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Donna, I really need to change something on my profile. I was originally Undecided Lap Band, but I decided RNY was the best option for me and follow up care. I decided to stay because these ladies wouldn't let me bail when I made my final decision in November. These are great ladies. Especially Karen

This weekend was my first postop weekend. Dh had me running around with him and I honestly was pooped. I'm waiting for him to come home now so I can nap. The dr told me to do things and don't stay in bed. What exactly should I be doing? Laundry, cleaning, umm, I have like 21 staples or so in my belly so I don't know what the comforts are. I'd like to go through a few things but commom sense is telling me to limit picking up and moving things hence the staples. I have been playing gameboy, reading a book, looking at magazines and watching way too much reality TV. I was thinking of venturing out tomorrow If it's warm and maybe getting my nails done. THere's a salon right across the street from us. I want to eat. These next 10 days cannot move quick enough. I am savoring Crystal Light Decaf Iced Tea, I would have run from it now it's savoring. Plus, my pouch is weird, I can hear gurgling. I will wrap this up with I've slept great since Friday Night. Woah, take the boots, iv's, stockings, and hourly vitals away and I feel rested. Plus, I am gulping instead of sipping. It's gonna take some time. Oh yeah, I keep jumping on the scale too, gotta stop that before it becomes and obsession.

Kim - Live just keeps changing for us. I am glad you found a new position which fits you so well. I guess change is good. I am really doing great. I have decided if I look at food and it's too tempting it's in the garbage. Who needs salt and vinegar chips anyways. I'm way too much of a good girl to cheat. I always play things by the books. For example, child rearing, we've always been buy the book with my daughter, no deviating. I was thinking last night, while dreaming of meatballs, from watching wedding singer, I don't know if I'd want another child. I'll be 33 in may and I don't think I ever want another operation again. I had a c-section with Chloe and buy the book I would have another scheduled c-section with #2 and wouldn't chance normal deilvery. So really, I have 2 good years before I can be up to standards to have another kid. Maybe I'll get my masters degree between now and then and get out of financial services industries. Heee.... I am elated though. I feel great emotionally and physically. I haven't slept this good in years. Nothing but hard core sleeping at night and no daytime naps for me, another positive, I don't even need the pain medicines. I cannot do any long walks though because I Feel too shakey. Jen

Well I must post an update. I really could use a pedicure. I'm gonna wait until my staples are out since Thursday it's supposed to be 70 degrees, my feet look a bit neglected though. Showering is so so time consuming. I know I have time on my hand. I realized I'd be tired, but this is a different tired then I'm used to. I love that I'm sleeping better and DH bought me an Ipod Video so I can have movies put on it and watch it anywhere I go. Incase you don't know what Ipod's are, your not missing anything. I got some unflavored protien last night from GNC and made a Peanut Butter protien shake, it really hit the spot, since I keep thinking of ways to eat, but reallistically I cannot. I hope all is well. It sure is deceving outside. It's cold.

Karen Just think you'll be that skinny hot grandma when your 45. However, I don't think they allow car seats on motorcycles, so you might have a tough challenging taking the baby riding. I am still typing and know i need to go back and lay down. Man, tv stinks alot.

See, I might need to take several walks, becasue the evil that is lurking in my kitchen right now is driving me nuts. Yes, I want to lick some Peanut Butter from the jar. I had some decent Soup broth last night. I cannot figure out what "no food" means? I am glad i'm down to 10 days and counting. I love going out to eat and all the food related stuff grabs my attention. I was looking at the store ad's, most were easter candy. The pizza commericals. I know I can eat these again, but one or two bites. Economically this isn't realisitic. I'm not going to buy something bite it and then throw it out. Guess I might need to begin doggie bags and left overs. Funny thing, I was thinking How long would a walk down the street to the mailbox be? I was thinking of the nails too because it would mean the peanut butter would keep stalking me in the kitchen. I am tempted to cheat. Friday was the worse.

Kim - Congrats on the new job, what would your role be? I probably won't come to breakfast because I will just be starting on soild foods and I don't think I can hack the anxiety of the resturant. Since , I have a problem with food. I do know Ihop is great at offering kids menu. I am home for a few weeks recovering. Dr B told me to stay active, does this mean presurgery active, with 20 something staples or does this mean hospital active where I"m restricted to using the rest room and quick laps. I am conflicted. My husband is off to Ciricuit City Alone, I'm scared what he's gonna come home with. Yesterday we bought an Ipod Video and when we got it home it was an Ipod Photo, it must go back asap. It was open box so I've had to forgive the error. Yes, I'm gonna watch movies. And see if the weather warms up, I'm might roam in the 'hood where I live. Hopefully I don't get mugged. Just kidding.

I came home today. My surgery and recovery so far has been uneventful. THis was the best decision I've ever made for myself. All that nervous energy was wasted. I was doing well even after surgery. Today, I'd like a snack. No food for 2 weeks. This is messing with my head. Otherwise, I'm fine. Dr told me to keep moving and moving. No laying around though. I will post again this weekend. Sorry DH barely had time to call my family let alone do anything extra, my daughter kept crying too. Especailly when she had to leave last night.

It could be a reaction to the tape or the betadine. I had henious sores after my csection.

Oh yeah, no more acid reflux. This is great!!!! I just gotta be patient and heal and heal. I plan on enjoying my days off work.

Thanks ladies. I'm excited about losing weight, but I'm such a money driven person, I'm actaully looking to break off my relationship with walgreens' pharmacy. Losing this weight will hopefully get me off this hypertension medicince, which in the long run is so, so worth it. My NY family know's about the surgery courtsey of my 5 year old daughter. THey seem very concerned. I'm glad they know. My husband is exhausted, my daughter thinks she should get new toys and I gotta get myself scrubbed up. I am surprised at how well I felt Wednesday and Thursday and now I feel like the truck ran me down. I will be in touch. I'm probably gonna be bored being home, seen as Dr B told me the worse thing to do is lay around and take it easy.

Mrs Sabe has bee so wonderful to me, listening and offering some unsolicted advice. I really hope her journey moves quickly. Thanks for all the well wishes. I had my last food at 4, I had a migraine for two days and it killed my appetite. I took Phospho-soda at 4pm. Thank god for tons of charmin. Just kidding. Then I take 2 Nexium, scrub with herbiclens, put an ear patch on, and take an antibotic. Nothing tastes good tonight so I'm gonna sip on h2o. I'm nervous, but excited in the same sentence. I don't regret choosing RNY over Lap Band, but I do feel left out because I won't expereience some of the things you guys have. Good Night from a clean person on the inside and out. I will post when I come home. :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :notagree :notagree

I'm glad you did well. I will be thinking of you and your recovery. Your very brave to undertake this a second time. I will do anything once but i don't know about twice. Counting until Midnight... Jen

Congrats - two months will go by quickly. I'm sure once they get your approval thing will spin out of control so quick. It will take a few weeks to get your testing done. ALso, if your gallbladder needs to come out I'm glad he can do it all at once. Good Night - I am off for surgery in the morning. I might never drink apple juice again in my life, I hope to never see phospho-soda again either. I don't know if the upper GI or this was nastier to drink. Jen

Come on guys, star jones insists she lost her weight through pilates. Now I cannot see a 300 pound diva doing pilates. Ofcourse she'd endorse to get free $$. Just my two cents.

Mrs Sabe try this link here's dr v - http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+profile+David+C+Voellinger+kll.html Not sure he makes me giggly. My coworker said dr b reminded her of a surfer dude. I am unsure because I am focused on the numbers and the skills, not hte looks. Mrs Sabe how does dr K look? I would never say which of my dr's makes me giddy. Hee.... It's not the spine center dr. Yes i'm 32 trapped in an old ladies body.

I'll check out this body clutter thing. I was looking for more reading like how to break bad behaviors like wanting to sleep all day when I'm off work. Tips on getting more walking in. I'll find something this weekend. See right now, I could sleep in, but i know I gotta get my protien and exercise in during my recovery and if I sleep alday I cannot. I know this is a weird dilemma. I probably will read a fun book while i'm off, nothing too deep, just escapism. I know it won't be million little pieces. Have you see the media head lines, if he didn't go on Oprah. I have also decided I must have a portable DVD player then I won't have to get out of bed at the hospital and my daughter can use the video player while were there and when we go on road trips. We have a DVD TV that fits in the car. We bought it in 2003 when my mom was sick. We went to NY 6 Times in 3 months so it was a life saver back then. We were there one time and returned 3 days later when she passed away. I'll tell you what, I know most of the lines to Lilo and Stitch now.

I keep looking at the tote of summer clothes all 20-22w and 2x and keep thinking, your outta here. Soon. My husband and I (were best friends) keep talking about my birthday in may and how i will be much lighter. I cannot commit to your challenge, but next month I'm going to be working on the exercise. I have back pain going into my piggie toes. I'm kidding myself because it hurts, but i'm not giving in to the pain. I hope everyone has a good night. I cannot wait until biggest loser is on. Any suggestions on books that offer suggestions on behavior changes? I really need to change some personal behaviors. Jen

I keep looking at the tote of summer clothes all 20-22w and 2x and keep thinking, your outta here. Soon. My husband and I (were best friends) keep talking about my birthday in may and how i will be much lighter. I cannot commit to your challenge, but next month I'm going to be working on the exercise. I have back pain going into my piggie toes. I'm kidding myself because it hurts, but i'm not giving in to the pain. I hope everyone has a good night. I cannot wait until biggest loser is on. Any suggestions on books that offer suggestions on behavior changes? I really need to change some personal behaviors. Jen

I had a great time meeting everyone today. I hope to see you next month. :hungry:

Oh I have dance dance revolution already for the xbox. It's too umcomfortable for me to play currently. I do plan on working on it after surgery though. Ugh, I don't think our car troubles will be over for a while. We basically need a new one and don't have the $$ yet. We have a tenative plan for my husband, he's in grad school. We are carpooling (he's a substitute teacher) and he's gotta find his own way home. This leaves daycare for me, to and from. Traffic is so hectic in the afternoon. I figure there's no rush with surgery coming up. That should buy us an extra 4 weeks, however, I'm reading people are returning work way sooner than 4 weeks out. I will let you guys know if I need a ride. I do live close than goodness I'm not out in the stix. Kathy - you seemed so firmilar to me. I don't think we've ever met before but it seemed like I knew you. Jennifer

I didn't say it at lunch, but next week at this time, you'll be like "oh, that was no sweat". Make sure you rest up. Jennifer

I have an update. I got my rny date. It's going to be 2/22/06 at north east medical. I just have to figure out the childcare logisticals for overnight. ALot of people have offered to keep our daughter overnight, but really, you can trust so few with your kids. Do you know if North East medical allows kids in the hosptial when the parent is having surgery. Yes, my husband will be there watching her. I have a month from today. I hope to come to lunch next weeked, but we've got a major car problem going on. I did want to say too, Mrs Sabre Is next. I've spoken with her off line and I've confirmed that lap band is definitly not the right option for me. The rny will be. I really cannot committ to the follow up lapband visits that's the main reason why I choose rny. I felt the lap band post op care was too overwhelming for me. Good luck to all who are waiting. PS. No birthcontrol decision yet. :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :notagree

Sorry, I've decided not to bring Chloe because I"m going to ride with karen. Maybe we can set up something another time for the 'kids'.

cathy and kim theses post brought tears to my eyes. You guys made me feel so, so special. I often feel alone down here. I will definitly come saturday do you think melissa would bring child? if so I could bring queen chloe. otherwise I iwll try to come. I might even try to ride with karen. i'm get with kim tomorrow and Iron this out. I never get moved to tears but this did it. Thank ou so much - It's so hard to let people helpe you. :scared: :scared: :eek: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :girl_hug: :girl_hug: