Charlene K

Hey Gang! It is really nasty here. Oh, I was up at 3am, but no way would I get out in this mess. I am like Apples......I am going to start getting out decorations and take inventory. I haven't talk to my son, but I think he will be okay with having Christmas here. I remember going to the nursing home with Christmas dinner for my MIL. We had such a good time and she was so happy. It was our last Christmas with her. Her and FIL died the next year. Definitely no regrets. Now I know at 87 this could always be my mother's last Christmas. I want to make her happy........no regrets. My friends sent over their left over turkey. I am starting on Protein, low carb today. I haven't gained, but i didn't lose either. I NEED A FILL. I think I have mentioned that a few times. lol Janet, you are such a pretty lady without the fillers, but I know how you feel. I want to do that too. My face is droopy. I think it would give it a little lift without the wind tunnel look. lol I probably need a full face lift, but surgeries for me now have to be a necessity like a tummy tuck. lol Julie, good to hear from you Chris, Isn't amazing how you feel like doing stuff again that you haven't done in years. You are doing great.....and what a trooper for going out on Black Friday. Apples, happy decorating. I would definitely not get out in the mess y'all have up north. Stay safe!

Well, I finally found our site. I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving. I did not overeat at the meal, but I have gone on a cracker binge this evening. I have got to stop it because I feel a little reflux coming on. I am not going to Black Friday. I don't need anything, and it is too cold for my bones. Melissa, I see you found this thread. I hope the rest of the Butterflies find us. Yep, tomorrow starts a new goal for Christmas. We have another month to work on our goal.

Hey Gang! I hope all of you had a great day. We went out to eat......yep......Joyce.....no prep, no cooking, no dishes, no drama.......nice! We came home and our long time friends (30+yrs) dropped by for a visit. I went out in the garage and made a space for the xmas decorations I am going to get out of the attic this weekend. When i was sweeping I found two dead field mice on one of those sticky pads.....Yucky! ....at least they were dead. The weather was in the eighties until about an hour ago and the cold front started blowing in. It should be in the thirties in the morning. Yep, I am aching all over my body. I was going to go shopping at 4am, but not in this cold. I will do the online thing. I really don't need anything except new Christmas lights for outside. Janet, Did the fillers hurt when they put them in? How long will they last? I want to see the picture. When are you leaving on your cruise? Jodi, Cheri is right.....let people help you.....they receive a blessing and you do to. God will give you many opportunities to return the blessing. When is the big event? Meredith.....I'm glad you are posting again. We missed you! Melissa.....what about our July Butterflies. I need to find our thread. We don't want it to dry up. Kelly, I am not getting notifications. I signed up for them.....will have to go back and check.

Thanks Cheri! That is so much easier.........yeah, I always sweat the small stuff until Wednesday before Thanksgiving......then I think "who cares".....it is about the fellowship......well, and the stuffing...lol! I made a Pecan Pie Cake and had a taste......as good as Pecan Pie. I cut it up and sent it to my neighbor and and DD. Eating out tomorrow ......then maybe a movie and shopping. I want to see about four movies that are coming out this weekend. Oh, I did walk today and then cleaned my DD's bathrooms. She cleaned the rest. She is exhausted from being sick and taking care of two sick babies. Her husband is cooking Thanksgiving dinner for them and his relatives. We opted out.....would have eaten too much. Once again, I hope you all have a Thankful Holiday full of love. HUGS! to all!!!

I don't like this format.......too many clicks to get the job done. If you click the size, color, and bold after you post then preview.....it should come up what you select. First you have to click the topic button twice and should go to options then you can get your settings and options.

My Dh gave me his ipad. He just ordered a Nook for himself. We do that at Christmas time......buy ourselves a gift. I can't decide whether to go to Water aerobics, walk or go to weight training tonight. My back is hurting because the weather is changing. That cold front all of you are dealing with is coming here. Today it will be in the eighties. I am so glad I am not cooking. With this hunger issue I don't think I could handle it. Tx.....you take care of that shoulder! Apples......I hope you had a good one! Happy Thanksgiving!

Joyce, I know you must be frustrated. Go back to the way you ate after the surgery......soft stuff like tuna salad, chicken salad. and eat with a baby spoon. I found using a baby spoon slows down my eating. Eating fast is my problem.....always has been. I think it was from working with not much time to eat. Now that I am at home I still battle that same problem. You would think I was still on the clock somewhere.

This seems complicated, but I will get used to it. Just got back from shopping with DGD....the 16yr old. We had a good time. I went to Ulta....bought Eternal Grace and got free glass candle holders. Then bought the new Michael Jackson wii game for DGS. I got some great Christmas liquid soap at Bath and Body Works. I am done. I will still buy restaurant gift cards for the kids.

This seems complicated, but I will get used to it. Just got back from shopping with DGD....the 16yr old. We had a good time. I went to Ulta....bought Eternal Grace and got free glass candle holders. Then bought the new Michael Jackson wii game for DGS. I got some great Christmas liquid soap at Bath and Body Works. I am done. I will still buy restaurant gift cards for the kids.

Happy Birthday Apples! Don't understand how I can get my font larger Okay, peeps, I am off for the morning........check back in later!

Morning Gang! I am packed and ready to roll. I guess I will get the"pat down" today. DH always does because of his knees. My traveling son called this morning and asked if I was ready for a cavity search. I told him it shouldn't be any worse than a colonoscopy. He said EEEWWWW.....TMI. The joke was on him. The weather here is great......same as Vegas only humidity. I lost another lb, but found it. I haven't been able to go to the gym this week.....I have walked. I will be getting serious when I get back. Okay peeps........I'll post on Friday night! I have my phone so you can always text me. Love Y'all!!!!!!

How rude! They can pick up Grandma! I know......you are too sweet to upset GM. 101.....wow! She is going to be a great-great when DD delivers.

Lori, I just read your post. I think going to see grandma once a month for a visit is a great idea. If you go more to see DD don't let them know. Your DD and you have a lot to plan for grandbaby. I know a little bit about how you feel. My sister is on her second back to back cruises. We planned our Vegas trip a month before she planned her cruise. I do not like to leave my mother without one of us being here. Her take on it is ....I am in Vegas and can fly back. Anyway, I got a first cousin to check on her. You need a break, and the only way they will step up is for you to step back. HUGS! Janet.....thanks for the new food site!

Apples, I kinda thought that was a pre-prep. Miralax sometimes takes two days to work. Oh, well, at least you are good for another five years. Now, where is your FIL living? I must have missed that post. Is he moving to AZ? Our flight was changed to tomorrow afternoon since Continental and United merged. They sent us an email notice today. NICE! Oh well, Charlie won't have to be gone and extra night. Lori, I will take a pic, but if I go out on the Skywalk cameras are not allowed. Still don't know if I am going on it. I think it is 30 bucks. Linda.....so glad you checked in. Good for you on the pouch test! Phyl, Yep, gonna win that Jackpot this time!

Also, I lost weight while taking Flexerall. I doubt it caused your or Arlene's weight gain. It worked on my trigger points which allowed me to sleep comfortably and move freely throughout the day. Remember I'd had that bad fall and it took at least 6 months to heal. All my trigger points were triggered and firing. Moving freely and sleeping well helps you lose weight. Eating the wrong things triggers my appetite and consequent weight gain. Cheri, I gained weight because I gave in to the hunger it caused me. I take one when Tylneol doesn't work. I haven't had to take one in about six months. Chris......wow....you are getting your range of motion back. Good for you! Janet.......I agree. i was joking about eating in Vegas. Hopefully, DH and I can share a meal. Yesterday I told all of the kids that we are eating out for Thanksgiving because I can't handle the cooking(sample too much). They were okay with it. I will cook for Christmas, but we are having it at DH's house. NO leftovers are coming home. It is cool here. I am packing a heavy coat for the Grand Canyon. The Protein bars are 170calories, and the Protein drinks are 150. We are taking them so we don't eat junk. I am really trying to stay in my calorie, protein range. Next will be a 50gram carb limit. This is definitely a lifestyle. If you don't think so......just start eating the old way. I haven't been to Water aerobics this week. I hope to go on saturday and get back into the groove. I have missed it. Apples, I hope everything comes out good. Rest!

I don't know if we will do a buffett. We will be gone all day thursday......gonna take Protein bars and drinks. I think we get a box lunch. I will try to stay with meat and green veggies. You know me.......gotta do some slots on Wednesday afternoon. We leave Friday. We learned our lesson about staying in Vegas too long$$$$$$. Lori, no hiking! Girl, I might could roll down there and EMS would have to pick up the pieces. lol Apples, I don't understand why they did not give you that half gallon of stuff. Miralax is weak. Sometimes it take two days to work. I would think that would be the prep to the real prep. All Drs have their own preps. I hate that Golightly. I get it real cold before I drink it. It tastes like salt Water.......the Gulf of Mexico. Gotta jet out of here......going to life group. Later peeps!

Apples.......how's it going......I hope everything comes out ok. If you a$$ starts stinging use Neosporin. Might be TMI, but hey prepping can be miserable. Lori, Okay, I'll cut out oatmeal too. I will start on eggwhites tomorrow, but then for several days I will be in Vegas. What you eat in Vegas.......just saying......lol Melissa, I am so glad you got an unfill so your gut can heal. Journal or you will start eating too much. Sndy....sorry for the crud. Get better soon! Juile, how are you? Laura.....saw the pics on FB...Nels is such a cutie pie! Laurak.....walked lately? Linda......how's the FM pain. New front coming in today.....YUK! I need to move to a desert. Janet.....glad you checked in. Joyce......home yet? Eva....are you gone again? Phyl, how's the back pain? Sorry if if missed anyone today. I changed my menu. Gotta finish eating those dang Lean Cuisines I bought.

I am back from shopping early. Kohls bucks can't be spent till tomorrow. So, at 7am I am going to Macy's for their big sale then on to kohls.....gotta check the time though, but I know the Macy's sale starts tomorrow. Jodi, thanks for the Banding Ten Commandments. I will print them and put them on the Fridge. I hope all goes well with the new job prospect. Eva.....where are your going? Vegas again? We are going on that Grand Canyon bus tour. Phyl, thanks for the recipe. Hey, I loaded several recipes apps on to my phone. Sparkpeople, martha stewart, Allrecipe. I did not know that they had them until I saw Martha's in her Living Magazine. Kelly.....TB......I must have missed that post.....What's up ....you had to get a test?

Good morning gang! After standing out in the cold greeting people at church my FM kicked in. Even my teeth were aching last night. So I took two tylenol. I usually take one. My heart was racing for about three hours till I took a xanax. I finally fell asleep at 1am. Anyway, I am better this morning. i am not going to water aerobics because I don't want a repeat of last night. It is cool and damp. I can't wait to get to Vegas where the humidity is lower. I am going to buy me a cap and gloves with my Kohl bucks. Then come home and start packing. I did not weigh today. I may do that tomorrow. I know one thing. I NEED A FILL! I am going Dec 9th. If she says no......I will ask to speak to Dr. Davis. I had oatmeal this morning. I think I am going to make soup today.....probably taco.....the low cal version. I will check in tonight. Apples.......YUK! I need one of those too. HUGS! for you today!

anyways...must go to sleep Am meeting a producer tomorrow morning about a project Jeff is putting together in LV. Been busy with that as well and if that works out.....hmmmm Vegas here I come!!! lol Awesome Jodi! I hope is all works out for you. Thanksgiving is a challenge.....I am handling this year by not cooking or having the kids over. DH and I are going out to eat. I just can't handle the cooking and not tasting. By journaling I have seen how much I am actually eating. It was way over 1100 calories. Yesterday I had, oatmeal,grapes, mozarella stick, Protein drink, 3oz of meat, piece of avocado, and Navy Beans. 1330 calories. Walked two miles It is coming down today Plan.....oatmeal, Protein Drink, grapes, mozarella stick, sf pudding, Navy beans, and lean cuisine. 1180calories. Oh, walk 2 miles. I think I am going to go hard core Water aerobics after my Vegas trip. The weight lifting causes too much nerve pain in my back. It might be weather related, but I can't take the chance. I have a friend at church that was weight training and messed her back up.... she almost needed surgery. Nope.....it is not worth it. Okay, off to church.....gotta greet today......then home to watch football and eat my Navy Beans....YUMMO!!! Janet......WHERE ARE YOU!!!

Got it! I also got a grey crossbody bag from B. makowsky. I have found that if I have a crossbody bag I can shop and not worry about leaving it anywhere. I left my purse in a Walgreeen's before Vegas. Fortunately. I remembered it five minutes later .....went back and it was still there. It was early in the morning or I feel sure it would have been gone. I have been freaked about losing my bag ever since. That is a good idea about getting the makeup for DD. I think I will go back and get her some. DH is cooking a pot of Navy Beans. I know carbs, but they are good carbs. I have done real well today. 400 calories so far.....walked two miles.

Welcome NJ! Please Don't give up! I was banded in 2008 and lost 55lbs. I got discouraged in 2009, but I went to a weight loss management that my dr offered. I lost another 34lb. From my personal experience is to get with a dietitian or counselor that specializing in weight loss surgery patients. You may need to first go to your surgeon and get a slight unfill. It sounds like you are too filled. Then ask him about a weight management. I went on Protein shakes for three months. Decide what would be best for you, but you definitely need a plan. My son gained all his weight back after a year....he had lap band. Now he is going to Quick weight loss center and his weight is coming back off. He weighs every week. We are happy to be your online support. Ask away! Most of us are seasoned banders. Janet is the sheriff (thread starter-mentor), and we are her posse. Eva, yep the carb monster haunts me everyday, but I am gonna fight! I will get some Jerky. I know people that make it. I went to Walmart and got all the stuff for my Samaritan's Purse shoe box......all done. Some toddler somewhere will be thrilled. Dora! Dora! Dora! that is what I bought along with coloring book, crayons, socks, dora brush and comb. Apples, I am sure Atlanta is a nightmare too. I am good as long as I know where I am going. Thank God I stopped having those panic attacks. I know many people in the country towns around here that absolutely will not drive in Houston.....especially on the freeways. Okay.......back to doing some chores. i was supposed to babysit while my DH went to his 20th class reunion, but the whole family is sick. So I have a kid free day. YAY! I can use it.

No Thanks! We had one turn over on 290 the other day and one carrying cars flip too. Those rigs get plenty of warning to slow down on those ramps, but there are always those that are in a hurry. My doctor is at the Sam Houston tollway and I10. So now you know about the traffic I am in if I stay to late over there. I live in Pearland. I would rather go downtown. In fact, Methodist Hospital still has me on their list for support group. I might have to check it out. Good going on your recovery. My husband had gastric bypass last year. He was in the hospital 23hrs. He didn't have any problems. He has lost 95lbs, but still needs to lose 30 more. It is a struggle now. Good to get it off early.

I don't think I told you this, but she was running an hour late. The doctor was waiting outside the fluoro room to do a Gi on a woman. That may have been a factor. She took me to another room and talked to me. She knows her stuff. You and Lori are right, I need to cut carbs to survive this next month. Yep, I feel like I am in bandster hell. I can do this!

You people with your Christmas shopping all done are really ticking me off!!! LOL! Shame on your friend for ditching you today! Uncalled for!~! Things are still playing havoc with my emotions. Don't know if it's med change or what! I am physically full but thinking about what else I can have to eat tonight!! SICK!! DH fixed pork chop, spinach and small container of no sugar added applesauce for dinner. I am FULL! But thinking about how soon I can have one of my 70 calorie puddings!! Don't know what is going on. Cravings and wanting to eat so accelerated last 10 days or so. I think I need to play some computer games. They keep me distracted!! So if you see all these Cube game notifications on my FB profile, that's why!!! Phyl, I feel your hunger. That is what I am going through too. I need to drag out my sewing to occupy my mind. Shopping does it, but I have limits. Yeah, GF is notorious for ditching when it is my idea, but I need that kick in the head to remind me not to ask her to go anywhere with me. She has serious problems right now.....best I just stay away and pray. We are going to Vegas next week. Don't you remember? lol We are going to take a tour of the Grand Canyon. I think it is a 9 hour bus tour, but we like for other people to drive around mountains. Oh yes, I will be playing HAYWIRE!!! I got cheated last month. I was supposed to hit the jackpot on Wheel of Fortune. I will do it this time! Jessica, that was so wrong of the doctor to talk in front of your son. I would call the therapist you liked and get her to recommend another therapist. Good going on school. I'm glad Jacob is doing well too. Kelly, yeah, crossing your legs is such a good feeling. WTG on your weight loss! Eva, got a beautiful hand made card today......loved it!!! I got my Olympus camera today. I think it will be easy to use. I am taking it to the Grand Canyon. Lori, I have my centerpiece on my dining room table. I am going to get my tree and ornaments down after we get back or on Thanksgiving. I don't think I am cooking this year. The kids go to inlaws or vacations every other year, but we always gather on Christmas Day. There is a new Grandbaby this year and girlfriend with two kids. That makes twenty-five of us. You see why we only gather once or twice a year. Apples, enjoy your quiet evening!