IndioGirl55

Good Morning Gang I skim alot to at time's especially if I have a lot to catch up on ;0) - Lori - I'm a size 4 not 2 - yep i have a couple 2's but I am a solid 4 99.9% of the time and I wouldn't want to get any smaller really - would like the excess skin gone but am happy where I am at.. Also on those days that I do look in the mirror - and see a fat person - I say to my self how in the hell can you be fat you are a size 4 so forget about it... So next time you say that to yourself say hell I'm not fat I'm wearing a size 10 - no way is a size 10 fat.. That should help - I really do practice that - Phyl is the one who helped get me there (a while back I said something about looking fat - she said ya right Janet you are a 4 and you don't look fat) so I keep that in my head.. Laura ;0) Ya maybe they should make car seats weigh you ;0) might be a good incentive for some lol - that would be too funny - I would turn the damn thing off ;0).. Hugs on all the repair stuff - that kind of stuff gets to me... Jodi - You drive in the city - I though NY was to hard to drive in that most pple walked or take taxi's - that parking is hard to find and the traffic - WTG on walking - Hope this dating guy is a keeper - that would be nice.. Julie - Hugs - hope you got some rest Melissa Hope you are feeling better Charlene - Great new on blood test - yes hoping that baby comes soon ;0) Jessica - Enjoy the last holiday at the beach - Jake doesn't go out far enough to get bit my a shark ;0) Joyce - I agree that some pple think or should I say convince themselves that being fat is ok - I know I did - I said this is the way I am take it or leave it - but was I really happy - no.. But it was more about the health issues for me - and what I couldn't and could do - maybe the age thing had something to do with it - at 52 you just don't have the energy of a 30 yrs old - especially if you are morbidly obese - but I have thin friends my age and they could do so much more than me - that and the grandkids are the reason - I had wls - I just wanted to improve the quaility of my life and hopefully add a couple years - the whole look and size thing is iceing on the cake - don't get me wrong I love it - but being able to go to the gym for 2 hrs - is what I really love - that I can leg press 500 lbs - that I have muscles in my arms - I can do a push up.. I am so much healthier than I was 3 yrs ago and so much stronger.. Well Gang - gotta jump in the shower - cbl TGIF !!

I just tried to call you - got your voice mail left you message - - I'm happy too ;0) the stress is a big factor in the issues you are having - I don't think it's just losing the weight too fast - think about when all the problems really started.... I'll talk to you tomorrow - everything will be fine... My door is always open if you need me.. AZ is closer than OR ;0) xoxox Mom

Linda - LOL I go a mini DH ;0) Andrew - they way he nags at time - I feel like he's a dh... lol He's gone till Sunday (SF w/Mom) I am truly enjoying just me and my zoo.. I'm not the kind of Mom that gets teary eyed with the kids leaving the nest - I LOVE not having anyone here.. I feel free - it's the responsibility - not that I have to do much for Andrew - but you know what I mean.. So DIL having party and you aren't invited??? WTH is that about?? Kid's now a days make plans then 5 minutes later change them - I think it's an age thing - At our age we are very routine - We don't like surprises - we plan.. Melissa called yesterday - she's going to see about getting banded.. She's thrown out her back and needs to get the weight off - She and Candice share birthdays ;0) she will be 32 - she has HMO so it's going to take about 6 months - has to do 6 month diet etc.. The family really does need to eat healthier - my poor Brooke is like 85 lbs and 6 yrs old.. As far as being busy - hell I just go to work - gym and home ;0) not really that busy - but gotta say I don't get enough down time - cuz when I'm home I'm on the computer too much - FB is addicting - farming ;0) and then here... But again I can't just sit and watch t.v. I want to eat ;0) Karri - I am so glad to hear this - Yes you were killing yourself at that job... And as far as things working out - they will - this is comming from the girl (you) who's move 20 times in 10 yrs ;0) don't remember the exact # but - you ALWAYS land on your feet - you scared me for a minute - I thought you and Lee were separating... Put you on probation - I guess I would have to had come up there and kick his ASS... After all that you have do for that school.. I will talk to you soon - Don't worry I know it's going to work out - one day at a time xooxox Mom Phyl - LOL Uncle Ed telling you see you at the wedding - my Dad would have been that way after a day or 2 ;0) - You are too busy for me.. I'm going to miss a 70's reunion that they are doing in Nov- it's all the classes 70-79 - I'll be gone on my Vacation..

Thanks Kim !!! WTG I see you are at goal too !!! Congrats - See you are a July Bander too ;0) 08 but still a July baby ;0)

Drive by - you all have me cracking up .... No I don't weigh 119 (my car doesn't weigh me it gives me the outside temp) LOL - Imho I think I wouldn't look to hot if I lost another 17 lbs - no thank you - I like being right wear I am.. Great - I looked in the mirror often when I was fat - hell I saw a chubby girl but I didn't see how fat I had really gotten. I was a pretty fat chick ;0) if I had a new outfit - I would prance around just like I do now.. You've been at goal for 1 yr now.. I would say this last yr it has really sunk in that I am thin - that pple who don't know me - look at me and think that this is how she is - they don't know that I have a fat chick inside.. I needed what your DH is doing- showing you what size you are by using someone else as an example - that's like the show - how to look good naked - the pple always picked the model who was 3 times their size. gotta run - boss is in - cbl

Never was much of a soda drinker - maybe 1 or 2 a month. The carbonation doesn't agree w/my band - but if I get a taste for a diet Dr Pepper - I will pour it between 2 glasses and get most of the carbonation out and have some..

Hey Baby Girl Vent all you want - hell we all have negative days now and then - Hope today is better... xoxoxo Mom

Good Morning Peeps Phyl - OMG I'm pooped reading about all that you are doing LOL Earl's idea!!! Karla- I've been up since 4 - don't know if it was the dogs or Andrew (he's going to San Fran w/Mom) went back to bed after taking babies to peep - but then at 4:30 Andrew was leaving so - had to get up to hug and say bye - I have the house to myself for 3 days - he's suppose to be back on Sunday.. Linda is back at school - we won't be hearing much from her ;0( Steph - What's on your agenda today - how's your food Oh Karla - Even pple who have been thin all their lives - want a steak etc - that's normal - but I hear you I would love to enjoy a big meal and not have to worry about getting stuck or physically full after about ten bite :0)... Dinner last nite 1 sauage - 2 eggs - small half of english muffin - 1 ice cream cone Bf was pt shake w/pbutter & banana - lunch 1 pot wonder.. Gotta hit the shower - CBL

I just saw of FB Phyl is in Buffalo

Drive by - in between gym & yoga - got the dogs fed.. I'll have eggs when I get home - it's quick and easy.. Steph you are so right Kids are so full of drama now a day... It sure wasn't that way when I was in school nor when Joseph was

OMG Apple you don't have to delete it !!! Lori I think Brittney won hoh - enzo & matt are put up.. Well gotta clean my desk time to go home - I hope to ck back between classes..

WTG :thumbup::tongue2::thumbup:

Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches - That's Fit 25 x116 = 2900 cal - well that's 2 days of food I could have 4.17 cookie per meal ;0) - call it the cookie diet :0) Can you all tell I'm hungry :0) but really this is a great website for healthier recipes ... Recipe Rehab with Tanya Zuckerbrot - That's Fit

Yep 1/2 cc is alot - once I got a fill and he put in 1 cc - but then had to take 8 of it out - so that .2 was just right

You all are making me want cake and Cookies :0) or Julie's bars !!! Get a receipt from the receipe rehab Recipe Rehab: Fresh Apple Cake - That's Fit Recipe Rehab: chocolate Cake - That's Fit Recipe Rehab: banana Bread - That's Fit Recipe Rehab: Carrot Cake - That's Fit Recipe Rehab: Peanut Butter Cookies - That's Fit My problem is that even if these are lower in calories - if I made it I would eat the whole thing ;0) - so my choice is not to make - just dream about them :0)

Hugs Steph - Teenagers are so full of drama these days - it doesn't matter if you are a small town or big.. OMG these pple are really taking things out of context.. I wouldn't have given my cell phone - I would have given it to my attorney - I don't always trust the cops.. Yep once you get a reputation it's hard to undo the damage.. Prayers that it all works out - I am pretty sure it will but still drama -

I always wondered why everyone was so concerned about the # of cc's in their bands - who cares - all I ever wanted was for it to work and what works for me isn't neccessalilty going to work for you..

Hell yes !!!

No one is being mean - Read the Rants & Rave - this is about the only place Patty ever posted on - nothng about her lapband experince - She wants to get pple to know God - well I know him - but I know him differently than she does and this whole rant rave sections isn't for me - there is just too much fighting on it - I come to lbt for lbt related stuff not about politics - religion etc - there is alot of bashing in this thread and Patty did her share of bashing in the name of God... She's not gone anyway - Last Activity: Today 04:39 AM She's still cking in to see what pple have to say about her leaving :0) - so I guess God gave her another message..

Good Morning Gang.. I have talked to Jacqui and her prognoisis is excellent (is cureable) - Thank God they found it early - she's 43 I think - Will be sending good ju ju as LauraK says - and prayers (Karen my church is the same as yours ;0) any way... She is an inspiration to alot of pple here on lbt... I guess I like her cuz we are a lot a like in our thinking... Eva - Pple still travel - but I guess alot make plans on the internet - I will do little trips - or research on internet - but like the vacation we are going on in Nov/Dec - that I went to a travel agent - wasn't sending that kind of $$$ to someone I don't know ;0).. I increased my 401 contributions - I want to retire... You will be outside or inside doing some project when you retire :0) but you may find a little more computer time when you take your breaks ;0) Linda - So glad Merry is doing good - I have been so worried about that - I am glad she's able to get around - you may have to get some runners to make it easier for her to get outside Angel & Bella sleep w/me all the time - Bear sometimes Charlene - This is why I belong to a gym - here in the desert it's way to hot to exercise outside - hell it's 105 at midnite.. and in the winter - it gets dark too early - so I go to a gym - but at night I ususally play w/Bella in the back yard - last night was just too hot - trying to get her use to the leash - and this whole potty training - ugh - I hate it.. What's DD due date?? Enjoy the pool - with my kind of weather mine's too hot - like being in a bath tub.. Julie - My arms are the worse my legs aren't great either and I don't wear shorts - I have the legs of an 80 yr old lady - I only wear capris - I have my mom's ugly knees.. I'm ok w/capris - but I would like some of those city walking shorts (bermudas really) but the inside of my knees are to saggy) Karen - Yes we miss you and your great advice and perspective of things.. LauraK - is xbf x today of bf today - how's the walking Gwen - Madrid WTG - You must be on holiday :0) Joyce - How you doing Laura - Did you hit the gym today after taking Nelson to bus stop - Love you ocd ;0) labeling - that's so funny.. Jessica - Yep they grow up - breakfast at school - that's something they didn't have in the old days - do you have any neighborhood kid that ds if freinds with and goes to his school - and tell your DH even bullying goes on in private school - I went to one - and there were still bullies Well gang - this is a drive by - Im at work - tonite is 2x gym so don't know if I will have a chance to post tonite (most likely not) So just wanted to pop in and send my love Eat healthy and get your exercise girls !!!!!

Karla - I add a little garlic powder - spray a pan w/butter pam and fry them - I did bbq them once - but I don't know I don't think they are as good as those we had in WA.. Maybe I am over cooking them and they aren't home made - but they are ok - I eat mine with a little tarter sauce or wasba sauce.. You will find that the $$$ is well worth it - why do you think I still pay for a trainer - cuz I'm worth it... Exercise helps so much - I can be pissed at the world prior to going to class - but by the time the class is over - I'm not even thinking about stress - or whatever issue is going on - You have to consintrate too much to keep up w/the class - the endorpines get moving and it's better than drugs (well almost :0) - JK - no it really really does help !!! You are worth it - so you better take your butt to yoga !!! Steph - WTG on saying NO !!!! OMG from the drift of your post those little girls made some very bad accusations (sp) Hugs - Kids - if it ain't one thing or another - even if not's their fault - drama ... But you will get thru this.. Stress= a tight band - we all know this and you are stressed - glad you aren't eating around your band . Thats super !!! It's so easy for the house to become a mess - mine looks clean - but needs a major deep cleaning.. Candice - so very true !!!! Well gang - drive by - I'm at work and got tons of stuff to do and tonite is my weights & yoga - so may not get a chance to ck in between classes - - cuz I need to get dinner done cuz when i get home at 8:45 p.m. I really don't want to cook..

Barb - Congrat on your 160 lbs !!!! That's super !!! Yep we can't eat like we use to and expect to lose the weight. We can't sit on the couch 24/7 and think that the weight is going to melt off .. The definition of insanity doing the same thing over and over again an expecting a diff result..

Hugs for your struggles - this is a jounery not an overnight quick fix - We didn't gaint the weight overnight - it's not going to come off over night.. IMHO I think you should track your food as it's very easy to consume more than we think we are - all those little bites of this or that add up. Pull up the bootstraps - quit freaking out - if you want to get healthy - then you gotta eat healthy and exercise. Your bands don't make your food choices you do.. As to feeling full - well that's a whole new ball game - full w/the band is diff that without - I can be physically full (and it takes a while to understand that) and still want to eat mentally - I don't find that my band takes away my hunger - it just makes me full on a smaller amount of food - but I still get hungry (mentally and physically).. Always eat your hard protien first - stay away from sliders - they are usually high in calories and you won't stay full. If your fills aren't doing anything - talk to your doctor, some docs take it slow - some are agressive - but your band is only a tool - and it's not going to work unless it's maintained, that's what you need to tell them. Clean out your house of the junk foods if you can't say no to it and it's calling your name 24/7 - if it's not there you can't eat if - Find healthy Snacks - fruits veggies to eat when you are extra hungry - If I eat dinner and am still hungry I eat extra veggies .. Also - vary your calories daily - 800-1200 is what I did during my weight loss phase - and I exercise 4-5 days a week. I was a total slug bug prior to surgery - but I now go to the gym about 5-6 days a week - some days 2 hrs at a time - it's become a habit for me - and I know that without it I would not be able to maintain my weight loss.. Losing weight is really about a total lifetime lifestyle change - ya there are still days that I don't want to eat healthy - I want to be able to pig out on something high in fat or sugar - and I don't want to go to the gym. But doing those things is what got me fat in the 1st place - so I get off my butt and go - and I say no to the binging.. I hate the saying nothing taste as good as being thin - cuz it's not true - food still taste good - but Nothing taste as good as having your life back - being able to walk up a flight of stair without a second though - being ablle to have the energy to get thru the day. Peeps - remember why you got banded - remember it's only a tool that the work is up to you.. Not the band - it's you who loses the weight the band doesn't do it for you.. Good food choices - exercise - band = success

Jachut OMG girl - I hear you 100% about the possibility of having to give up your lifestyle - it's our lives now (eating healthy & exercising) Please know that you are in my thought and prayers Like Apples said - you are a fantastic bander - and I have followed you too since I joined LBT.. I love the advice you give.. I may know know you in person - but feel that I do know you and care about you.. So please know that you will be having tons of good ju ju - love and prayers being sent your way.. xoxoxo Janet