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Great Job Stephanie!!! Your numbers are looking good and healthy. I am glad your Doctor is saying One day on and One day off... That is very sensible, considering what you've been thru:rolleyes2:

Karla, Karri; Well said Karri!!!! You are right on. No sugar coating it. (Pardon the PUN) If you read all the posts from everyone on here you will find honesty, love & direction. We dont all take the same journey to get where we're going. Some of us learn early, some of us learn LATE. However, some of us are more pig-headed than others (ME!) and tend to try and do things "my own way" ... it only ever works for me if I stick to the straight and narrow... I am the type that MUST be accountable, either to myself or others... Mostly OTHERS works best for me... I get my Strength and determination from all of the rest of you... As if left to my own devices I fluctuate and stumble... Today, and only for today I have a plan - and its working for me... Will my plan work for me tomorrow? I won't know until tomorrow... in that moment. Here are my today totals... CALORIESCARBSFATPROTEIN1,126-137-28-51

Don't worry, you are not whinning any more or louder than any of us that have gone before. You are just entering "Bandster Hell" . Its that time after you are healed from surgery, but BEFORE you have restriction. It will take several fills before you have adequet restriction so be patient. Its very hard... we all remember well. I had to go thru it twice!!! My first surgery was in July 07 (like everyone else) but then 4 -5 fills into the journey my nurse PUNCTURED my Tubing to the port and I had to have a 2nd surgery to FIX the damn thing... needless to say that gave me a huge excuse to feel sorry for myself and continue eating poorly... I do very well, when I stay on the straight and narrow as I DO have proper restriction now. 7.5 cc's in a 10 cc Band. My sweet spot. Yup, $7000 is a LOT of money... and you are getting what you paid for... it just takes time... It dson't all happen overnight.. Its the waiting that is the worst... But think about how lucky you are to have gotten the surgery at all... At least you are ON your JOURNEY, consider the thousands of folks out there who are doomed to remain fat because they cannot afford this surgery. WE ARE THE LUCKY ONES, just keep telliny your self that o.k. Hang in... it'll get there Night, night:tt1:

CALORIESCARBSFATPROTEIN1,2461793566 Spark People.com today....Cals 1246, Carbs, Fat, Protien

What quilting project are you working on Karla? I am hand quilting (on the outer boarders now) a Double Bed size quilt. The blocks were given to me (12) by a friend who has decided to vet her closets and garage... so I was the benefactor... Lucky me huh??? So I put on the finishing borders, basted it and now I am on the home stretch of finishing it. If you've read back a few pages you'll see that after CANDY, QUILTING is my next favorite addiction... albiet a much healthier one!

Good morning !!! O.k. I've only had a coffee w/ double milk so far, but I am downstairs and have completed my Wii FIT for the day~ 1:02 One hour, 2 minutes O.k so who's up for the Wii challenge today? I know there is a keener out there somewhere who can beat 1 hour, 2 minutes!!! Cammon, I know you're out there just waiting to beat the SOCKS off of me.. "Dianna" the demon girl is quite today!!! YEAH!!!:tt1: I didn't exercise yesterday, but I didn't quilt either... DH took me out for supper... and I still did pretty well with my cal total yest. Because I ordered an Appetiser instead of a meal. I had Steamed mussels!! God, the protien was really high and they were so good. I almost ordered their fresh Lake Pickeral, but I knew it would come with potatoes, veggies, roll etc... so I passed on that. I was pleased with my choices, and I then had enough cals left over in the evening to have my Hot DIET Cocoa, and an AllBran Fibre bar... :smile2: O.k. now I am off to have some nutrition, and QUILT ha,ha.. all damn day if I want to. But DH is out doing Yard work, so I should go do some of that too.. I have IRIS's to move about. Have a great day ladies...

I agree with Janet, use those workout cals as added insurance that you'll lose weight each week. Keeping up with the Food Police's suggestions will make you a loser(hee,hee a winner) a deficit of calories per day ...daily plate said 1600 that's to eat to MAINTAIN your current weight. So there are 3500 cals in a pound of lost body weight (I know it dosn't sound fair) therefore to loose 1 lb of stored weight each week you must be in a daily deficit of 500 cals. So YOU get to eat 1100 cals Total.. and you will lose 1 lb per week at a minimum... because all the exercise you are doing will only speed up that deficit process.. get it??? Before and After....Children Before children I was thankful to have been born in the USA, the most powerful free democracy in the world. After children I am thankful for Velcro tennis shoes. As well as being a time saver, I can hear the sound of my son taking them off, which gives me three extra seconds to activate the safety locks on the back seat windows, right before he hurls them out of the car and onto the freeway. Before children I was thankful for the opportunity to obtain a college education and have a higher quality of life than my ancestors. After children I am thankful to finish a complete thought without being interrupted. Before children I was thankful for holistic medicine and natural herbs. After children I am thankful for pediatric cough syrup guaranteed to "cause drowsiness" in young children. Before children I was thankful for a warm, cozy home to share with my loved ones. After children I am thankful for the lock on the bathroom door. Before children I was thankful for my wonderful family. After children I am thankful for my wonderful family. Thomas Ellsworth

CALORIESCARBSFATPROTEIN1,022/108/31/84/ Friday nights food tally... pretty good. No Wii today though... I'll do it first thing in the morning o.k.???

Don't you worry about spelling, we all type so fast that spelling just dosn't enter into it... Its about CONTENT not perfection.

CALORIESCARBSFATPROTEIN875/115/16/67/ Thursdays numbers... day 1.... I'm not getting excited... I am joust going to do this ONE DAY AT A TIME.... Now I have to go back and read all the posts I missed.

what is the latest time that you can eat in an evening?? This question is for the FOOD POLICE

Yeah for us!!:crying: I just ate my snack, and think I may go and have my beets that I didn't work in at dinner time... Oh Phyl, I am glad you are a music lover!! My DH has a BIG surprise in store for you Lucky 7's that are coming to Canada this summer. We also have to come up with some kind of itinerary or we'll run out of time to do stuff... Should I do a poll on another thread???:rolleyes2:

Dear karrie; You sound like you are getting some good insight into why you are eating badly. The pouch test is a good place to start. I had a shake for breaky today too, then a WW frozen dinner for lunch. Just now I ate 1 boneless skinless chicken thigh and it was PLENTY, I tried to eat some of my 1/2 cup of beets and it got stuck. SO.... I may re-try my beets this evening as a snack... geesh its already in my Spark totals for today.. plus I need the fibre... or tomorrow Pooping will be difficult! Sorry TMI!!!

gINETTE IS JUST GETTING BACK FROM fLORIDA NOW... i'LL SEE HER SOON i THINK.

Denise; I hope your Mom is better today too. That Horrible Stomach bug has been hanging around Canada too. My Mom is still on "lockdown" at her retirement rez. They have ALL had it... I was hoping to get in to see her yest. no luck... still confined. Wow, there has sure been a lot of stress on members of late with Parent issues... Hugs to all of you, and get stable soon:tongue: Karri; I hear ya girl... I know what you mean about the Food demons... I've been fighting them myself. But I have a new plan.... more later Ummmm, ya know me too well Janet.. When I am not on here with verbal diarhea then YOU know what I am up to. No damn good!~ :sneaky: I have been pigging out on choc. almonds. icecream, I was all determined to quit it yest. when my boss walks in with Foil wrapped Bunnies for me to eat!!!! Well that was it, yest was a disaster. Work, tried to see Mom, Candy Store, Casino ($100 lost), fabric store{now this was a possitive move} I stopped and got some thread that I was needing to finish a project. Came home, no dinner... went down to the baselment to sew... I stayed there all evening so I wouldn't be near the fridge/cupboards... Ate 2 pcs pizza for dinner and that was it. This morning, I got out my Wii Fit that I bought yesterday {remember I gave the 1st one to the kids?} So this a.m. I had a shake, messed around hooking up my Wii and did Yoga, Strength training for 45 minutes. I was surprised as my wii fit age on the weekend was 66 yrs old. This morning, I did better 51 yrs old. So here I sit again, {never quit quitting right?} today is day 1 of new eating patterns and new fitness patterns. I have NOT been going to the gym so I am thinking of cancelling that membership and just doing the Wii fit at home. I know you ladies will keep me accountable on my Wii Fit as several of you have the console too - am I right??? In order to do any quilting, I MUST do 45 - 60 mins on the Wii Fit first o.k.?? does that sound reasonable? I am sorry I havn't kept up with all the posts, I've just been very self-centred lately (yuk) Hugs, and love Candice

Awh Phyl, its o.k. You are just missing the folks that are leaving and the great WINTER time that you had. I am envious of you and Earl ... you lead a great social life. But everyone has left down south... so you'd be lonely there anyways right? Up north you'll see SPRING come out and then summer.... it'll be great to spend time spoiling your grandchildren right??? I wish I had some to spoil!!! Hugs, Can

I am so glad that easter is over, now all the candy will disappear in the stores... Yikes, its been talking to me!!!

HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY everyone! Home from Toronto, visiting DD and Dsil2B... nice visit.. Went for a long walk and got blisters on both of my feet. I was wearing the wrong shoes. This a.m. we did Wii Fit... I was 66 yrs old and "Overweight" dah! no kidding! So tomorrow Its back at the Food Journaling and proper exercise.. perhpas I should buy another Wii fit for MYself!~!! Steph, glad you are out for a walk. You are doing so well after your surgery. Kara, you keep up the good work too. Pay heed to Stephanies advise. Janet, Phyl, Linda, Karri, Kari, Donna, Car... Happy Easter to all :thumbdown:

Dear TJ... I am so happy to hear you are recovering well now.. You have been thru HELL and then some. Best wishes for a healthy and happy future...

Oh YEAH, My DH went out today and bought a Air bed for this summer... He said, I thought that your Lucky 7's might need another bedroom if they all come... Isnt' that sweet, he is ggetting excited to meet all of you... Have you booked your flights???:drool:

Oh Dear Janet, I would NEVER ignore you!!! I am just a little embarrased about my food choices of late. BUT I did get my Ass out of the quilting chair today and take my TWIG for a nice Peppy walk... I even jogged a few minuted... Karri are you paying attention!!! You are my fitness HERO!!! I will try to do more. Karri, I also will keep my fingers crossed for your School administrators to do the right thing... Hugs to you, I know this must be a stressful time. Phyl, A loss, you go girl... you are so consistant!!! Perhaps I should have EARL talk to Peter about watching ME like a hawk.... I'd hate it but it would be best for me. I amcheating way too much. I got a little note from our "Linda" today she's cooking for an army this weekend. I am off to my DD's tomorrow for Easter it will be nice to see the kids.

Oh Phyl, I love the Avitars of candy Bars... too cute. But seriously, Don't the staff in the Nursing home "supervise" what the residents eat??? It will definetly be hard to curb your Mom's indulgences with the co-hort in her room sabotaging things... I am glad though that you found her a place to live where she will get care. This is too much healthcare for you to provide at your home, and with your career too... I don't know your Mom, but MY Mom didn't want to Live with any of her children... She likes her autonomy and is quite independant even with her physical limitations. I got her a hired nurse to help her dress in the mornings, well Mom fired her... I tried to help, but they gotta WANT it right? Its a fine balance that we have to tread when we are the PARENT of our PARENTS... Oh the sandwich generation, that's us. HUGS to you Denise, and stay strong.

I watched IDOL last night, but I can't relmember which one is ADAM???? what song did he sing.???? I can't stand the blind guy, I don't like his voice at ALL!! I like Nanooop, he's my fav. Janet'; yeah, 3 things coming up!!! France, the Lucky 7's, and the WEDDING.... I gotta get my sh!t together again... I've been off the wagon since Mexico... I didn't gain anything while away... but I've been making up for it since! O.k. after Easter weekend!!!

Fantastic loss, keep up the good work!!

Have you tried taking your dose in Smaller increments. For example if I take 200 mg Zoloft, I get my dr to write the script for 4 x 50mg pills then they are SMALLER. Much easier to swallow. But then right after my surgery, I OPENED the Zoloft capsule and put it in my Protien Shake. Welbutrin is round but not too big. I have no problem swallowing Serquil at all. I take 3 - 100mg pills nightly.