IndioGirl55

What's the big deal - don't use it... Just like the military -don't ask = don't tell - sent the machine back - If you don't stop breathing the what's the big deal - Most pple have to do the sleep study's for insurance purposes - (if your bmi is lower then you have to have 2 co morbities - sleep apnea is one) I used mine prior to surgery - hated it - after surgery never used it - I too didn't stop breathing - but when I went into a deep sleep my oxg got low they never told me how low But here's my disclaimer - talk to your doctor - maybe they will give you some xanax...

Well, I am lucky my band is ok - and it does help with restriction but as you all know - even with restriction we can eat around it... This is why I have never considered myself as being on a diet - I have really truly changed my eating habits I eat healthy - so if I did have a problem with my band ya I could eat more - but I don't think that would be a major major problem cuz I have cut out the junk - sweets and high fat foods.. Well I do still have treats but they are planned and in controlled portions - I buy 1 candy bar not a halloween size bag and eat the whole thing in one nite - cuz I don't have that kind of control - I am a food addict - so I don't do my trigger foods too often and if I do have one like I said - it's just a portion It's not eating one piece of cake that made us fat it's cuz we ate the whole darn thing.. Yes our bands help - but as you know - it's really up to you and your food choices - heck I am almost 2 yrs out and I will be physically food but I still want to eat .. IMHO the majority of our food issues are in our heads and not our stomach You just have to get your mind in the game and not think of yourself as dieting - get the junk out of the house - would you leave a bottle of booze on the kitchen table if you were an alcohlic??? So why are you going to have candy Cookies whatever it is that you love - in your house.... Same principal... So tonite clean out the pantry - make a menu up of healthy meals - tomorrow go out and buy the stuff - and make healthy meals - go back to logging your food and get out and take a walk - get back in the game - this isn't about being skinny really it's about improving our health... If you want a few more years on this earth - the it's time to make the changes that are necessary to pro-long your life by getting the weight off... You are welcome to come and join us in the "I'm here to help thread" Hugs - Janet

Lynn What size were the bites (eraser size) did you chew well - and yes stress can make your band tighter - also they are very fickle - some days it seems like I can eat too much and think I need a tweak - then bam - I'm tight again... What kind of fish ?? what did you have before the fish..

Hey gang Sorry I havent been around - Thrusday had my little Angel in the ER - dislocated knee - most likely will need surgery - didn't get home til like 10:45 - didn't get to bed till after mid nite - last night came home and crashed - today had to take GS to get his stupid implusive tattoo removed... then just out and about - nails etc... 1day - You are on - I have already lost 3 lbs - by adding the extra exercise and eating carbs every other day instead of daily... Linda - Here's the letter Dear food, I’m breaking up with you. Don’t be surprised. I’ve certainly tried to do it many times before, but I always weakened and went back to you. I finally woke up and realized this relationship is not good for me. I’m not getting what I need from you. It’s hurting me, not allowing me the space to grow in the ways I need to grow. You’re holding me back. I know I’ll have separation anxiety, but I’ve stayed with you too long, way past when I should have. This just isn’t working for me. You don’t listen to me. You don’t give me attention. You don’t care about what I’m going through. It’s almost like you don’t have any feelings for me at all, yet I’ve stuck close to you, helpless and dependent. I know you won’t let go of me so easily. I know you’ll keep calling me, asking me to come back. But please, let me go now. In the beginning you were always there, ready to calm me and soothe me, but it went too far. I came to rely on you. I looked to you for everything. In all fairness, it was too much to ask of you. No way could you fulfill all my needs. For so long I’ve settled, afraid to go out there and find something better for myself. I need to do that. I now withdraw my heart from you so I can be free to put it elsewhere, some place where I can be loved back. I’ve tried to break up with you before. This time it’s real. I want to be on the cutting edge of my own life, and I can’t do it while I’m still tied to you. Thinking about being free scares me, but I want it. I must have it. I know I’m brave enough at last. I know I’ll long for you. I know I’ll think of you a lot, especially during those hard times. I know I’ll be tempted to come back to you. But this time I’ve got a plan, things I’m prepared to do when I get lonely and sad. I’ve been thinking of other ways to celebrate when I’m happy or proud. I have remedies in place for being bored or tired. At this point you’re a troublemaker in my life and I intend to keep my emotional distance from you. So in a way, this is goodbye. Of course, I’ll still come into contact with you day to day, but let’s just be friends, not lovers. Don’t cry (although you never do, it’s me who does all the crying). Laura - Are you full when you eat your 1/2 to 3/4 cup - you aren't suppose to have pain... WTG on the exercise... Rose - Hugs - I totally understand - I don't know what it would be like to start over - you knew your boss you knew how he liked things done and having to relearn someonesle ways is going to be challenge - but heck just think this next job may be 10 x better than the last... Hang in there we are praying for you Julie - I need to get some cleaning done - My Lucky #7 lapband daughter is coming to visit 6/12 - 6/16 - so I need to get into the guest room dust - clean sheets etc.. Well gang - I think I am going to watch a little tv - will cbl Hugs... Janet

My shoe size was a 10 - I'm now 9.5 My weight 5/26 & 5/27 143 lbs Yes Candice Kari is drinking Pop and iif that's not bad enought on top of drinking soda - it's regular and not diet.. 200 calories a shot!!! Ok Angel - I have always noticed that when she pees sometime she will pull up her left leg up a little and then will do this little skip thing - but never paid it much mind cuz she comes from a puppy mill - same breeder as Bear and he has square hip bones not round and smooth - he has done better since we got angel - (testirone sp) but like when we went to Joseph's and it's cold I have to give him his meds... Any way yesterday morning I noticed Angel limping a bit and when I came home last night she still was in fact at one time I saw her on only 3 legs had the one (left) totally pulled up - well I went to the gym and to target afterwards and andrew called in a state about her not being able to walk - I said I am on my way home - so dropped off the food and took her straight to the Animal ER in Thousand Palms - Well - the ER is no longer there - they moved guess where - Indio !!!! So had to drive back to Indio and got there about 7. The vet today said the vet last night was a good one but that she doesn't think it's an acl injury just the knee displacia (sp) it's common in small dogs - in fact it could be because of her knee bones being deformed (like bear's hips) and the bone that are suppose to help keep the knee joint in place are built up enought... Anyway - she gave me meds for her liver issues atl at 400 suppose to be 100 - I am to bring her back Monday and if she's still limping then surgery next friday - Please note that I do have pain meds and she isn't limping as bad.. I like that they didn't want to cut right away - that the knee can go back in place - I just worry now why her liver is acting up.. Andrew - is fine - he gave the dog away - I guess he rather have me than the dog right now - plus I don't think he wanted to mess with house breaking it ... Andrew can be very implusive at time... It was so funny when I got home from the vet's this morning - well really noon - he had called the pet store were Bear & Angel came from and told them they sold crappy dogs who have tons of medical problems - you know what they said - ya we know that's why we don't sell them anymore... But thought that was cute - heck Bear is 4 yrs old and Angel is 3 yrs old - there is no going back to the pet store to get reimburse for medical.. My food last night sucked - toostie rolls at the vets for 3 hours when I got home after 10:30 didn't want to cook had a few bite of chicken - got stuck then had some popcorn - and a real ice cream sandwich - Today - firber one bar breaky as candice calls it :0) Lunch - Romaine lettuce with tuna (3 oz can) red onion 1/4 avocado and Ceaser dressing.. Oh I found this great dressing at Target last night -its made with Yogurt is what caught my eye - Bolthouse Ceaser Parmigiono(sp) 60 calories for 2 tablespn and it's GOOD... It;s in the refridgerated section.. Ok it's almost time for me to go - need to get my desk organized for monday - didn't get crap done today... talk to you all when I get home - Oh ya - going to the gym tonite - so you northerners - better put on your tennis shoes and get to stepping :0)

Hey gang this has to be fast - I was in the ER with Angel last nite til 10:30 - she has displaced knee cap & acl injury !!! Have appointment with Vet about surgery at 10:30 and I have tons of crap to do my boss is gone fishing again... I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE US AGAINST THEM !!!! OMW THIS IS GOING TO BE TOO MUCH FRICKEN FUN !!!! So Ok Us West Coast Vs The other side ?? West Coast Girls: Me, Karri & Phyl, Ruby & Denise they are closer to us than you guys.. Northerns: Steph Kari Linda Candice Karla OK WATCH FRIGGIN OUT - US WEST COAST GIRLS ARE GOING TO KICK YOUR NORTHERN GIRLS A$$ES !!!!!! More later I gotta run !!!!

Kath This is quick cuz I have gyn in 10 minutes Ya you have a whole new world and it's going to take getting use to - I love to eat - still do - I miss pigging out sometime - but I feel to good to go back to my old ways... Just take it one day at a time - focus on your foods that you bring to work and think to yourself - I am eating healthy I am not dieting... I have never considered myself on a diet from day one - like I said I enjoyed eating high fat and high sugar foods too - and I do allow for treats, so they aren't totally taken away - now it's just not that often. When eating with others I look how the scarf down their food and it sorta makes me sick - pple eat way way too fast - no wonder our brains never got the message that we were full or if it did we ignored it - well with the band you can't ignore it... I am more aware when eating with other.. Well, I gotta go - will be back later to chat.. T - Hugs I am glad there was a smile with those tears !!! Come back talk vent whatever you need we will try our best to help you thru this awful time.... Hugs J

Yes Dear let us know how the rowing goes !!!! BF a wash ok - but from now on - think of me on your shoulder ok - I am on that right shoulder yelling at you to put it down don't eat it - You are on a sugar fast !!! Good Girl !!! You know how to give the correct answer OH HELL NO KARI you aren't ignoring us... I know where to find you !!!! Yes FB farming - I am going to put weed killer on all your plants Up 10 lbs - Oh hell no GF - it's the freaking sodas - STOP NOW - PLEASE PLEASE - Look how far you have come - OMG you don't want to go back there do you. Intervention needed here - do you want us to all show up on your door step... Kari - please get back on track - go back to your water you were the BEST in getting all your water in - OK you too are in even if you don't want to I am making you too !!! ----------------------------------------------- Karri - what happend to making time for you - tell the kids to sit down shut up and let you eat... Phyl - Yes I love this new pic - but I think I told you that on FB :w00t:)''

Hey there T - Sorry for your struggles, ya it sure sounds like you have had a lot going on in your life.. Hugs about that.. Ok you list all the things bad going on - so now list the good that is in your life and their is some - you might have to reach to find it but it's there - you gotta focus on the good - You DID Recovery from the surgery - You still have your Mom - You have your band - As far as Insurance goes - you will have cobra once you are laid off so that will p/u your fill bills - and see what you said - "Don't want to go cuz the fill might make me too tight - you are already looking at the negative - think - Oh ya I need to go before the insurance runs out - and I can get to my sweet spot this time" I know it's really hard right now to think postitively - but gf you got to - and filling up on food really doesn't take your pain away or makes the sitituation any better - it's making it worse (more guilt on your shoulder which you don't need) You can't control what happens to you from the outside world (death job lay off etc) but what you do have control of is how you deal with those thing and what foods you put in your mouth.. As far as your ticker goes - I haven't even looked at it - what I am concerned with is your mental health right now - so what if you haven't lost as much as Jane Doe - who cares - you have a loss and that's what matters - this isn't a race or competition. I do remember you are 41 - ok GF you are an adult - having to deal with adult sistuations - it's hard but it's life - #1 what are your propects for a new job - what line of work are you in - will unemployement get you by for awhile - do you have a dh - or are you single- got kids at home - if so how old.. Start updating your ressume and getting it out there read the papers - get on line - see who's hiring (I know right now times are tough - but there are some jobs out there - you might not be making as much - but something is better than nothing) Make a list of the good things in your life and post them here - I want to know what you are thankful for and I know there is something good in your life When you are at home and want to eat - get on the computer come and talk to other lapbanders - go out side for a walk - clean out your closet - knit - crochet - clean up your bathroom - all of us can stand to clean out our make drawers or under the bathroom sink.. Like I said and I truly mean it- Hugs on the crap you have been having to deal with lately - I know it's hard - heck last yr I had tons of crap going on with my son - dil being stab by a burglar - my bro died - so ya I have had some crap too - but like I said earliers - You can't control the outside world and how it treats you but you can control how you react to it - what you do or do not eat. Find the good things that are in your life and that you have cause to be thankful for and concintrate on those things. And you always have us to come and vent to when need be.. Good Luck and Prayers that things will turn around for you soon. Hugs - Janet

Ruby Go get some antibotic's - if you have an infection - you need to get it cleared up. Hugs - hope you feel better soon.. Oh - I got all my water in yesterday :0)

OH HELL NO CANDICE !!!! LIKE I SAID THE SHERIFF IS BACK IN TOWN... :tt2::w00t::tt2: You are in even if you don't want to be :thumbup: I am making you :eek: Do you want me to call you on the phone cuz I will do that in just a few... You will be accountable - NO EXCUSE :wub: come on we are all on our 2 yr anniversary in another month (to me may is over) What logical reason do you have not to join in - ok you said you will join in but made the excuse that it might not be 5 lbs - Tell me why you cant stive for the 5 lbs - cuz you want to frickin eat - well ya we all do - but where has that gotten us... FAT !!! Yep 5 lbs in 2 weeks is a hefty goal - but if you really track your calories - drink your water and get your exercise in it's doable - if not the whole 5 lbs and least 3-4 will be good. I am not accepting excuses !!!! What happend to your Overeaters AA classes - you quit going ?? I was thinking about that the other day... Come on no focus here... When do you leave for France - I know 1st part of June - Oh ok that's it... You want to eat crossant jam etc - I get it - well as long as you eat like a true french person and not an american you will lose some weight - get that book something about french women and thin... It was popular a couple of years ago.. But if you aren't leaving til after the 11 or 12th then you really really do need to join in.. Ok enough Candice bashing today - You know it's with love that I get on your case... :wub: Karla - each of our kids are diff and unique in there own way - it's good to see them grow up but sad at the same time.. Karla - why does your machine cost so much - your insurance doesn't cover it??? Ok I need to get to work - I will ck back later Didn't get to the gym - got up at 4:30 but didn't get dressed but I did 15 minutes of dance exercise on the exercise on demand channel - well let me tell you - next time not doing in my nightgown - boobs were flapping all over the place you could hear them:eek::tt2: Food yesterday Pt drink - 1 ww string cheese - fish/veggie - 1 oz chick - fish veggie rice - 1 ww sf fudgesicle and 6 walnut halves - 1 8 oz glass of lite cran grape juice = 900 calories and 2.5 walking and 1 hr leg weight training...

Karla -FYI CAKE can act like bread sometimes - and as tight as you are it may - Have you called for an appoint to get some taken out... It's NOT SUPPOSE TO HURT TO EAT... Have you tried drinking something hot before you try to eat and yes protein bars are just like candy bars - just as many calories as a candy bar - only diff is that they have protein.. Karri turned me on to the pure protein bars - They are very good especially when you keep them in the fridge.. There is nothing to be embarrassed about 213 - heck we all were there at one time... You are 40 lbs lighter than 2 months ago and that's what matters - You are on your way girl.. Congrats on the NSV by not eating the ice cream... Congrats on your gym time - I guess doing weights I could maybe do a little longer at the gym - but really and hour and a half is my max time there... Did legs tonite - going in the morning again for another 2.5 miles and then tomorrow nite for arms (make up from monday we didn't do our traing as the gym closed early) Congrats on Member of the Month !!!! That's Great :crying: Ya I know you like a little competition :0) Ya you will win in the losing more - cuz I really don't think I want to get any lower than 135 - and I was able to maintain 138 until after easter - since then - it's been 139 - 140 - 141 I want 138 !!! I don't want 143... I am having flounder tonite - never had it before but it looks good - need to go ck out tv food network to see how I am suppose to cook it.. Phyl - Steph - Kari - Denise - Candice - are you all in on our 5 lbs in 2 weeks...

:huh2:CONGRATULATIONS MEREDITH :ack2: :crying:- YEA YEA YEA -:thumbup: I know how jazzed you are right now - I wanted to yell it from the roof tops when I got my date.. It's normal to be scare & nervous - we all were - this is major fricking sugery - it's not another diet - it a permant tool to help you get healthy !!! It's a drastic measure that we have all taken to get healthy - we need the help that the band proves I am so happy for you...

P J - I have heard that before - But can't say that for me it made me tighter - but again we are all diff... If I really listen to my band and not my head - I still have good restriction - without a fill in over a year.. But I think I am just lucky - got to sweet spot in 2 fills.. How's your food choices going and exercise... Tell your Mom I said Hi... Hugs Janet Laura - Ok girl - I thought to myself - this is one strong girl :thumbup: - my legs are way stronger than my arms always have been - I did 200 machine leg press tonite - 70 on the inter/outer thigh machine and 90 on some other leg machine. Arms it varies 25 - 30 -40 -50 depending on the machine What's met ?? I take antenol 50 mg- for my bp - and it takes alot to get my heart rate up to 120 - I rarely do only if I jog - and I don't do that often usually in the 90's to 110 - at 250 I couldn't pass the stress test cuz I couldn't walk fast enough long enough to get my heart rate up - but question here if I am taking a med to lower my heart rate - I would have to exert 2 x the effort to get it up high enough - I had do have a nuclear stress test prior to surgery... No I haven't done anything else but WW Jenny Craig - Fen Phen - diet pills - and other stupid diets and read a few books - imho I like WW as it's a balance eating plan.. Question09 - Welcome - Yes jump right on it - Are you banded yet - PJ is from TX and so is Charlene - I met PJ when I went to Fort Worth last Feb - Charlene lives farther away - but in texas - oh by houston - Dr. what's his name - big medicine did her band... ------------------------------------------------------ Well back from the gym - did legs - going in the a.m then tomorrow nite for make up from Monday will do arms Having flounder for dinner - never had it before - gotta go ck out Food TV to see how to cook it... Meredith - what did you find out.. 1 day - how are you doing CBL

Laura - Congrats on you pound :thumbup: WTG Ya I don't think you need a fill at all ... Darling I am almost 2 yrs out and I still to this very second want to continue to eat even when I am physically full - especially at nite - I use to sit and contenplate my stomach - I felt physically hungry but I was physically full - so how could I still feel hungry. Well stupid you can't be physically hungry if your are physically full - that just plain old head hunger talking to you.. But this is why we have the band is to physically stop us from over eating.. But as we all know it only works on some foods and not some of our worse ones like candy :0)... You can bench press 250 with your arms ???? OMFL !!! I can barely just do the bar which is 45 lbs for 3 sets of 15 - now my legs I can do about 200 3 sets of 15 - which aint bad for a 54 yr old broad..:crying:

I knew I would get you with that one :0) we have to go back to the same challenges that we had during our weight loss phase - our freindly competition !!!! Ok I updated my ticker to reflect my Morning weight this morning... So it's on :wub: - No more excuses :tt2: From now I/we will think about what we are putting in our mouths - especially we will think - OMW I bet so and so is doing well and I don't want to let her beat me :0) We will all be winners in the end - cuz even if we don't get the 5 lbs off (that's 2.25 a week) we sure will have lost most of those 5 lbs... So that makes us all winners. I don't know how you can do 2 or 3 hours gym - I am normally butt a$$ tired after about 1.5 max - 1 hour is about my limit at the gym - but I am going to go an extra couple of times in the morning - so that will help.. This is sorta cool - we are back to where we were a year ago :thumbup::cry_smile: - As we all know this is an never ending battle but know what's great - We have each other :wub: to help us fight the fight !!!

Good Afternoon I have been here this morning then the phone would ring and then come back the it rings again - so better be quick before it rings aging.. As to eating at bbq etc - I can always find something - a plain hb patty a little salad - I may have a few chips and dip - I'm not as lucky as Linda not to desire these foods any more - Friday nite after concert we went to bf - I ate 2 eggs a few bites of hashbrowns & 1 1/2 of a busicut and gravy and the only reason I didn't eat more was cuz my band stopped me - in fact I was over full - but I wanted to eat more... I miss eating sometimes... I wish I didn't crave the candy cookies busicuts and gravey - fried foods etc In fact the drinks I had this weekend (friday & saturday and the biscuts and gravy) made me weigh in yesterday morning at 143 - So gang the Sheriff is back in town - I have been too lax on having a bite of this or that - those extra calories from the alcohal and extra food (did ok Sunday & Monday) but not Friday & Saturday and the scales showed it yesterday - so I am on a mission - to lose 5 lb by 6/11/09 (2 weeks). My band Daughter is coming to visit on 6/12 and I will be at goal by that date - I went to the gym last night did 4 miles - got up at 4:30 this morning so that I could hit the gym before work - got in 2.5 miles burned 286 cal and go back tonight for weight training... My new thing is going to be not to miss tuesday exercise (which I have been doing a little too often lately) and to get up early at least 2 x week and go to the gym in the morning before work - I don't have a lot of time - but I do have about 40-45 mins there and can get in a few miles.. and to cut out the bites of this or that at night - and I also am cutting my rice down to every other night - I will just up my protein and veggies. So who wants to join me in this challenge to lose 5 lbs by 6/11 ???

OK We have 3 - I know Karri will join in - How about you Phyl - Denise - Kari - Karla - Steph - You all in !!!! BF - PT Drink 15 grms 70 Cal 1 WW string cheese 50 Cal pt?? Lunch - 3 oz fish 100 cal - Broc 1 cup 50 cal Snack - 10 cherries 80 cal Pre-work out snack - fiberone bar 140 cal Dinner - 4 oz Fish - Veggie - May have some rice tonite - think I am going to skip it every other nite.. Exercise - 2.5 miles this a.m. burned 286 cal - tonite weights dont know if we are doing arms or legs.. Linda - love your house - year 4 we are coming there :0) ok back to work - doesn't this feel good - we are back to our challenges - love it.. am so motivated right now !!!!

Ruby thanks !!! Bear seems ok with the ugly little chichauas (sp) but my little angel was growling as Andrew walked past last night when he took the ugly little thing out to pee.. I love my animals but we have enough !! they are just another responsiblity and I am sick and tired of being responsible - I've been responsible for someone else since I was 16 - Bear is totally potty trained - Angel well that's another story - I will come home and find poop in my bedroom every couple of months !!! She is a little botch somedays.. The Cat is no problem - she goes in her boxes.. Ok girl - like I said the Sheriff is back in town - cuz she has to start policing herself - so plese note - I have already had one bottle of water and now am on my 2nds one. Am eating a carb free and low fat lunch (3 oz of fish 1 cup broc) and have already done 2.5 miles this morning and have gym again tonite... --------------------------------------------- Challenge time ladies - who's up for it - I have Karri comming on the 12th - so 2 weeks 2 days - So the challenge is going to be to lose 5 lbs by then - Who's up for it - 5 lbs by 6/12 !!!! - Lets see if we put a challenge out there - if it won't help us get a little more motivated... Whadda ya say gang !!!!! We can either post our weight as of today - or go on the honor system..

Karla - the reason he did it was cuz he though I wouldn't stick to my guns !!! You see I am not the most stick to it ness with my kids - I say no then give in when the battle gets to much - but on somethings I stand my ground and this dog issue is one of them... He didn't go to Janelle's last night - he is suppose to be moving to his Mom's today... It's and ugly little chichuai (sp) - He did apoligize - but still - I said no damn dogs - but I guess since I give in on most other stuff he figured he I would on this too.. I think he's a little hurt - said I was throwing him out I have only lived alone twice 1st time for about 9 months when my son was in placement and then after dh and I separated the 1st time and that againg was for about 9-10 months and I had Andrew & Kaitlin on the weekends and during the week. I am looking forward to it for the most part - you can run around naked.. I only have to shop and cook for 1 person - it may get lonely at times - well it's my time!! Linda - it's like I said - I usually don't stick to my guns - I am a terrible parent !!! Karla - OK I'd say this is a good thing - you don't have to deal with their $100K motor home in your yard and you don't have to deal with your Mother - I would say that's 2 good things. But they better send the $$$/gifts.. Ok dear I am ok -no need for tears - Can't wait for hair cut pictures !!! CONGRATULATION KARRI - !!!!! --------------------------------- Good Morning !!! Ok gang I got on the scale yesterday 143 - I guess my drinking on Friday & Satuday and Biscuts & gravy finally caught up with me and those little extra bites here and there I keep thinking I need a fill - ya my brain filled but they haven't invented a fill for it yet - oh ya right that brain surgery - I never got around to reading that... Well I need it .. So ladies - I'm here to tell you all I am totally back in the fricken LBT mode - no more bullsh*tting no more stupid freaking excuses !!! - No more extra bite of this or that - no more skipping my tuesday exercise... So watch out the sheriff is back in town !!!! I exercised Monday - Yesterday and I got up at 4:30 this morning and was at the gym by 5 - did 2.5 mile in 40 minutes - home showered and to work by 7:15.. I have gym tonite - Trainer - My new plan is to get up early at least 2 x a week and go in the morning and get a little extra excercise in. Last night I cut the rice from my dinner - fish & broc - one sf fudgesicle and 2 oz chicken breast and 6 walnuts. 8 oz light juice.. This is to fricken scary - I just keep imagining myself at 250 again ... So like I said - watch out cuz the sheriff is back on duty.. We can't get lazy - we can't keep making excuses - we gotta get this right - we can't go back to that ugly place we use to be - we gotta be strong !!!

Karla CONGRATS !!! WTG !!! Ruby Girl you gotta stick around !!! Ok - I am freaking pissed off - Andrew brought a dog home - i told him no more animals - his dad said that he could bring bear but andrew decided he wanted a new dog - HELL FREAKING NO - NO WAY ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH AM I TAKING IN ANOTHER DOG - I DON'T CARE IF IT'S FOR ONE DAY OR 6 WEEKS - NO MORE ANIMAL!!! So he is moving out tonite.. to Janelle's and at this point I don't care - I told him yesterday - that he wasn't going to get another dog up there and then decide to come home and bring it - NO MORE ANIMAL'S !!! Oh I am so pissed off right now - he did a sloppy job painting - now I get to clean that mess up - oh I am so ready to live alone - well me and the 2 dogs and 1 cat

Linda -I think we concentrate too much on fills and that we need them every month - When I went in Dec 07 and had lost 17 lbs he would not give me one - he said you lost 17 lbs in 2 months - you are fine - well went back a month later still had lost weight don't remember how much but told him I needed one - well I ended up being too tight and had all of it but .01 taken out.. To me it sounds like you are there (sweet spot) even with the band it does take a lot of will power to eat the correct foods and exercise - if you are feeling full for 5 or 6 hours - that's great and losing 2 lbs a week that's fantastic - Pbing slime pain is bad - be happy that you don't have these issue.. CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!! Laura - becareful - I am almost 2 yrs out - am physically full but still want to eat - being too tight isn't going to change that.. Joann - how are you doing - adjusting to being home... Hi Gang just cking in - went to the gym did 4 miles and now home - Well it's 8 time to go cook - can't wait til tomorrow Meredith !!!!

Thanks !!! You will be too !!

Yesterday I seemed tight - but today I can eat...

Apple - CONGRATS ON YOUR 2's!!!!! Kathy - Congrats on your 1/2 lbs !!! I haven't had a problem with it - it's not something I eat all the time - I really prefer yellow corn to this white stuff - but it looked good - i roasted it on the bbq I do have to make sure I eat it slowly and chew - but I can eat chick - shrimp etc and if I follow the banders rule - I don't have problem. 99% of the time - this is not to say I never get stuck or pb - I do - but it's usually my error for not chewing - taking a big bite and eating too fast...