~Trixie~

Thanks, Longhorn!

Name.......................Start.....................Current.......... ......To Go 1. TxArcher..................360.......................353............... ......8 2. Momto1plus1.............241.......................237................. ....8(229) 3. Hungryforchange......227.5....................219.5..................4 .5 (total lost 8 pounds) 4. Steph....................203.5.....................192.5.............. ....4 (188.5 goal) 5. shortgal..................198.......................194............... ......2 6. Hollyberries..............298.......................291............... .......6 (lost 7lbs.) 7. Trixie......................264.......................253.......................9 (11 lost)

Wow! Longhorn, you are a gorgeous woman! Not trying to kiss ass, but you don't look like you are in your fifties! Mr. Longhorn is a lucky fella!

Damn it! Frickin' Patriots! Frickin' Giants! This sucks major ass. Is there any purpose to even watching in two weeks, when we all know what the outcome will be anyway?! ARGH!

I don't like her because she has done nothing to benefit us here in NY. I feel that she would bring nothing new to the White House, other than her vagina...and that alone does not earn my vote.

I definitely don't fear that Hillary has no chance; I HOPE that she has no chance.

If you go to a dress shop where you have to order a dress, they usually require that you place your order 2-3 months before the event. They will take your measurements and order the dress according to what your largest measurement is. When the dress comes in, they will usually do a series of fittings to do alterations, the last one usually 2 weeks before you wear it. Even if you buy a dress off the rack in July, you can always have alterations done on it. Most stylists suggest that all clothing that you purchase should be altered to your own body for the most flattering fit anyway. I don't think you should worry too much! You have plenty of time to both lose weight and find a beautiful dress. Also, please don't fret about what the bride's mother looks like. Just focus on looking radiant and elegant, and don't try to out-do her. That day is all about the love between your son and his new bride. Just enjoy it! It will be a special day and you will be glowing from happiness no matter what you have on!

I don't get a fill until February 28th! I'm a little upset that I have to wait so long. I find that staying full has been getting tougher everyday...but I shall persevere! It's just frustrating because I'm not a patient person and I want this weight gone like yesterday!

Thanks for letting us know how your fill went. I'm glad that your first experience wasn't unpleasant!

I guess that I should have expected this thread to become a Patriots love-fest. How disappointing.

Yes, I am still stuck on that. I don't think that enough of a deal was made about it, especially since they were caught last season as well. Question: Do you think a big deal should be made over the steroid scandal in baseball? If yes, then what is the difference in what the Patriots have done (and probably still do)? Cheating is cheating, whether it is via performance enhancing drugs or videotaping opponents signals. What the Patriots received a slap on the wrist for sends a terrible message to all children and completely negates what their guardians and coaches have tried to teach them about good sportsmanship.

I'm sure a lot of teams could play as well as the Pats if they cheated, too! I call shenanigans!

What is your new policy?

You know what I've found to be amazing? If you turn off the television, you become less sick of people. That statement wasn't meant to sound as snotty as it does. My husband and I felt that we watched way too much TV, so a couple of months ago we downgraded our cable subscription to broadcast basic. Now if I catch Rachael Ray and her corny catch phrases, or Giada attempting to show all of her perfect teeth in one smile, it becomes kind of like a treat. For us, the television is finally fulfilling it's purpose; it is there for entertainment and not as a way of life.

C U Next Tuesday.

I don't have much of an impression of Sheryl yet. I like her better than the person I originally saw for the pre-op requirements (not affiliated with Brathwaite/Kaczmarski). She seemed nice enough, a little preoccupied, but that could have been due to the state of disarray in the office. How did your meeting with her go?

name ............starting# ......current#.........goal#.......togo# 1. Momto1plus1.......241...............238..............229...........9 2. TxArcher...........360........Last week, 357......???...........12 3. Hungryforchange...227.5..........225...............215.5.......10 4 shortgal ............. 198............195................192...........3 5. Hollyberries.........298............293................285........... 8 6. Tyman311..........167...........168................150............17 7. Trixie.................264...............255..............244..........11

NO!!! In fact, I burp a lot less now that I am banded. I used to burp like a son-of-a-bitch...and now, nothing!

Geez, you need to take care of yourself girl! Sounds like you've been overdoing it. You need to put your feet up, let the dishes in the sink and the laundry in the basket pile up for a few days. You need to let your belly heal and don't worry about weight loss yet! It will come off!

I didn't go to the meeting tonight. I went to the gym instead. I figured it was more beneficial than listening to the banter back and forth. When I went to my post-op with Dr. K. he said that he didn't want to give me a fill on the 24th because I would only be 5 weeks out, and chances were all of the appointment slots were probably filled. So, I have to tough it out until February some time. You'll have to tell me how the whole process is done, how it feels, etc.

Hi Melinda. I have the APS band as well. I'm doing pretty well weight-loss wise: 23.5 pounds since my surgery on December 17th. I've kind of hit a stall this week, which I'm hoping is attributed to my monthly visitor and a lack of BMs (sorry if that's TMI!). I've noticed that I can eat a lot more as time goes by (I'm still sticking with the 1/2-3/4 of a cup per meal even though I feel like I can eat a whole lot more!).

Thanks for this advice. I was just getting ready to go out and by some Mederma...I'll look for Vitamin E instead. Thanks!

mmm...chocolate snaps...sounds delicious...curse you for having such a tempting username (j/k)! :smile:

Are you the gentleman with the glasses who I spoke to during the meeting on the third? Will you be at the group meeting on Wednesday, or is once a month enough for you?

Why isn't the surgery performed in Ireland?