Tyler883

It just occured to me that there is no shortage of wisdom on this website. and I mean that as a compliment. if you are reading any insult into this, it was never implied or intend.

If I get dehydrated, my calves cramp up. I've been able to lose about 54 lbs without the happening, by adding bananas to my protien shakes. But the problem is, I've stop eating bananas since I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

IF we are all good at losing the weight, why don't I lose the weight, then get the lap band? it would be much lest risky if I went into surgery at my target weight.

My problem is an eating problem. When I start eating, I can't stop. My "I'm full nerve" is absolutely broken and not working. By elliminating eating, I would be removing the underlying issues related to my eating......even if I don't understand what my eating issues are. Eventually, I could return to eating, but continue to use an Optifast style diet as a tool to maintain a steady weight.

When the $100 every 2 weeks that you used to spend on lunches at work is now being used to top up your retirement savings plan.

Can you please provide details on how you drink Water? ( hehe - that sounds like a silly question) ie how often? how much? when do you drink it? I'm asking because I have read that water will wash the food past the band, so what is the general recommendation? do I drink lots of water 20 minutes befor eating, then avoid it during my meal, and avoid it until 30 minutes before the next meal?

public broadcasting (hehehe)

LOL you guys are cracking me up. ROTFL

You see a 5 year old eating a candy bar and think, "I can take him".

when you realize that your favorite eating utensil is a toothpick

when you find yourself having medical discussions with your doctors, nurses and pharmacists and easily keeping up with them or outpacing them!

You go to the mall to walk instead of shop...

when as a newbie, you convince yourself that everyone wants the last half of your water bottle because its still cold.

when you realize that you aren't the only compulsive obsessive on the internet.

when people that know you think you aren't eating enough, and people that don't know you think that you aren't eating enough, too.

You spend an hour trying to get your "ticker" to work right!

I once said to my friends " I know that if there was something you could say that would help me, you would say it. For that I feel blessed. Otherwise most of this talk is often annoying, insulting, or embarrassing." Some of them never mention it anymore. And, I've accepted that the others are trying not say anything anymore.

1.3cc now holds more meaning than 883 cc(harley davidson sportster)

your remote control now doubles as a food tray

LOL please help me out, I'm running out of ideas.

the problem with doctors is they are very busy. I got cancelled today. No problem though, my plans are for Sep, and the place I have contacted is taking bookings 5 weeks out.

Hi everyone, First, I'd like to say I have read many threads and I am really impressed with the spirit of helping each other out. Compared to other forums, I think what we have here is pretty special. Anyways, whats the deal with Calgary? I'd love some insight into the politics around lap band in Calgary, can you share some of it with me? Here's what I know so far: I've learned that Calgary has a weight loss management program that is the gateway to Alberta health care paid bariatric surgery. And, if I want to pay my own way, it isn't available in Alberta. Last Sept (2007) I learned that I needed a doctor's referral to the program, so I contacted my respiratory doctor that is treating my sleep apnea. My resp dr referred me to Dr. Lau at the foothills hospital. I've been waiting all winter to see Dr. Lau. My first appointment was last tuesday ( may 6, 2008) I wasn't happy with Dr. Lau. He told me that Lap band is out of the question because I am unable to receive anesthetic due to my sleep apnea. Then he started lecturing me on how my lifestyle is killing me. (grrrrr) He wants me to go on a diet and exercise program, that he will supervise. All I could think about but did not say was "he must be pretty smug to think he can accomplish something that has not worked....not my reading 3 million books, trying 2 dozen diets, exercising obsessively at least 3-6 months a year, personal training, weight watchers, lifestyle coaches, etc........is he really that smug?" Anyway, I bit my tongue, I don't want to burn any bridges. If you look up Dr. Lau profile on google. His career and credentials are impeccable.....and he just offered me his personal e-mail address so I can ask him any question, and send reports on my progress. ( something that might be a favor that he is doing because I work for a fellow colleague of his) What pisses me off most about the appointment, is I still haven't a referral into the weight loss management program. I've waited 6 months, and I got nothing but a waste of time. My family physician doesn't know anything about the weight loss management program, but he said he would be happy to write me a referral if I can provide him with contact info. I should have done this back in September. Especially since I've learned how long the waiting is between each step. On another note: I want to start a diet and exercise program ( yes, I agree that was good advice from Dr. Lau - LOL) but I don't feel inclined to deal with him. Does anyone know if he has connections to the weight loss management program? because I don't want to snub Dr. Lau just to find our that I've screwed myself with the weight loss management program. Here's my plan: -I want to enroll in the weight loss management program so I'm on the waiting list. I understand its a 2-5 year journey to get to the operating room, but at least I could get the clock ticking right away. - I wanted to take their workshops to help me learn more about lap band - And, I want toe follow their diet and exercise program, and as lony as it is working, I'm prepared to wait for surgery. - However, if my diet and exercise program starts to fail like it has too many times, I'm prepared to pay my own way and go after the surgery. Well I guess this is long enough of a message. Talk to you again soon! Best of wishes to you. Tyler

...when someone asks you to donate food and your response is "I gave at the office."

...............when you see some spilled ice cream on a countertop and think........hmmmmm.....a tablespoon and a half.

when you go to church and the communion wafer causes you to miss your mid morning snack