TracyK

Pamela-well said!!!!....I wish I could go to a dance class...I wish I knew of a pool I could go swim in and not feel like Shamoo <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Wink" smilieid="5" class="inlineimg" /></p>

lstolo-43 lbs since surgery? WOW..that is awesome. YAY you!! Congrats!!

Hi everyone....tomorow is pizza day at work. Makes me wanna call in sick!! lol Last week when they had it I had to go outside because they had all the pizzas across the hall from my office and the aroma was just unbearable...but, I didn't sin then and I won't sin tomorrow (if the good Lords willing) Schexy-I take a fluid pill once or twice a week. If I didn't I would probably explode. All I did was tell me dr that I am retaining too much fluid and asked for a fluid pill....you won't be sorry!! Does anyone know a really good protein powder that maybe I can put in my morning coffee?

I'll bet that at least 99.9 percent of us can relate to at least one thing you are going through. I know I can!! Take care and please let us know how you are!! This is the best place you could possibly come for people to listen and actually understand what you are saying....

OH...Laura-one cookie!! That is my definition of self control!!!

Hi violets- You know...I have been giving that "one taco" thing some thought. I have been making quite sure every day that my calories aren't too high. That one taco is fine. In the past at one point (12 years ago) lost from 325 to 163. I did it by eating about 800 calories a day and walking my butt off. I did it in a year and a half...but here is the problem (other than gaining alot of it back) I was secluding myself in my apartment. Never eating anywhere but the safety of my home...and what ended up happening is when I got back into the "real world" I could not cope and the weight started coming back on. This time, I know better and I have the help of my band. This time I am going to make sure I stay in touch with how life really is....sometimes people have to eat on the run, plain & simple. So now I am trying to teach myself that as long as I can stay on top of things, that one taco, or one drive thru whatever every once in a blue moon is not the end all be all of what I am trying to accomplish. Before the taco, I was falling into that same pattern as when I lost weight before and I realized I can not do that...because I can't let myself self destruct again after all is said & done. This is a learning process for all of us. I truly believe (and my Dr said) that the band was designed to make sure portions are kept appropriate. So, as long as the calories do not sky rocket and I make sure I am getting the protein and water I need, that is what counts (other than the scales moving:) ) OK, that is my rationalization for the taco and I am sticking to it :success1: Denise, I applaud your self control....way to go girl!! Terri-my goodness you sure are looking good!! That is awesome! mdrai-good luck on yourappt. tomorrow! TracyKS-Congrats on the fill, I hope you get the restriction you are seeking. I am at 1.5 as well and it seems to be working well for me so far. 228 today :welldoneclap: Take care everyone... ((((hugs))))

Whoa...that explains alot. I figured as much. Sorry to hear that. I am quite sure at least 95% of the living beings around here are glad their moms didn't abort them...

The last thing I am going to say on this subject....you can't say for certain your view wouldn't change..people change their views all the time. God does not make mistakes. :myscared: TracyK-out

Thanks gadgetlady....you get what I am saying. That is refreshing. Green-I applaud someone for knowing what they want or what they don't want as in this case. People seem to confuse good child rearing with assault. I happen to believe that these bleeding-heart parents that didn't spank their children when they needed it is the cause of so much disfunction in the world. So many younger people these days feel like everyone owes them something. There are too many spoiled kids...and guess what, they grow up to be spoiled brat adults. I have been spanked 5 times in my life...I remember each one vividly and you know what? I deserved each one of them. I am glad that I was raised by parents that taught me values, taught me right from wrong and showed me that things weren't going to just be handed over to me. I strive to be like them. If more parents were like them we would not have the BS going on that we do. I appreciate your input Green, seriously. But lets not confuse spanking with abuse. I am not abused nor am I an abuser. I know that alot of folks had a very difficult childhood and my heart goes out to them. I can't really comment on that part because as I said I was very fortunate. Kids these days run all over their parents, their teachers and even law enforcement. If they would have had a strong hand to guide them and teach them and even spank them when they needed it, I am sure it would be alot different. Take care everyone-

OMG....this is so amazing to me. There was a post on the pro-life vs. pro-choice thread....saying that abortion isn't murder. THEN on this thread she says she does not believe in spanking.... But, this is the best one...on another thread says she "does not like kids" and never plans on having any!! (you know who you are) So, let me see if I have this right...you would murder and unborn child, but would never spank your child if you ever had one... 2+2=3 I guess...makes about as much sense. The abortion issue aside...if you don't like kids and aren't planning on ever having any, why are you on such a high horse about how everyone else should raise theirs? I thought I could never have children, and when I was 37 I found out I was pregnant. She is the light of my life. Become a mom, live it day in and day out. Love that child more than you could ever love another human being on the face of the earth. Take care of that child, hold it while its crying, make it better when it gets a boo-boo, bathe it, feed it, change it, hug and kiss it....then we'll talk. Until then, I will do it MY way, a mothers way. It is your decision not to have kids, so please spare us your opinion on a topic you obviously know nothing about!! To everyone else, sorry if I sounded like a bit**, but this is a subject I am passionate about.

I have one too as I type this...the size of quarter also. I went to the Dr on Friday and mine is a staph infection. He lanced it with no deadener at all....so I don't know whats worse. Mine is at the top of the bikini line, you know, right in the crease you get when you sit down....but thank God i am healing now!! 20 days of antibiotics....

(Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. What gets me is when people speak out so hatefully against someone who made a decision that is perfectly legal in our country.) Just because something is legal, doesn't make it moral...IMO

My Dr. said there are no time limits...just wait until we get out of the hospital parking lot....

I told everyone I know that I have the band. You know what? They can like it or not...I could care less. It is MY life, not theirs. If they want to think I took the "easy way out", (which is a joke in itself) let them think it. Life is way too short to worry about what friends and family think. Don't get me wrong, I love them dearly, but I have bigger fish to fry than to worry if they are jealous or not. This is MY time to shine...nobody is going to rain on my parade Besides, the people that really count, go through it with you...clapping the whole way!! The others? Oh well.....!!!

Good morning violets!! Judy-that is awesome. I am so envious!! I know how happy you must be...cause I will have to be pulled of the cloud when I reach ONEderland! rho-z: I do not attend the meetings unfortunately. It is just too difficult being on a week night and having a 3 year old. I use this sight as my informational and supportive place. Thanks anyway!! kat-I had a talk with DH last night. He had no idea how hurt I was. He apoligized and I really felt the sincerity. MEN.... denise-time does fly doesn't it? Macy (my DD) is almost 4 and sometimes I feel like I was just in labor & delivery!! OK everyone, I ate a Taco the other day from Taco Bell. It was just a regular taco and it went down good...a little too good. I don't know why I am beating myself up over it. I guess I know deep down that I should not even try that stuff, and now I am on a guilt trip. I guess what I am asking is....is it OK? Is one every once in a while OK? I know the answer, I just want to hear it. I guess the main thing is that I don't want to feel like its OK to go to those drive-thru-heart attack places. Any input is greatly appreciated. Happy Sunday everyone....

Rho-Z I live outside of Houston (thank God) I could not handle Houston traffic every day!!! I live in Dickinson over towards Galveston.....and you?

GR8-I have struggled with this ticker thing and I re-read your instructions and finally got it!! Thank you so much!!

Laura-YAY for YOU!!!!! I am so happy for you! DynamoMini-sorry about your loss. That has to be hard to deal with. I will be fine. Thanks for the words!! You made me realize that I am lucky to have him here with me...truck and all

TracyinKS-I had to re-register under a new name to be able to post on this thread. Strange, I could post on every other thread, but not this one. So, here I am under a new identity:)

TracyinKS-I will be thinking of you Monday when you get your fill. I hope you have as easy experience that I did. I agree with your views on the dbf. I hope everything works out as far as his job offer. Sounds like another exciting journey in your life!!

Hi Debra-Wehave the same Dr.:)I got my first fill on May 16th. The assistant Brenda did mine and had no problem...i didn't feel a thing either. So far the restriction is good. Good morning Violets....boy it feels good to be able to say that! I am kinda down this morning... my DH is addicted to buying trucks. We have been married for 4 1/2 years and he has had more vehicles than I can count. The last one he got was a short 6 months ago. We are trying to save money to buy a house. He knows how important it is to me. For the past 2 weeks he has had "the fever" and has been shopping around. He knows how much it bothers me, but I thought as long as he was just looking that it can't hurt. Well, yesterday he just got up, asked me if I wanted to go on a road trip and I declined. When I asked where he was going he said I am not going to tell you because you will just get mad...you always do. So, I immediately knew and said Which car lot? Long story short...he got a new one yesterday. But ya know, it is not the fact that he bought the truck that bothers me...it is that he has proved to me that no matter what I say or how I feel, he is going to do what he wants, when he wants. That surprises me because in any other aspect, he respects me and what i have to say (or at least I think so). My eelings are hurt and I do not know what to say or how to act. Everything I could think of sayin I have already said 6 months ago. It did not matter then, so why would it matter now? Of course I got the same old "this is the last one I am getting" line. I really should think of all the positive things. He is a very hard worker. He treats me very well in every other way. I just can't seem to get over the fact that he holds my feelings on this in such little regard. That cuts me to the core. OK, thanks for listening. I will try to get off my pity pot. Take care everyone, and have a great day!

Kat-Thanks for the welcome back. I had to put my cat "cuzz" down the same time as you....he was 13 years old and he was suffering too. I think it was the cat food too. It broke my heart as well as my daughters. I said no pets for a LONG time. It is just too hard to deal with.

OMG- can I really be here? Can I really be posting on the best thread this site has to offer? I can't be!!! It must just be a wonderful dream... Hi everyone....its TracyTX under a new identity. I had to join the witness protection program and change my ID to be able to post in here again...but it is worth it. Lets face it, I am not really the type to take those kinds of things lying down. ME? not be able to talk? WRONG! I missed you all so much, I was going through withdrawels. It sucked to be able to read and not respond....so I bucked the system and re-registered and here I am. I have gone under 230 since I posted last. I was at 229 this morning!! I am SO happy :confused: Judy-13 inches...yay you!! That is awesome! Thanks for copying my post over. I really appreciate it. mdrai-I am so happy that you are in band-land! After the soreness wears off, you are gonna feel GREAT! Denise-Good to see your weight coming off too! GO GIRL!! Pamela-look at me...I am here. If I would have waited for them to fix it for me I still would not be here!! How are you? Haydee-I live in the Houston area too and that clothes offer sounds appealing. Not the bras though, I am a member of the IBTC....lol (itty bitty titty committee, for those that do not know what the IBTC is) Laura...I think I am just as anxious as you for the day that you see that 2 is your first number. I can not wait for the day that we see you post that you are 2 something. Should only be a matter of a few days now...so hang in there!! Everyone, I am so glad to be back. Take care!