Thor

Dawn lets get Carol and meet for coffee or something, this has been a real struggleing year for me. still having much trouble.Just can't eat and drink all they want me to, I think I could go on a liquid diet and be just fine, but my nut doesn't like that idea at all. get back to me, I feel like a kid in the candy store now that I have found u 2 again, I just left Carol a note too. Sure have missed talking with you. God Bless Thor (becky)

Carol is this really you I have been looking for you for the past couple months, Hope this finds you well, I have really been struggling,and I get real discouraged real easy. Thor, (Becky )

Hi i am very quite, and don't ask for much nor do I talk much, and Believe it or not i am a nurse, 60 yrs old, had my Surg Jan, 2008,it now April of 09, have only lost about 50 lbs, feel very depressed, feel like a failure, and just don't eat all I need to or get all the fluids I should and I know thats my problem, I decided Friday I would approach this in a whole new different way, maybe with your all help if u don't mind helping encourage this mamaw, I'll really make it this time. the will is there I just can't seem to do all I have to do getting 8oo cal. in a day is good for me, they want 1200. that sounds almost impossible, but will give it the best I have and hope you will go on this bumpy ride with me, maybe someone else that has experiened this wouldn't mind,thanks In Christian Love and Support, Thor (Becky)

Lord works in strange ways, I haven't been on this for such along time, I think Carol the last time we talked, have thought about you both probably daily, now the weather is getting better and it isn't as dark as it was, lets try and set up a date to meet, either of an evening or Sat. morning.I have lost about40-45 lbs, and very upset with my self, I still can't get all the food and water in, the PA at Dr. Sids, and the dietary department isn't real happy with me, they told me so...............but i have a terrible time taking all the food, water in I wish there was a easier way to get the protein and fluids in. anyone have any ideas, I am open for any thoughts on the subject well now that the Lord has redirected toward each other AGAIN, lets not drift apart. so near to know you 2 are good even thought there have been some rocky roads for all 3 of us,, Love ya much Becky,(:thumbup:Thor)

thanks for those kind words of wisdom,Thor

God Bless all of us, this beautiful Sunday Morning. I havent posted on this thread for a very long time, think its because I have given up on myself, I was wondering if I may join you all again to regain the convidence I once had, and get the verbal support I need. I have been banded about a year an only lost about 45 lbs, have really been down on myself, don't want anyone to feel sorry for me, and above all I don't feel sorry for my self, I get discouraged the you might say,even alittle depressed, I am a nurse so I know all the signs, and I have them,So i am taking everyday as my first, like today, and if I could have all of you as my new family I just might work through this.In Christian Love and great Respect ,Thor (B.J.)

Good morning all, was banded January 25th, had lost 29 lbs, had to go on predisone for about 3 weeks gained 7 back now I am really bummed, can't seem to get my self back on track, have that overwhelmed felling of defeat!, Just need some support right now, In Christian Love and Respect, Becky

Carol, I woke up this AM with worst Head ach, I feel it the weather, but I can hardly function, so I am not going to go today, want you to get this before you head out! If you have some others that have said they are coming good, but I didnt want you to travel that far and me not be there, and noone else show up, nLove ya, Becky:thumbdown:

Don't forget to wear YELLOW,that helps knowing that you are part of our "PARTY"

I will be there at 11:30 and its Ruby Tuesdays, right off the interstate,not Apple Bees,, sorry I told you wrong, there is not apple bees........Love ya Carol! PS, unless know one is coming and then I will stay home...

that is wondrful, Praise God, One day at a time,and the Journey will continue. Becky

Carol,I am so sorry, you are right,Mat 24,ruby Tuesdays,at 11:30,Love ya anyway,,,,,,,,,,,

Carol, told you so, how you like that, at least you had the PA, My last fill has been pretty goo I think, infact, maybe to much, I am trying to ride it out and see, I am having trouble eating more than couple bites of anything, the fluids go down just great, but food is another story. Can't wait to see every one at Ruby Tuesdays on May 22, it will be a nice time. Hope all can come... Becky:tt2:

I agree to that! Had that very experience!!!!!!! Becky

Dawn you were missed, Carl and I were the only ones there, Did have a lovely visit, Carl is such a Doll, very sincere and careing person, just love her,Our next meeting is in May,in Morton at Ruby Tuesdays, I think I told Carl it was Apple Bee's, Morton doesn't have one. HA! that tells alot about how much I get out. My fill is still giving me troble, had a terrible day yesterday. Do you think nerves, can play a part in that? I have alot on my plate right now and have been alittle up set lately, but keep it all inside, Yesterday I just couldn't get anything down, even had some trouble with water. Talk to you later my Love, in Christian Love Becky

Dawn I am better, although I got a partial fill today and the only thing I can get down is water or tea, this should be interesting, maybe just swallen, will give it a couple days and go from there, hope you get feeling better, you will be missed. Becky

Michelle, We might be able to meet on a Sat. Morning for Breakfast, just would love to meet with you.. I have to go again this Monday, at first had real good restriction, now it not so good, kind of like it was before, hope I don't have a leak.....

CArol. Not feeling very good today, have a terrible head-ach and sore throat, don't know if I'm going to make it tonight, please let me know how it goes, give my Love to all who comes, and let me know when and where we are meeting next . Lots of Christian Love and Respect, Becky

Michelle, my daughter is a teacher in Lincoln, and she is saying the samething, counting the days, she teaches 1st grade.Well after school,is out I hope we can get together if we don't run into each other before at Dr. Sids. This last fill has made some difference for me too. we will have to wait and see. In Christian Love and Respect, Becky

when was your last fill? some people say it can take up to couple weeks for that fill to kick in, We will meet at between 6amd 6:30 hope you can come hon, would love to meet you. anyone is welcome. Its in Lincoln.right off the express way,across the road from Steak and Shake.

I don't type the best either, Heck of a good nurse, terrible typer.......Sorry

Michelle, I think I can, I have slimmed twice since then, I guess thats what I did, didn't much like that feeling, now I very leary of what I put in my mouth, like not much, and I know that won't help.I ate about 5 pieces of chicken, and burped on the 3 piece, so that must of been my sign, but I didn't feel full at all so ate another, ok,burp, but on the 5th piece I I felt it go down, then the burpping got worse, and I could hardly catch my breath, went in the Bathroom, just bent over and the syliva just started coming out of my mouth finally it stopped, then I was just fine. So I think when I burp, that is my signal I have had enough. we'll just have to see. Others can tell you what to expect but guess you have to experience it your self, to really understand. Did you give any thought to April 22 at Lincoln Craker Barrel, ,would love to meet you and get to know you better, we keeo passing at the Dr. office. Lots of Christian Love and Respect, Becky...OH!, I can teel in my pants to even though the scale doesn't say much, Dr. saod to stay off the scale, it was your worset enemy, I think he has something there. Talk with you later sweet Michelle..

Carol. well that last fill gave me some restriction, I think, now how long will it last I don't know looking forward to the 22nd, In Christian Love, beckt

Terry,I thank you so much, this will help me out alot, do you drink protein shakes ever?

Michell, did you get my not to you yesterday? I had cancelled for Thursday???????