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NO Kettle CORN, step away from the Kettle Corn~~ Linda, you are the bestest MOM - you always are thinking of your kids even now that they've all flown the coop. ANd this has been a hard year, with your LAST one leaving...I know you MISS her. I am so glad the son in Cali let you know that they are well and so far out of dangers way... Thank you all for such nice birthday messages. I know I am loved by you all!!! And it is reciprocaated!!!! My (local) BFF took me for dinner (we split a 10 oz steak, salad) then we went to see JULIE and JULIA... really a cute movie.. but all that FRENCH cooking!!! When we left the movie theatre I was so Freeking HUNGRY.. SO I stopped and had a timmies coffee/milk, and now I am drinking a pot of tea/skim milk before bed... or I'll never make it till morning~ THe GIRLS at work even called me today to sing me Happy Birthday on the phone. and NO Ididn't have to work today - how cool was that! CALORIES/CARBS/FAT/PROTEIN1,060/83/37/103 my birthday food tally

Phyl, Karla is right, you've been pumped full of liquids and you've not had your usual Activity... it'll POOP out don't you worry. I like to take " PRODIEM Plus" it works well after you've had codiene. ALso nibble on some dried Apricots or prunes... I'll all help I'll bet that SHOWER felt divine!!! :biggrin:

where is everybody today??? I am lonely here all by myself

B: Vanilla Protien shake w/ FLax/GrapeSeed OIL (Omega3's) 1 4oz Danone Activia yogurt. L: Tea with skim Milk D: Barley & Chicken Stew 1 1/2cups Snack: Turkey Bites pepperoni stick 60 cals.

Carla; I slept in until 11/30 a.m...!!! MEDS!! Just reading about your day ahead makes me want to go back to bed.... But alas this is a good quilting day.. Rainy, shitty... this was August? Went out for dinner last night with Kids and my almost 2nd daughter... was really fun! But the SODIUM killed me.. I ate really well all day, kept my totals under control but I ate some Spanish Olives... and they were SALTY... poop, I'll just have to drink more Water today and flush that thru... I want a LOSS on my B=day.:wub: o.k. back from my Sewing Room... did my BLock of the month for JULY ( I am behind) It was a horrible pattern, the instructions sucked!!! I had to call the Quilt store 2 times to get clarification, and still the block does not look like the one in the picture! Oh well, its done now after 5 hours of swearing... argh... I am going to do HAND quilting tonight in front of T.V. that will calm my nerves again Just eating my supper now, Barley/Chicken stew... its a reheat from a couple of days ago but its stil tasty. ANd some good news, my Gastric Bypass Friend called this aft. and we are going out for Dinner and Movie tomorrow..

WHoa.... here are some BLasts from the Past!! My neice Jenny, sent these to me on facebook tonight.. Crap, look how skinny I was back in the Day.. Meaghan was a little tike... so cute Gotta love the GLASSES!!!:wub:

CALORIES/CARBS/FAT/PROTEIN950/88/29/58 Thats it for sat night food, 2 glassses of wine... steak..yum... no bread. 6 french fries (accounted for ) Didn't eat lunch today though,, kinda got away on me.. Now next week, I gotta add some exercise!!!!! I've got the food under control, only had one WEE food thought tonight, but i talked myself out of it... cuse it was almost bedtime, and I just KNOW it'll repeat if I eat anything this late, so I'm just drinking my "Tea" and taking my night time pills and then hopping in the sack. Oh yea, and the prednisone that the Doc gave me on Thurs is calming "things" down...not quite so itchy, I can sleep thru the night agian... Inflamation is going down too. Just wish I did'nt have to take these pills for 10 days... they say they can increase your appetite... and I sure don't need that!!!! Sleep tight, bugs & hugs, Can:tt2:

Hi Joe and others; Like you I have had my ups and downs with the scale since banding. After the 1st year I kinda got stuck between 178 & 180 for a whole year. My bandster friends have been a great example for me and currently I am 'back on track' and losing. NOw its only been a week, but I feel like I am in better control. I hate to admit it but I had to say GOODBYE to my Sugar!!! I am eating the SOUTHBEACH way, although the first 3 days I did Atkins = no carbs... just meat/poultry/fish & green veggies only.... I got the cravings out of my head and now I am researching everyday for lowcarb recipes, but high enough in protien that I am satisfied. For the longest time I kept telling myself that "my band is NOT working".... well this past week has proved the opposite. The BAND works fine, "I" am not working WITH the Band... get it???? I use spark people.com to track everything I eat and then you can plunk in any recipe and tweek the ingredients and IT will figure out all the nutritional value - so that you can keep your CARBS to a minimum... I've lost 4 lbs in the last 6 days, so I am encouraged. I beg you to do the same, YOU CAN DO IT....:frown:

Hi Goober; I am going to PM you with my personal details... ie. phone, real name etc.... Then perhaps we can tee up a meeting in Barrie or thereabouts for a "coffee or SKIM MILK LATTE" sound good? Peaches:tt1:

Good morning!~:frown: Oh Phyl, so good to see you posting... and with your humour intact!!! LInda; Birthday party tomorrow, that'll be a blast... What did Gramma Linda and Grampa Mel get for Cora??? I am sure you went nuts shopping for that!!! Yes, and I agree about the weather, Janet is being way to SELFISH with the WARM weather... next week SEPTEMBER ARGH!! My B-day is on Monday, I'll be 54 how FLICKING sick is that!!!

No way, no butter tarts for me.. I am on SUGAR lockdown... and I am loosing weight again... don't want to Frig this up!!! Would still like to get togerther for support.. you interested?

Phyl dahling... where are you? Are you doing o.k. at home tonight??? Hope checking out of hospital didn't cause you too much discomfort... Ahhh, sleeping with Hubby tonight... you'll enjoy that for sure... Know, don't forget the SEX rules from your classes eh??? :w00t:

Hey Janet, you'll get onto those 4 lbs - I KNOW YOU!!!!:w00t: I went out for coffee with an dear friend this a.m. picked up the RV from having its trany fluid changed... its all good! Liked my mechanic too... he offered my GF and I lunch, when we pulled up at the shop the 3 guys were BBQing their lunch of boneless skinless chick thighs, 2 huge steaks, and portobello mushrooms... there was enough on the grill to fee 12 bandsters LOL We politely declined, as we had jsut come from Starbucks and had Soy Lattes' SF carmel syrup _ YUM :w00t: CALORIES/CARBSFAT/PROTEIN839/82/25/73 1,000 - 1,10050 - 10022 - 2560 - 127 Calories for the day ..... bottom numbers are my goals per day.... so I'm meeting those... got another new recipe for you girls today.... Bean and Chicken Skillet Dinner Ingredients 1 tblsn olive or canola oil 1 onion, chopped 4 carrots, diced 1 pound Chicken Breats, skinless, boneless (or turkey) CUBED 1/2 cup no salt added tomato sauce (plus a tbsp or 2 of water) 1 tsp oregano, dried 2 cups drained and rinsed WHITE KIDNEY BEANS (or cooked) Pepper to taste 1/2 cup chopped parsley Nutritional Info Fat: 3.6gCarbohydrates: 21.8gCalories:211.5Protein: 23.1g In a 12 inch skillet heal olive oil. When hot, add onion and carrots and stirfiy 5 mins. Add Chicken/turkey, until there is no more pink. Add tomato sauce, spices, beans, and season to taste. Stir-friy for another min or so, or until all ingredients are very hot. Check the carrots for doneness. Stir in parsley and serve immediately. Number of Servings: 6 Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 2BHEALTHY4LIFE1. This is what I made Petie and I for dinner tonight... Ive just been cooking out of this Cholesterol cure cookbook... so far ...so good... haven't eaten anything yucky. Have a good night everyone!

SO it sounds like DEXH is actually going to come up with the money??? WOW, what a relief that will be! Did you send out your request to the Universe???

Day 6 Weight Loss Day 6 Hi. Today, I'd like to share a message from an online member. "I love this program and am committed to it. But the one area I need help in is what to do with the feelings and emotions that get uncovered when stuffing your face to anesthetize yourself is no longer an option. Individual counseling is fine, but these issues seem to come up "after hours" when I am alone with myself and am getting sad and anxious. Any feedback?" Does this sound at all familiar to you? Many people find that this issue comes up for them once they stop "using" food to deal with emotions such as anger, shame, loneliness, boredom, fear, and/or frustration. Unfortunately, some people don't recognize what's going on and give in to the cravings instead of working on the underlying emotional issues. Here are some tips If this happens to apply to you,... Practice your daily mental training and positive affirmations every day for the best results. Regular physical activity may also help. Many people report that taking a walk helps them think and work through issues. In addition, the brain releases "feel good" chemicals in response to exercise. Many people also find it helpful to keep a private journal in which they write their thoughts and feelings. People who "journal" on a regular basis report that it is one of the most beneficial things they do. The daily chapter on My LAP-BAND® TLC is a good resource to help you deal with cravings and the issues that cause them. In addition to your regular daily reading, you may want to scan the chapter index and read the topics that are especially relevant for you at that particular time. The H.E.A.L.T.H. model discussed in Day 23 can be especially beneficial in helping people determine how to enhance the richness of their lives. Be sure to take advantage of the support resources available to you in the 'My Support Team' tab of your LAP-BAND® TLC program. Also, take advantage of your personal phone coaching calls with a Lindora expert. Remember, you receive two calls with your program, and if you need additional calls you can purchase as many as you would like. We are here for you, every step of the way in your journey to become, and stay lean for life! Shelly Lummus, R.N., M.N., F.N.P.-BC Daily Tip Feeling dizzy or noticing more leg cramps? Take a look at the information on the "Menu Support" page. Click on the box on the left side of the page "Learn more about Sodium and Potassium." This email content has been prepared by the weight loss experts from Lindora®. Please feel free to contact us at any time with questions related to your LAP-BAND® TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Change) online weight loss program. If you have questions specific to your LAP-BAND® System, or your surgery please contact your surgeon. More detailed Risk and Benefit Information is available on www.lapband.com.

Originally Posted by peaches9 Oh for sure Stephanie, no way I'd drive past you and NOT stop in.... it would be so awesome to see you agian, And I'd love to meet Jeff and your kids!! Ahem, drum role please.... scale this morning!!!! 174 holy crap I have never broken 175 before!!!!! GOtta keep up with this TLC weight loss program.. THANK YOU JANET!!! CONGRATULATIONS CANDICE !!!!!! WTG - I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT ONCE YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT.. But I'm confused too - why are you thanking me ??? TLC is that something you found on the labpand site that I posted about ??? Janet; its that Lapband site you posted up here a couple pages back... its great... they send you a motivational chat everyday in your email. And Like I am shooting for 1000 cals a day or less.. Most meals are PROTIEN SHAKE, or MEAT, and then MEAT again for supper... very limited CARBS ... trying to keep that between 50-100 carbs per day... NO SUGAR!!! I've been really good on the NO SUGAR thing... cravings have dropped off. If I have a CARB it will be a COMPLEX carb with LOTS of fibre.. I'll have to cook more things myself andnot buy packaged things, but that's o.k. Did a big CLEANUP of the kitch. last night. I went to find some Oat Bran to make cereal and all my dry goods were "BUGGY" ohh, gross... so I thru out TONS of stuff, just in case ya know.

Here is a recipe that I made tonight from "The 8-week Cholesterol Cure Cookbook" now I ate 1/8th (mostly) of it and its very hardy.... chewy and takes a LONG time to eat... but its quite good and I incl in my food journal for the day. Indian Barley Pudding - SF Ingredients 1 cup pearl barley, dry 1 small can Evap. Skim Milk 1/3 cup SPLENDA or STEVIA POWDER 1/4 tsp each Powdered cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg 2 tbspns RUM 1/2 cup Egg Substitute, or egg whites to measure 1/2 cup 1 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped prunes Nutritional Info Fat: 0.4gCarbohydrates: 45.2gCalories:219.6Protein: 7.8g makes 8 generous servings. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray PAM into a shallow Glass or Ceramic baking pan, 9 X 13" set aside. In a large saucepan bring barley, milk, 2/12 cups water, sweetner, spices and rum to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 10 mins. In a small mixing bowl combine egg subs. with raisins & Prunes(if using), and after 10 mins. stir this into the barley-milk mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 1 1/4 hours ( test with a toothpick) may need another 15 mins. Number of Servings: 8 Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 2BHEALTHY4LIFE1. Night-night girls, hopefully I wont have to sleep with a Frozen Gel pack in my crotch tonight

CALORIES/CARBS/FAT/PROTEIN840/141/9/51 O.k. thats it for FOOD today... I did get to the Doc. says I have a "systemic allergic reaction" to 'something'.... So she gave me a Rx for Predisone, 5 days whole pill, then 5 days 1/2 pill per day... Now prednisone is kinda scary cause it can make you "loopy in the head" and I already am Bipolar!! So she said MAKE SURE YOUR HUSBAND WATCHES you like a HAWK.... Actually since I've had this itch since JUNE, and I only take ONE medication - period which I've been taking since Dec... I think it might be that I am allergic to that. She said no, its probably your laundry detergent (@#$!^$@$?#@#$!&) so I went to the store and bought IVORY liquid and now and in the process of re-washing ALL my wardrobe! This will probably take the weekend... but its expected to be rainy here anyways. No soap on my face or body, no lotions, or creams... I said what am I supposed to do about my face? IT'll crack open if I dont'keep something on it??? She looked at me like "I" was nuts. Thus endeth the saga... I'll stop complaining about the itch and hope it all settles down in the next week or so. Oh yeah, and I can take a BAKING SODA bath... but that's it for additives.

Oh for sure Stephanie, no way I'd drive past you and NOT stop in.... it would be so awesome to see you agian, And I'd love to meet Jeff and your kids!! Ahem, drum role please.... scale this morning!!!! 174 holy crap I have never broken 175 before!!!!! GOtta keep up with this TLC weight loss program.. THANK YOU JANET!!!

OH Phyl, I am so glad your healing is coming along.. sorry about the PAIN, you HAD a busy day though after all. Earl is too funny, he really does love looking after you like a mother hen.. THAT IS RARE!! You can forgive him all his cheapness because he excells at so much MORE :blushing: HOme Friday, just think how good your own bed will feel:lol:

Hey LInda; How are YOU! So glad you checked in - we've missed you too. I'd love to come to Wisconsin, but alas it probably won't be until Spring.... today, DH knew I was still pissed with him, so he gives me a hug and says " how about a nice trip across Canada to the west coast?".... now where is my tape recorder???? Cause if I don't get it in writing or recorded digitally the bugger will change his mind - again! Sorry guys, I've done nothing but whine and complain for the last several days. On a positive note: I've stuck to my guns and recorded ALL food eaten, and stuck to it... I am anxiously waiting to scale=up in the morning... hopefully ... good news there.:thumbdown:

Hi Kari; thats just it... we havn't been down to Florida for a month in the winter yet... DH just retired in JUNE.. So now he says, "I want to spend my first winter off work here (in Canada) and see what its like, before we go taking off to the States.." Dah, what the Freek does he think the winter up here is gonna be like? Any different than the last 9 YEARS up here at the beach!!!!???#!#!W$#$@$ It's gonna be LONG, COLD and boring!!!! I think I am married to Jekly and Hyde Still miserable (down there) going to the Doc tomorrow... A massage therapist at work suggested I try an Epsom Salts Bath to take down the itch... so I came home from work and got in the tub.. But ya know what, I also have HIVES on my chest today... do you think I might be allergic to my Bipolar meds? Its the ONLY pills I take with the exception of Vitamins/Calcium chews. I've only been on this MED since Dec '08... Think I'll go and look that up. CALORIES/CARBS/FAT/PROTEIN876/92/21/89 Food for today... I had 2 chicken drum sticks for supper, but 1 1/2 hrs later I was hungry... so I dug out an old box of OAT BRAN CEREAL, I cooked it up and had SF syrup on it.. it lowers cholesteral apparently... thats what the dietician said yesterday...:thumbdown:

Janet, what happened today at work? Did the Boss come and appologise for being "out of line?" Sometimes the work place stress can be as troubling as any other...Did your car repairs turn out o.k.? Short work day today - Yeah!!! Food so far, Banana/Strawberry Prot. shake with Flax Meal Coffee with milk Janet; I am growing out my HAIR , it'll be a similar style to yours.... Imitation is the highest form of flattery!! tonight for supper.... Cola Chicken (diet of course) its an old WW recipe and it smells wonderful cooking! Doctors appt tomorrow aft after work is done.... I can hardly wait! ( scratch,scratch) :thumbdown:

CALORIES/CARBS/FAT/PROTEIN1,201/60/15/133 That's my food for yesterday, on TLC... Now my only cheat was wine yesterday... Still not eating any carbs.. I had a headache yesterday, but I think that is SUGAR withdrawl.. I still have the Kreeping Krud.. calledmy Dr.'s office this a.m. to see if I can get in to let her have a 'look' at it... gross but necessary!!!

Omgosh. DH and I just had a fight.... He has BOOKINGS for playing GIGS 3 weekends in Sept. I wanted to go do some more camping, say perhaps LABOR Day weekend... He says, "we didnt' go camping before we had the RV - why would I want to go camping NOW????" "I was thinking we'd use it to travel back and forth from the SOUTH"... "then in the next breath, says he dosn't want to go to Florida this year for a month"... O.k. so am I freeking nuts???? What the FREEK did we buy the damn thing for? Guess I'll just have to go by myself that's all.... Carla, you said he's a keeper??? well I'd like to "keep' him alrignt... under the floorboards of the VAN :thumbup: