NJChick

OMG, were you looking in my kitchen this morning when I was flinging around stuff and slaming doors... I feel the same way. Why can't DH just pick up stuff instead of walking over things. My weekends are spent cleaning instead of doing things I like, hobbies, etc. I got so pissed this morning that DH ran upstairs... WTF... I'm not a maid and DD is to small to understand. I was scheduled for a fill on Jan 6th. Doc said no b/c I was losing weight. I told him how much I can eat and I was struggling like crazy. He said maybe next visit. Well thats on Feb 3rd. And I can tell you right now that I have gained. I wish he would have listened to me on the 6th b/c then I wouldn't have gained, maybe I would have lost. Anyway...what can you do. I'll be crying next visit if he doesn't . I mean how many bandsters can eat 2 plates of chinese food????? :guess

The name sounds like a small microscopic insect... ROFL !!!

The surgery freaked me out more so than the actual band. I was afraid of not waking up or them having problems and all I could think about was my 4 year old. But, the thought of her having an obese mom with deterorating health was more frightening.... so I had the surgery Try to think of the positive aspects rather than the negative b/c you really don't need the stress. And besides, whens the last time you heard postive thinking is bad for the body. Hugs and good luck !!!

Oh Gin, kids really don't understand. I can certainly understand how you felt... my DD has said a few things about my tummies...meaning more than one LOLOL !!! and how squshie I am. She's 4. I just wanna be a smaller squshie mom LOL.

Great question... never though about it. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

Yes, I remember the sad feelings. Especially when I was walking into the operating room. I looked at my Dh and said WTF am I doing to myself... Then right before they gave me that stuff to put you to sleep, I prayed to Jesus to be with me..... It was amazing b/c that very instant I had a peacefull feeling and I remembered why I was doing it.... My little girl. I could not be the Mommy she needed at the weight I was. My little girl needed a healthy happy Mom and thats what she was going to get. I realized I was not living but just surviving. Today, 3 months out... I'm so happy I did it. It is scary and its normal to feel that way.... Hang on, you've come this far and the results are sweeter than any cake you can put in your mouth. Hugs !!!!

You hit a nerve in all of us Alex...... thanks for sharing. Just goes to show you folks..... there IS ALWAYS HOPE !!!!!

Sunday, January 22 B- coffee L- D- Water: Exercise: Personal: no eating past 7 pm GOD HELP ME TODAY !!!

Good Morning Cindy, good for you for journaling...some people really get alot out of it. I've tried several times but I never seem to keep it up long enough to do any good LOL. Bravo !! Sherry, NO WAY !!!! your insurance better not back down now. Did you get your approval letter? if so then they have to stick by their guns. Oh that would be just horrible if they started messing with you.... Lets all pray that they don't. Its normal to think your not going to be successful with the band. We all think that or have thought that. I still think it and I've been banded since October. The band had given me so many emotional roller coaster rides. When I'm losing weight I feel good but since I have no fill and no control, I feel horrible and really down on myself. Its just that I've been so used to failure and its hard to train the brain that geeeee..... fill's will help (if I ever get one lolol). Am I sorry I did this... NO WAY !!! I'm very happy I have the band and would do it again if I had to Well its off to do some laundry and a few other things like clean the house, car, fish tank....ick. Whatcha all doing today? Oh....... DH and I went to a chinese buffet yesterday.... boy I ate 2 huge plates full of food...... WTF???????? talk about being sad when I left... I just kept shaking my head saying...this isn't right, this isn't right, this isn't right...

Hello Grandlady !! Welcome to LBT :welcome:

Pat, here's the link to Sherry's photo...she's beautiful. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showpost.php?p=140825&postcount=477

HAAAAAAAAAAAAA !!!!!! HEEE HHHHEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAA !!!!! Cheri made a funny ROFLMFAO !!! Sorry Doc, that just struck me funny. Now seriously, I cried too when I was on liquids, I thought I was gonna go bonkers watching my family eat when all I could have was stinkin broth. But realize this.... you can have the foods you like, and the beauty of the band is you'll be eating alot less. Hang in there, I know emotional eating and head hunger can really beat you up. If I were you, I'd tell DH that just for a while, not to eat infront of you b/c your going thru some really emotional times right now and its not fair to you. I warned my DH time after time that I was gonna be wacko with emotions for a while and just to ignore them the best he could b/c it really wasn't me talking. Hang in there sweet lady

I did not tell my boss because he's the type that wouldn't understand. In his mind he would think I am wasting company time on something I should be able to control. He's clueless. Anyway, I just said I'm going to doctors appointments because there is something I need to take care of, I'm not feeling well. IMHO its none of their business. Plus I did not tell anyone at work or home (some family) because I don't want to be looked at under a magnifying glass. The weight just doesn't melt off and I don't need anyone looking at me thinking things that they just don't understand. You just need to do whats right for you and your situation. Good luck !!

Wow, its after 4 and we just got home. After leaving those lovely ladies, DD and I hit walmart for some new homes for my girls (boobs) the ones I have now are so stretched out and old that I just couldn't take it anymore. So we fought the crowd and did some shopping. I got the cutest little camisol top that is pink and has Pebbles from the flintstones on it. Its PJ's of course, but silky and cute. I need to feel like a woman every now and then ya know (instead of a big lump). Let me tell you folks, Beanie is just glowing !!! you can see it in her eyes that she is so happy about getting the band. And we're so happy for her. Zan is just the prettiest woman ya ever wanna meet and what a sweet personality. My DD just adored her. lunch was wonderful, food was good and the company awesome!! My DD decided after lunch to roll her cheeks up and fart.... and then she looked at Beanie and said Oooop I farted. I think Bean girl almost lost her lunch ROFLMfAO !!! kids lol. :guess Beanie should be in the air right about now.... have a safe flight and we're looking forward to those pictures....especially the close up of Zan.

Great pictures Nykee, yes, I can see them now. I guess where ever you hosted the pictures was down when I was looking at them. Thanks for sharing your family !!!

Just looking at that bull makes my back go out ROFL !! Good for you girl, and its a wonderful picture. I have to be careful what amusement rides I go on b/c of my spine, there's no way I'd do bull lolol. Thanks for sharing, your so much fun.

Blue, your doc didn't give you eating guidelines? WHOAH !!! This is what my doc made me do after surgery. 2 weeks Clear Liquids (broth, tea, ice pops, juice, Water, coffee) 1 week on thicker liquids (cream Soups, Protein drinks, etc.) 1 week on mushies (mashed taters, and just about anything mushy) Then I graduated onto regular food. I had restriction then but its surely gone now Maybe you should call your doctor and say hey !! what am I suposed to be eating? Make sure your getting in your liquids. Hugs !!!!

Good for you Lianna. People just started noticing with me and I'm down 32 lol. GOOD JOB !!

Good Morning, Well I must keep this short b/c I need a shower and I need to get ready to meet Zan and Beanie WHOOHOO!!!! Way to Cool !!!! Beanie girl, we're still meeting at the Saloon? You have my cell phone right ?? See you at 11. How is everyone this beautiful saturday morning? Ira to bad you couldn't meet up with us... do you still visit these boards? Pat, that story about that girl is horrible...shame on her. Betty, good luck on the 2nd interview Patty, have fun at Disney..I'm jealous LOL !!!! Dianne, I've never had a collie mix but they sure are pretty dogs. Anne did you get the stuff out of your DD's hair ? Keri, don'tcha just love it when work consumes your entire day leaving you no time to play here... UHHHH!!! How are you today? Cindy, congrats on the new size undies Hey, thats a great NSV. Doc, head hunger is the worst... I eat when I'm stressed. This week I didn't do good b/c work just had me at my wits end...so I made up excuses in my head why it was okay to eat like I did. Wish food wasn't my drug of choice. Hang in there. Sherry..... I saw your pictures on the other thread and lady !! you are beautiful !!!!! Okay time to run... Zan, Beanie... here I come

Back to the grind !! I did good yesterday B- coffee, Coffeemate, Milk L- Grilled ckn on a bun, cheese, sweet tater fries D-Chinese buffet.....:cry S-chocolate :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry Water: could be better Personal: no eating past 7 pm Exercise::think

Wowee, I missed alot. Thanks for bringing this thread back up Nykee. Great pictures everyone. I'm sitting here at work just smiling away looking at all your happy faces. Nykee...your pictures aren't showing up waaaah !!!

My doc won't give me a fill... hopefully when he see's I haven't lost since december he will. Hang in there some times the fills kick in later on. I'm scheduled to see my doc feb 3rd and I'm really really frustrated b/c I have 0 restriction.... good things to those who wait uuuuh lolol.

Good Morning, Boy this work stuff sucks How is everyone this FINE FRIDAY !! We finally made it. Anne, good luck w/the boobie doc... that is scary. Congrats on the 3lb loss WTG. I haven't gone to my gyno in almost 5 years... Yeah.. I'm sick! I know I have to go, its just that I hate it so. This year I promise Its gonna be a long day b/c my heart is just not here, nor my brain. Spacey Chick is in orbit ROFL !!! Cindy are you counting down to the retirement? Okay I better do something.... hurry up lunch I'm hungry !! Oh... had a fight yesterday with a huge bag of M&M's and pnutbutter cups... guess who won? DANGIT!!

Happy Birthday Lady !!! :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2: :happybday2:

QUICKIE !!! Betty I know how you feel, my heart isn't into work either...lets go play. Pat you vent away...... Sorry for the trouble at work. Interviewing does suck.. I can't imagine holding a strait face when you know people are bull crapin. Have a good week and I hope you get some one fast. Paula ROFLMFAO !!! You'd never crash this place... b/c your always invited. So is everyone else. Patty, glad you survived w/no cookie tossing from the kids :eek: HUGS !! Are you feeling better now that your walking? YOU FEEL OLD !!!!! me too chicken little, me too. Gotta run... zoooooooooooom !