IndioGirl55

You have restriction - your new full is diff than your old full... Chili would be considered a slider (mushie food slides right on thru the band) That's why we are suppose to eat hard protein 1st - I can barely finish 4 oz of meat - I feel fullness in my stomach - but I am not satisfied in my head - this is were the work comes in - realizing the diff in your new full verse your old full I don't think you need another fill - if it's taking you an hour to eat a piece of chicken - again chicken can be hard for alot of banders - I don't have a problem as long as I eat slowly take tiny bites and chew well - the only thing I have trouble with is stringy meats - I eat pork - good steak - fish & chicken - shrimp and scallops - I always eat my protein first - then veggies and then starch if any room left - and lately there hasn't been - I am full That being said - being physically full and satisfied are not the same things - I'm 2.5 yrs out and I still have trouble with this - I will be full but still want to eat.. It's a learning process..

I am to freaking excited to work !!!!! Jodi - OK GF Vegas is out :0) We want you to come :0) Julie - I will ck my bag curbside when I get to the airport at 5:30 tomorrow morning.. I have to pay $25 to ck - thats stupid - they better not lose the sucker if I gotta pay them.. You can only print roundtrip if you are returning less thant 24 hrs - like business pple who travel and come back the same day - it must have to do w/security (Do you know why Great) - Since we don't have a printer at the resort - we won't be able to ck in online - we will have to ck in at a kiosk (sp).. Laura - I'll get your butt in the gym w/me on Friday & Saturday mornings - will help you get a little closer to your goal ;0) !!! Your DH is too sweet :0) 1!!! Well lunch time - salad today ;0) CBl

Karri - LOL ya sometime it takes a while - we all go thru our spurts - how's the fill going - I think we can get compliance and since you haven't been able to exercise you can't eat the way you were and even then you had got a little off track - Glad you are back on track.. Candice - You all are my girls - You are my Lucky #7 and are irreplaceable !!!! You are all my sisters & DD !!!! Can't be replaced !!! - I have already met one of the "I'm here to help girls" but will be meeting the rest for the 1st time - the ones who are coming are mostly our age group - we do have a newbie who's like 30 - but the ones who are staying at the resort are all in their 50's + .. LOL about your boss !!!! So you like retirement :0) - hell you worked part time anyway :o0) Well not the hours I do - but again you would work late where I am in here 7:15 to 4 p.m.. Hell ask for enought $$ and go back - but negoigate like 3 months vacation time ;0) Steph - I just remember I talked to you on Saturday - I hope I didn't sound short w/you - I was at the grocery store - loading food in the trunk and couldn't hear you until I got in the car and even then I couldn't hear you that well - I hate cell phones - Plus i was in another world - thinking about all the pple at my house and that sis didn't come and help w/the cost of the food.. I was a little flustered- it was raining too ;o) Did you find the book.. Well I should be working but I keep thinking about all that I have to do to be ready for tomorrow - Need to be at airport around 5:30 a.m - get to FL 4 p.m. - but lose 3 hrs as I cross the country - so it will be a long day...

I think I may check my bag - I have been thinking about it and since I go out to smoke between planes and also I won't have liquid limitations - so I can bring stuff that I can't when doing carry on.. Well that's settled - cking bag - gotta see what american charges - I have printed boarding pass - wish I could print return pass now too.. I will be bringing my bigger bag now that I decided to ck luggage ;0) more room for shopping and warm clothes.. Eva Santa Cruz is neat - old fashion board walk with carnival rides - college town too - very relaxed - well it was like I said it's been a while since I have been there.. San Francisco is another good idea too.. Lots to do there - Alcatraz - Pier 39 - Crook Street - Castro District :0).. Linda This past weekend my sis/bil and I were talking about our kids – hell they really aren’t kids anymore 38, 39 & 43 – the are grown adults – but they still act like kids.. Don’t know what’s wrong with this generation – hell by this age all of us were total grown ups – hell I have been a grown up since I was 16 and on my own.. It has to be so frustrating for you to have to deal with the backlash of DD not taking care of herself.. I haven’t watch BL in 2 weeks – I had conflict w/recorder cuz I was recording AI & Lost – I watched AI – So I could have taped BL but didn’t – so I will have to go to the website to catch up – I don’t remember who Melissa was – Well I need to get to work CBL

Candice Do you have GNC vitamin shops in Canada?? That’s where I got mine – it’s made by pure protein – Target carries choc shakes – but not the banana – so Walmart might too.. Yesterday I didn’t add any real banana – was still good but I like it better with a little real banana in it – it is a little chocky w/out it – nothing bad – but adding fruit does make it like a real milkshake… Karri – glad you have an easy day – I got vit b12 nose spray $225 though for 2 months supply – you do it once a week – I don’t know if I will continue, can’t say I feel any better to tell the truth… I think I may be sleeping better I flaked on the gym last night – had to go by bank to get $$$ for trip and tonite will work out w/Idrise & Vicky – (arms) The resort we are staying at has a gym – so will take tennis shoes and some workout clothes – hell these are my mentor girls – so I gotta set a good example – and work out Friday & Saturday – LOL !!!! I thought about taking carry on – but may do ck bag – it’s easier in a way – then I don’t have to worry about liquid limitations.. Cbl

Good Morning Gang curiousinoh - Welcome to the thread - ask away we are here to help Yes we are social - our bands are a part of our everyday life - A few of us are meeting this weekend - the longer you on on lbt you will find that you will make many friends and yes we talk about everything - ups and down - as they all are related to our issues with food. We have a lot of new pple on this thread - Sparkle who hasn't been banded yet but will be shortly - Jewel who was banded a month a go.. I have been banded 2.5 yrs - we have 4 who are at goal - we have pple who are still losing and use this thread for the accountability factor. So yes we are social - but we are here to help too - and I say we as this is all our thread - Yes I started it but it takes a village and different perspectives to help others.. I may say something that hits you or it may be the way someone else puts the same info that hits you and make you say oh ya that's me. So tell us about yourself - if you don't want to talk about you - then just ask questions - you will get the help you need.. Well didn't pack last night Watch Idol and then went to bed - will have to do it tonite ;0) Eva hugs on the extra work but ya you can just multi task you are younger than me - I'm not as good as I use to be about it - I didn't exercise last night - so I will have to get my exercise in while in FL - I have gym tonite though and then Andrew wants me to take him to the store to get supplies (food) while I am gone - easy quick fix stuff.. Then I have to figure out what to take ;0) Oh I meant Santa Cruz California ;0) old town - board walk - alot of hippies live there - dancing on the street ;0) - well it use to be like that I haven't been there in years.. Ya Vegas is to hot in the summer - that's why the Lucky #7 don't go there - we have to stay in cooler climates - cuz just like you all are from colder climates than me (well excluding eva) all my lucky #7 live in cold states and they couldn't survive the desert in the summer... Well gang - it's time to hit the showers - CBL

Good Morning Gang Happy Birthday Kari !!!! Steph - Where are you ?? Karla - Ya quite nite - I am off tomorrow & Friday - I am going to Florida to meet my Mentor thread girls... I leave in the morning - be back Sunday afternoon... So it will be real quite on our thread... Phyl - Enjoy the family and hope your appointments go well and you are feeling better Karri - Hope school doesn't kill you today ;0) I watched AI and then went to bed... Talked to Joseph I guess the kids have next week off so they are coming Wed No rest for the wicked I guess - will be happy to see them but company last weekend - going away this weekend - then have a house full again... Well enjoy it while I can..

The month of July is out for me - as that's my Lucky #7 get together.. Cheri - think you would be good in San Francisco or Santa Cruz- New mexico - you could explore all the old stuff. Well gang - ate dinner - I can't eat asparagus - I use to - I may just have to have a little of this fill taken out - gotta say I'm not hungry often - but am eating a lot smaller portions - Scales are down too - so that's a good thing ;0) Well Idol is about to start gotta put some clothes in the dryer will ck back later I'm in for either day shopping - the outlet mall Friday opens at 10 - hopefully we will get coupons tomorrow for coach.. At Coach you gotta get there early - or you will have lines to wait in at the outlets..

Glad you are feeling better - What was for dinner - Tomorrow will be hectic for me :0) cleaning up my desk - cuz I leave for FL Thrusday morning... Karla Oh it was tonite - I though it was this morning... Oh my you are a shower girl arent you - I usually take mine in the morning - every now and then I will take one at night but rarely.. Focus girl - that's what you need to do - one day at a time and go w/the flow - call the damn dr already.. Well going to go eat ... cbl

Ok gang Judy is coming Friday around 1ish - I have emailed you her # Judy & Jessica you both need to email me so I can email you our #'s jwrightpim@aol.com So for dinner Sat nite - Apples - Me - Laura - Lori - Eva & DH - Julie - Judy - so that's 8 - I am assuming Eva's dh is coming since he's coming Sat.. Jessica - what time do you expect to arrive?? Your DH is coming w/you too?? How about your little one.. So I was thinking Saturday may be our shopping day - and Friday our visiting day?? Or we can just play it by ear - but I gotta say I am getting excited about the outlets -;0) I ck'd the weather - High 50's during the day 40% of rain on Friday Melissa - throw a 10 or 20 dollar bill in a shoe box every week and by next yr you will have the extra $$ - God willing nothing else happens I think someone will bring a computer - I know that Laura can post on fb w/her phone .. Ok gang - I gotta go look in the closet and see what I am taking... I know they have a gym - so who's going to be in there w/me on Friday & Saturday morning :0).... cbl

Sweetie the one sandwich didn't make you gain 6 lbs - there are other things going on- are you logging your food - maybe some of that 6 lbs has to w/your prolapse and yes you need to bite the bullet and get it ck'd out.. Who cares if the dog pee'd in the garage - it's a garage .. What time do you leave for school - hell I wouldn't want anyone in my house til at least 8 a.m.

Hey Gang Apples - My luggage is functional just not a spinner and yes pain before comfort ;0) to look good - Well a little not too much Hell I would pack just like you - when I entertain I always make too much food - I don't want pple to go hungry ;0).. Julie - Vegas is fun - it's all about the company and we love you !!! Great - I love the outlet stores in Vegas - and would love to cruise the mall too - didn't get much of a chance when I went last January - did hit the loft but did all my shopping at the outlet - I know a good italian restaurant too that's right off the strip - it has great atmosphere.. Laura - I'll pm Judy - I don't know what day she's coming Jessica - WTG girl !!! 9 lbs you rock !!!! So you are coming Friday?? What time??? How far away are you from Orlando.. Well - I went by the bank tonite - got my new dyson - got it put together - vaccumed the living room and my room - now need to go see what I am taking - It's raining tonite - suppose to rain tomorrow too - gotta ck FL weather too.. cbl

Linda - Hugs on the cold weather - I would just die... Apples - DS is a pretty smart young man !!!! WTG know's how to make the buck !!!! I would invest in the spinners but my luggage is fairly new and I love it - it's girly and get tons of completments in the airport on my luggage.. So I will keep it for awhile.. OMG - are you bring enough supplys for us :0) !!! You are so thought full Ya I think you have the # right - You Me Eva Lori Julie Laura Jessica Judy 8 total OMG - getting excited !!!!

I love it - the balance of the house - fengu shway (sp) - Jodie & Lori - you both hit the nail on the head... Luggage - I have Kathy Vanzeland (sp) from QVC the zipper got messed up on the cruise last yr - but it's a double zipper so I am ok - but only can zip one of the two luckly the zipper got stuck at the end and not middle I can still open the case. I found a larger case same red crocodille at Ross's so I sorta have a set :0) I would like one of those spinners - and yes it's worth it to buy decent luggage.. Jessica - I am still apprehensive when I go in for a fill - even though I know what to expect - I think it's the whole going to the doc thing for me I hate doctors :0) Well back to work - CBL

Hugs on feeling crappy and having to fly/travel !!! That's the pits... I got some pure Protein banana cream shakes in a can 150 cal for 8 oz and 35 grms of pt... and it taste great - i put it in blender w/a little ice - to die for.. That's what I am having for bf.. xoxox J

Good Morning Gang Eva we are suppose to get more rain too - I think it's Wed.. Ya work - since it's a short week - more to do.. Melissa - Hugs again - Hope you are feeling better - we are sad that you aren't coming but totally understand - crap happens Apples - My computer keeps freezing I think it's my skypes that is doing it. Laura - How your Dad. What's up w/your sister how's she doing.. Well not much to report since last night went to bed early 9 and now drinking coffee and getting ready to hit the showers. CBL

Good Morning Gang..... Karri - Coding omg that would be the pits.. Ya it's good for him to see what you do - how nice that he offered to help... Can't wait to hear about the saka ;0) Glad to hear that you are getting a little romantic in your old age - it's sorta fun ;0). Hope the head feels better today after some sleep.. Karla - What the hell have you done this last week - you didn't go on a cruise... Cut the carbs and quit using the word Hope - you will get this weight off - yes a fill will help - but it's that whole sandwich you ate - it's the carbs - they make you retain water.. Phyl - How are you feeling today?? I know you are going home for a few days.. But forget when - are you flying out of Palm Springs... Candice - How the painting go - are you and Peter doing anything for V day.. Well not much to report - I went to bed early 9 and then woke up are midnite ate some trail mix and pb'd - up now having coffee - another day at work.. CBL

Phyl - When do you fly home?? Sorry you feel so icky - you have had your share lately.. Maybe you should stick to soup for a day or two.. Karri - Hugs on not feeling well yourself - when do you go back to the doc... Are you massaging your boobs I know that after inplants you have to - do you have to w/reduction Karla - How did your dinner go,... I had the inside of a rare hamburger and couple bites of asparaguss - and I am more than full.. But I want carbs.. Haven't had any today.. Lunch was lunch meat & cheese.. I think I am going to head to bed in a few - I am pooped

Melissa - Oh I am so sorry that you aren't going to make it !!! Sorry that your other vehicle has a blown engine... Ya sometime crap happens - but this too shall pass. We have next year - Lets do Vegas !!! So start putting $10 bucks a week away for our next get together.. Hugs - I know how dissappointed you must be.. We are too.. Hey gang - back from the gym - had a good work out - food has been good - I have been tight - I think the whole stress issue w/all the company I have had. Still tight tonite - but this damn dog isn't helping .. it's a cute thing but my dogs still don't like it - it's just another hassle I don't want and Andrew and I keep having words about it.. Not much to report really - need to get out of these workout clothes and veg for a bit - I have a tad of a head ache.. cbl

Back from the gym - Had a good workout - Food isn't a problem lately - with all the company I have been so stressed I can't barely eat..

Candice You are a woosie !!!! They do look relaxed and happy - Yellow is a good color for you Phyl..

Here in the Desert you know who the snowbird are in the winter - they are the ones in sandals & shorts - while the rest of us have long pants - sweaters and closed in shoes when it's in the 60's & 70's :l) Weather for this weekend isn't fab - chance of rain on Friday.. Weather suppose to be 60's and I think one day 59 so be prepared.. I'm not packing my fluffy robe - so will be packing sweats :0) Julie my 40th Class reunion will be 2013 (graduated 73) we didn't have a 30th - so I most likely will be on the 40 committie - alot of pple want to have one - but no one wants to do the work.. Still pooped - and I have gym tonite... Coffee here I come..

I need another day :0) I am pooped and I slept til 9 yesterday morning - napped during the 1st quarter of the superbowl - The Who - were terrible - the half time show was horrible - they can't even sing - I like the commerical where the little boy told his mom's date leave my dorito and my mama alone :0) - I watched it (superbowl) with 1 eye ;0) rooting for Saints - but didn't pay super attention.. Great - I'm bringing black jeans for Moonfish - 2 outfits for friday 1 for saturday and I will most likely come home in the clothes I wore on Thrusday so that's 4 outfits need room for shopping.. Well just quick ck in back to work - but I could sleep right now :0)

Sorry you are feeling icky !!!! Love the pic's - yep you better lay low :0)

Good Morning Gang Drive by post - you all have been so busy... Sis leaving today - so will have my normal schedule back So Melissa is flying ;0)... Nelson got his cast off - Jodi gave us a lesson ;0) Eva agree commercial were too good and neither was half time.. Julie - I am taking carry on - it's just easier than checking for me - really only have to pack for 2 days friday & saturday plus we will shop some ;0) Like Jb said for us warmer cliamite girls it will be on the cool side but for the rest of you it will be on the warm.. Well gotta hit the showers - work .... TTYL