1day at a time

Merry Christmas Everyone !!!! I wish you all a wonderful time with your family and friends

Janet - I would come see you even though I get your advice for free on here. Just know I love that you are so passionate and are willing to help me and the rest with anything we are dealing with

Merry Christmas Everyone !!!! I wish you all a wonderful time with your family and friends.

It is much better to like my job than to hate it like I have in the past Yes Janet and everyone else thank you so much for your support. Janet - you are such a passionate person and I love the fact you want to educate everyone. Love you Swan - Anytime that is what we are all here for ask any question no matter the subject and we all will answer we are one big family on this board. Everyone sending cards, thank you so much. It is so nice to know I have such wonderful LB friends. You guys out did all of my family. Know that it was very appericated and I love you all. Lori - Prayers for you and your family I pray they can stop the labor

Eva - I really do like it and the hard work keeps me busy so I am not bored and not eating cause I am not bored like my last job Apples - I am sorry you both don't feel well but your comment was funny.

Sandy - That is so cool of your trainer Janet - that is so true. Cheri - Thanks that makes alot of sense Tina - congrats on your Appt Julie - I am so happy for you being pain free I am praying for you that this new plan of meds works for you Meredith - I prayer your sister's dog comes home. I truly understand that the puppy is part of your family. That is how all my animals have been; a part of the family Laura - Work is going great!!! I stay busy all day. Alot of lifting, walking and preparing meals. The meals are not cooked so no worrying about eating. I am enjoying the job Swan - You are not alone I had the same feelings as well I think alot of have had the freak out moment before surgery

WTG!!! on the weight loss. Do you like Tuna, eggs or soup that might help to change the food up. Food is my issue I am dealing with emotional eating so I can't help too much. But it is awesome you lost so much weight.

Tina - I did beat myself up before i had my LB. My highest was 283. My I had it moment was when I went to CA. for a vaca and went to an animal park with my Mom. You had to walk everywhere and it was long hilly walks. I had to get a ride back to the front of the park from a guy with a golf cart because I could not walk anymore I felt so ashamed. And I was sweating so much I felt like a pig. Also I was with my sister and my mom and they kept saying I kept them up from snoring so much at night and that was cause of my weight. I came back home and started the process for the LB. I orginally wanted to have bypass like my Mom however I had Liver surgery in the past and due to the adhesions it was safer for me to have the LB. I got my band on 07/03/2008 and followed my Drs plans to a T and my lowest weight was 211. Then I guess I got cocky and also got my band to tight and started gaining weight due to me not following my Drs rules. So right now by my posts you can see I am struggling because my Dr took out alot of Fluid out of my band. He did this because I was to tight and had problems with reflux. So I am very open right now and I am having trouble staying on the plan cause I can eat anything I want. So Janet, Apples, Cheri, Charlene and the others are helping me get back on the band wagon. Sorry to ramble but I thought maybe sharing my story could help you.

Janet - I know it is not the answer. I mostly eat cause of feelings not cause of anything I do at work cause the food I deal with is raw or frozen food so I am not hungry at work just when I come home. That is my weak point. Tina - Welcome to our forum. There is much love here and a whole lot of information. There is some tough love but I need that. I did OA for a while when my work schedule allowed it and they knew I had the Lapband. OA does not give you a diet they just want you to find a plan that works for you. It is more about helping you deal with your issues with food. I hope this helped. Janet - I love your tough love actually everyone who has given me tough love it has helped me so much. LOL Charlene that is funny. Happy Anniversary to you and your DH. Tina - I had a couple of crying episodes after I had the surgery wondering what did I do to myself. I did not have any before hand. But seeing a Dr helps. Also I learned after surgery that the Food Network is like crack for us. Linda - Thank you for the advice. I actually work around raw or frozen food so work is not the problem and Also I am to busy to worry about food. It usually happens when I get home from work that is my hard time Kelly - I hope it stops raining soon for you. Tex - Prayers sent your way Apples - Prayers for your DH and you Love you stay strong. Joyce - I hope your knee gets better soon. Julie - I am glad you are feeling a little better

I understand Apples - I will Put my big girl panties on and pull up my boot straps. Today is a new day choo choo

So I started 5 day but can't get past day one. I have a shake for Breakfast then I had a shake for lunch then crash my train. Okay so I am off today I am going to get the stuff to make a Soup in the 5 day plan then restart today. I think I need something else to have besides shakes. My husband asked me what was wrong cause he saw my stomach and it was poofy and I think he noticed I gained weight. He did not say anything bad just he noticed so I felt ashamed of myself. I am off work today so I am going to the dentist and then my Moms and then my sisters to see my nephew. My son is out of school for break so we will be together all day. I think he needs time with me so it will be nice. I took him driving yesterday he has his learners so I am trying to let him drive but it scares me.

Congrats on the running I know you were nervous. I saw your You Tube post

Well I guess since the site changed none of the other Butterflies get any messages so they do not know to check in. That stinks, well I hope everyone is doing well.

Lori - My son calls my parents OMA (pronounced O-MA) and OPA (pronounced O-PA) which are the german words for Grandma and Grandpa. Some back history I had my son when I started college so I was 19 and my Mom said she was to young to be called Grandma. My sister was taking German in High School and there you go. My mother in law is called Nanny

It could be. I have had several Abdominal surgies prior to the LB. I am keeping up with the times and othe info regarding my pain so i can call the Dr.

Apples it is an irritating pain but like Cheri said it could be gas or like Janet said over eating I will start paying more attention. I ended up getting called into work to help out I was there for like 3 1/2 hrs no biggy. I should get some 1 cup bowls that is a good idea. Yes I grocery shop for the house I buy good things my DH goes out and gets the bad stuff. I will pay attention more to what I am eating and how my body feels afterwards.

Cheri to be honest I think I have the same problem cause what you said make sense. Only cause when I write stuff down my thoughts are always on food no matter what I am doing. What I can eat what I can't remember to write it down it stress me out. Now I still am looking at my food and calories I am not writing it down. As far as the pain in my right side I woke up this morning it is still their not as bad though. Well lunch got canceled so I will start the 5 day today. Day 1 liquids

So I do not know if you guys remember me saying that I have had alot of bloating and my left side hurts under my ribs. If you put your left hand under your left rib and press that is where it hurts. This is not anywhere near my port as that is much higher closer to my left breast. Something triggers the pain cause it is not a constant. I don't know if it is a type of food or eating to much. Sometimes it feels like I can't take a deep breath in. Usually this happens at night and my stomach bloats up but by morning everything is down again. Any Suggestions??? Body wise what is on your left side because all my past medical issues have been on my right side. Gall Bladder (removed) Pancreatitis and liver issues. Actually after reading more about Pancreatitis it sounds like I have it again however to get diagnoised I would have to have blood tests and a CT or xray of my Pancreasis. Treatment is a week in the hospital on IV and nothing by mouth. What would you guys do? Do you think i could get away with just calling my doctor and having blood work done? But that won't be till Monday like I said the pain goes away eventually.

I can't wait I like his show when it was on he seems really smart and very nice and understanding about how we feel. I won't go away I feel really good I am not bored or depressed. I am happy my job is physical let's just pray now that I can get full time hopefully within 3 months or less would be good. Jewel - Yeah I am so happy for you what a surprise. I am also excited that your son is getting better.

Thank You for the info Janet Thank You Thanks Meredith sometimes its hard cause my jeans are a little tight but I do not want to buy knew ones. But I think they will be feeling looser soon. I am staring the 5 day on Sunday only cause we have lunch plans with family tomorrow but I plan on sticking with the protein, veggie and fruit thing

Just finshed my hot bath I feel clean, comfy and relaxed. Two days off and back to work Sunday. So far it has been good for me, staying busy and "working out" . Thanks to everyone for your kind words and help with me getting back on track Love you all. I am going shopping either tomorrow or Sat to get all my Protein needs. I still have stuff so I might wait we will see. So what is everyones feeling on fruit or greek yogurt is that a no no. I eat fruit for the sweetness but maybe that backfires I don't know since I can eat fruit know I have been. When I was tighter I could not eat fruit

Great - Oh yeah alot of hard work everything she said is correct. Sams and Costco are similar except some things one store sells that the other doesn't. My Mom leaves real close to both of them so she shops at both.

Just got home I am eating some dinner my hubby cooked. chicken and green Beans yum. Then I am going to take a nice hot bath. I know that is what is kindof exciting paid to exercise. LOL I am working in the Deli Dept. Except for cooking the chicken and the Ribs in the hot room everything else is in a room that stays 41 degrees or out on the floor stocking the deli sliced meats and cheeses Janet - Me too that why I am glad I went back into retail. Jewel - Congrats on passing your tests

So I knew it woke up sore today. I have another 8 hrs of work for the day. (don't get me worng I am grateful) Just my body is probably saying what the heck are you doing to us. LOL Anyways just a quick Hi and I am going to get ready for work. I will post this evening when I get home. Laura - I am glad you got an answer for your itching Kelly - WTG!!!!