minidriver

That's so true . . . and we talk about things that we don't feel comfortable talking about with skinny folks. All our insecurities, poop, all that stuff!:biggrin: But seriously, I think we're all pretty vulnerable while we're going through this process and it's so wonderful to have a group of people who are always there to listen and offer comfort and support and be our cheerleaders in a way that no one else can.

That might help! I know what you mean about fruit. That's what I missed most on the post op stuff. I made myself some frozen watermelon granita. It was heavenly. Isn't this board the best? I swear, I feel like the ladies on this board are some of my best buds.

Yep, I'm watching right now. She's so fabulous. So funny and bright and looks pretty damned good for an octogenarian! I'm gonna' vote for her too!

I have them in every fixture in my house. I guess I'll just have to be really careful not to break them. crap.

Yes, sadly, it's normal. This is gross, but I MISS my pre-band regularity. Now I'm really irregular, constipated most of the time, etc. I think I didn't have a movement for a good week after surgery.

RU kidding? Wow, I thought you were telling the beginning of a joke . . . Oh, that's awful.

Tina is soooo funny as Sarah Palin. She just kills me. The only time I watch SNL anymore is during the elections. I just love their parodies. I still find myself doing Al Gore with his description of the Lock Box for social security.

oooo, that sounds good! I need to go to Costco anyway, so I'll definitely look for these.

oooo, that sounds really good! I wonder if I could eat it? Since it has so much protein and fiber, maybe the carbs would be okay.

woohoo! we be jammin!

:cool2::smile::thumbup::w00t::w00t:

Maybe it could be sort of a "jam" . . . . free-form, jazzy flatulence. Yeah, that would be great.

Well, if you guys have NOISY gas, maybe you could work out some percussion for our group! It would sound kind of like beatbox!

Speaking of naughty Shelby . . . where is she? I'm been missing her. Jaime, I suppose you've already heard about dee's gas issues . . . so maybe it would be good if you two sit close together!!

Congratulations! Sounds like you're doing great. If you feel up to it, check in tomorrow and let us know how you're doing. Scoot over ladies, another newbie on the bench!

Thanks! I've been upping my calories a bit too, but am still kind of up and down.

That's fantastic! Congratulations! You must be very pleased! So is this fill working out better for you? I'm having another one on Wednesday . . . . I hope it works out okay.

Well, you may get your wish after you're banded! I have never had so much gas in my life. It's embarrassing! I know what you mean about having the bed to yourself . . . .whenever DH is out of town, I sleep diagonally on the bed, just cuz I can!

Marcy! I wondered if you were Mormon when you said that the missionaries cut some of your firewood. My daughter is Mormon (converted when we lived in Oregon!) and my husband is a lapsed Mormon. He played Church Ball for years and would come home all battered and bloody. I would go watch sometimes and couldn't BELIEVE how competitive everybody got. It was hilarious. Good for you for bulldozing back.

Oh my. That sounds sooooo good. :thumbup: The ice cream, not the gas.

I think working 4 12's should count as exercise. Good heavens. I know what you mean about those exercise people though. What's up with that? I don't get it.

Yep, I need to get active. I know that will help a lot! Why, oh why, do I have such a hard time sticking with exercise??? I'm not dumb, and I've had the self-discipline to accomplish quite a bit! But not this!!!! 91 is fab fab fab. Good for you!!!

Oops, I posted before I was done. I think it's FABULOUS that you're doing the 5K. I am so impressed. And your pink hat sounds great. YAYYYY for you and Mal!!! YAYYYYYYY!!!!:thumbup::hurray::thumbup::hurray:

You are more than welcome to steal it and share! Things are much better with my blood sugar. Saturday and Sunday I got all my carbs from veggies, and things looked good. My 2 hour readings were in the 120s and 130s, so MUCH better. I think I just have to come to the realization that, for now at least, I can't eat much in the way of carbs. Maybe someday I'll be able to eat a few bites of ice cream here and there or whatever, but for now it's just now worth it. Sigh.

We got back from the tree house late last night . . . dee, I didn't get your message until then. We had a grand adventure and drove our UTF along some back roads all the way to the east rim of Zion. It was gorgeous. Also some beautiful fall foliage . . . I've posted a few pics. Couldn't help myself.