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have tried to watch that show 3 times; can't do it. i get 5mins in then i want to slap one of those chicks...:confused: prostitution thread - hmmm, don't do religion here. i like debate, but i have to do so in real time. you can't read my hands waving about thru words only:) or hear DH ask me to sit on my hands to let others talk:tongue_smilie:

i am very sorry vodak! i have had port pain for a while and had my dr run several tests & it was determined i had a hernia up under the port. when i had it repaired over a wk ago it was determined i had a small infection at the port site. i'm on a double round now of antibiotics to fight the infection - because as you know by now, it can lead to erosion. i go in tuesday for an endoscope to see if the infection has cleared...my dr told me that he's positive we caught it in time - i just have to be patient till then. i wish you well in your healing, i think that's most important - then you can possibly look at alternative WLS's if that's your intention....get well!!

i sure hope not green!!! i'll be thinking of ya.

no trespassing signs mean diddly squat - we have a metal gate that gets tripped by my heeler and doesn't close all the time. we usually have teenagers at the end of the gates, but last night they were NO teenagers - i agree, that was an affair. oh BTW , not everyone should wear a thong...just sayin'

it's a timing & preference thing for me. i'm and early bird & enjoy working out first thing to start my day.

HA!!! didn't even think about it - as in susan's story, i was a "dead head" back in college and made magic brownies all the time~!!! dh has been complaining of a sweet tooth lately and that i have nothing in the house (by design)....so i thought i'd give these a try and see if he can tell they are made w/protein powder/ls brownie mix & pumpkin... we'll see:)

cooking. trying to get back in the habit of cooking a bunch on sunday for the wk - so not running around trying to figure out on the fly. just put at batch of protein brownies in - got the recp idea from mac's thread about protein muffins....smells good so far:tongue:

i usually make a veg w/each meal - still don't think i eat enough however. yesterday - CRAP food day b - 5oz honey greek yogurt w/handful barenaked granola l- slice thin pizza s- watched movies so ate a bit of each**pistachios, twizzlers, gummy bears, doritos** d- small chicken ceasar salad new day today:tongue:

so i did hide out for the most part yesterday and watched a ton of movies....american gangster was SO long, but a great movie - love denzell!!!:w00t: ok - funny story, dh and i went to get a bite to eat last night, and when we were coming up our driveway (mile long dirt road) - we realized the gates were open and a car parked by the pond. it wasn't really late around 8ish & as we got closer dh stopped the truck to let "whoever" know they were on private property. it was a couple i'd say my age doing the nasty, and i mean nasty cause what i saw was NASTY!!!!! the wife slipped out of the car butt naked trying to pull her cothes on, they left in a HUGE hurry......i can't stop laughing at that scene. LOL ok = more coffe!

Yesterday - B- slice of cheddar w/a few wheat thins S- veggie spring roll L- peach protein smoothie D- 1 chicken cananoli , 2 glasses of wine

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Bloody mary's work for me. Taps - diner sounds great. Slim - another great Nsv! Snt - glad your feeling better, I would stick w/soups & smoothies another day or 2… Ljm - sorry your bored. My add would have the nurses in a fit. I am so excited, dh and I have nothing we have to do & no company for a change. Feel like hiding in our media rm & watch movies all day. Cut my hair....probably good time to update avi??

this thread is killing me, in a good way of course:) from FB, more shows to TIVO, posting - i steal time to study @ night....which is hard to do because DH is needy & selfish w/our time...LOL so it's kinda funny FB, hubby asked if he "needed" to get on board...he does linkd-in for work only & is afraid to get on a social site - till last night when he looked at my friend list and saw 4 of his best friends. i will LMAO if he joins - i give him a wk!

not true. insurance qualifications vary - there is no set template. also a BMI over 30 puts you in the obese category - if 50lbs is all you have to lose to get to a normal weight, so what. because there are dr's that would like to prevent an obese person from getting MO or SMO, does not make him/her unethical in the least. he/she is trying to stop the bleeding before it gets worse in my opinion. to the OP; w/only 40lbs to lose - expect it not to fall off overnight & yes you must work the band as best as possible - including following your post op instructions to a T. it is NOT easy, but i'm learning nothing worth while ever is. i'd suggest a local support group or come to this site often to learn as much as possible, as it appears your surgical staff didn't provide adequate life after band installation guidelines...good luck!

HA! that's great, i think the same way - just hair. i used my long hair as a security blanket when heavier - now i cant' stand it on my neck:blush:

same here, i have a few invites to the mob wars but haven't opened just for that reason. almost don't want to know what it's about. so we could have a posting baby here soon!!!!!!:crying: losing, hope lil' fella can keep put for one more wk!!! btw - i hate ambien!! i tried it for a wk once and had WEIRD dreams, and one night i slept walk, never done that before. it's friday - going to get the grey flushed outta my hair...LOL, think i want to cut my hair shorter too - suprised DH tonite:tongue: again, he can pretend he has a GF.:tt2:

renee - what is lush?? yesterday - b- skinny latte s- veggie spring roll l- bowl turkey/rice soup d- 1.5oz cheddar w/8 wheat thins

works for me. i gained weight because i kept the same eating habits but stopped being active. if i want to eat - i have to be active, otherwise temper my eating style. i've been a nit-picker w/the mirror lately; drawing up a list of nip/tucks i may want to improve on - but deep down, i'm good to go w/where things are. i'm not addicted to the gym or exercise to fill another void - it just was part of my past that i left and am happy to be back part of. i like my wine, and told my dr it was not something i wanted to give up - he agreed; so long as in moderation. my addiction has been this site. i have no local support (dr 1hr+ away), and i have kept this for the most part private. i read, read, - learn, learn here each day. i don't consider that a bad thing.

slim, that is a HUGE nsv! when DH got off his BP meds and no longer needed his CPAP was a great victory for him. sometimes we rely too much on the scale for success....much congrats!

one of my favorite pre band treats was toasted english muffin w/LOTS of butter & honey. i've had and EM since, so long as it's toasted well i have no issue. i stay away because they didn't help my figure any - but will have the above treat on occasion and i'm now craving it!!

hi - i should first say 28lbs in 2 months is a good thing, i didn't lose that till i was in month 6. second, don't self diagnose a hernia; have an endoscope to determine what kind if any hernia exists, and thirdly - don't ignore port pain of any kind. i thought my protruding port and the pain around it was due to ab exercises through my trainer. not so, i had an epigastric hernia that was removed last wk, and a slight port sight infection was discovered & still being treated. infections can lead to a number of issues, including erosion of the band/port. it needs to be addressed readily and swiftly to prevent further damage. there are a host of reasons why / how a hernia develops - weightloss was the explanation i got for mine, and am currently in healing mode. don't let work/physical location of dr stop you from getting a proper diagnoses. just my 2cents,

congrats on your bandiversary! 30ish loss is much better than 30ish gain!!!!

we're really only a month or so away.....