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Quick question for everyone; does your "stomach" throb when you are eating??? I get this now and again.... Now I know that once I start burping while eating, its my band's signal to STOP eating... but what's with the throbbing??? Candice

O.k. I'll try again.... Janet, how do you cook your scallops???? This "SITE" is pissing me off won't let me post:sneaky:

Oh Denise I am so sorry you are experiencing this, you are right it is horrible... have you got any gaviscon or maloxx?

DEAR LINDA: wow you lucky dog you... I love Mexico... and guess what? Its a long weekend for us "Canadians" too.. Its Queen Victoria's Birthday and we celebrate it on May 24 or the closest weekend to it.... YEAH!!! Have a blast on your holiday, and its only 7 days so whatever damage you do eating and drinking it'll come off fast once you are home... You have lost so much weight, I'll bet you don't even take advantage of the Buffet's... HUGS and HAVE FUN! Hi Salsa; You are right, WE HATE to hear about ALL the food you get to eat!!! :biggrin: but then hey! you are WORKING your BUTT off... so you need those calories to rebuild your body and muscles... ITS FUEL, not garbage that you are eating. Now for calorie dense foods, hummm have you tried Guacamole? It is a GOOD fat, from vegetable source.. My Late MIL used to make a salad at Xmas time half of a ripe avocado, take out pit, and fill with Shrimp/crab meat/mayo mixure... very yummy and high protien... might do the trick. Also, use real cream in your sauces over pasta... and add NUTS... they are also a dense calorie food, but have GOOD fats in them omega's and such... Also, instead of cooking and sauteeing your food in PAM use real olive oil... The cals will add up... Good luck with that.. and don't be hard on yourself... compare yourself to a HUMMER or Cadillac... needs premium grade fuel right? Well, we that are still trying to lose are those Hybrid economy cars that use less gas... get it???

I am SO looking forward to meeting you all... It's only a little over 2 months away.... don't expect me to be skinny but I'll be a lot healthier than I was a year ago... BP is coming down... so that's a NSV.. No Dairy Queen's lately (since my last Yuk-up) that was aweful... Mother's Day celebrations left me making some bad food choices, but I am getting back on track this week. Hugs to everyone :thumbup:

I havn't been on here in about a week. Company for Mothers Day ... Janet, OMG what a terrible shock to your family. I pray that everything heals o.k. and that they catch the Bast@rd who did this!!!

everyone's [port can be in a different place. It just depends on where YOUR surgeon prefers to put it. Yes, it may remain tender for several wks. My Port was moved Mar 28 and I still have a titch of bruising and I can feel scar tissue forming around it too. Very weird, but not painful. I had another fill today, my 4th and I think this should do me for a while...

Sheesh I don't sign in for a couple of days and I miss everything!!!

Oh Phyl, your "smilie" looks like he is PB'ing and then falling down from weakness.... I had another long drive to Toronto today for a fill. WHen I got there the Nurse said OH, I'll give you 1 cc....:confused2: OMG no not that much!! She gave me 0.5cc last time so I wouldn't agree to any more than that again... and I am TIGHT... I can get down water, but VERY slowly. I had a bowl 3/4 cup of soup tonight and then some popsycles... I was having a yen for Pistachios so I counted 47 out, only ate 1/4 of them and PB'd.... dah!!! After all it is supposed to be ONLY liquids today... But I just wanted something salty... it was good :frown: that it didn't work. I am down another lb. pretty soon I'll be able to update my ticker at the bottom!!!!:tt2:

You have the same sized band as I do 10cc.'s but my fill nurse said that they'll actually hold 11 or 12 cc's... weird huh? My band is a French Mid-Band. I go for another fill tomorrow, I probably wont' need much as I got 1/2 cc (0.5) last time... we'll see how it goes. ALL THE OTHER GALS - Sorry I've been missing in action I've been busy yest. and today at work... I got some new px and my schedule is filling up agian YEAH!!! Phyl, I am glad your DD has come around - she should appreciate having such a FANTASTIC Mom like YOU

ANy bandsters out there from NORTH of Toronto? I'd love to plan a get-to-gether for some of us more Central/Northern Ontarians. Come back to me babes & dudes!!! :help:

Orillia, Wasaga Beach and Haliburton.... Orillia is kinda in the Middle... lets PM each other with details. :thumbup:

Linda: That is fantastic news on your Son's accomplishment. I opt for the shopping trip to Milwaukee too... Shopping is always FUN, FUN, FUN:regular_smile: Yes, I was happy that I stuck to good eating habits this weekend, I am sure it'll pay off on Monday morn. weigh in.:frown: Oh Jackie, I totally get where you are coming from, I won't go gamble again now for quite a while, I've been really lucky this year 2008 and I don't want to press my luck. I think the reason I won was cause I was down doing a "good hearted" painting job for my BF... as a favor.. it turned out really well and she loves it. What goes around comes around:thumbup: Phyl, I am so sorry you got the flu stay in bed and don't rush getting around and doing... Let hubby wait on you hand and foot.!!!

I had a great day yesterday, finished my painting job. went out for dinner with my BF ( you dirty girs, that's my Best Friend LOL) I had a drink, but for supper I had Calamari(squid) which I split with my BF and a Greek Salad, which I also split... No dessert!!! Then we went to the Casino and I won $700 :tongue: :frown: :w00t: so now my M of A trip is all PRE PAID for.....:sad: Have a super day everyone!

Well if you are self-pay it may only be a matter of 2 wks once you blood work and tests are o.k.'d.. This is so exciting for you! I remember this time well!! I've been banded since July 11/07 (friends with Janet) It is a good decision.. to finally have control over what you eat.... it really is marvellous. Just a caution about nutrician. ALWAYs follow the bandster rules, right from the beginning... I can't stress that enough.... your new life starts with new habits.. During the 6 wks healing time after surge. you will feel fine... but your insides are still healing even if you don't feel anydifferent on the outside ie energy level, pain is gone etc. This time period is known as bandster hell, cause slowly you'll regain your natural appetite, but as yet will have no restriction. I don't know how heavy you presently are, but right after surgery start walking, walk every day... it really helps with recovery... and it'll be a welcome part of your NEW LIFE. Congratulations, and enjoy the journey :sad: Candice

:biggrin2: Oh my Gosh, Stephanie, you poor thing! Better check with the Pharmacist before you take any cold medications/decongestants again.. You must be super sensitive to them... Try a nice cup of Camomile tea tonight before bed to calm you down. At least tomorrow is Sat and you'll be able to sleep in Eh???

You are so right!!! I DO NEED to stay out of the Demon Drivethru's...argh!! Its just like wow, you have some willpower and wham there's another one right down the GD street. Its a conspiracy to keep Americans/Canadians all fat!!!!:thumbup: So Salsa, how much do you have to pay for each Dr. visit? Just curious O.k. drinking my water now... I've had a coffee, 1/2 cup oatmeal, and 16 oz of water. I am getting my exersise in by painting my BF Bathroom... but that's a whole other post:mad:

Phyl; I am sending you big (((hugs))) I agree with Linda, you are a Gramma role model.. So don't let your DD grind you down. Your hubby was so sweet to go and do the lawn regardless of her attitude. That is real grace and maturity. Karri, I hope your foot is feeling better today and that you didn't mind us all TELLING you to go to the doctor. We Care. Janet; Don't worry about us tying you up at M of A and turning you into a Non-smoker.... My Laser Acupuncture uses a machine and computer so I doubt I'd get across the border with it LOL. Linda; Getting your insurance turned down is a real bummer. How much is that surgery in Mexico? If I ever decide to get a TT I would have to go there to be able to afford it I am sure. Stephanie; Hang in there, you work so hard... how many days left of teaching???? :thumbup: Everyone else, have a great day! :wub:

this is a great service!! There must be alot of bandsters in London? You lucky, lucky bunch!!

Chime in here. I help smokers quit all day long with Laser Acupuncture Therapy. It really works and there perhaps is a clinic near you? If there is anything I can do to help you make your decision, just ask.. We all Love you UNconditionally :thumbup:

You are not warped. Everyone has 'darker' thoughts like that from time to time. Just so you don't think you are the only one..... I had a great ck up today with my gynocologist. Everything 'below' is A.o.k. and also I lost another lb. he reached for my abdomen to press around and he hits my PORT. :thumbup: You shoulda seen the look on his face! He says "what's that"?? SO I told him about my Lapband. He didn't have a clue what it was. So I told him that I've been losing weight and he checks my chart, wow you used to weight 240 now your 187!!! That's fantastic... I don't know what you're doing, but keep it up as it wll definetly help Your Bladder repair Job ( he's done 2 on me in the last 10 yrs) and I said , "yeah, and it'll be better on my knees and back too". So when I left, I felt on top of the world. But hungry. My appt. was for 1pm and it was now 2:30...so what do I do??? Oh yeah, get ready... something really stupid!!! I drove straight to the Dairy Queen and ordered a Choc fudge brownie sundae in a choc waffle cone. It was HUGE!! and cost me $5 So I pull over to eat it... slowly mind you ... and Im gonna take 'tiny' bites o.k. I have one or two mouthfulls, and already I know (my band) its not going to work. I want it really bad.... just then (and know I know God is watching me) my BF husband pulls into the drive thru... and he SEES me there... trying to non-challantly eat my jynormous dessert. I start to PB... so I am totally busted and I hand over my sundae to my BF 's husband to agrees to eat it for me...:thumbup: O.k. are you all finished laughing at my SIC, SIC behaviour????:confused2:

If a "runner" complains of pain... I can only assume that you are not a woosie or a whinner. GO GET YOUR FOOT checked out today!!! :smile: Stay off of it, you may have a small fracture in your foot. You won't do yourself any good if it IS a break, and you could do yourself some LONG term damage and then all your running goals will be for not. (((hugs))) Candice

I think its a fab idea!! Are you sure you don't mind doing the work involved??? Can I help at all???:smile2:

I am so happy for you Linda!! You have worked hard to get to this point. Now no more breathing problems at night Wah-hooo :coolgleamA: and you are down a pound and back on track... Have a great day everyone:redface:

Congratulations on getting your date!!! Its an exciting time