Charlene K

Cheri, I know. I need to call and get a fill. I ate way too much last night or I will be in real trouble soon.

Good Morning gang! I am planning to walk this morning before I take my DGD to Mommy's Day Out. I have an appt to get my toes and nails done. Would you believe My sparkles from Vegas have stayed on my toes. I am changing to Red......go figure...lol. Not good.......turned it on QVC this morning. Dr. Perricone is the special. I love the stuff I bought last time, but he is expensive. For the first time in many months I ate oatmeal w/walnuts. Very filling. Julie, the doctor offered to prescribe Lyrica for night pain. Did you ask the doctor about it? She said it really good for nerve pain. I didn't get it because my pain is not everynight. You do need to get bloodwork especially since you have had so many infections in your gut. HUGS and Prayers for you! Sndy.........good juju on the 5k run! Apples and Great......are y'all gone for the weekend? Janet.......just wanted to know if the sheriff is in town this weekend? One of your deputies will be here. lol.

Apples, I think (sounds weird I know) the change in the weather. You know .....the IBS. The weather was nice and sunny this afternoon and I was hungry again. It had been raining.

Eva, the Holiday dinner is for Thanksgiving or Christmas table. I chose Christmas because I just like the colors better. Every room in my house has red and green in it. Do you receive pictures on your text? I send you a pic. Cheri, I LMAO at your story about gas today. I told Dr. Davis he had to get me off the shake diet or I was going to have to stop going anywhere. My gas was unbelievable. These Athlete's Honey Milk light Protein drinks are lactose free......therefore I am gas free when I drink them. I think probiotics help with gas too. I guess you had to blame your gas on a kid because I am sure dogs are not allowed. lol Great, enjoy your trip. How awesome to have visited all 50 states. Our church is starting the finger print thing this Sunday for our children's church. It is a security thing. We have to provide our own lock at LA Fitness. I couldn't open it one day. I knew my combination, but it wouldn't open. Whew! A lady in my class tried it and it opened. I was dreading having to walk out in my bathing suit in to the gym to get one of those "hunks" to help me. Apples, I hope you get a better night's sleep tonight. HUGS! on your pain. Laura.....You are one busy lady! I bet you are dropping the lbs. Linda......where are you? Well, I did not get a fill because I was slimming over my egg white pancake. I have been so hungry all day. I will give it one more week and see what happens. I want a fill before Thanksgiving. What? Did I just write that? Boy, my mindset is changing. Goodnight peeps!

I didn't go. I ate a egg white pancake this morning....got halfway through it and started slimming. I think I will hold off till December. Not sure why? Maybe it was the change in weather....it is cool here now. My band is really fickle.

Good Morning Gang! I think I am going to cancel my fill. Since the cold front moved in I am tight. Probably has to do with my muscles getting so tight. Anyway, I fixed an egg white pancake this morning and could only eat half of it before I started slimming . I have been reading "Conquering the Munchie Monster". I like it better than the Beck book . It is a little different because this writer is a fitness trainer. He wrote the food Lover's Diet. I am not buying his plan, but I do like the way he explains how our bodies work in relationship with carbs. OKay, gotta get some letters written, send birthday cards, and pay bills. Yep, gonna cancel the fill. I think I would be in a world of hurt to get one. I just have to go back to my 1100 calories a day, and up my Protein. Maybe I will need one if I lose this ten lbs.

Oh Apples, you poor baby! I only had my front six ground down in one day, I can't imagine how bad you must be hurting right now. HUGS! and prayers too! Great, I know.....the ladies ministry is doing our Holiday dinner. We can do Thanksgiving or Christmas. I chose Christmas because I needed a new centerpiece for my dining room, and why not match my china. I have ten grandkids. I have to start early because I have to get sizes right. Linda, are you Okay? Laura.....over the infection? Sndy.....I did not see if you lost this week....how is it going? Janet.....you ok? Eva.....how's the new job going?

Hi Heidi! Most of us are emotional eaters. That is how we got to a place of needing a band. I am also eating too much at one time. You might need a fill. Meanwhile, try to journal your food. When you write it down......you become more aware of the food you are consuming. We are all here to support. Janet(mentor) is our sheriff and we are the posse. She sometimes dishes out "tough love", but I need it to stay on track. Welcome......jump on the bandwagon with us!

Charlene - I didn't mean to jinx you. I was just saying the first two day are the hardest for me You didn't jinx me. The cold front moved in and so did my IBS. I am better today. Stayed on track plus went to the gym Tomorrow is a fill.....well, if I need it. I am tighter now that the weather is cooler......Weird, I know. Cheri.....sorry you have a bug. broth, Jello, the usual stuff we have when we are post-op. At least we know the routine better than most. Take care!!!! HUGS! Everyone must be busy today. I got my stuff together for the Christmas Tablescape. I will take a picture when I set the table on Saturday. I also bought a Christmas tee. I am getting in the spirit. JC Penney is having big sale. I am going tomorrow to buy the Grands pajamas. I want to get all kinds of red prints. Later Peeps!

Kimaly, forget the pouch test.......I got the FM kicking when the cold front moved in and my stomach got so messed up. I am going for a fill tomorrow......kinda like you though.......I can eat more food now, but if I eat too fast I pb. I think when she puts the fill in if she has to push it .....I don't need one. I will check in tomorrow.

Tx......WTG! It is so nice to get the majority of weight off in the first few months. Keeps you going strong! Lori, Wow! you made a haul! Good for you! I like gift cards too. I want James Avery gift cards this year so I can finish getting all my grandkids sillouettes Eight more to go. I bought a special bracelet for them. Apples......I hope your vertigo is better. That is such a Yucky feeling. My muscle pain is better this morning......it has moved to nerve pain in my back down my leg. I have got to go to Water aerobics and work it out. No trainer tonight......trainer said don't train if I have nerve pain. Okay, this morning I had 2 coffees with Protein Drink in them PB2 on two wheat crackers with a few raisins Plan for lunch Tuna Later peeps.....off to the gym ......then gotta work on the tablescape.

TX.......WooHoo.......WTG!!!! Apples......thanks for the update! Lori.....sorry for the sadness. Retail therapy is the right therapy. Did you pick up any baby girl stuff? One day, yep, fell off the shake wagon today. When my gut is doing flips with the FM I just can't do shakes. I had a salad, chicken. This eve I had a little roast and mixed veggies.....oh, and three Fiber tablets....lol. I drank plenty of Water and tea. I still might do a Protein coffee drink before bedtime. tomorrow is tuna and I think eggs. Later peeps! DH just flew in from New Orleans.

Here is pics from Halloween. Sydney the fairy......and Audrey the tooth fairy and little bro Cash as a quarter.

I am back from gathering stuff for my "tablescape" on Saturday. I bought too much, but I can take it back. Weird......it was raining when I went into the craft store.....when I came out the weather had dropped at least 15 degrees. Thank goodness I brought a jacket. Apples, it is the weather change. That's when the FM kicks in on me. Last night was my stomach and this morning were my muscles. I am not aching now......just stiff. I gotta keep moving. Not good on the shake thing today. Had a small salad with about 2 oz of chicken. Sunday I could eat meatloaf and green Beans. Today I am tight. I think the FM keeps my band fickled. Later peeps! Gotta get some stuff done. Julie....love,love,love,love, love.....the wedding pics!

Good Morning gang! Janet.....glad you are home.....get some rest! Well, last night was as bad as last year. I woke up at 3am with thunderstorms and my body aching like the flu. I took Tylenol....trying to stay away from xanax and muscle relaxers because they give me such an appetite. Anyway, got up at six and moved around. I am feeling much better, but not well enough for Water aerobics. I have errands to do today. I am responsible for decorating a Chrismas dinner table at church. I am using my Old Country Rose china and???? I have a Santa that matches, but I want to incorporate roses with sparkles for the centerpiece. So, I will be dragging out Christmas decorations today. The dinner is on saturday. I better get busy. I haven't eaten today. I know......shake. Later peeps. Have a great day!

I am back from Bunco.......won 15 bucks for the most Buncos. My stomach settled down.....now it is back kicking.....my port around to my back hurts too. UGH! I was hoping cold fronts would not bother me this year. It is still better than last year. I am HUNGRY!!! I guess I will drink a Protein Drink. One more day......YAY! I wish I could get into shakes again......just burned out. Janet......you still out of town? Julie......how are you feeling? Goodnight Y'all !

Apples, yep, I need just a slight fill. But like I said, I won't know until she puts that needle in. She does all the fills for Dr. DAvis so I know she is experienced. I haven't eaten supper. The Bariatric Advantage coupled with the weather change has given me the ole FM/IBS. My stomach is cramping, but I am going to Bunco. I took a pill for the spasms. It should pass before I roll the dice. Take care lauraK......sorry to hear you are under the weather. I will check in later!

I started on the pouch test today. I also called to get a fill on Thursday. So Far today: 16oz coffee 16oz Water 11oz Protein drink 16oz Bariatric Advantage w/2oz of apples in it 60 min of water aerobics

Hey Tx, How is it going for you? I would imagine you are trying to find a balance between walking for the banding and resting with the shoulder. Take care! Hey gang, I just made an appt for a fill on Thursday. The only way I will know if I need it is to have her put some in. That will give me time to adjust before my Vegas trip and Thanksgiving.

Phyl, I guess it is just me and you junking the thread up today. So far today: 16oz coffee 16oz water 11oz Muscle Honey Milk light Protein drink...150 calories, 20grams protein 16oz Bariatric Advatange vanilla shake 160 calories, with 2oz of apple(17g of carbs), 27g protein Water aerobics-60 mins

Today went to brunch with my family for dads bday....yesturday. It was nice...at an inn...gorgeous place and delic looking buffet. I would have liked to have eaten but...am having such a hard time since my fill on Wednesday. Since getting that fill....I am stuck on pretty much everything im eating. Im thinking of calling the surgeon tomorrow....its that bad. I cant eat....really anything and if I eat something....I get this awful stuck feeling and it hurts like heck. I have never had a problem with any of the fills before and only get stuck on dry foods...but this? this isnt normal...and ive resorted to sliders as to not agravate so this is a problem....I think. I just keep thinking sooo....you really didnt need that fill after all...see what happened. On Thursday night I was so sick after getting stuck after one bite of something....I actually for the first time threw up...not just slimed but threw up. I felt better then but knew..this wasnt a good thing and if it continued over the weekend then Monday I would go get an unfil or something. As far as food goes....Im afraid to eat so...not eating much. Jodi, you must be miserable. Maybe you only need half of what they put in. I would surely call the surgeon and get some fill out. HUGS! Well, gang.....I weighed this morning. I was down to now I am only down one. I ate meatloaf and green Beans last night. I couldn't believe I could eat it and not slime. The humidity is back and now my back is hurting. UGH! I am going to Water aerobics to work out the kinks. I am starting a pouch test today. Before I get a fill I need to test my pouch. So today is Protein shakes, and sf puddng. I also have some Optifast cream chicken Soups. I will post pics of grandkids costumes soon. I gave out candy at my DD's. I couldn't believe there were some adult women trick or treating with their kids. I mean they had bags too. I gave them candy, but thirty is a little old to be asking for candy. I don't speak Spanish so I did not know what they were saying. I just know they didn't "Gracia". Some twelve year old girls came by and said "Trick or Treat'.....and I said "Smell my Feet". Then they said" Give me something good to eat.". I told them it is good to see the sayings are being passed from generation to generation. lol Okay peeps......later....off to the gym!

If there was a contest......I hope you won....Hilarious! Nothing weight loss to report this morning. I hope all you you have great day! I am off to church then an afternoon of "chillin" and watching football before "trick or treat" time. I do love to see the little ones in costume. My 6 yr old DGD was a tooth fairy and her brother(18mos) was a quarter. His mom painted a huge quarter board for the front and back and he wore shiny silver pants. My two year old DGD is going as a fairy. She has hand painted wings, and her wand is a pom pom of tool. I'll try to get a pic. I will check in tomorrow. Weigh in time.

Tx......WTG! Walking will help you with recovery better than anything. Hi Gang! Cheri......Like your words on our disease. Yep, I am stalled in my weight, but am exercising every day, but Sunday. I think i will even walk tomorrow. The weather is beautiful here.....Low fifties at night.....eighties in the afternoon, and plenty of sunshine. DH and I went to the gym and swam. Well, he swam and I did the Water aerobic exercises. I am so sore from last night I dread standing up from this computer. I think I know what my problem is.....I am not drinking enough water before and after exercising. Apples, I hope you got to go out this evening. Lori, yep, I would insist on a snowblower. I can't imagine having to shovel all of that driveway. Phyl, glad you are feeling better today. That must have been a nasty virus. How is your back? Joyce.....check in before you leave. We will miss you! Janet......miss ya! Sandy.....my Charlie is all groomed with a festive fall neckerchief . Too bad he has to spend Halloween in his kennel while we go to my DD's and pass out candy. I have never liked Halloween ......even as a kid.....just saying. Christmas is my fav! I just started buying toys for the babies. The g-kids from 6-18 are getting a pair of pj's and a gift card to their favorite store. So far I have to get a card from Gap-kids, Academy, and Game stop. I haven't asked the older girls. They usually like Buckle. Okay, peeps......I guess I will have to get up UGH! I think a Tylenol is in order for tonight. Oh Julie, saw the wedding pics on facebook. Awesome.....beautiful! So happy for your DD and Mimi......and you too!

Good morning gang! I am so sore from last nights session with the trainer, but I did not have to take Tylenol. That is a good sign. Apples........love your constume pics! Can't wait to see the new ones. Eva......you are so sweet. I love my grand kids, and my DD is so appreciative. I know when I get old she will be there for me and so will my Grand kids. Bethany did so good after DD cut out her milk products for one day. She is definitely lactose intolerant. Cheri, I know carbs are my downfall. I have been slacking on the journal. I have to get back to it. This morning I had 2tbsp of PB2 on half of a whole wheat sandwich thin. The fact that I can eat a sandwich thin tells me I need a slight fill. I want to get one before Thanksgiving. Sndy.....yep Dr. DAvis told me that my BP med is one that makes losing hard, but doable. I tried not taking it, but my pressure went up. I think if I can lose 20 more lbs I can get off of it I take meds for the FM which don't help either. Tx.......You sound like you are doing so well. You are one tough guy to have two surgeries at once. Move around so that gas doesn't get trapped. Phyl....how are you? Lori.....where are you? Linda.....sorry you are feeling bad. Maybe that FM is acting up because the weather is changing. I love to get in the Jacuzzi at the gym and relax. In fact. DH and I are going to go swim this afternoon and soak in the Jacuzzi. Okay peeps......gotta go get Charlie groomed then off to my GS's last football game . He will be 9 next week. I will check in later! Have a great saturday!

Charlene/Arlene, I have seen both names used. Which do you prefer? How is our pact going this week? So far I have watched my intake and except for my one lazy day (yes, Janet did kick me around over it) I have exercised. I haven’t seen any movement on the scale yet but my week doesn’t end until Monday. I only record my weight once a week to avoid getting upset over fluctuations. How does exercise work for you with FM? Does it make you feel better or is it a struggle? Sndy......Charlene, arlene doesn't matter. Well, today started out good. I have been babysitting so I don't think about food. Weather changes kick in my FM, but it has not been as bad as last year......exercising must be helping. I have a session with the trainer this afternoon. I am not weighing till Monday. Weight loss is slow for me. I take several drugs that are weight loss resistant, but I can lose. Today I had a half of a egg white pancake, a lettuce salad with chicken, and a tablespoon of sunflower seeds. I don't know the plan tonight......probably fish. Looks like a busy for day for everyone. I will check in tonight. Later!