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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Today B- 1 cup coffee, 1/2 boiled egg L- 1 & 1 bite Chicken strips (the one I bit off fell on the floor), small fries (I know, not a healthy lunch) S-hand full of peanuts mixed with almonds, brazil nuts and raisins D-3 Enchiladas, picanta sauce S- 2 small bags of Cheetos:eek: I also need to get MORE veggies

Good morning all, Hippmom, sorry that you got mixed up about the day. We would have loved to have you and Lisa with us. Maybe next month, we can do it. Yep, school was official (for staff) yesterday, the students will start 8/25. I don't know how we are going to make it though, A/C is out in my room :ohmy:and a few more others and then some of the rooms were flooded. Maybe we should start after Labor Day. :biggrin: Keep cleaning those teeth. I need to come see you and get that "glow smile". LOL Have you heard from Lisa? I hope that she is staying in the box.

Today B-Coffee 1/2 boiled egg, 1/2 pc beef jerky S-1 babybel cheese w/5 wheat crackers L-chili cheese hotdog w/o the bun S-1/3 cup cottage cheese w/ 2 oz. yogurt (peanuts) D-1 slice of chopped ham w/ 4 triscuts, 1 teacake:embaressed_smile:

Need to be accountable, so may I join? B-1 boiled egg, just a bit of the yolk, 2oz. cottege cheese, 2 oz yogurt(put about 7 peanuts in the yogurt) L-2 oz. bbq ribs, 1/2 cup edamames S-6 wheat crackers w/ pb D-Smart One dinner ( Roasted Chicken w/ sour cream & clives cream potatoes)

Addy, try www.noscales.com It is Dr. H & K's website. I think there are mtgs in Idabel, OK, but I'm not sure what Monday. Your aunt was very helpful and such a inspiration to me last night. After seeing the before pictures and then actually seeing her in person, makes me try harder to lose this rest of my weight.

I don't talk much to Miss Betty unless it's about nutrition issues. She will probably be at the mtg tonight. This will be my 2nd mtg in TK, we had a mtg near where we lived, but the attendance was low, so it has been put on hold until. I like Dr. K as well. It is great that you have restriction, I am hoping that I am at my "sweet spot" now. I saw Dr. H this morning and he also told me that I needed some cardio exercise (I was only walking) cause it can add muslce weight. He also said that when I walk try using hand weights to help. I have to step up that a bit. I'm not where I sholud be, but I am pleased that 50 lbs are behind me and I have 37 left. I feel when school starts it will be better for me cause I won't be tempted to graze as much. Congratulations on your weight loss, Aligmamma.

Praise the Lord, I finally made it to my 50 lbs. Hippmom and Lisa, are you all going to the meeting in TK tonight?

Hello everyone, Glad to hear from you, Lisa. How are things going with the house? Yes, I understand about the lbs. I am still walking every morning, I get up at 5:00 a.m. to walk. I am going to try lifting weights next wk. Do you or Hippmom come to MP much? That fitness center near State Farms will let you use the machines for $5.00. I'm going to try there. I think that they open around 5 in the a.m. I guess us SLOW LOSERS will have to up the exercise like crazy.:w00t: LOL I was in Memphis the last few days. We had a nice time.:thumbup: DH's job sent us and paid our way. We stayed downtown and saw a few things. We ate goooood food, but thank goodness I couldn't eat a lot (saved the bank a lot of money, LOL). The hotels were outrageous (guess cause we were close to everything). Went on Beale st, hope we can go again, but not on business, but it was nice to get out of town. I think someone on this site visits Tenn, but I can't remember. If one of you does, could you give me advise where to go beside Graceland.

Southerngirl, It's been a while, but I was on a 2 wk pre-op diet. 1st 2 days slimfast-Breakfast slimfast-lunch slimfast-dinner H2O, crystal light 3rd day I could add a salad (no meat) with low cal dressing. It took the place of a slimfast (lunch OR dinner). I could have sf popscles (sp) and sf Jello, sf pudding. I did this for 2 wks. Boy, was I ever happy to get to that 3rd day to eat a salad instead of that awful "slimefast" (yes, I meant to spell it that way,LOL) I had my salad for dinner and you should have seen my plate-----very large, I never knew salads tasted so good. Here's wishing you the best. Be blessed

Congratulations Skinny, Hope you are feeling better. Keep your heating pad near. It works well while you are sore. Keep walking and sipping your H2O. Be blessed

Yes, she has proved herself many times to be untrustworthy. But you know you want to be close to your family, but believe me --ugh-- let's call her--Jane-- won't know anything about me ever again. You are so right ,no matter what amt of words you say to ease ppl's minds, sometimes it might take actions, huh? He takes care of me very good, if he would only realize I'm here to stay. I'm his 3rd wife (2nd wife died) and he is my 2nd husband, no kids together.

I understand where everyone is coming from. When I decided that I was getting the band, I "TOLD" my DH that I was. My insurance, my body, my deductable. Now looking back on it, I don't think there was EVER a conversation about it, except that I was getting it. So even though I'm almost a yr out (8/10/07), he really doesn't comment one way or another about my weight-loss. I did tell him the other day to please not bring junk food in the house and if he did leave it in HIS pantry outside in the mud room. Well, what did he do? Brought it in the house and had the nerve to show it to me. Gotta figure if he's trying to sabotage this journey for me. He loves the "heck" out of me and thinks that he's going to lose me when the weight is gone. I told him not to worry, this house address will be mine until WE either die or move.LOL Now, to my sister-----when I told her (she's a RN and over weight), she HAD a pissy fit. "It's too dangerous, yada, yada, yada". I swore her to secrecy, what did she do? Yes, told the "heck" out of it. Told my mother, which told my other sister, which ask my other sister (she knows and supports me 100%) if I have REALLY lost a lot of weight. What's so crazy about it is that they (mom & sister) don't know that I know that they know. I do tell those that I think are supportive and some know where I work (school system) because a co-worker (and good friend) and I had it done almost 2-3 wks apart last yr. She started telling so I followed and told a few people. I thought that they would constantly ask "How much have you lost?", but so far, they just say that my clothes are too big. Mommie of 4, who will help take care of the 4 when you go to the hospital? I say as well, be very prayful and ask God to tender your DH's heart. My DH didn't even take me to the hospital, I had to get a cousin to take me and I was staying with my mom (shh, but I called myself leaving my DH at that time, stupid on my part) and just told mom that I was having surgery and gave her nothing else (she knows her daughter very well and didn't ask one ??) little did I know at that time she already knew, big mouthed sister:mad: had already told. Sorry to be sooooooo long, but it sure feels good to vent:cursing: LOL Be blessed all

Glad to find you all. I was born in Dallas, Tx, but grew up in East TX, lived in Baton Rouge, La for 17 yrs, relocated back to East TX. I was just telling a friend of mine that when I go to get my fills or LB support groups, I'm the only WOC in the mtg. To my knowledge there are very few around here if not any. BTW, love grits. I only discovered them when I moved to Baton Rouge, thought it was actually "grits" (sand). lol My ex DH thought I was a lunatic. lol

Morning everyone, Yes, Susan, we went. It was a lot more informative to me than the one we had in MP. We are planning to go next month, so LouAnn said to ask if you and Lisa wanted to go, we can all ride together. We were home (Omaha) a little after nine. LouAnn received her 50 & 75 lb pins. LOL I hope that I can get mine next month. I'm walking 3 miles everyday. Ms.Betty said that the 100 calorie snacks didn't have any nutritional (sp) value in them, thus not good for us. Guess, I'll have to eat ALL of mine and not buy anymore. Also, we need to stop eating after 5:30 pm if we are going to bed around 9 or 10 (3-4 hrs), exercise FIVE days a wk. They REALLY make you accountable there, for every excuse they have a solution, LOL. Bad feet-nothing is wrong with your arms, got a craving or a addiction-eat yogurt instead of cookies. Hope that you and Lisa can go with us next month. Lisa, where are U? Today, I'm staying in my box.

Susan, unless your birthday is soon, I will have you beat in age. LOL SugarB, I have four grandchildren and five step. Lo2us, were you able to reach the office? Everyone have a blessed weekend. I am off to DH's family reunion. Lisa, I will try hard to stay in the box. I haven't had a chance to exercise in two weeks. I will start fresh Monday. gloharmar

Lo2us, did you try (903) 794-2263? That is the # I called to get my appts.

Lo2us, Dr. K told me that they would be gone for five days and that was 6/23. They should be there. Also when I made my six wk appt the lady said that they would be closed the week of 8/4 (that would have been my 6 wks, but it had to be pushed up to 8/11). So if any of you need a fill during that wk, you need to make a earlier/later appt. Lisa, I know that you are excited to be in the new home, enjoy!!!!!! My box is sort of flickle, mornings I'm tight, most afternoons somewhat tight, evenings "bar the door katy" it's on, I can eat moderatly. lol I am finally home and I don't want to hear another baby cry unless it's on tv. Thank God that grandmothers can go home, but I guess I'm the only grandmother on this site. LOL

I had a #2 tub of dry roasted peanuts and chased them with 6 pitchers of beer {burp}

There is a lactose-free slim fast. Try getting the lactose free milk also to make your shakes.

Happy belated 4th everyone. Welcome home Lo2us. I'm sort of like Dorothy from the "Wizard of OZ", there really is no place like home. LOL I'm still in Richardson helping with grands and I'm home sick. Lisa, you must be plenty busy with the house? Probably decorating the box also. LOL Hippmom, have you seen Lou Ann? I haven't heard from her in a week or two. The last time I talked with her, she said that she really enjoyed the new job, it keeps her busy. I have three nieces (ex in laws)here and I just found out that two had lapbands and one had gastric bypass. One just had a baby, but she lost great, the other said that she had hers for about 3 yrs, but lost only 71 lbs. she likes her "pepsi's". She said that she was only interested in sizes not numbers. The one w/the gastric, I haven't seen her, but they said that she has lost good, but it was too fast and she looks like "Star Jones". She said that she can go back for fill whenever she wants. She said that she has only had 1 fill and that was the time of the surgery and has restriction since. Go figure, but we both agreed that it's better to lose slow. Well, hopefully when I return here, I'll be with the comfort of my OWN keyboard. Grandmothers will do just about anything for their grands, huh? Stay in the box

Morning everyone, Susan, I changed it last week. Thought I needed a change. LOL I am in Richardson now, my DIL is having a baby and I'm the grand sitter. LOL Lisa is probably having fun with the house.:wink_smile: Susan, I'm with you about being slow. But I am thankful that along with that my health is improving. I have such a good feeling about myself. I am now in a size 16, haven't seen those #'s in a while. How has your summer been? I have been busy with a week of summer school, six flags and next week a family reunion. This is the first summer that I haven't had grandchildren ( at my house)for the summer. I kinda like it. Well, gotta go, the natives are getting restless. Take care. Yes, Lisa, I am staying in my box, I slimed:eek: in it yesterday, but I learned my lesson, my band doesn't care that much for turkey. lol

Hello everyone, I got a small fill today. I even lost 3 pounds. I thought 4 but, I'm pleased with the 3. To everyone that feel they are too tight, Dr. K informed me today that they will be out of the office for 5 days starting Wed. So you need to get in by tomorrow. I really worked my butt off for the 3 lbs. I am going to work my butt off for the last 41. I hope by December I will be at goal. Lisa, I did ask about after a yr, what about the appts. and Dr K said every three months. I also asked if I had "lipo" would that help my "apron" and she said yes. I am going to look into that because I need to get a heria repaired, so if I can get the money for the lipo by the time I can get the heria fixed, I will. I am trying to stay in the box. I went to Six flags Friday and I did real good with my eating, with the heat I had a zillion bottles of Water.

Hippmom, how did you see me? LOL

Hey, everyone. Lisa, congrats on your new home. I'm sorry about the "funk". You will be okay. Some of us are just slow losers. Just think you are 61 pounds minus instead of plus. I could only hope to lose that much. I think that I'll line my box with scriptures. I need much prayer. LOL Hippmom, sorry about the a/c. I hope that you have it repaired by now cause it's sho nuff hot. Have you seen Lou? I talked to her Tuesday. She said that she loves her job. I know that I have asked this before, but when we make one yr and we have not made "goal", and God knows we haven't gotten to the "sweet spot", can we still come every six wks?