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Wow. I can't believe the month is almost over. Do we know officially how many June Bandsters we have? Bet it is way over 50. So glad everyone is doing well. I am still on mushies, but have cheated a bit testing things out. I can eat chips if I chew them to mush, and have tried a pop tart. But pizza is the kiss of death. Now, I know these things are not good for me, but thought they would be easier to chew, chew, chew than bread or other things, and I stop and wait. Still can not do eggs. I can still eat a can of Soup at a time, so I am ready for my fill. July 11th will come soon enough. Then I hope the scale will start moving again. Good luck to all of the June Bandster Babies! And keep up the good fight!

I think she is sick. Literally. She looks rather ill, and has not been herself since the weight loss. My interpretation of herself is happy and joking around. She just seems so sad now. But who knows what goes on behind the scenes.

I forgot this morning and took a bite of my son's cold pizza. Talk about pain. I am not even out of the mushie stage yet and don't know what on Earth I was thinking. Swallowed and everything before I remembered.

OMG, I am home after my hernia surgery this morning. SIX incisions, and PAIN, PAIN, PAIN!!! I only had to drive/ride 15 minutes instead of an hour and a half, and I felt like dying. This is so, so, so, bad. I am typing while under the influence (codeine) and still hurting. I would have a lap band put in any day over this. Feels like I have been stabbed, beaten, run over, and punched again. And that is putting it mildly.:think Even feels worse than my c-section. How is that possible??? So guys/gals if you have ever survived one of these and are worried about being banded... don't be! At least this is my last surgery (I hope).

Woke up this morning feeling a bit better. Took a shower and found another incision. That makes SEVEN total. No wonder I feel like I have been run over and then some. Can actually get out of the recliner by myself today. But don't think I will be running any races... Thanks for the happy thoughts!

Well I made it thru the night. It was a rough one though. Still have a hard time standing up. Six holes in my gut hurt so much worse than the ones up top. My hubby made a point this morning about the whole thing. Said I was still hurting from the lap band (port site) and then this on top of it just makes it that much worse. Having three surgeries in three months is a lot. If we could have seperated it out a little more it might not have been so bad. But I needed to get it done this month to be ready for the start of school. Good thing this doctor was not skimpy on the good stuff. I have a pint of codeine, with one refill. So I should be ok. Might be a druggie by the end of the summer, but should make it thru... :love: Robyn: I sure wish you luck. Since your hernia is up top (I assume) it should be much easier. Like I said I would have a lap band any day compared to this.

I love my Senseo coffee pot. I am the only one that drinks coffee in my house, so it is perfect for me! Hope everyone else likes theirs too!

I have thought about taking an appetite suppressant, but I have no clue what I can take with High Blood Pressure. Would not mind trying the diet, but would need some info on what I can take. Any suggestions?

Here is a link to the receipe. I serve it cold. Absolutely yummy in the summer time! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=18678&highlight=cucumber Just be aware, that it kind of seperates a little when in the pitcher, so you must give it a good stir before you pour it!

I am convinced that the mashed potatoes and blended chowders has sent me over the edge into Carb-land. I have been eating/drinking until I am about to bust. This is day two and I am miserable. I made my favorite low carb Soup today (country pork ribs with green chili salsa, put cheese/sour cream in it. YUM!), and blended it smooth so think that will help. But the only other low carb things I can think of are meat...definitely not Mushie. I need 0 carb, low carb, MUSHIE foods. I am not even to soft foods yet, so it bust be MUSHIE and filling (Jello does not work for me.). No jello pudding, no mashed potatoes, any suggestions???

I would be an alcoholic if I could find a drink I like. Irish Creme in my coffee is about all I can stand. Tried so many things and hated them all, so I just stopped trying. Got too expensive to try. Now I just drink tea...

ReneBean- I'll share! I am sure Our Jackie Baby won't mind!

Have you seen Jackie Chans First Strike? There is a scene where he is following a girl and he starts singing, "I will follow you, where ever you may go... there isn't an ocean to deep..." etc.... Well lets just say, I go to Jacks name, and go to "find all posts by Jack" all the time singing: "I will follow you, where ever you may go...." But that doesn't make me a stalker does it???:spy:

Green Chili Pork Soup- Souper Easy.... 1 pack of Country Pork Ribs 1 can of Green Chili Salsa 3 cups of Water Cook in crock pot. Shred the pork ribs and remove bones. Serve with cheese and sour cream. Blends well for mushie stage too. pumpkin Fluff 1 can pumpkin (16 oz, small can) 1 block cream cheese 2 oz whipping cream 1/2 tsp lemon juice Pumpkin Pie Spice to taste Whip cream cheese and cream together until smooth. Stir in pumpkin and spice until fluffy. Serve cold. Beef Roll 2 packs cream cheese 2 packs Budding Beef, diced into small 1/4 inch cubes 1 bunch of green onions, diced small Blend cream cheese, beef and onions together. Put in plastic wrap to form a "roll" or ball, serve chilled with celery or crackers. This is something my family fights over. Egg Wraps 6 eggs 3 oz parmesan cheese Blend together. Pour into cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Cook for 10 minutes at 325. (Or until browning) Cut into four pieces. Makes a great low carb wrap for sandwiches/rollups. You can add other stuff too like garlic and rosemary just to give it a little more kick. The cheese adds as a binder, so don't try it without it. (I did and it did not work well.)

Here is my list for today. Wanting approval, but may deserve a beating... Breakfast: 2 bites egg Lunch: Wendys Frosty and Small Chili Snack: Baked Potato Chips- Chewed really well Dinner: Small Wendys chili, and a half cup of green chili pork Soup Snack: Low carb ice cream (Hey I got the low carb in here somewhere today) Drank: 40 oz Water and 36 oz of peach tea. Wow, I did horrible today, no wonder I am not dropping any weight. But now I have confessed and will do better tomorrow. Really think I am going to do better when I move to solid foods. Those eggs sat on my chest like a ton of bricks. Everything else just goes thru so smoothly. Carbs are the devil...

I went out and bought low carb ice cream from Braums. Tastes soooooo good! I just have to watch portions.

My port side is still hurting too. Tried to clean the bath tub tonight and ended up stopping half way thru to get some Tylenol. Guess it is normal for some of us "odd balls". But at least I get out of cleaning the bath tub for a while.

Thank you MouseCrazy. I could not believe that my little district was given almost 10 MILLION dollars to run, but they never seem to have enough money for things. But somehow they manage to give Administration a hefty raise every year. HMMMMM.... I do wish more parents would become involved. We seem to lose them at the HS level. Honestly at open house I counted myself lucky to see 10 parents, and that is sad.

Ok, so you guys/gals know that I have been desperate or money for my classes. I have been teaching technology and art, both of which require materials... and lots of them. With all of the budget cuts there is absolutely no hope of the school investing in either of my programs because they are not TAKS related, and therefore "unimportant". At the same time I have been writing grants, researching, and begging for my current classes, I have been applying for other jobs. I am convinced that if I work at a larger district I will have more resouces and that will make my life easier. Actually interviewed for a job last week, and think I have it. (Their HR department called this morning wanting my social, because they rec'd a recommendation for hire. :kiss ) I would be going from a small 3A to a larger 3A. It would be a full time Art position, classes of 25, one prep of Art I (instead of the five I have now), mostly freshmen, with a nice size budget and they have equipment (kiln, etc). Know there are teachers out there. What do you think???

Neat video. Now I know why my port side hurts so much. That was a huge instrument!

I had thought about writing a letter to the school board/etc, but don't want to seem like a "bad apple". Don't want to burn any bridges either, because you never know what may happen (I may want to go back). It is sad that TAKS determines what is important. My former principal once told me to make sure I brought all of the subject areas into my Art class. I told him we have the other classes because of Art. Before there was a written language there were pictures on walls. Language is an ART, geometric shapes are ART (or can be), Music is ART, we know our history because of ART. It really upsets me that they think Art is less important. There have been studies on higher order thinking skills (which we try to develop in our students) and those with more skills are experienced in Art and Music. Wonder when they will come out with a TAKS test for Art? I don't think they have it because creativity can not be adequately measured. But that is just one Art teachers opinion.:biggrin1:

"....without the Mountains of Opposition, the world would be flat...without Fire steel would remain Iron....without determination we lose our direction and our ability to pursue our goals....without tribulation we neither recognize nor appreciate our blessings.... You have the ability to make your life what you want....and the pitiful annoyances will fall from you as you circle for your victory lap... COURAGE!!! ACTION!!! NOW!!!!" Quote from Jack from another thread. :love: This is exactly the reason I love Jack!!! :love:

The cool whip ideas sounds wonderful! I will try that. Tried scrambled eggs this morning. Felt like I swollowed a brick. After two bites I feel a terrible pressure in my chest, and felt like I was going to throw up so I stopped eating. Sticking to smooth things for the rest of the day. I really don't think my tummy is ready for eggs/tuna yet. Wonder if that means I will have restriction when I get on solids???

Wow, I totally respect those of you going so far to get the band. I had to drive an hour and a half and thought that was far. Stay safe.

Thanks all. I just can't stop smiling like the Cheshire Cat! This is a great move. I feel like a totally new person. Once I get this stupid hernia surgery out of the way (Friday) and start losing weight I may never quit grinning!