Charlene K

I miss my email notification of posts from LBT!.....hope they are fixed soon.....or are they? I am not getting them.

Apples, I agree.....hats off to teachers. My two daughters are teachers. My youngest was in the corporate world, but wanted to make a difference. She became a teacher in the inner city of Houston. Joann, what an awesome testimony about your son. Adversity does make one stronger. Yep, we all have great kids. Changing the subject.....I bought some Basic 4 cereal today. Does anybody eat it? It looked good and healthy.

Good for you.....you are too kind......I may have given her a piece of my mind. I too, have two ADD sons. One is quite successful the other is struggling( he is adopted and has other issues). Both were treated in school like they would never amount to anything. Both went into the military for eight years and also pursued college degrees. They are in there thirties now. Back when they were young children were not tested for ADD. They were just called troublemakers or class clowns.

Janet, I am back in my walking routine......DH is back at work.......... started journaling my food AGAIN. Services went well for my aunt. I go for a fill on the 19th....can't wait. I am getting the small bite,chew chew thing down....now I need restriction.

My doctor wants me to have enough restriction so that I eat 1/2 a cup of protein six times a day. It sounds like a small amount. So far, I can eat a whole lean cuisine at a sitting. I probably need a couple of more fills. If you are pbing a lot.....yes, you might need to get an unfill.

WOOHOO! YOU GO GIRL! :thumbup:

AWESOME LOSS! YOU GO GIRL! I never mesured and I wish I had. When I wasn't losing lbs I must have lost inches because I have gone down an x in my pants and tops. I can't wait to get out of plus sizes. :thumbup:

WTG! Your kicking butt on the Valentine challenge!

Apples, your right, Miralax reacts to everyone's body differently. I take it everyday. When it was a prescription....it was much stronger. Also , there is a warning on it about those with Kidney problems. It might not be good for you since you produce stones. I have been on Miralax for a few years. It keeps me from having serious colon problems. So, everyone should just find what works for them. :wub::thumbup::tt1:

I pb'd and vomited four times after a fill before I called the doctor. When I called I went that day for an unfill. You might ought to call the doctor. Have you had your gall bladder removed? This could be easily fixed, but you won't know until you consult your doctor. Maybe he has a doctor filling in for him. I have been working on small bites and chewing for the last month and I think I am now ready for another fill. You have to have both......restriction and taking small bites with alot of chewing. I hope you feel better soon.

They told my sister it was okay to take Fosimax, but it upset her stomach.

Apples.....do you take calcium? My sister can't take because of stones.

Apples, I am so glad you are better. Just rest. I haven't had kidney stones, but I have been with my sister when she was suffering with them. I think they must be worse than labor. Take Care! I just got back from my aunt's funeral. It all went well and my mother is doing fine. I saw cousins I hadn't seen since the band, and were telling me how great I looked. It really gave me the insentive to work hard on losing more weight this year. Janet, I am glad you are back! I almost PM'd you to see what was up. Take care of yourself. When our Guru is MIA we get off track. Now, how is that for a guilt trip?

OREA, CONGRATS ON BUSTING THROUGH TO THE 200's. SHRINKNME, nothing like a challenge to get the weight loss going. I don't get a fill till the 19th so I am kinda hungry. Oh well, I have been working on my small bites and chewing. Restriction can't do it all.

Thanks Gail and Lori. I just got back from the hospital and my granddaughter is doing much better. She should be home on Monday.

I second that opinion! I just feel so much better. My only regret is that I didn't do it a few years sooner. Yea! Woo Hoo!! I joined the Valentine Challenge on the July Butterflies. I think all of us 50 & over gang ought to do it too. And those who have met goal ought to just maintain exercise and good health.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

They are partial to bypass for those who need to lose 100 lbs or more, but they do lap band on a lot of people. They won't do bypass on people with certain immune problems or cancer patients. That is what I understood from the seminar. The doctor told me he thought they would have new episodes this year, but he did not have a date. Well, gotta go to Texas Children's Hospital. My 12yr old granddaughter has diabetes and went into keytone acidosis.Not sure if I am spelling that right. I think the holiday's got her off her diet and routine. She is better. It must be so hard for children to stay away from sugar especially during the holidays.

Yep, we have a lot of options when it comes to Bariatric doctors. I watched those shows too. It seems like those doctors are more agressive in treating the super morbid obese. They need help too. I think that when you reach a certain BMI you can't lose without sugery. My BMI was over 50 and the doctor said it is difficult to successfully lose and keep the weight off without gastric bypass. Then when he saw the condition of my insides banding was the only option for me. He is pleased with my weight loss. I wish I had been stricter on my eating. I know I could have lost at least 20lb more by now,but this is a new year and I WILL lose 60 more lbs this year.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

To make a new ticker just go back in and instead of edit click create a new ticker. I put it on my google page and then copied and pasted it when I edited my signature. That may be a long way, but hey, I am am technically challenged. Yep, this is a tough one for me because I gained four lbs over the holidays, and I need a fill. I can't get on till the 19th.

Well, I bought alot from QVC this year for Christmas, but those days came to a stop today.....my husband got a call that is still furloughed till further notice. It just doesn't seem right that all these companies are furloughing employees week by week. I am sure it has something to do with them paying unemployment. Hopefully, they will call him back next week. I haven't seen it this bad since he got out of the service in 72. Well, one good thing, since being banded I love beans. Is that a good protein ???because I might be eating alot of them.

HEY, that is a challenge I would like to take on. I will have to make me a ticker for Valentine's Day. Great Idea!

LORI, WOOHOO! MY goal is to get out of the x's and the w's. I have a squatty body so it will take awhile, but I am up for the challenge.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! I am starting the new year by watching all the obesity shows on TLC. It is a reminder of where I was going this time last year. I am so thankful I made the decision to get a band. I am so thankful I found LBT friends to help me through 2008. I look forward to reaching new goals this year and [/url] watching all of you have successes. Being a loser in our world is a good thing!

LORI, you have had an awesome weight loss in 2008. I know you will reach all your goals. YOU GO GIRL! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! ......MAY YOU ALL HAVE A PROSPEROUS 2009!

MIMI, we are here for you. Just rest in the knowledge that when you are ready you have a tool, your band, and LBT friends to help you.