr old girl it's an xl but she can tie it to fit and the top was on the clearance rack :0)... - She's going to the beach tomorrow w/gf Well that's about it for my day ..... I am starving and mexican food sounds good = but alas - i am having chicken (rotissire) from target cuz I don't feel like cooking - gotta find some veggies though.. Well CBL:wub:

Hey there Freedom Fighter 2009 !! I'm a July Bander too (7/17/07 :blushing:) I'm just lurking on your board to see how excited you all are... I remember how excited our Lucky #7 were when we got our dates.. Here's a little advice from an experienced bander for after your surgery #1 - Follow your doctor's order to the T - that means if you are on full liquids - don't eat foods you chew :w00t:... #2 - Your band is only a tool - it's not going to lose the weight for you - it doesn't make your food choices or exercise. This is truly not a diet - it's a lifestyle change in your eating. #3 - As a learning tool - log your calories daily - measure your food - Keep your calories between 800 - 1200 a day and vary them. #4- eat off small plates and use children's silverware.Get your 60 grms of Protein in daily. Small bites - chew very well and eat slowly (it's a good idea to start practicing right now) #5 - Get some physical activity in daily Good Luck on your Journeys - I love my band - but most of all I love me for the work that I have done - IMHO I did 75% of the work by changing my eating habits & adding exercise into my life - my band did the other 25% by providing restriction...

OMW What a pain !!!! But glad they found it before surgery - 2 week shakes for zip - Ugh Enjoy the meal !!!!

Thanks Laura !!! I feel great and ya I love the way I look now - it's what my mine's eye saw me at even when I weighed 250 (lol) - the whole looks thing is really icing on the cake.. TOM - Thankfully I'm done with it too... But when I did have it watch out ever 21-23 days towards the end (perimenopause) and I bleed like a stuck pig - it was terrible - but again all pre-banding - I think I had one spotting right after banding - but haven't had a tom in over a year - wish I was as lucky as apples and was done by 38 :0) I only drink when I go out - which isn't often... I don't have a glass of wine everynight or a cocktail -to me what's one drink going to do - and I like it but don't need it Apples - the year after isn't bad - and for you I don't think you will have any problems since you have to eat so much just to maintain.. I really haven't found myself struggling this 2nd yr - Since I never dieted - I have continued to eat the way i did for the 1st yr - I am fine - it's all about eating healthy - and since you are of the same mind set and have had your ah ha moment - I know you will do just fine this 2nd yr.. Enjoy your time away - think of us who are at work - wishing we were on the shore w/a good book :0) Hugs Gang - CBL

Good Morning Gang!!! Well - Karri must have magic - I slept so well when she was visiting (maybe it was the late nights and all the talking ;0) but last night did wake up a couple of times... I know her flight landed around 10:15 - as I heard my phone beep telling me I had a text - now that surprised me as I can have my phone in my purse and don't hear it ring but I was in bed last night - with the t.v. on and the phone was in the kitchen and I heard that beep!!! Well, as far as kids trying to pull stuff on me - not to possible cuz I was that kid sneaking out the window - My mom would have never known - but my gf mom would get a feeling and ck on her - then found out she wasn't in bed - so she came looking for us - well she knew were to find us - the local hamburger joint (not that we were eating - it was all about the boys :wink2:) and ya we did the I'm spending the night at so and so house - when we were really spending the night w/our boyfriends - and we got around the parent calling parent - we just had an older gf call my house and say she was so and so's mom... It worked great for New Years Eve ... What a party we had !!!! Like I said I have done it all - so GS & DS couldn't pull the wool over my eyes... Well not much to report except I did eat snacks last night (healthy and approved) but these are things I didn't do while Karri was here - I guess there is a correlation between being alone and having someone in the house to talk to.... But I feel that if she had been here for a month - that we would run out of things to try and tell each other - heck in 4 days I think we got in our lives histories :0) - but like all of us - alot of talk is about our band and the changes we have made and how our addiction to food still affects us... Ok I need to ck my desk - doesn't look bad - but wanted to ck in... TTLY - Hugs

WTG Phyl - I love it !!!! You go girl !!!!! Sounds like you got your facts together - !!!!

oh Ya almost forgot - Charlene isn't dh having surgery - i remember he and my friend from virigina had 6/17 as their surgery dates.. Tell him we are sending good thought his ways - prayrers for a safe surgery and speedy recovery....