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Arlene...kudos for the GOOD food choices you have made this week. Sorry if it seems we are all over your butt when you are trying. Just constructive critiques. I guess I don't see where the 100 cal of popcorn was a bad choice if your calories and carbs were pared down to a number that you lose at. Not sure of the carbs in a bag. Just looked it up...20gr. I know most weightloss docs want carbs under 40gr per day.

SSSSSSSizzle....that's one HOT fireman. I see he is a Fire Chief...gotta admire him and the job he does.:sneaky:

Great...it is worrisome to think of your DD maybe having to have GB surgery while pregnant. But, if it makes you feel any better, I know of two different ppl that had it done many years ago and everything turned out just fine. Hopefully, like you stated, it won't have to happen during her pregnancy. Will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. My TT appt was not for a TT it was for a pani removal. But, if I decide to do it (weighing the odds right now), it will be where they pull everything down and do the new navel, etc. The cut would be in the pubic area from hip bone to hip bone. I can handle any surgery after having so many hernia surgeries. There is no chance of muscle tightening as I have had too many hernias in that area and lots of mesh in me. I don't think I would need the tightening anyway. My tummy is actually hard. Enjoy you time with DS. I, too, used to make all their favorites when they would come home.

Thanks, LauraK...I'm OK...just weepy and smiley at the same time. She was a good woman so it's hard not to remember all the good stuff.:sneaky:

Good Morning.... I feel like a broken record...cold and dank and windy here again today. Low 20's during the evening and early morning. 29 right now and hoping to get up to 40. But, Janet, I bet your 50's for you is a lot colder than our low 20's. I have a wake and funeral (friend's father passed away) and got my black wool coat out and boots to wear to the funeral/burial. Have a safe trip and, again, so sorry about your sister. Hope you are able to have a good visit with her. Hugs. Not easy. Arlene...good going on getting to water exercise even though it is chilly. Hope that book you are reading helps you to get rid of the "Munchie Monster". You should say goodbye to him altogether. When I think back to my weight gain stage, that Munchie Monster was on my back full time. Thought he was my friend but he was the devil. I shut the door to him from the onstart of my weight loss stage. He had to go...I couldn't have him in my life. He was abusive and he could not longer be part of my life. It was not easy but what I did to fight him was have extremely healthy snacks at hand, in my purse, in my truck when I really had to have a snack. And, even though I am in maintence and have to keep my calories up, I still reach of healthy snacks...I just have more of them. Your 100 cal popcorn is good for you and something that takes a while to eat and you feel like you've had something. No dental this week. Not till next Wed, Nov 3. I am in the last stages and really looking forward to getting rid of this temp bottom front plate I have had since June 2. Thinking I will have it for another 4 weeks. Next week is placing caps on lower right and grinding 4 others in front sides down for caps. Been a long haul and I so appreciate the support I got (and needed) from all of you throughout this process. Whine, whine, whine. Thanks for all who listened. Julie...as Janet said...keep up with the treatments and hoping this all does the trick for you. Pain can alter everything we want to do and my wish is that you can be completely pain free. Have fun with Mimi. Great...dreamed about you last night. We were on a boardwalk somewhere by the ocean and you were carrying your grandbaby...it was a boy about nine months old. You wanted to run to Starbucks and you asked me to hold him. Your daughter appeared out of nowhere and was soooooooooooooooo upset that you had a "stranger" watching her baby. Then she looked at me and said "Oh, you're Apples2" and everything was fine. Funny dream. You must be home by now and hopefully catching up with your rest. Jodi...congrats on your doc's goal for you. I am sure you will decide if you feel you are done with your weightloss or want to be right where you are at. The TT phase is a big step and takes lots of planning with time off work, etc. Important step though if you want to have it done. I had a visit with the doc about mine on Tues and thinking that I will shoot for early spring....more extensive than I thought. Jessica...this Mother Hen is very proud of you for all you do and the grades you are getting. Take a look into joining the Honor Society. You don't want to miss out and be sorry later that you did not do it. Good going! TX...hope you are resting comfortably and keeping ahead of the pain. Sounds like you have a good nurse (good morning, Debbie....keep us informed...thanks). Cheri....sometimes when it comes to getting a point across and trying to be heard, we have to become Screaming Bantchies. Took care of the problem, didn't it? Hope you have smooth sailing with that little girl from here on out. Nice to hear the parents backed you up. If you would have been my DS's teacher, you would have had to use your "outside voice" with them. They were just the cutest little devils/angels. I have BBQ's simmering for lunch and a pot roast in roaster for dinner. House smells wonderful. Cleaning and laundry and online Christmas shopping today. Have quite a bit of it done and plan it to finish it up today or tomorrow. Having a tough couple of days with lots of tears. A year ago tomorrow that "mom" fell on the post office steps and passed away. Guess being weepy is just part of dealing with it. Just remembering her and the angel that she was/is. Better get after it. Later.

Hey Debbie...nice to "meet" you and thanks for the update on Chris. Sounds like you are taking good care of him. Let him know we are thinking of him and to post when he can. I am sure the next few days will be tough ones for him but he's lucky he has you by his side. Take care

All this talk of omelettes made me go make one right in the middle of the afternoon. I had just eaten breakfast when we got company so missed out on the ones this morning. I don't like much cheese on mine either, Phyll. Love the taste of it but cheese is my "binder". I am sitting here while typing eating an omelette with a little cheese and topped with salsa. Good comfort food on this cold and windy day. Did I tell you guys that we had snow on the ground this morning? When I was younger, that first snow was so exciting. Now....not so much. DH went to town to do some errands. I can honestly say I cannot remember the last time he was off the farm (except for farming other fields). I would take a guess and say Sept 25 when we closed up the lake place. Might have to snag him Friday night to go out to dinner. It's been quite some time. Doing some online Christmas shopping this week. Got my first orders today. Going to wrap them later. Should be done shopping by the end of the week. Was lucky with DH's gift. A pilot stopped by a couple of weeks ago that had taken aerial photos of the farm. I bought him a large matted print to hang with the other (about 15) prints of the farm. Fun to see the changes over the years. The first one aerial we have framed and matted is of this farm site back in the early 1920's. His mother was born on this farm and his GP owned it at the time. TX...you should be one of us by now. Hope your shoulder pain is manageble. You most likely will not even notice the LB surgery pain with also having the shoulder surgery. Wishing you the best this week as you heal. OK...back to shopping. Later.

Good Morning...radio said this morning that the winds we are getting compare to a category 3 hurricane. We have lived in this house since 1987 and NEVER have I heard such wind...not even in a full-blown snow storm. The winds are expected to not subside until this evening. I'm staying in today. I think some meanial tasks are calling my name. Cheri...sounds like you really got hit with the wind also. My advice for today...hang onto your hat! Arlene...good going on your carb-clean day...keep it going. Janet...smart GM....staying out of the moving up two flights of stairs. Very nice of you to stock their panty. It's fun to do that for young kids. I know my kids loved filling up the cart when I would fly in to visit. Momma's treat. Jodi....I ditto what Arlene said...thanks for explaining your job. Busy girl. Julie...good to hear you are doing much better...hope it continues. Well...have some company that stopped in for breakfast (farmer friends have nothing to do right now) and going to go make some omelettes. Thank goodness I have a couple of kinds of muffins in freezer and cookies and cake cuz I am sure this "farm session" will go on till noon. Janet...thanks for the recipe....I've made those dumplings for years. I throw a tsp of Italian spices in them once in awhile. Gotta go. Will talk later. Sending the ju ju also, TX. Hope you are under by know and having dreams of your new band life and life without shoulder pain.

Happy Bandday to you Happy Bandday to you Happy Bandday, Dear TX Happy Bandday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jodi...I forgot that I did use my cr card to hold the room at the Desert Rose.

Hey MJV...the time shortly after surgery can be a very emotional time. Hang in there, follow all your doc's order and "rules". All this will come together for you...just have faith and stay positive. If you want, you can PM me or email me. Or we can talk on this thread. Fire away with any questions or concerns that you might have. This is not an easy journey but so worth it all. Some days can be tough but once you get on your way, there are soooooooooooo many good days that will change how you feel about things. The self-confidence picks up, you start having more energy. Best peice of advice I have at this point is to get moving and stay as busy as you can. Walking really helps a person to get stronger and to stay motivated. Hugs on your difficult issues on having a family. Keep on working towards reducing your weight...maybe that will make the difference for you.

Oh no, Phyll...get some rest and hopefully it will be gone by tomorrow. I have a friend that has a bad back. When a virus is going around, she will get it in her back....is it an old wives tale that a virus will sit in your weakest spot while it will affect someone else differently. You don't have to answer tonight....talk to you tomorrow. Have some wine.:thumbup:

Just popping on to wish TX a good night's sleep. Will be thinking of you tomorrow, Tx. Post when you are up to it or have your wife let us know how you are doing. Best of luck on that shoulder and have a feeling you will be doing just fine with your band. You've been a rule follower thoughout the preop and that's what it takes to a be a successful bandster postop....Take care. Hey to the rest of the gang. Have unexpected company for supper (fine with it) and will talk to you all tomorrow.

There's a food and nutrition thread that has lots of great band-friendly recipes and food ideas.

Hang on, Chris...you have done soooooooooo well throughout the preop stage. Don't undo the good that has been done. Just know that there will be days like this throughout your LabBand journey and your determination and pride will get you through. There are tough days but there are so many good days that make it sooooooooooooo worth it all. This is a process. Try to just take each stage as it comes and prepare for the next. You can do this!:thumbup:

Good Morning....I called the Desert Rose this morning and asked to talk to the General Manger of the Vegas facility. I got his voice mail stating that he would be out thru the 29th. I left a message stating that I would be calling him back after that time and also told him the dates we were there and that we had 5 out of 11 of us that had compromised cr cards after statying at their hotel. Cold, windy, rainy and DEPRESSING weather here. I have not been off the farm since last Thursday and ready to bolt. I have a doc appt. this afternoon regarding the apron. We'll see what he suggests and if it is even worth it to pursue anything with it. Part of me feels silly even having it looked at and the other part of me says "Hell yeah...not willing to deal with the rashes (few but bothersome) and sweating. Will see what is said by the doc and take his advice. Other than that, just doing books today. The days are coming where I can foresee feeling like a prisoner in my home. Predicted strong winds thru tomorrow night with snow tomorrow. Only harvested 50 acres yesterday which leaves about another 150 left in the field. Supposed to be nice on the weekend so maybe will get it in then. Arlene...keep going with the no carb plan as Janet said. Carbs are the devil! Great...hope your weather changed around and you can enjoy the beach and get some rest. Will talk later.

Hey Viv...just noticed your ticker. You are only 8lbs from goal. Way to go! Congrats!:thumbup:

Viv...I am scheduled for a colonoscopy on the 16th. I find it hard to believe that a doc would want to do an unfill just for the prep for this procedure. There's no way I would mess with perfection, if that's where you feel you are with your restriction. My prep entails taking 3 small dulcolax tablets 24 hours prior, drinking 32 oz of Fluid mixed with Miralax throughout the day prior and 2 small dulcolax the morning of the procedure. I don't see a problem with being banded and the prep that is expected.

Janet...I used my card at the Desert Rose when I checked into the room. I noticed when I got home and went online that I was charged the $100 but it was backed off the next day. The only other place I used it was at a restaurant on Sunday. It's gotta be the Desert Rose. I called Visa fraud dept and let them know that a bunch of us that had our cards held for rooms had fradulant charges. I don't mind calling them to let them know...was my intention to begin with but a couple of ppl thought that was not a good idea so I backed off. What update on Julie??? Did I miss something? Cheri...happy you are getting your basement done. I know that has been bugging you.

Shame not allowed, Arlene...only positive thinking. You can do the 10lbs by Thanksgiving. Cleanse yourself of the carbs...that's what I see to be the first step. You've got the exercise down...Now....clean out the pantry and see if you can reduce your cravings. Go, Arlene, Go!!!:huh2:

Aren't NSV's nice? You guys are getting me excitws about getting back on track and I'm not even involved in it all. I can't wait to follow all of you though and cheer you on. GO TEAM!!! RAH!!!! RAH!!!! RAH!!!!:huh2:

Cute Phyll....we were able to start harvesting again about 10:30 but now just got rained out. At least we got some done. Your trainer wants to show you how to teach Zoey who is boss?????? You should know that already....Zoey is!!!:huh2:

Each of us are so different with our meno symptoms. I personally have hot flashes on a daily basis (and nightly) for about 7-8 months and then I get a reprieve where I only have them once a day for about three months. I have been on this schedule for about 7 yrs. I did not notice a difference in my hot flashes due to the LB surgery or any other surgery.

Ugh....not sure what is going on with my nice little camera. All my Vegas pics were extremely fuzzy and it's not any better now. Anyway, Tanker is all ready for Halloween and for the trick or treat kids to come. We decided he could wear his costume for about a week or more. He does the same at Christmas time. He loves getting dressed up. DS bought him this outfit yesterday. Headless horseman...he's the horse!

Oh man...reread my posts...so many typos..sorry