NJChick

Good Morning & HAPPY HUMP DAY !!!! Beanie, good to see you. Tell your boss I gave you the rest of the day off so you can get your letter done Tell him I have connections in joisey so he better let you go LOL ROFLMFAO!! (like that one Ray, bodda bing). Beanie, sorry about the food website lol. My friend said that she know's of a laywer that had lapband himself here in the NY area and will help people w/their insurance companies by writing a "letter" suggesting they cave in LOLOL !!! He said that most insurances approve it after receiving his letter. Cindy glad you had fun at the fair. Did you get a fried pnutbutter sand? LOL Thats really sad about the person blowing themselves up. I guess I"ll never understand why one would do that....actually I don't want to understand it...I'll just keep praying. Mini golf w/the kids sounds like ooodles of fun Ivan, good to see you. Glad your on a normal shift. You can always take me shopping with all that extra money you've earned How's your wife and the little guy? Is he enjoying PreK ? Betty, how's the puter today ? Well its a rainy soppy wet soggy icky day here. I feel like a wet rat Its gonna be a loooooooong day, boss man is here (dang gum it). At least its hump day... (or is that hump night ) naaaaaah naaaaaaaaah. Watcha all up to ????? Ohhhhhhhhh.... forgot to tell you. I went to my regular GP last night for my medical clearance. He said all my parts are right were they are supposed to be He even let me listen to my liver w/his stethoscope (sp?) he's such a cool guy. It was funny and embarassing b/c I had to lay down and you know when they tap their own fingers to hear the sound of where your organs are? well he kept telling me that I had to hold my boobs up... higher, higher... I said DOC !!! if I pull them up any higher I'll suffocate myself I was going to suggest he get a crain b/c I was tired of holding them up LOLOL

I'd have to say beverage markers. Or tooth picks for poker playing horses

My heart breaks for those Ana girls and boys...sigh.

I gave my surgeon a 2 page list of diets I've been on since the 1970's (including exercise clubs I joined, the years I joined etc.). I told him I really tried to remember all the diets I was on. I mean from the Aydes appetite candies, the Grapefruit diet, my mom's broiled hamburgers and green bean diet to today, Atkins, Nutrasystem, WW...etc. I told him just to write that I started a new diet every stinkin monday LOL.... funny but true.

In the past I've lost 150 lbs in about 18 months. It came off quickly at first but towards the end I really had to exercise to keep the wl going (of course I gained it back sigh). YOU CAN DO IT !!!

Egads band phlegm..... I have allergies and have had phlegm so bad I gag on it, actually thats what I'm trying to get rid of now. Lisa I'm glad your taking care of your baby band. Feel better soon !!! Good talking to you yesterday

Its all about training the brain isn't it. Sorry I can't give you any advice Just know I'm thinking about you **BUG HUG**

Glad your out and about Karla... BIG HUGS !!!!! :D

Being disgusted can make you motivated. I have 100 whoppin pounds to lose and my BMI is 37.1 go figure??

GOOD LUCK TODAY and please let us know how your are doing Your in my prayers. Bethlampwork – 11th Happyk – 11th Holiday0522 – 11th Shanmnband – 11th Enndee - 11th

WHAT IF !! gee thats my middle name, RIGHT GUYS !!! I've been saying that for months and I guess I'll keep saying it even after surgery. The waiting and waiting and running to this doctor and that doctor uhhh !!! I feel burnt out too, but I know in my heart that this is a good thing. It really tests a person doesn't it. If you want it bad enuf, you'll do what you have to, to get it. Its good to surf, and its good to learn everything there is about the band, the good and especially the bad. Wearing yourself out and knowing as much as you can sure beats the crap out of going into this not knowing a thing. I believe things happen in Gods time, not ours. The only way you'll succeed is if you try, otherwise you'll never know.

Lisa, how are you feeling today?

Good Morning KARLA !! I'll be praying for you... HUGS !!! Well another happy day w/out the bodd :( Ray, good to see you and thanks. How did you do in boot camp? are you staying away from the ice cread LOL Beanie, I'm glad you didn't get selected. So how many books did you read while sitting there lol. Betty, I love bread too, bagels from the bagel shop, hot and warm it my favorite Breakfast. I'm gonna miss it, thats for sure. I did go shopping yesterday, got some more unneeded halloweenie decorations and I went to this place called Panera Bread for lunch. They have all sorts of stuff http://www.panerabread.com/ Anyway I got a garden veggie sandwich (thinking that was a healthy choice), it was tasty but not worth 640 calories YIKES. I only ate 1/2 because when I walked in the door they were giving away cheese & bacon souffles for free, like the one you see in the picture http://www.panerabread.com/menu_bagels.aspx Of corse I took one...and scarfed it down on my way back to work oy, when will I learn LOL. Well thats about it. Whatcha all doing today ? Delarla I better do some work today LOLOL !!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!! :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

Oh boy.... feel better Lisa. Listen to your body will yah. HUGS

I went to one YEARS ago and gosh, this guy had me leaving in a sweat, shaking and white as a ghost. He mentioned family members by name, and said all sorts of things about my Dad who had passed away. Even my dog who passed away.... FREAKY !!!! I cried when I left b/c it was comforting to hear that my Dad and Brother and even Dog who passed away were all okay...sigh. He was right on the money and he only knew my first name. I haven't been back........ personal reasons.

1. What is your name? Eileen 2. What color shirt are you wearing? Black 3. What are you listening to right now? Lite FM music station zzzzzzzzz 4. What was the last thing you ate? A veggie sandwich 5. Do you wish on stars? No 6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Sky Blue 7. How is the weather right now? Raining / Drizzle 8. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Hubby 9. Favorite Sport? Hocky 10. Favorite drink? Unsweetened Iced Tea OH AND COFFEEEEEEE flavored of course 11. hair color? Brown w/blond highlights 12. Eye color? Blue 13. Siblings? 3 Brothers, 3 Sisters 14. Favorite month? October 15. Favorite food? Mexican, Chinese 16. What was the last movie you saw? Lord of the Rings #3 17. Favorite day of the year! Easter Sunday 18. What do you do to vent anger? Gee this is a nobrainer LOL EAT !! 19. What was your favorite toy as a child? My easy bake oven and my velvet doll 20. Summer or winter? Summer 21. Hugs or Kisses? Kisses 22. Favorite ice cream flavor? Deep Dish Apple Pie or Hunk-a-Chunka-Pnutbutter 23. Restaurants or home cooking? Home 24. Will everyone care enough to respond? Not everyone, but the ones that do are special neener neeener neeeerr !!! 25. When was the last time you cried? 3 Hours ago 26. What is under your bed? Nothing 27. How long have you been a member of Lapband Talk? Approx. 4 Months 28. What did you do last night? Gave DD a bath, watched Little Einsteins and went to bed 29. What are you afraid of? BUGS 30. Favorite car? 1959 Corvette 31. Favorite flower? Yellow Rose or Daisy's 32. How many keys on your ring? 10 33. How long have you been at your current job? 7 years 34. Favorite day of the week? Saturday 35. What did you do on your birthday? Went to dinner @ the CheeseCake Factory 36. How many states have you lived in? 1 37.How many cities/towns have you lived in? 4 38. What is your favorite form of exercise? ICK, I thought we weren't aloud to cuss here. 39.Your favorite store for bargains? Christmas Tree Shop 40. Wasn't this fun? Yes If you have any questions you'd like to add, go right ahead.

Great goals Zoe !! and thanks for the wise words "be patient with yourselves"

Excuse me, I think I need a cold shower

Whoooooooohoooo ITS ANGIE !!!! I'm so glad to hear from you Sorry you had a rough time, ick.... BUT look at you now, all reved up and every where to go :( Here's a broth *Cheers*

Glad you enjoyed it. I've read where folks will shake up diet soda and when it goes flat they drink it. Where there's a will there's a way LOL !!!! I know I'll be a shaker

Karla I did nap LOL..... I just had to read ONE MORE POST !!!! LBT is like potato chips, ya just can't have ONE

If you miss potatoes, here's a great recipe. You can make this LOW CALORIE by cutting down on the butter and sour cream or leaving the sour cream out. I LOVE THIS STUFF !!! Preheat oven to 350 1 very large head of fresh cauliflower - boil or steamed well. 1/2 stick butter softened 1/2 cup sour cream salt and pepper to taste *OPTIONAL Topping: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar Let cauliflower drain VERY well. Press out the Water, blotting with paper towels. Put cauliflower, butter, sour cream and salt in large bowl, use electric mixer and blend very well. Spray an 8" by 11" (approx.) size casserole baking dish, and spread mixture evenly in dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. * Take out and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 5-10 minutes more, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy the flavor, get your Fiber and forget the carbs and calories Note: its not as creamy as real potatoes but the flavor is great IMHO

Your all an inspiration *hugs*

Oh Diane, what a great post. I'm so glad your feeling really good about your decision. I know you don't realize how much a post like this helps new-pre-bandies like me THANK YOU !!!!