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nahhh...that's what his girlfriend is for:tongue_smilie:

ok - going to post something nice re- DH...ugh and i'm not good at that stuff. rather than having to do a 24month stint in SJC (san jose, ca) where we both traveled back / forth for 10yrs in the past - DH decided to go every 3 wks - for a wk....and his job is really flexible & appreciative of him wanting to stay in TX. that SOB got a good bonus & didnt tell me. he left sunday night (back sat) and has texted me each day w/a gift his hidden....like a scavendger hunt. nothing crazy - just sweet things. yeah i'll keep him. :confused::tongue::confused:

i think that's exactly what the producers wanted to present in MO. they had tryouts in dallas last sat - i say go for it. would love a positive WLS contestant.....there's too many of us out "there" to ignore:)

i had wondered if the child smacking her was her autistic child - as he behaved as such. just crushing, i said before - the more she pimps herself out; the more fodder she's feeding to those who agree like me that she's not fit to handle these 8 preemies coming to her home & the other 6 she currently has.

i'm glad you brought that up too (had forgotten)....especially the comment coming from the "purple daughter" (cathy??). ..who i had been cheering on. i get so F'in pissed when i hear the mention that WLS is an easy way out. here's my 2 cents: 1 - ins did NOT cover me or DH so lapband self pay X 2 = 30k; nothing easy in writing that check 2 - the lapband does not go grocery shopping for me 3 - the lapband does not haul my ass up and drive to the gym, when i'm snuggly warm in my bed 4 - the lapband does not restrict me from making bad food choices on ocassion 5- the lapand did not help address why i chose to put everyone first other than myself i wouldn't dare consider myself a success till the lbs i lost have stayed gone for well over 3-5yrs. props to those only who are in a gym for 7hrs a day and not the rest of society who found alternatives to dealing w/their obese selves is shameful.

bravo! i actually pulled my IVF paperwork as this thread has gone on - medical/pshychological/financial/home screening/fingerprint/dmv reports...were all collected on both myself & DH. policy = 2 embroys implanted - ONLY, that's it - thanks for playing no more, no bribing ..nada. this clinic was irresponsible at BEST. so was on the treadmill at the gym today & dr phil was on the view. could on read the dialogue but he made his opinion very clear: * having kids to fill a void (as did octothing) makes the child have a job of fullfilling "mom's" needs - kids don't belong having a JOB * she was wrong to have been implanted w/one embryo let alone 6 knowing the possible results, without having the capability to care for the 6 she already had * he has been contacted by CPS in the state of CA if someone has more info on this post - again , i could only read the dialogue & left while the interview was still in process.

lots of fart talk going on, i'm not sure i do that (i do have many dogs to blame) congrats ceradad taps - missed your quips

ali, was a bit of a basket case - similar to laura & jillian had her mother (a pshych) come to the house talk to her and the rest of the team about "self worth". after that she kicked it in high gear; was sent home - but came back to the house after losing more than the others voted off and was a one woman powerhouse. i actually felt bad for laura last night - motivation comes in many forms, barking at me like that wouldn't cut it either.... but i wouldn't go off crying. which goes to show that there much more than dropping the lbs -lifestyle change, eating right, exercise, dealing with the deamons that allowed us to let ourselves go, body image - all of it. 9 wks is where they are in TV time; i know i hadn't wrapped my head about banding just then. i started walking & obviously eating much smaller meals - but the emotional side hadn't even kicked in. i think she deserves a break or a good chat w/someone a bit more sympathetic to whats going on her in head. i find her MUCH different than the "sisters" and the crying they partipate in - they're more obnoxious in MO.

the look on that poor kid said it all. from his neck all the way up his face was blotchy red......horrible position for him & not fair. i don't know how i feel about the laura/jillian dynamic; didn't the last 2 winners (ali & michelle) have emotional issues??

that's great!!! i need to mix things up a bit, am in a lull. my treadmill was delivered while i was out yesterday & is on my front porch on a wooden freight cart. it's huge & i have to wait for DH to get home from a business trip sat to set it up. i think this will be a big help. yesterday - all i got in was a 40min walk w/one of my dogs that really needs a lapband. after she had pups she's not been much for running around & is round these days....LOL today - heading to the gym here shortly & plan on an hr of cardio. feel on auto pilot so it's likely 30min stair master / 30min treadmill....

yesterday - b- 1.5oz cheddar w/4 water crackers l- 3/4 mesquite grilled salmon & steamed spinach s - berry granola mix d - 1 veggie egg roll & bowl of edamame

frangi - thanks so much for the update, i've missed ya!!!

susan - if i had been a bit more savey WLS wise (like mac) i would have chosen the sleeve. the band is NOT easy , doesn't work for everyone.....and many issues come later on. for me if i want to eat the foods i want to ; my ass has to be in the gym. however it's what i have - it works, if another complication comes up...i'm armed w/knowledge from here to handle my health better than most. while most who have posted complications have been slammed - i appreciate those posts; they fuel my already paranoia:)

8in is my salad plate size (you made me get my tape measure out..LOL). i found it holds 3/4oz of protein & a bit of room for veggies/small spoon of grains. my diner plate is 12in..they're on the large size. mental for me, i was a volume eater - the bigger the plate, the more i'd fill it up. ok pjtp - husband free for a wk, so i'm late night posting...LOL

i'm awaiting gloria a to come out & speak on behalf of the nurse group that was offering "free" care/rm-board/etc... didn't she contact CPS? i thought i read that here but have no energy to sift through these pages. i also wonder what is going on w/that dr & fertility clinic...at the very least it should have been shut down & dear dr lisc. suspended.

i needed 8 fills = 8.5cc's/10cc band before any kind of restriction kicked in. i was pretty strict on myself the first 6-8 months because i barely lost 30lbs by then. was very frustrating because my husband needed like 2 fills and was at goal by the time i starting losing weight. generally speaking - i'm not a night eater, nor ever was...so snacking late isn't an issue. i have 3 meals plus 1/2 Snacks depending on how active i am. good luck lisa!

i think there have been enough who have posted band problems, that if any similar symptoms are happening to you....go to the dr, immediately. how many threads a day are looking for medical advice here vs calling their surgical steam?? bizzare...i agree that sometimes symptoms go ignored before the problem gets a bit more out of control. no 2 are alike - DH's band experience is NOTHING similar to mine; same results.

i didn't view restriction when i "couldn't" eat certain foods, rather feeling satisfied with my meals for longer periods of time.....and that did require many fills for me. i could use a small fill right now because i can eat more than i have previously & the scale likes to go up/down the same 3-5lbs, depending on the day of the wk...

i'm satisfied myself, my only pet peeve is my port. it has annoyed me since day one, pain in the beginning due to surgery - then once i lost weight. it's overly exposed & tender during certain activities, including working out:wink:. food - i can eat everything, dry meats & sushi rice are things i need to take my time with - but breads & everything else are no issue....beth, i just make sure the "dry meats" have some type of "sauce".

ummm you don't get off that easy .... or did you???:tongue: i'm about to go to a mtg & expect details!!!! LOL

i thought it was funny al roker wouldn't let up on it & it more than took over the interview, which jillian tried to difuse "somewhat". he said he & his wife plan on running a marathon in april - you can bet he'll be in redeeming mode. thought he looked good!

that's good news susan - how soon will you be scheduling this?

the harder i work out - the more i eat, however i really try to stay in the 3 meals & 1 or 2 snack a day meal plan. i'm not sure there is a right answer, it's still calories in vs calories out. i'd say if your not losing - get a bit stricter w/yourself....if it's working, stick w/it. there are many here that eat several times a day. yesterday - b - 1.5oz cheddar, few wheat thins l- garlic talapia & steamed broccoli s- bowl of grapes d - slice blue cheese meatloaf & spoonful of rice/gravy s- 100cal fudge stripe cookies *didn't need those at all & wasn't even hungry*

ah claiming one...

flouride cap on? hey brandy - congrats on the new job!!