IndioGirl55

Where is the 50 Gang - You all are so quite... Ok - How was your water intake today?? So far I have 50.70 ounces - 1 more bottle to go and will get that in before bed. How's everyone doing on the exercise front today - I didn't cuz I had GD (4yrs) for a bit. How's your food choices for the day - Here's mine B- Dannon Lite & Fit Vanilla Yogurt w/fresh strawberries L - 1/2 c pinto beans - 1/2 c maybe 3/4 c Barbacoa (shredded beef) Snack - 1/2 banana with PB 1 tsp D- 4 oz catfish baked with Parmesan cheese on top - 1/2 c rice - 1 cup spinach Snack - 1 snack pack of 100 c popcorn Tomorrow - will be at the gym no later than 7:30 and do 3 miles on the treadmill - will burn 350 - 400 calories depending on the incline i do. Come on report in on how you are doing - ask questions -

My son will be 37 in July :crying: and the last time I was exposed to baby food was w/GS who's now 17 - the 2 girls (GDs) didn't live with me so no exposure there - But I do remember that meat yuck yuck yuck from my son - maybe it's gotten better - I doubt it though :cry_smile:

My nutristionist is full of crap - The way she talked I needed to see pcp- I guess I need more spinach too - but i do eat but not every day. Plus I had not fasted - I hadn't eaten but did have coffee w/sf creamer and splenda that morning Less than 100 mg/dL Optimal 100 to 129 mg/dL Near Optimal/ Above Optimal 130 to 159 mg/dL Borderline High 160 to 189 mg/dL High 190 mg/dL and above Very High

Dandy Go to the food thread there are a lot of suggestions there. I had 10 days each stage full liquid - mushie (refried beans/spah sauce with ricotta cheese/polenta with spagh sauce/fillet of soul/mash tatoes/creamed spinach ) - soft (fish veggies) - regular No I never ate baby food - yuck except for maybe the plums I liked those when I fed them to my son and gs - but the meat yuck - it stunk:lol:

Phyl I agree I really don't have any temptations - it's all about choices aka trade offs - budgeting calories If I really really want something I will have a lower calorie version or just one serving not the whole darn thing. Yesterday at the grocery store while bagging my food - they had these little sample packs of some kind of candy - Choc - the girl threw 3 of the little baggies in my bag - I just told her no thank you I don't want those and she took them out great NSV - plus I was tired hungry and I might have eaten them and I don't need them - I want my last 5 lbs gone Yes that's right I changed my ticker back to 160 - I truly feel that that's going to be a good weight that I can live with and if I do go below so be it - icing on the cake - but for once in my life I want to get to goal and for my age I think its a good weight - I read an article that the majority of the women are 5'4 and weigh 164 lbs.. So I will be 4lbs less than the average - and size 10 ain't nothing to sneeze at either - was 18/20 in pant last July Steph - Choice to eat 1 or 2 egg rolls and that's it - you will be full if you can even eat 2 - I could only eat 1/2 of one at the fair this yr. Peaches - So I take it socialized/universal medicine isn't all that it's cracked up to be... You gotta wait 3 months for something - Here in the states that can't turn you away at the ER if you are sick but after they fix you up then send you to the county hospital (medical/welfare) Linda - Good choice !!! sounds good - I'm hungry You are right about the grandkids - I will always take care of them.. Dinners tomorrow - It's me and my fur babies tonite OH I ALMOST FORGOT... Got the results (well sort of ) of my blood test I need FOLIATE ?? and get this my bad cholesterol was 100 it's now 121 WTF is that about - I am not eating 1/4 of the fat I use to eat.. My overall cholesterol is 175 but the bad has jumped?? Maybe it's the olive oil - prior to banding I used canola/corn oil blend - I just can't believe this - I am 85 lbs light but my bad cholesterol increases... and I exercise.. I guess I am going to have to try that steel oatmeal ???

Dude - Don't you get it we really don't care anymore - you are the minority and part of your problem was that you didn't seek medical help for your complications when you should have "you won the battle but lost the frickin war" Go on Oprah (ya we all know how much she hates WSL) - It's not the band's fault that you had crappy doctors - it's not the band's fault that you didn't get medical attention when you should have - it's not the bands fault that you weren't educated about the band prior to surgery. You can spout all your personal experiences to someone who wants to hear them - someone like Oprah - but now you are here talking to people who love there bands - who have not had the complications you have had. By the responses to your post - in percentages we (happy uncomplicated banders) out number you. So what's your point - you are not going to convince us the band is bad - and no I am not going to pin point in which of your many post you stated that - but it was inferred with statements like the go to doc say the band is going to be pulled and that pretty soon attorney will be advertising it you are banded call me - I know I am added fuel to your fire and think I am going to have to delete subscription to this thread cuz I am so over it... You might win some $$$ but there is such thing as contributory negligence and you did contribute to your problems..

What do you mean "Afraid i'm going to do too much" ??????

Hey Carol What are your food requirement - Clear liquids or full liquids ?? I found homemade broth so much better than the canned or boxed stuff. Gas X strips - Liquid Tylenol - SF Popcicles & I could have Healthy Choice SF Fudgecicle - Dannon Lite & fit yogurt... Jello (I am not a big jello person so I always forget that one) Nerves are normal - I don't eat when I am nervouse so that was good for me the day before surgery when all I could have was clear broths You will have all our prayers on Monday -

Phyl Too Funny :sad: - Sunny with a little haze and a little breeze Ruby - Just drink your tea and call it a day.. Well, we have been very quite today!!! Water only 1 1/2 down so far - need 2 1/2 more :eek: Lunch today was beans 1/2 cup and 1/2 cup barbacoa (shredded beef mex style) didn't eat the rice or bread and no soda - and there were donuts in the lunch room - I DID NOT EAT ANY.... Not even the 3 bite rule.. That's cuz I am going out to dinner tomorrow nite w/gf for her bday Trade offs - that's my new catch phrase :tt1:

FYI - Account suspended - love777, ponytail & Iamwiththeband - same person Has she changed her name to Pinkiegirl ???

Well said - Ditto!!!

I too had last meal mentality - gained 6 lbs between original visit and pre-op (6 wks) But don't be under the impression that you are going to DEPRIVE yourself for the REST OF YOUR LIFE - That's an untrue statement. This is a lifetime lifestyle change in your eating - It's about eating healthier (low fats - low sugar) but it's not about depriving yourself If I want steak I eat 4 ozs of steak not 16 ozs of steak - If I want a piece of cake I have 1/2 piece of cake not the whole darn thing - I eat anything and everything I want in MODERATION. What has changed is now I eat 1/4 of what I ate before - I follow a Weight Watcher type eating plan - Protein - Carbs - Veggies - I eat anywhere between 900 to 1200 calories a day - I exercise 4 days a week I keep a food/exercise diary - I log all my food & exercise (as a learning tool) The band is a great tool to help with our portion control but that's all it is. It's not the cure all to our issues with food. There is a lot of mental work to do with the band. Suggestion - in preparing for the band - Think before you put that food in your mouth - why am I eating this - am I hungry or is something bugging me - Eat slowly - Chew - start eating off sandwich plates and child's bowls and use child's utensils. Eat protein first - then veggie - then starches. Don't drink with your meals & up to 1/2 hr after (my doc's order)

Congratulations - I remember the day I got the call and my surgery was approved and I got my date... I was just so jazzed and on top of the world.. As you can see "thechild aka Iamwiththeband" hasn't been back - I wonder why

Djanas Losing weight is all about calories in vs calorie out (used) you need to eat less than 3500 calories in one week to lose 1 lbs (I don't do metric ) What kinds of foods are you eating and how much per meal - give us an example of what you ate yesterday - How's your restriction? I would suggest logging your food intake in to something like fitday.com. We tend to under estimate our calories. Are you weighing and measuring your food - As obese people we tend to think that a 16 oz steak is an actual serving size - not 4 ozs - we don't know what 4 oz looks like - I am not saying that you have to do this for a lifetime - but that it is a great learning tool - Are you exercising - I find that exercise is key to my weight loss. Give us some more info and we will try and help you figure this out..

Well I guess I do read and remember somethings My brain isn't totally fried from all my prior drug use in high school :thumbup: Ruby's Post 4/16/08 "It's getting close to dinner and even though I'm a little hungry, my bloated tummy is telling me not to eat. I think I'll give it another hour and if I'm still peckish, maybe I'll have a cup of soup and some crackers."

No offense taken - I just didn't understand where you were coming from since I didn't indicate that I was pbing all the time

Good Morning Gang Kari - Peckish (ruby used the word) means hungry - I'm a little peckish - I am a little hungry - My Cuz is from England and this is where I have heard the term... I didn't know it was an Aussie term too - Ruby do you know if there are a lot of similarities between how the English & Aussie speak?? Steph - That's why I am such an advocate of keeping food & exercise log - there are people on this board who are always spouting that they don't want to they don't want to diet - but I don't look at it that way - I look at it as learning tool - Us fat pple think a 16 oz steak is a serving size and that a 10 minute walk burns 1000 calories :w00t: No wonder we were fat. Heck it takes me 1 hr on the treadmill to burn 350 to 400 calories depending on my incline... That's only a little more than one of my meals. Yep - My Son is burning bridges with me BIG TIME as I told my DIL yesterday I don't mind helping - but I am not taking care of the kids so that DS can screw around. So one of these days when I am really needed I will say No - you better figure it out yourself.. I am sick and tired of his BS - Alot of ppl would say I am a bad Mom - but I am not into enabling - It's hard to give tough love but sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and do it.. Phyl The site is changing hourly Look to your right - see SUBSCRIBED THREAD - click there and it will take you where you want to go.. We have nice weather yesterday and today - but the freaking wind is suppose to start tomorrow again :thumbup: Ruby - Glad you are a little better - I got my water in yesterday and I am sipping on my first bottle of the day as i type. Well, not much to say but it is FRIDAY :frown: and that's always a good thing - as I turned the alarm off this morning I got to turn it off completely - I might not be up at 5 tomorrow - but most likely 6 so that is an extra hour of sleep :biggrin2: Ok off to work - CBL

Peaches - Hugs - Hugs - Hugs - I know how are these things are... I wish I could do more than cyber hugs - but know you and your family are in my prayers .. I am glad you are getting a little spring - I guess I take our weather for granted - but my summers are comparable to your winters just the opposite Karr - Congrats on DH getting the new job - Yes we will be here for you always - YOU GO GIRL on that 5K race OMW how far you have come... Again Proud of you ... Ok I see it's been a slow nite - I am PISSED:cursing: -my son called asked me to p/u Baby GD and at 7 he never shows up - So I had to go p/u other GD at friends house and take them home - I didn't get to go exercise - I was dressed and walking out the door when he called. I AM PISSED OFF:cursing:.. Well tonites menu - baked cat fish (4oz) topped with Parmesan cheese - 1/2 c rice & squash.. OH Ya Ruby AKA Water Police - I had 4 bottles of water today :tt2: I bet not too many people know what peckish is but I do - I have a cousin from England and they use that word. Well hope everyone had a good evening - I am going to go put p.J's on and see whats on TV while I wait for the fish to cook. Sweet Dreams - TTYT

Glad to hear - especially after all your trouble - Hope you are feeling better My best to you...

Darling you must be quite young to think that anyone over 40 is too old for the band... I was 52 when I was banded -The Pain and Ordeal - What ordeal - had a bunch of Test - No biggie - Pain ya a little - that's why them give you pain meds (I bet you even had some meds right after surgery) I never used any pain meds once I was home. My surgery was on a Tuesday and I was back to work on a Monday not a long recuperation if you ask me.. Healing - Well I healed just fine... Teaching "OLD DOG NEW TRICKS" Well, being 5 lbs from my goal weight in 9 months - Oh what does that tell you :tt1: - (Plus just want you to know that I know a lot more tricks that you do at your age - that's the benefit of age - we KNOW stuff - We have experienced life - you only think or believe - but you don't KNOW - as the saying goes "Youth is wasted on the Young) I am PROOF that your theory is all wrong - You believe it's only for young people - I KNOW it's a great tool for people of all ages. Many young people think this is just a new fad - us older ones know that this is a lifetime lifestyle change I wish you the best - and remember one day you will be 50 too - I sure hope you remember this conversation and how cocky you were to your elders -:tt2:

Simply At my support group they gave us this website - http://www.5daypouchtest.com/ It's for banders too - check it out - might give you some info.. I have know way of knowing if my pouch is enlarged - my doc does blind fills and only if there is a problem does he take you to hopsital to get an upper GI.. Good Luck...

Congrats - I see 3 lbs to go... Almost there :tt1::biggrin::tt2: Well wave as you fly over

Suggestion - quit replying to this person's post - he will go away :thumbup: We all are just giving him what he wants - our reactions to his reaction which is just adding much more fuel We all know/knew the risk going in and we accepted it end of story... Obviously he didn't and now wants to blame someone others than hisself for his inaction from his complication - which made the matters worse for him.

Kandi Why would you revisit your restriction just for the cruise aspect?? Why wouldn't you revisit it for your health and the health of your band. If you are too tight you should be getting some taken out - but in no ways should you have any taken out just for vacation purposes imho - that would be defeating the whole purpose of the band. Good Luck on your decision

Very well said !!!! Headhunter - this is your experience doesn't mean it's going to happen to all of us - as Marimaru said - you had problems that you didn't have taken care of as you didn't have insurance - if those problems had been taken care of you may not be in the position you are in. I am sorry that you are where you are at - but I to doubt some of your story - we get alot of imposter posters who just want to stir up sh*t and I don't know from the tone of your post - that's what I am feeling. Good luck on your up comming surgery - hope they take care of your problems and you live through it - and win tons of money - so that you can go on and blame someone else for your failings.