Charlene K

Just got back from Dr. Davis. I had .2 taken out.......stopped by Chick Fil A and got nuggets............ate 2 of them and PB'd. I guess I was expecting majic. Anyway, they want to see me next month and then I should be done with adjustments for awhile. I do feel better today. I was surprised that I had only gained 2lbs. Okay, no excuses .........AGAIN. I am back on the bandwagon. Thanks to all my LBT buddies for support and keeping me in check. Heck, y'all know more than the doctors.

Kimaly..........what thread did you move to? I am on the Mentor ........can I help?, but I have stopped posting on the other ones..........just wasn't feeling the connection. I am glad y'all have found new buddies. I had loved being a part of your journey. I go tomorrow to the doc. I am gonna have some fill out so I can get protein down. I am gaining too much from sliders. Of course this IBS from the firbromyalgia isn't pleasant. I am thinking about getting the doctor to go in there and do a gastric sleeve and clean out the adhesions. Of course, that will be next year when I am old enough to break into my retirement without penalty.

I don't know what is wrong with me. I have gained five lbs. I think I have lost my drive to lose and stay on track. Okay, butterflies.......better get out a can of whup a$$ and use it on me.

Precious children!

Janet,...........LOL.....no trees in my bedroom. In fact, I bought a little pre-lit this year from QVC. My daughter is having Christmas at her house and I gave her all my decorations. I am going to buy some new yard ornaments. I had one of those blow up things last year and every time it rained I had to go out and shake the water off of Rudolph. Well, I am still having IBS. I am going to go to the doc on thursday and get a little unfill. I don't want to have problems when I go to Hawaii. The Librax does relax my stomach so I am not PBing as much as I was last week.

Apples, lately, my trigger food is .............FOOD! I think I figured it out. When I eat protein I PB.........so, I am eating sliders because I am hungry. I must be tight because of the IBS. So, I go next Thursday to the WL doc. I am going to have them take out a little fill until my body settles down. Also, I will be flying to Hawaii and I don't want to be tight. I go to the GP tomorrow to talk to her about this aching and IBS. I am feeling better because we have been having good weather. I just want some drugs to take with me on our trip. Yes, Janet, we are a Blessed Bunch of Banders!

And I am thankful for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apples, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I hope yall found time to celebrate. Well, I weighed this morning........not good....gained 5lbs. I knew I would after that B12 shot. I don't know why I gain from them. Well, it is back to journaling, walking, and protein shakes for a few days. Of course, I do have to eat at least one meal. I am off to buy stuff to fill shoe boxes for Samaritan Purse Ministry. I just love buying for kids who appreciate anything they get at Christmas. Okay, take care everyone! Try to stay on the bandwagon today!

Arlene....does your pain ever subside????? You sound miserable. Apples, it comes and goes......like a dull headache. I am sure I will find a solution to this problem. I am hoping it is temporary. I am only thankful I have lost weight or I would be in a world of hurt.

PHYL, CONGRATULATIONS! AWESOME! Janet, thanks for the trigger list. I am going to print it out. I saw several triggers that are contributing to my plateau.

Buddies.........thanks for all the kind words and support. You help me get back on track. I am hurting all over this morning, but I am going out for a walk..........got to fight this feeling!

congratulations!!!:thumbup::thumbup::cursing::thumbup:

Janet..........checking in. I haven't been weighing, journaling or basically doing anything towards my lifestyle. My mother is taking up my time. She is legally blind and is having a hard time accepting that there is nothing the doctors can do to help her. So, I have been taking her to specialists .........and they tell her she is worse. I can't imagine having to accept being blind at 86. She is so independent. Now, two of her friends died this morning and her chicken foot domino partner is in critical condition. So, I haven't felt like doing the right thing. I eat cream of wheat in the morning, but I usually pb lunch.......then I can eat dinner. Also, this IBS has my stomach all "jacked UP". I will get it together soon. Okay, enough whining. HUGS to ALL!

Apples.............I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers. May the Grace of God comfort you during this time. HUGS! arlene

Hi Lori!.................jump on in! Ask away!

Julie, I take Miralax everyday so I did not notice any difference.

Janet, now that I am taking Librax my stomach is doing much better. Now, it is just the aching, but tylenol takes care of that. I started on 50,000 units of vitamin D every three days and I got a B12 shot. I am feeling better. Wow, this weather is something else. Winds up to 50mph and we are under a flood watch. This should all pass through by tomorrow. Janet, what are you crocheting?

Great, yeah, Co. was on the news today. We are getting the wet and windy side of the storm today and tomorrow. They expect inches of rain. Stay in and take care of that new knee. HUGS!

Okay, this is a new start.............no more sweets!..........back on the bandwagon! Thanks! for the encouragement. I do want to lose more before my trip to Hawaii in December.

Apples, you don't use pecans with that pumpkin recipe?.....I guess that is a southern thing. That recipe is yummy....I am going to make it for Thanksgiving.

step away from the candy!!!!!!!! __________________ 139lbs lost Band Date: June 17, 2008 OKAY! I put it out of sight...........maybe it will stay out of mind.

Just checking in............nothing new to report. I have been eating sweets.........bad I know. I just think I am in a funky mood over no weight loss. The doctor said I would get angry when my DH started losing so much so fast. I am not angry, but the thought of him passing me up is discouraging. I crochet too. I like thread crocheting best. I do names in filet crochet, and them have them framed for wedding gifts. I haven't done it in awhile. Right now I am sewing baby hooded towels and embroidering their names on the hood......so cute. I hope Halloween would hurry up and pass. I don't like having all this candy in my house.

Thanks.............I needed that!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, Butterflies, I am off the wagon. I ate a cream horn today.........pastry filled with icing. Then I ate iced cookies. Oh, and then I ate some halloween candy. There, now, somebody chew my butt out so I will get back on the bandwagon.

omg........you poor baby. I had no idea you had been so sick. I watered your flowers on Farmtown, but I didn't know you were so down. I can understand your pain. I had a laparatomy in 2006 to remove a large lymphocele(damaged lympnode). After a week I ended up with a bowel obstruction then after three weeks I had cellulitis covering my abdomen. That thing must have drained for six weeks. Please take it slow and easy. Don't worry about your band right now. Those open surgeries take months to recover from. I am just glad you are on the mend again. This has really been a rough year for you. I will keep you my my prayers. HUGS! Arlene