NJChick

IMHO, I don't think carbs are the enemy, I think we need to chose the good carbs over the not so good ones - brown rice over white, sweet potato over white potato, whole grains products, Beans, veggies, fruits, etc. My band doctor said the same thing as Paul said.... Protein first, veggies and then carbs. I also did atkins, lost a ton, gained it right back and then some When I am following a diet that has things I "can't" have, I automatically rebel. Bottom line to wl is calories.

Wtg Jen !!!!!

IMHO, A life time with some one like that would be torture (if it looks like a snake, slithers like a snake, then it is a snake). He is definitly playing you.... I went out with a guy like that and I can only say THANK GOD!!! I was one of the lucky ones and strong enough to get away from his BS. Run like the wind.. there will others... promise !!

Hehehehe.... I dunno, why ? *shrug*

G'mornin, Boss man is here so I can't play. Beanie, hang in there with the job and wl... both will come Kat, your such a doll Betty feel better and yes I will email you if something vip happens Patty, your fish sound adorable... sorry you couldn't relax fully on vacation. Hang in there dolly Dianne WTG on the complements :Banane01: and yes it is COOL to fit into something you never thought you could WTG !!! your church sounds awesome!! enjoy it. :bananajump: Cindy WTG on the weight loss whoot !!!! hope you have a wonderful day with the kidlets today :bananajump: Sherry love, good luck with the new fill and 50 lbs is freakin awesome in 6 months... you should be very very proud of yourself... shoot I'm proud of you :Banane03: Nothing much happening... just waiting for lunch, i'm hungry LOLOL... forgot to bring breakfast *sigh* oh well. Anyone wanna go purse shopping? we can include shoes in that too :Banane21: .

Can you believe Elvis is dead 29 years today....gee I feel so old ~ I remember where I was the day he died. I was in the basement watching tv with my cousin and sister when my brother came down stairs and said Elvis is dead... we were all like "your such an ass" no he's not, now get out of here y'jerk. Boy did I cry. I loved Elvis then and I still love him today.... what a shame

Got 15 right ROFLMFAO !!! 12-16 correct: Not quite dirt yet, but you're getting there :faint:

Yikes, glad your okay. I was in a flash flood, watched the Water rise up over my car w/in minutes, then lightening hit the building next to us and it caught on fire. There's nothing you can do in a situation like that except to stay inside and wait it out. Thats about it

I like the Slurpee video myself.... Coke being my favorite Now what was the question?

Good for you chicklet !!! It especially feels good when its unexpected

I was 12 years old, cleaned a beauty parlor for $5.00 a week (on saturdays)

What about whey Proteins? I read some where that Soy is not good for your thyroid. And if your thyroid gets sluggish, losing weight gets harder. I get most of my Protein from tuna, chicken, Beans or whey Protein drinks.

Ohhhhhh Happy Birthday Sweetie !!!

Should have hired a hound dog

Hi NewGuy Congratulations on being banded !! and 40 lbs, thats wonderful. Yes exercise plays a big roll in WL and because I have arthritis I find it hard to do so as well. I know that the more weight I lose, the easier it will be for me to move around so I am not worrying to much about it at this point, just as long as the scale is moving, I'm a happy camper. I bet the same will happen for you. Welcome to LBT

OMG does this break my heart. :unlove: Patty and family I am so sorry. May the Good Lord comfort you at this time. You are all in my prayers and please find comfort in knowing that Ryan was very much loved here. We will never forget him and may he rest in peace. We will miss you Ryan *Whippledaddy* you always made me smile Love, Hugs and Kisses Eileen Thank you Greg !!

G'morning Patty I'm sorry to hear about your fish, thats so sad my DD has two gold fish that are now about 6" long and beautiful... I'd be sick if something happened to them as well. Dianne, my doc said approx 45 min - 1 hr... I thought that was a bit long and far fetched but he seems to be right on the nose with that (with me that is). Cindy hope today goes good for you too Well kiddo's I have to run but will be back later to chat some more. Luv yah's

Congratulations on your date No regrets here (so far). Comments... just remember that the band is a tool and not a cure, you still need to work with it. ........again, congratulations and good luck

Good Morning, Its a wet rainy day in dirty jerzey :biggrin1: Patty, can't wait to hear about your trip when you get home. Dianne, I can't eat an entire slice of pizza either... amazing huh. Sherry that does sound frustrating (the cat), and bugs just gross me the hell out ick !!! I can't imagine, ick ick ick. I slimed for an hour once on pizza, thought I ate it slow and chewed well and I probably did, I just ate one to many bites (maybe 1/2 a slice), gosh the pain and the spit uhhh I was at a carnival too, no where to spit, loads of people and my eyeballs kept rolling around my head LOLOL... hope your feeling better. Busy Bee Betty... surgery on the foot, chit girl, I hope you don't have to but by golly, how much more pain can you stand (no pun intended lol). I hope it heals How's your job btw? Cindy any luck (almost wrote lick??? wtf) with the clothes for DD. I like walmart clothes for kids b/c they are stretchy and my DD needs stretchy :Banane49: just like her mama :rolleyes Anne, have a wonderful trip... can't wait to hear about it too Darcy glad you had fun at the shack :Banane49: how's your week going? I've been doing okay, but not good enuf if you know what i mean :Banane46: keep trying keep trying keep trying :bored lol. Hows your back feeling? Kat thats wonderful you took DH out, thats prob exactly what he needed, a change of scenery and fun. I don't mind folks like you that have kids in carts its the woman on the cell phone w/the cart in the middle while she's at the other end of the isle yackin away... or the parents that let the kids lay on the floor LOLOL... hehehehe. Your goal sound great :Banane34: Do you walk away from food after a few bites or do you wait it out? Some days it takes me 1 - 2 hours to eat lunch.. I don't give up b/c I'm so hungry (yes I said 2 hours, I'll keep it at my desk and keep working at it). Dinner took me a good 1/2 hour yesterday, maybe longer but dang, I finished it (it didn't hurt b/c it went down slow). Am I SICK????? (okay thats a loaded question)... but no really should I walk away after a few bites? how do you get your nutrition in if you do ? UHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! LOLOL TOM arrived yesterday afternoon, so that made waking up in this rainy weather this morning so much fun.... :phanvan I'm achy and wanna go home and curl up in a ball and watch re-runs of old tv sitcoms.... of course popcorn is involved :biggrin1: Well gotta get some work done... ttyl

Ditto's ........ Congratulations

Mashed taters, refried Beans, anything you can ground up really... thick soups, chili's, puddings.... GOOD LUCK !!!

Hi Kids, Can't do personals today but tomorrow I can *EVIL SMILE* Patty don't applogize for not posting while on vacation, we were just getting worried aboutcha I will talk more tomorrow. Luv yah. Love you all ....

Happy Birthday to you !!! WHOOT!!!!!!!!!!

I don't see why not..... its just not a "clear" liquid, so ask your doctor at what phase you can drink it.

I didn't have to do any pre-op diet but I would think anything thats low in fat you could eat (meaning Protein, not chips lol), and I believe the south beach meals would be okay. What does your doc say? Supermarkets now cook whole chicken roasters that might be better than the packaged meals (I'm thinking salt intake here). Or how about some lean roast beef or turkey at the deli and a can of low salt veggies to fill you up (fiber) ....... I'm with you on the easy late night meals. Good luck with the pre-op and the surgery