SherryW

Well, I tried this too and it didn't seem to work for me either. We're definately all different and we each find our ways to cope when this happens I guess. Oh well...I'm glad it's working for others.

hmmm I don't know why I'm not getting email notices when there's been a posting to our June Chat...what the heck? lol. I need those so I can find you all faster :rose: Hubby and I went looking at a local motorcycle shop to see if I could find myself something smaller than a 750 to ride. Ummmmmm well they had plenty but by gosh my eyes spotted something so purty I had to take a closer look heh heh. 2003 Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture 1300cc ohhhh mama was it beautiful! The passenger seat is ohhh so comfy :rose: Hubby was droolin. So looking at the VStar 500....it was comfy, easy for me to hold up...but, ohhh look at that Venture ohhhhhhhh why not...yeap taking her home on Monday. (God I'm so bad!) Friend has a 250 Rebel she calls Tweety cause it's yellow. She says I can practice on hers anytime I want until I'm more comfy with a bigger bike. She said it doesn't take long...she wanted a bigger bike in one season but, didn't get it. Then wasn't on it for 2 years and now wants to ride again and even she is a little uneasy with the thought of a bigger bike right now. (So I don't feel so bad) I figured I'll ride hers until I want a bigger bike then get on my 750 :rose: Sounds like a plan. My main goal for the motorcycle license was to at least learn how. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about actually riding...still am unsure. I know I'm a wuss...feeling like it right now but by darn I don't want to be a danger to anyone and hurt anyone else while riding. Need practice this biker babe does lol How is everyone else doing? Sorry I haven't done personals in a while. It's certainly a lot tougher with so many of us and work being crazy and stuff to get done around the house. NUTS! Anyone know why my fish tank is a beautiful shade of green. UGH. So dissappointing. I can barely see the fishies :girl_hug:

I'm 5'4'' started in size 26/28 pants now in a loose 22. Shirts 26/28 now 22/24 only because I hate the roll showing but, others tell me I should go down a size. I'd love to get into 14s but, 12 or Medium is my dream goal. Good luck everyone...I hope you're all well and shrinking

Sue - I had my band surgery on 2/13/06 with Dr. Jones of the same Bariatric Group. You are in AWESOME hands at BIDMC and their new Bariatric Wing is the best. I was there when they just opened it and from what I heard at the information/support group meeting this past Thursday night it's even better. All the feelings you are having are perfectly normal and if you weren't having them.....I'd wonder if you were ok. I don't think there are many that didn't have those thoughts at least once during the process. A week before my surgery I balled my eyes out wondering why in God's name couldn't I do this on my own. Even the morning of my surgery I questioned myself again. Why did I have to do something drastic in order to lose weight...then I thought...you know I'm still going to have to work at this. This tool is going to keep me focussed. No longer after 3 weeks of dieting only to plateau, give up and eat it all PLUS back again because....the band is there to stop me from gorging myself again. People asked me questions at the meeting...one woman asking whats the worse thing you can say you've experienced since having the band and what's the best. The worse...well that will be that nice golfball you get when you DON'T chew well, eat slowly and stop when you're full...but that's my fault and a process in which I still need to remind myself to follow. But the best thing....FOOD is no longer the center of my attention. My goodness...after 42 years of my life...I'm finally learning we're suppose to eat to live not live to eat. I love the fact that I can still enjoy the things I like but, just in smaller portions. If I want the chocolate I eat it but, you know what.....I want to lose so I only have 1 piece (Hershey kiss or nugget) and I'm satisfied. I can't say I love that golfball but, I'm getting much fewer of them lately because I'm learning but, I definately don't regret having this tool with me I've lost 40 pounds since my sugery and I'm feel awesome! Good luck with your surgery. Dr. Schneider is super nice and Angi is an excellent resource for you as well. She too has had the band surgery and she's done awesome! If you have more questions about my experience at BIDMC please feel free to email me Good luck and best wishes!

I have a full time sit down job where occassionally I have to get up, move boxes to pull records and walk around. I took 1 full week off and on the 2nd week I worked 5 hours the first day and built myself up to the 8 hours by that Friday. It's important you don't lift anything heavy for quite some time. Your doc will let you know how long but, mine said nothing over 15 pounds for 8 weeks.

OK OK I made it lol. Just got back from a Lapband support meeting and information meeting. My friend is really interested so I brought her up there Just too dang tired and HUNGRY to do personals. Last meal I ate at noon now I'm afraid to eat this late. UGH. Hugs

Oh Good God I did it again hahahahah be right over to June

Good Morning Sunnnnnshinnnnnnnne you brighten my day, you make me wanna get up and sing, an early morning singing song...scooby dop dooby, nibby nabba newby, la la la low lowwwwwww Good morning everyone....hopefully this mood with stick with me all day I guess I slept well last night lol. I hope my friends have a great day and keep on shrinkin! Talk with you soon! (Geesh in a great mood and I didn't even have sex lol - I knew you were thinkin that Eileen & Bean! Although...that would of topped my morning off heh heh)

hello folks...hope all is going well for you. I just got home after running ragged trying to find a place that sells this "one" certain brand of paintball gun that my son insists is the best. Of course he changed his mind a few times and turns out we couldn't find one at a decent price anyway. No way was I paying close to $200 for a side hobby he may be able to do maybe once a month if that? I made an arrangement with him to do some chores and he'll get paid for it. No chores, no pay period. We'll just see how that goes...never worked before but, if he wants it bad enough he'll do it lol. Been crazy at work as usual but, I got the best compliment today. Apparently the practice managers for the account I work for wrote to the Vice President and Account Manager at my place of work recommending me for Employee of the Month. Unbeknown to them supervisors cannot be awarded this award. Just one of the company things. Well they wrote the company last Thursday and no one told me. Geesh! My boss finally said today...did anyone mention to you what your account wrote about you? I told her no and she showed me. She said because I'm a supervisor I can't get an award but, she's hoping they'll really take into consideration their words. Basically the managers wrote that I'm always helpful and always make them feel like they are number one and without me they couldn't meet their goals, or help their patience as effeciently if at all without me. They praised my knowledge, personality and told them they felt I was on their side and definately an intricate part of their team. Awww man that was so nice. I want to write them and thank them but, I'm trying to figure out what the heck, if anything the company I work for plans on doing. I don't want to write back in case I wasn't suppose to know yet. My boss is also a friend so she told me lol. I don't think they wanted her to tell me yet. So we'll see. I'm not keeping my figures crossed that's for sure. The account managers, vp and president meet on Monday so we'll see if anything happens after that. If nothing happens I'll give the gals that wrote a call of appreciation It just made my day! food wise...well took my son out to eat to McD's. I orderd the filet o fish w extra tartar and took the bun off. That went down fine and dandy but, STUPID me took a chicken nugget and BINGO golf ball. When oh when will I learn? Well....kinda tired to do personals but, I'm definately keepin an eye on ya gals and wishing you the best. Just keep on Shrinkin'!

Ohhh Betty...I'm right there with ya. Long weekend but, man it went by fast! Trying to get work done and the system is soooooooooo slow it's holding me up!

Since my first fill April 12th I've had quite a few episodes of PB and golfball and throwing up. When I get the golfball I automatically took deep breaths trying to get something to move. I've found though...that doing that makes me throw up quicker. I'm going to have to try the holding the deep breath in and see if that works. Lord knows I'm trying to eat slow, chew well etc but, sometimes that first bite just sets it all off. Hopefully this holding of my deep breath will help. Thanks for the info.

Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuuu, Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuuu, Happy Birthday dear Beckyyyyyyyyyy, Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuuuu

lmao lol amazing.

So it's not just me going through all this crapola with my band? Cripe I thought I did something wrong. The throwing up is scaring me though. I just can't see getting a fill when I haven't gotten down keeping food down daily. I can't even believe fish with no breading and having extra margarine on it would get so stuck. It was GROSS! Here my friend is at my house, asking me all kinds of questions about the band because she's seriously considering getting it and I'm at the thrown ready to blow. I actually closed the bathroom window so she wouldn't hear me. I didn't think I ate too fast and I KNOW I didn't eat too much but, that sliming makes your gut get so full gosh!

I have a tanita myself and love it. It's very accurate. It has settings for myself, my DH and guests. Settings for male, female, age, height etc have to be put into the scale first.

Going through the same thing myself. Some meals I can eat it one day no problem, the next day same meal and I get that golfball in my chest. PBing is the worse because it makes that golfball grow until things all let lose and come back at ya. It's terrible and I have the same questions as you. I'm suppose to get another fill in June and I really don't think I'm going to. I just never know when my band is going to be picky or not and that's really tough especially when dining out. Needless to say when I do go out it's soup only for me right now.

Can I ask you folks a question? Is it me or is my band really picky? One day I can eat something and the next day bingo I'm running to the bathroom. Since this fill, on April 12th I've lost it at least 7 times prior to the fill I didn't lose it once. What the heck? I'm do for another fill in June and I really don't think I'm going to do that to myself. Throwing up scares the bageebers out of me because I'm so afraid I'm going to screw it up. This time it was fish...we just caught the dang thing in the ocean today and two hours later it was fileted and eaten. I hard not even 1/4 cup of it and I got that stuck feeling. I had made sure to chew it really well and it still happened. I put extra Omega 3 marg on it to make sure it was wet enough and it still happened. Yet earlier I was able to eat a chocolate chip cookie and surrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre enough that went down just fine. What the heck! Gosh this is really making me nervous. Other times, I can eat away with no problems at all. I get a dang filet of fish at McDonalds, throw away the bun, get extra tartar sauce and that goes down noooooooooo problem? We had striper.....it was tender, flaky, yummy and yet the sorry Sherry you're not keepin this down feeling was there rather quickly. Anyone else going through this crapola or is it just me? Has anyone also noticed that if you don't eat on a regular schedule that your band gets tighter? Have you noticed if you wait too long to eat it feels as if when you finally do the air from the bottom half of your tummy and fighting getting out upwards while your food is fighting to get down so the golfball starts? I honestly think thats what causes a golfball for me. A little frustrated can ya tell? lol Anywho....we went out fishing this morning at 7am and came back at 11:30 with 3 stripers that were over 30'' each and over 10 pounds a piece. Lots of fish in the freezer now but, man after eating it today I don't think I'm going to bother again. My friend Christine came with us and she was so thrilled to reel in the biggest one. Me....I'm a I'll come along gal but, have no desire to pull one in lol. I'll watch and have fun doing that. But, I was the one that dug the 2' by 1' by 2' hole to put the fish carcusses in so got a little exercise there. Was going to go swimming but the water is just too dang cold for me. Stepped on the scale yesterday and another pound is gone...now at 39 lost and looking forward to hitting my mini goal of 40. Geesh if I can't eat that should happen soon huh? lol. Amazing how the junk will go down no problem though UGH. I had French Onion Soup last night for dinner and that went down so smoooooothly. Other than that soup I'm so tired of soups and protein shakes YUCK. Speaking of....when you do pb or throw up...is that the protocol? Drinking liquids for a day or so? I have to ask my doc when I go again in June but, in the meantime I figured I'd run it by you folks My bike is looking good....I keep going back and forth with the size of the thing. I sat on it and it just seems so huge it kinda scares me. Afterall I trained on something thats almost the equivalent of a moped lol. 125 to 750 is quite the change I think. Hubby did an awesome job painting it though and I need to find some cool decals or logos for it. Since the color is purple/green changing I was thinking of putting a pixie or angel on it but, then again if we go to sell the thing later it might be harder to sell. If I find something neutral that snaps my carrot maybe I'll get that lol. So finicky aren't I? Well, I should be doing laundry but, I don't wanna. I should be cleaning this sty of a house but, I don't wanna. 3 day weekend blew by so fast! man I need a vacation! check in later to see how you're all doing. Happy Memorial day....Ohhhh yes, I picked up some great patriotic things at the Chrismas Tree Shop too. (Oh and Eileen I would of painted my bike red/white/blue but the frame was painted green by the previous owner and just too hard to change that color. UGH. )

1. To be able to shop in regular clothing stores and clothes fit. 2. For my feet not to hurt from holding up all this weight. 3. To be comfortable having my picture taken 4. To not have two chins

Man .....that post was long hahaha. Sorry for hogging the pages. See what happens when this gal catches up lol.

Hello everyone, Beauuuuuuuuuuutiful day out there today! Yesterday we opened the pool, added more water and shocked it. Today the solar cover is on. I'm hoping we can hope in sometime next week. THEN maybe I'll get some needed exercise. Gosh, I'm so bad with that. I know better, I know it's going to help me lose the weight but, do I do it....nooooo :faint: Why don't I learn? :help: I've been craving going to the Christmas Tree shop too. I hear they have lots of Americana stuff there right now and you know me by now Just gotta love that USA and our beautiful flag. This is one of my favorite holidays because it reminds people of what our fine men and women in the military and their families have done for us. We're free because some gave everything they had.:usa: :usa2: Motorcycle news: My side covers finally came in and DH painted those and the rear panel on my seat to match the newly painted gas tank. Man...they look sweet. It's a paint that changes color depending on where you look at it it can be green or purple. The previous owner had hand painted everything green. (bleck!) Well this purple/green colorchanging stuff looks great with the green frame. Now the green frame looks like hell though paint job wise lol. The rest looks so new. Well I sat on the dang thing yesterday and man oh man.....that thing is heavy I can honestly say it's intimidating after being on a 125 to learn. The teachers say don't get yourself anything smaller than a 500 because you'll want to trade it in before the season ends. My friend has a 250 and she said it's true. Her bike has only 1000 miles on it and she said she wanted a bigger bike over a season ago. She said within a few months she wanted a bigger bike but, didn't get it. Well......don't I wish I could buy hers from her and have her get the bigger bike. UGH. I just think I need more riding experience before getting on this bigger, faster bike. Can you feel my nerves yet? lol Betty and Ann.....I'm looking for some help here Anywho....the bike looks sharp, DH has to get one of the cylinders to work better...it had been sitting for a while...then it can go on the road. In the meantime I need to look for decals to put on the tank. I've really missed you folks. I've been able to read postings but, posting personals I haven't done in a while. Please forgive me for that. Seems to be so many of us now that it's hard to keep it all straight lol. Lets see how I can do and how far the advanced peeking lets me get hahaha. Darcy - I think it's great that you're trying out new gyms. I've joined Curves but, so far the only exercise I've done the past month is paying the monthly fee lol. Gosh...once you skip a day it's sooo easy not to go anymore. I would love a gym that has circuit training as well as cardio..treadmills, (stair masters after more weight came off, right now my knees say no), ski machines etc. I used to love aerobics but, seeing those chicks in those thong things just reminds us chunkies that we aren't a part of the "elite physique" group. So depressing so I don't go. Koodos to you though for doing it. I'm hoping some of the Umfff rubs off on me soon. You're cabin sounds so peaceful...a great place to regroup yourself and appreciate nature. That's so awesome! Eileen - Glad you and DD enjoyed the movie. DH, DS and I went to see the new Xmen movie on Friday night. That was a great movie. I didn't read the comics but to hear my son and DH talking about them was fun. It's nice when they FINALLY have something in common and instead of pushing each others buttons they actually have fun talking. I know they are when we're walking to the car and I get squeezed out because my son had a tendency to cross out in front of me when he's talking lol. It's rather comical and I remind them HEY I'm here ya know? lol I really do enjoy seeing them interact that way....now when they argue I feel like a referee UGH. Now as far as Aunt Flo twice in one month...oh lordy can you say YUCK! I so don't even want it around anymore lol. I keep saying...I don't need this anymore, no more babies for me so go away lol It doesn't work though lol. Hope your chocolate cravings go away. Have you tried substitues for it like sugar free chocolate...so many of those around and most taste great. The reese peanut butter cups are great and so are the turtles Not that I've tried them heh heh Betty - Sounds like you had alot of fun spending your winnings at Harley. Thats awesome. I'm glad you enjoyed that and were able to find things you wanted Sorry you've been so busy with work. I so hear you on that. I'll be working either tonight or tomorrow at home as well. So much to do and so much pulling me away from my own work at work. I have 3 new employees that all need my attention, one of which I didn't interview and let me tell ya.....:notagree on the retention of training and how she moves. She is already soooooooooo sloooooooooow. I'm going to go nuts. I'm going to have to keep an eye on her because we have a 90 day probationary period and with this account I just can't afford to have someone that goes half the pace I need or else, you guessed it, I have to pick up the slack which means I'm working weekends to do it. Nooooooooo I don't wanna have to do that. I don't get paid enough for that. Anyway....sounds like you're enjoying your work too and that's great. Patty - I totally admire the relationship you have with your boys. They are so lucky to have a mom like you and believe me....they'll always remember it as they are growing up too. They will be protecting mom and watching over her for years to come. Man, I'd love to live so close to Disney. Doesn't it just keep you young at heart? Are your boys hoping to work there some day? Also, great job with your band process. Sounds like you're on your way to a date. Anything more yet? Cindy - Wahooooo school is out for you. Congrats! My son doesn't get out of school until June 23rd or so. When does school start in your area? They start just after labor day here. I hope can enjoy part of your trip at least too. I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing summer Pat - I can so picture you sitting by the water in a lounger, sipping your screwdriver, getting a tan and flipping through a magazine I hope your work week went well. Is the de-preggo employee coming back? Of course they don't tell you that until their maturnity leave is up anyway right? lol I have 3 newbies that started this week. Ohhhh my I'm sure you understand where I'm coming through. Great to have the help but getting to the point of being up and running on their own does take a while for sure. Sometimes I just want CALGON to take me away hahaha. On the crazy girl in your son's life...God bless you. It's just so hard to have to sit back and watch the mess sometimes. I can see where it would be frustrating. Hopefully it will all work out in the end. Flowers - I'm so jealous. I have no desire to work in the gardens and this house of mine would be beautiful with them. After working 45-60 hours a week it's the last thing on my mind...being on my knees planting flowers and weeding. I can think of better things to do on my knees.....:omg: did I just say that! Yes doc I got my exercise in....ohhhh my bad lol Mary - Man you have a SIL from hell. Amazing how people can be. I was very fortunate during my divorce in that my SILs and MIL as upset as they were, they understood why it happened and they still love me and talk to me. My MIL cries all the time because she misses me and still tells my family that when she sees them out and about. She tells them I was always a great DIL and that she loves me very much. My SIL I do see once in a while, they still invite me to their woman parties even though my ex's wife is also invited. They say I'm still their SIL and friend and they want me there. Anyway, I do hope it all works out for you and things get better for you and STBXDH as far as working out the visitations etc. He's probably still dumbstruck that this is even happening to HIM. They never think it was at least partly their fault.:grouphug: Bean - I hope you're having fun with your nephew. I haven't been to Dave and Busters in quite some time. DH and I owe my son a trip there for his great report card. We just haven't gotten there yet. I'm not a video game person so it's not the most fun for me. Although the D&B we have here is connected to a mall so I can walk around while they play games. They do have a great Chicken Ceasar Salad though How are things going with your restriction? Speaking of....I go for a fill in June and I'm just not sure if I should get one. I've thrown up too much for my liking. Of course....it's my fault. Too big of a bite, ate too fast etc...but, man, I barely get anything in. Last night 3 very tiny pieces of steak and I had to stop and do a dance. After that went down...it was smooth sailing. Weird! Well thats as far as the advanced mode will let me go lol. Has anyone heard from Kelly and how she and her family are doing? I hope she's doing well....I do miss her. Dianne, Anne, Zan, Donna, Becky....hope you're all doing well. Off to help DH...he's working on my bike again lol. He sooo wants me out there on it. Oh my. I'm off to find decals for it and maybe just maybe convince him to go to the Christmas tree shop with me. Hmmm I'll have to tell him we can make a stop at the fishing store hahahha. Hugs and....THANK YOU all you wonderful Veterans for all you've done! You and your families are in my thoughts in prayers. God Bless You!

I met my husband on Kiss.com (now udate.com). Chatted for 3 weeks, spoke on the phone with him one saturday for 3 hours and he told me he HAD to meet me. We've been together every since. We met 11/9/02 and were married on 7/2/05...my big teddy bear! He loves my son like his own and he calls me his angel *blush*. We're so lucky to have each other. I was overweight when I met him and then I put on 36 pounds. Heck we both got in that comfort zone and gained. Now banded I weigh 2 pounds less than when we met and I'm going to keep on going. wahooooo

Man am I behind. Something was up with the website this morning or my internet connection and then bingo I've missed two days? What the heck? Since it's now 10:18pm I'm going to have to catch up another time. WAHOOOOOOOOOO TAYLOR WON! GO TAYLOR, GO TAYLOR, SOULLLLLLLLLLL PATROLLLLLLLLLLLLL eh hem...yes I'm glad he won Well folks sorry to hear some of you aren't feeling well I'm sending out good healthy vibes for you. Hopefully I'll catch up soon. Love ya!

Welcome and speedy recovery with your surgery :confused:

Gosh I'm so boring lol. Sherry is my first name and my last name begins with W.

Jury duty is over.......can't call me for another 3 years. Amazing how soon the state rested their case...what a sad sad thing. Child sexual abuse/rape case. Terrible :second: Uncle and his niece. We didn't find him guilty of rape but, he was found guilty of a lesser charge. Basically we believe he did touch her but, didn't rape her. Just to gorey to put into more words than that. Just sad...sad to know this man was seconds away from commiting something even worse. Bad enough he's still got jail time and is now has to register as a sex offender but, now his own children are being punished he's going to be away and the stigma that goes with the reason why. Just so so sad I hope I never have to do this again! Sorry but, after the last few days of listening to all witnesses and the 11 year old (then 6 and 7-8 at the time of the occurances) describe things I just don't have it in me for personals. Hopefully this will shake off me in a day or so and I can get going with my life. Weird how I know this was caused by a very bad mistake HE made yet, I feel like it's truly touched and in a sense ruined so many more lives than his own. 14 people in the jury and not one of us is feeling great about having to make that decision. The state needed to prove it, his attorney needed to defend it but.......will we ever really know what happened?