IndioGirl55

Hey gang - sorry I have been MIA - My DS flew in today and will go home Tuesday - so have been visiting with him.. msnenequeenie Hey Girl relax - Be happy you haven't gotten stuck - pb'd or slimed - Not pbing - ya that's great you are following the rules 100% - it's those big bites - eating too fast or too much or not chewing that makes you bp There are pple at my doc's off who didn't get a fill for 6 months - some pple don't need them - just the band in place gives them enough restriction 25.5 lbs in 8 weeks is 2.55 lbs a week that's excellent !!! Why haven't you gotten a fill - cuz you have done so well with the your weight loss?? My doc won't give you a fill if you are losing weight How much are you eatiing per meal and feeling full?? To me you are doing very good - don't look for problems with your band - I don't read the complication thread - I hate to say this but - crap happens - you and I can go to the same doc - you love him I hate him - heck we all have babies - some of us have them with no problems and others have problems - crap happens - we have no control - all you can do is follow the rules and hope for the best. Good going on the exercise - keep it up... OK - why are you having a nervous breakdown - how's your fill doing.. 15-20 is a lost - so we will be happy with it - and if I remember you do have a few yrs on me (said with love:tongue:) and that can play into to this too. Thanks Kathy - Glad that you won't be traveling - Yep being home makes it alot easier to follow the rules. Becky 7 lbs in a month is very very good - sounds like you could use just a tweak if you ate all the hamburger patty and chili.. But you are losing weight - it's very selective on what is too much as far as how much we can eat - you have to find the place where you are happy and are losing weight.. Horseshoe - OMW never heard of it before - I may have seen it on the food channel not sure but ya sounds good... Well once a year you could have a bite or 2 :cursing: Yep Mexican food is the local cuisine here in the desert - cheese - tortillas and frying - re-fried Beans cooked in lard (omw my fav) Mexican food isn't always the healthist food choice - but I do eat it every now and then - but I can only eat 1/2 taco - a bite or 2 of the enchillad and a bite or 2 of beans - pre band ate the whole thing and wanted more... In fact will have mex food tomorrow night from my DS fav restaurant - well he will I don't know if I will it will depend on how i feel. Well, gang it's 7:54 so I am signing off - I will ck with you all in the morning - Sweet Dreams and good food choices. Love & Hugs Janet

Way to Go - 8 lbs in 2 weeks Fantastic !!!!! Traffic makes me nervous and as a kid I hate to major bike accident - so I stick to my treadmill- 46 miles - that is great... Kee up the good work !! Darling - Call the Doctor on Monday - That's and Order !!!! Karri So glad that you are feeling better - Hugs to you and DH on his Mom thats awful - Glad you are running and goiing to see someone.. Heck you wil have those 11 lbs off before you know it - Slimed all the way to washington - omw - you couldn't get it back up - awful.. Well just a fast ck in - My Son is here til tuesday - So I have been visiting with him... CBL

This whole Obama is going to increase your taxes - ya if you make over $200,000 - you will have a tax increase but if you make less than that no increase in fact a credit.. 95% of the population doesn't make over $200,000 ..

Ok Gang - It seems that you think I lost this weight over night - well I have done progress pictures to show you all my progress from 7/07 to 7/08 The pic's have the date and weight on them Well the PreBand pic doesn't have weight - but it was 245 - 250 You guys need to take pics every month or at least every other month

It' only 9:08 here in Cali - but I have my DVR set to record in case I am not awake..

Smiley Central (google it - and then down load it ) My computer hasn't crashed !!! So I think it's safe - I had it for a long time now...

Have you tried Beano - I have gas usual in the mornings but it's while I am still at home (but I had it prior to banding to so can't say it's band related)- are you drinking with a straw - or taking alot of air in when you are drinking your Water

Clusk it's not biase if you are a republican... I have watched it a few times and I think they are very conservative - but again I can't talk with any expert knowledge - Also it's the channel of choice for all my Staunch Republican Friends - they are always quoting someone from Fox.. They Love Bill O'Reilly.... I don't even know what channel he is on - but they were always talking about him - so I watched him once - and that was enought for me.. I stick with shows like Grey's Antomey - CSI Miami - ER - Lost - American Idol... But I gotta say - and he is biase - James Carver - I love him... I love his accent and they way he responds the looks on his face - that's me - I can't hide my emotions ... I like George Stephonafolas (sp) he seems pretty down the middle to me..

Little bit - this was my 2nd surgery - my 1st was gallbladder 23 yrs ago and I was petrified of that one - this one I wasn't too scared.. I really wasn't I don't know why - but I wasn't - but when I 1st woke up - I said wtf have i done - I don't like pain - but heck they had good pain meds and it didn't last long... Yep just talk to the man upstairs - He will keep watch over you - Hugs.. Dedemona Thanks... The problem is with losing this weight and having a job where you have to dress is that you have to buy clothes as you are going down in size - I spend $$ on each size and that changes about evert month or so - but you are proud and want to show off your new body - so I bought stuff but nothing too expensive and was able to give them to my gf's when they didn't fit anymore... My lucky 7 girls will tell you I am a shopper - I was shopping at least once a month for new clothes..

Nope Sooverit - I didn't mind Ruby's comments at all - I am all about truth - if I ask you if this looks good I expect an honest answer - I give what I want to get - If you put something on and asked me I will give you the truth.. No - I do my own shopping - I am a big What Not to Wear fan - I watch it all the time - 2 yrs ago Clinton Kelly was at our local Macy's - I got there 3 hrs before his presentation just so I could get a good seat - He specializes in Plus Sizes - but the girls who did the modeling weren't really plus sizes to me they were 16 - 14's - I am pretty good at knowing what will look good on me (I think) and I will try diff styles - but pretty much like classic clothing with a llitte trend mixed in.. I really try to dress my age - I hate seeing women in their 50's trying to dress like a teenager - I won't do legging with a dress - I think I am too old for that look. I am not good at accessorizing - I wear gold hoops - I have a heart diamond necklace - watch and tennis bracelet and 2 rings - They are real and too good to sit in the drawer so - I usually don't go for the chunky necklaces - earring - bracelet etc - that can really make an outfit.. What Not to Wear comes on Friday Nites TLC Channel - Start watching that -

Attack Ad's period are Wrong - Wrong - Wrong 99% of the time they are about crap that really doesn't matter...

Becky - When I got my 1st size 12 - I was in hog heaven thought I would be happy there - then the 10's came - then the 8's and I figured oh this was it - I would never get any smaller - well just kept living the life of a bander eating healthy and exercise - well the 6's came.. But GF when I look in the mirror - with my size 6's and Med tops - I will say oh my - I look fat in this.. Then I YELL AT MYSELF" STUPID HOW CAN YOU BE FAT THOSE PANTS ARE A SIZE 6" Heck a size 12 -10 -8 arent' plus sizes - Whats a horseshoe??? Another thing - I will think I have eaten tons = when in reality - I still eat less than most normal pple - but to me it's alot - our mind does change in what we consider alot.. It's not hard to add pictures - hit new reply - go down and you will see button Manage Attachements - hit it - go to browse and go to place on your computer where you keep your pics - pick on - then hit up load.. It's pretty easy...

Lit Bit Thats the reason I got banded to was to extend the years I have left.

I agree I really wish there was some place to get info that wasn't skewed to the reporters beliefs - I don't watch CNN Fox or MSNBC unless there is something major going on in the world (like 9/11 - or Katrina etc) I what our local new and I like Charlie Gibson - so ABC is my channel of choice. And there are days that I dont even watch the news cuz I'm not back from the gym or just don't feel like being depressed. I did try to watch Obama with George Stephonofolas (sp) last weekend but it got to boring -- I really was trying to get some info so I could parrot here on this thread:lol: But like I said - I was looking at the ad's and drinking coffee - my usuall Sunday morning routine - and it was just too much for my brain to comprehend on a Sunday morning You gotta remember you are younger than me - I don't remember what was posted 2 seconds ago No I think it would be better if they gave a yes or no -but like you said they would have to back it up - and they can't or they are afraid that it will come back to haunt them Just like the bridge to no where - she was for it then she wasn't (which imho is fine we all change our minds with new info) but then she says she told Washington she didn't want it or their $$$ - well really they had shelved the project - It's the whole spin issue - Spin City that's Politics

Thanks Becky I wear a solid 6 (that's the size I pick off the rack for my pants) I do have 1 pair of 4s and even one 2 - I have 3 pairs of pants from the same maker Not Your Daughters Jeans (NYDJ) the black skinny leg pants are a 6 - a pair of brown cords 4 - and the wide leg black in the last picture are 2. It really depends on the style I think - today I tried on a 4 it was just a little to baggy - tried on the 2's they fit but due to the thin material - the dimples showed and they were $$$ some designed I never heard of Tharidat or something like that.. I bet that with a pair of support hose underneath they would have looked good. Tops a meduim - Becky it's taken my 1 yr to get where I am - it' didn't happen over night I started out 18/20 pants and 22/24 tops. Yes you need a fill but you really didn't do bad - you ate salad & protien and just a little of your tatoes.. What would you have eaten pre-band The bread basket - the salad - something higher in calories and would have eaten the whole thing plus dessert... So darling it will come you made good food choices (baked chicken)

So you watch fox who is more hostile to the Dems than the Reps :thumbup: Because he hadn't taken the postition of Dem Candiate yet - I don't kmw that's my lame excuse.. :wink_smile: Plus then everyone was focused on him picking Hillary or not - the whole will you kiss and make up with her and bill Those were the issues at hand when he was interviewed. Thats what alot of pple wanted to know - I have watched a little of the interview from last night but not the whole thing yet - but you know what bugged me the most - and this is very trivial and I understand why she didn't answer it honestly - but the questons was "Didn't you hesistate in accepting the VP" Her answer no not at all - come on their had to be some doubt - I understand why she said No - so that she didn't look weak - but I think she had to be a tad scared when 1st asked the question - heck this is vp of the usa anyone with half a brain would be a little scared to accept that responsiblity. It wasn't like she is the one who chose to run for this position like Obama and McCain have done - she was asked out of the blue Ya he was tough on her - I would assume to see what she was made of and she gave the typical politician answers which were no answers at all - before you get your hackles up both side do this all the time - talk in circles - I'm not saying it's just her but that they all do it... Heck why can't they answer yes or no sometime -

A dnc isn't abortion ??? I may be wrong here but from what I've heard Palin doesn't beleive in abortion at all - she doesn't care if it's rape or incest..

But aren't the questions prior to him accepting the nomination - and Palins were after - so those are apples & oranges arent' they..

I am not that originize to have photo's of my outfit in my closet :thumbup: Heck you should see my closet - right now a mess and a few things on the bed still :wink_smile: Yep the band is really a great tool to help make your dreams of being a healthy person come true... I love the way I look - I really do - but truly it's icing on the cake - I did this to improve the quality of my life - being fat is so limiting... I have shed the fat and have a life again - where I can go - walk - tie my shoes - cross my legs (oh watch out for fallling asleep feet from now on though ) play with my baby grandaughter - clean house without breaking a sweat - walk up the stairs to my office without thinking twice - You will be sharing photos this time next year - (no hope about it you will)

Ok Ruby I nee you to go shopping or just come over and watch me change into 20 million different combonation .... I want total honesty and I don't think you were mean at all - it's the kind of stuff I tell my GF - they say if it passes the Janet test then it's a cute outfit - hair cut etc.. I will try it together and post.. Lynn I got a pair of boots to go with that dress - will look really sharp together - but alas it's still to hot to wear boots.... Thanks Carol - IMHO I look the thinest in the white pants - that's hard to beleive but I think I do... As shucks thanks Kari... Well did go to the mall - got a couple tops - a dress and a sweater.. I tried on these cute gray slacks -4 just a tad to big the 2 fit but due to the thin material the dimples showed thru - I think the designer clothes run large - Tharia or something like that Well, I gott go Ice my foot - it's a little swollen - CBL Thanks again gang for all the complements - it's greatly appreciated..

Thanks JoannMarie - The green layered look is really navy pants and a friend of mine from work says that those pants make me look too skinny - as if.:wink_smile: So I am partial to those pants :tt2: Thanks Sooverit I a partial to the black and white myself - I need something to cover my arms (the part of my body which really took the biggest hit in showing my weight loss)- I am going to call next week about ps on them.. I am far from Model material but thanks for the complement I will take it:rolleyes2: - I have never been shy of the camera (even 105 lbs ago)- well we will see on Wed - I bet I get really shy then :cool2: Well I am off to the Mall - who knows what I will find - most likely nothing since I am looking :thumbup:- isn't that always the way it goes:cursing:

I think we agree more than you think - I am a dem and gotta say I am leaning to the left more than to the right. But again - I have always been one to help other not as fortunate as myself - I have taught the same thing to my Son - I beleive in giving an hand up - which doesn't equate to giving a handout. I can see both side - can either of them get it done - who knows... I can't wait for the debates !!

Here's my fashion show thread http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f94/janets-fashion-show-75785/#post994994

Here's my fashion show http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f94/janets-fashion-show-75785/#post994994

ok here's my fashion show... http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f94/janets-fashion-show-75785/#post994994