wombat712

Welcome Welcome Jaunderwood!!!!!!! Where two or three are gathered in His name, there He is in the midst of them. Prayers and {{hugs}} for you :rolleyes2: Wombat

I had night problems for about 4 weeks with the halos and sparklies; but then I had night blindness before the procedure. No issues at all with that now :rolleyes2:

I had lasik about 6 years ago. It was FABULOUS!!!! I got to 20/15 in one eye and 20/25 in my really bad eye -but together I could see 20/20. I have always had a fear of going blind because my eyes got worse every year (since I was 7). The thrill of being able to read something is a feeling that I will never forget. I have since gotten into reading glasses. I work on the computer ALL day long and I'm in school at night; need to read music for my instrument and so on. Either way, I am still extremely happy with the results!! Congratulations to you! wombat

ok - break out the gum and mints!!!! That stuff will not taste good over those flavors!!! As soon as you eat your healthy meal; pop in one of those! I don't know if you're allowed gum but some altoid mints should do the trick (if they don't burn a whole in your tongue lol). Also try eating your stuff till you are full - you know then if you have one more bite you would be running for the nearest potty!! And don't beat yourself up too much - most of that is water weight from all the salt!! {{hugs}} wombat

Success is scary. We want it; we work for it; but when it starts happening we start self-sabatoging. I read a book about the lies women tell themselves - sorry I don't have the exact name. I've tried searching for it and can't find it. Anyway, it goes into the things we do when we start experiencing success like if you are promoted at work or praised for something, you generally will start to slack a bit afterwards. Doing things that were opposite of what got you that promotion kind of thing. Not enough to demote you but it's a mental game. I recognize when I do it now. (like now - on the internet when I should be working)lol That new band does sound awesome though!!! wombat

Glad to hear you are feeling better 2bemeagain!! I have been praying for you :rolleyes2: God is good and He won't leave you now :tt1: {{hugs}} and prayers, wombat

I'm in the same boat!!! My twin sister has always been smaller than me - always!!!! My son is starting to mistake me for her when he sees me from a distance. Such a huge compliment for me but I don't believe it. She claims to be wearing an 8 (serious dunlap happening) and I'm in a 12 working on getting into some 10's. I still feel huge dispite the numbers on the scale and the size on the clothes. Seeing my before and 6mo pic together helps but I still see where the fat is. Mostly it shows me just how huge I was before and didn't even know it. Cameras are evil :rolleyes2: wombat

I still go out to eat. I just order something that will be good reheated. I can usually get another 2-3 meals out of one serving. 1 if DH wants to share it with me for lunch the next day.

Rain - they are simply beautiful; such a gift from God {{hugs}} wombat

Thanks peaches!!! I don't know if I could get that much in w/o eating bad stuff. I average 600-800 calories; I can get close to 1000 if I go for Mexican food though :tongue: Especially with WW - the better you eat the more you get to eat! wombat

Crazy isn't it!! I planned on the savings on groceries to help pay for the medical loan. Between that and the medications I'm off of; I only have to come up with $50 a month to make my payment. I LOVE MY BAND!!! Congrats to you :tongue: wombat

what kind of quantity are you able to eat at one time? I base it on how much I'm eating at once and if I stay full or not till the next meal.

{{hugs}} and prayers for you!!! I took my pain meds every 4 hours and slept and slept and slept. Is it possible that you are a little allergic to the one you are on? Maybe call and geta different prescription. At least the doc should be able to give some other thoughts about what you can do. Make sure you are resting and drinking liquids. I get a tad nauseous with a fill as well; something about the squeezing of the tummy. wombat

wow paragirl!! I've never heard of that. Can you see it? How are fills?

Awe Rain {{hugs}} I don't have a great suggestion for you. I was a smoker when mine were little and I would take a smoke break to cool off. I do believe that the slow breathing does actually help calm you (even w/o the cigarettes). I don't smoke any more and turned to snacking. I know they are little so it limits what you can do. Do you do crafts or things that can get them distracted from feeling bad? bath time w/ lavender soap for the little ones ( or you :tongue: ) my thoughts are with you! wombat

I like having the group forums - would love to have one for the Christian thread

You're right - it's funny in a sad way. {{hugs}} wombat

I'm sorry to say but yes. Sometimes another week or so it will tighten up again. I can only get 1 fill a month. Usually when I'm ready to go in and make my appointment I feel tighter a couple of days before. I go anyway though lol. good luck making it till your next fill. We are all here for you - we've been there {{hugs}} wombat

I can't do tortillas when I'm feeling any restriction. I get stuck almost every time. If it's toasted to mostly crunchy I can eat it but then I try to avoid them because of the carbs. I have one of those little burrito makers that I use every now and then. I put in meat or eggs, and cheese wraped in a tortilla. The machine toasts it all up and melts the insides. hmmmm - I'm making myself hungry wombat

I didn't eat any on the mushie stage because it gums up. Now that I'm on solids I can eat just a bit - but I'll mix it with meat in my mouth so that the texture isn't so sticky. I lived on mashed potatoes, tuna fish, egg drop Soup, and eggs w/ a tad of gravy to make them softer (ok, maybe I just REALLY like gravy ) wombat

Yep - I'm an ice cube!!! I am always cold!!!!! My nose, my hands and my feet are like ice. My DH calls my hands "Dr. G Hands" for that autopsy show on Discovery Health. I worry about my nose as to whether I'm losing circulation and how long/how cold is too much or a problem. I know I'm sexy now when I go to bed - I got the flannel pants, socks, and a long sleeve shirt. I think I need to add a heating blanket!!! brrrrrrrrrr wombat

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis in my feet and hands. My feet don't hurt at all now. I'm a little stiff in the mornings but I'm no longer miserable. I can wear heels and walk or stand forever Good luck with the footsies!! wombat

I was turned down for a job that I was completely qualified for. I already worked at the company. They hired a cute little girl with of course a lovely figure as well. She was not qualified for the job and had to ask me for help. Very frustrating!!! I didn't do anything about it nor did I leave the company for another 4 years.

YUMMM - that sounds really good. What kind of dip do you make it with? Like a ranch mix? wombat

Mine is deadcenter right below my ribs. It pops against my ribs if I move a certain way - kinda freaky when it does that. wombat