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I can't do this either, so don't sweat it. For me, it's just a matter of being able to keep up with what's in front of me. I keep getting brain farts and doing the mental wandering. Aunt Flo should be here by Noon tomorrow and I'm hoping I'll straighten out after that. I have been soooooo tired and frumpy and distracted and "lost" plus I have gained 5.2 pounds in 2 days? Geez. I'll feel better when I get all my organizing done. I'm a mess! No food journaling for me right now. BUT! I love reading what you all are eating! LOL

Muuuuuuwah! I think yer cool.

I agree...he's a keeper and MsJoy is blessed! Great news Leatha. Thanks for letting us know and feel better! Whew!

Oh yeah, baby! The 27 fling boogie! Grab a trash bag, go to your messiest room, and throw away 27 things. 2 minutes, GO!

I ironed, got started on the desk, and now I'm starting a "getting organized" thread. I need this. help me!!! I was 192 this morning. What?!!! Hey Starr!

It's www.flylady.net I posted somewhere about ironing and cleaning the office...now I can't find it. I should start a getting organized thread. Didn't I say that? Okay, I'm having brain farts these days. (Uh, walking in circles with no place to go and a million things to do...uh...who? where? Do what? Geez.) Help!!! Hey Jennifer, did you figure out Kindergarten yet?

Welcome Suzie! Do you have a VG band? Sounds like you might, and if that's the case, you may need another fill or two before you start to feel the right restriction. Hang in there. Stay on top of things with your doc. Make sure they know what's going on. You are still early in the game so don't let a slow start discourage you. You can do this! You will! Make good food choices, exercise, get that next fill. Also, look for threads with info about VG bands...it's a very good band but tends to need more fills for good restriction. Please don't cry! Don't give up hope! We are here for you! And PM me if you want help finding info on LBT about VG bands, okay?

Hey Tina...sounds like this post should be on Delarlas Challenge with Prizes thread? Right? Take a look and make sure. Hurry up and re-post...don't miss out on the fun!

WOW! Yep, it's time for a new avatar. You don't look like your old one! WTG!

Hang in there JessieBear. I wish I could do it for you but I'm clueless. I can, however, bump this thread...gonna go see you cute pic now.

HELLOOOOO!!!! It's on my Edit menu under Paste...duh. Sorry. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7959

Here's the link to the lingo thread. Very helpful...welcome to LBT!

LMBO!!!! Cute undies...I'm gonna check 'em out. Thanks for the link!

Karen, you get a banana! Okay, two! One for showing up at the Y... :banana and another just to make you smile! :banana

Oh, yes you will. And it will be the best 20 pounds you ever lost because you will have to work for it! It's a GOOD thing! Good thing on the Upper GI and Endo. Your doc is taking good care of you!

I did, you look wonderful!!! I have dial-up and I could have washed my hair waiting for the pics to appear. sigh. Wowza. What a difference!

YES! Smart doc. Most post-op folks on liquid diets WILL lose, but the losing is not the focus. Tell that to an Obese persone, right?! The healing is the focus. Glad it's going well! Hang in there. You WILL be restricted so don't worry. Sounds like your doc is on the ball. Good job!

I'll be there!

Wait a sec, you went and had major surgery with anesthesia, had at least 5 holes cut into your abdomen, and not just cuts...all the way through the muscle and into your body cavity holes...got pumped up with gas, banded, and the next day you are on the elliptical. And you wonder why you are sore? Listen, I think your doc was referring to brisk walking at best when he said "okay" to exercise the day after surgery. Okay, so you have ruled out bowel issues which is good. I think you need to get your butt on the sofa for a day or two and take some of your leftover pain meds. Tylenol would be a good start. liquid Advil would be better but it's an NSAID so check with your doc before taking that and wash it through with plenty of Water. No NSAIDS sitting on bands. A little perspective is helpful. Skipping the elliptical for a week will not hinder your weight loss. Save your energy. Listen to your body. It's telling you to slow down and quit pushing so hard. Be kind to yourself and lay down!!!! And congrats on your band surgery!

I say she should invite him, give him a seat with the family, but have step-dad or another special person walk her down the aisle. All he gets is an invitation. He gets no opportunity to pay for anything. If he wants to do something, he can give cash to the bride and groom and let them decide what it pays for. If he doesn't like it, he doesn't have to come, then it's his regret for missing his daughter's wedding, not hers for leaving out her father. He is an honored guest. Get him a bouteneer (sp?) too. Introduce him at the reception as one of the brides parents ("the brides mother and AJ, and the brides father") The fact that he's not walking her down the aisle is a pretty big message. And like I said, if he wants to contribute, give cash to Sam and hubby. Dad does not have to buy his way into the wedding. He's the father of the bride. For that, he deserves to be there and given due respect. The place of honor for the man doing the work and paying out the big bucks gets to walk Sam down the aisle, right? Hope that made sense.

Hey Jaime, how are you?! We missed you at our last lunch. Hope you can make it to the one in Jan. Look for us on the Jan Chat thread in the NC forum.

How ya doin' barndiva?

MollyMolly posted this on another hair loss thread a few months back. I copied/pasted the following: ___________________________ Here is a post from a Yahoo group, I hope it helps. Basically, the surgery itself is probably the cause, and yes, it takes a few months past the surgery before you actually see the hair fall out because of how your hair cycle works. You're saying 6 months instead of two to four, but every person's body is different. ------------------------------------ Telogen Effluvium ? What Is It? ? Symptoms ? Diagnosis ? Expected Duration ? Prevention ? Treatment ? When To Call A Professional ? Prognosis ? Additional Info What Is It? At any given time, about 85% to 90% of the hairs on the average person's head are actively growing (the anagen phase) and the others are resting (the telogen phase). Typically, a hair is in the anagen phase for two to four years, then enters the telogen phase, rests for about two to four months, and then falls out and is replaced by a new, growing hair. The average person naturally loses about 100 hairs a day. In a person with telogen effluvium, some body change or shock pushes more hairs into the telogen phase. Typically in this condition, about 30% of the hairs stop growing and go into the resting phase before falling out. So if you have telogen effluvium, you may lose an average of 300 hairs a day instead of 100. Telogen effluvium can be triggered by a number of different events, including: * Surgery * Major physical trauma * Major psychological stress * High fever or severe infection * Extreme weight loss * Extreme change in diet * Abrupt hormonal changes, including those associated with childbirth and menopause * Iron deficiency * Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism * A new medication Because hairs that enter the telogen phase rest in place for two to four months before falling out, you may not notice any hair loss until two to four months after the event that caused the problem. Telogen effluvium rarely lasts longer than six months, although some cases last longer. Although losing a great number of hairs within a short time can be frightening, the condition is usually temporary. Each hair that is pushed prematurely into the telogen phase is replaced by a new, growing hair, so there is no danger of complete baldness. Because hair on the scalp grows slowly, your hair may feel or look thinner than usual for a time, but fullness will return as the new hairs grow in. Symptoms If you have telogen effluvium, you'll notice more hair than usual accumulating on your pillowcase, on the shower or bathroom floor and in your hairbrush. Your scalp hair may feel or look less dense than usual. Often, though, the hair loss is subtle, and other people may not notice anything different about your hair. Diagnosis Most cases of telogen effluvium can be diagnosed based on medical history and an examination of the scalp and hair. If the hair loss has been occurring for several months, there may be visible thinning Patches, but often the hair loss is not dramatic enough for a doctor to notice. If you have large bald patches, you probably don't have telogen effluvium. If the doctor gently tugs on some hairs on your scalp and four or more hairs come out, you probably have telogen effluvium. Also, the hairs will look like hairs in the telogen phase - they will have a white bulb at the end that was in the scalp, and will not have a gel-like covering around that end of the hair. You may be asked to gather all hairs that fall out of your head over a 24-hour period, and count them to see if the hair loss is truly excessive. Losing fewer than 100 hairs in a day is considered normal. You also may be asked to gather and count lost hairs every one or two weeks to see when the shedding starts to decline. In some rare cases, if there is reason to doubt the diagnosis, a biopsy of the scalp may be done. In this procedure, a small piece of the scalp that includes several hair follicles is removed and examined under a microscope. Your doctor also may do blood tests to check for conditions such as thyroid abnormalities that may be contributing to hair loss. Expected Duration Typically, hair loss begins two to four months after the event that triggered the problem, and lasts approximately six months. New hairs begin growing immediately after the hair falls out, but significant growth may not be noticed for several months. Prevention Nothing can be done to prevent most of the types of physical shock that can start telogen effluvium. Some cases may be caused by a poor diet, and these might be prevented by eating a balanced diet that provides enough Protein, iron and other nutrients. Treatment No treatment for active telogen effluvium has been proven effective. Some causes of the disorder can be corrected. For example, if you have a poor diet, consult a dietitian to help you balance it. If the hair loss began after you started a new medication, talk to your doctor to see if the medication should be discontinued. Many times, however, the cause is a specific event in the past, and you can expect that the hair will grow back. In cases where hair growth has not returned to a satisfactory level, your doctor may prescribe minoxidil (Rogaine), a lotion applied to the scalp that stimulates hair growth in some people. When To Call A Professional See your doctor if you experience excessive hair loss or obvious thinning patches on your scalp. Prognosis The outlook for telogen effluvium is very good. Most cases run their course within six to nine months, and the hair usually grows back. In some cases, the disorder may last longer. In other cases, not all hairs grow back. Additional Info American Academy of Dermatology http://www.aad.org/ Last updated July 14, 2005 __________________ Hope that helps. Here's the link to that thread in case you want to go see it. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9862&highlight=hair+loss

Very cool. That's so exciting! Let us know what happens, and how the exhibit runs. Good for you!!!

Cali, did you get your unfill? You sound too tight to me. If you have a flouro fill in MX you will know whether or not you have slipped. You need an endoscopy to test for erosion. Get that unfill!!!