momcof3

Sounds like everyone has had a busy weekend. I was in a "poor me" mood on Friday. I have no restriction what so ever. I was in Taran's class for a couple of hours - I picked up a Starbuck's for her teacher and I had a Passion Tea with Splenda - it was caffeine free but I don't think calorie free - first time I ever got anything at Starbucks. Her teacher was a bit cranky (guess he's human) and I was already in a funky mood. The kids and I went to Golden Corral for an early dinner -used my card and only had to pay the kids' price. I was able to eat too much - had some popcorn shrimp, a couple of swedish meatballs, a little spaghetti, and some dessert - both of my stomachs were full and I was mad at myself. Took a nap in the evening, but we did take the dogs for a walk after my nap. I felt so bloated and yucky on Sat morning, went to Curves and got some MOM at Dollar Tree - man that is some nasty tasting stuff. The kids and I went to the Kings' Open Practice last night - it was free -went from 7 pm to almost 10 pm. My son Taylor took about 70 pictures. We met Gavin Maloof and I took a picture of the three kids with him. At the end the Maloofs threw out free t-shirts and baseball hats. Luckily we got three different hats. Tristan had Kenny Thomas autograph his. I had some In n Out fries on the way home and tried having a drink of milkshake afterwards - there I was getting on the freeway with a plastic bag up to my mouth - luckily nothing came up - that's why they tell us not to eat and drink at the same time. Lesson learned. Having a blah day today - one of my dog's got clipped this morning and the kids are doing homework. I can't wait for my fill on Friday. I think I will grill some shrimp, make some chicken salad and some tuna and fill up my little containers for this week so I am prepared - I am up 3 lbs from when I got my fill on Sept 9 - Dr Im will not be happy with me - so hopefully I can drop at least 2 of them this week.

I wish I did. I am socially challenged. I know what I want to say, but can't get it from my brain to my mouth to say it. I feel so yucky tonight - I just had a frozen yogurt from Costco - I think I am having protein shakes all day tomorrow to rid myself of these horrible carbs I ate today. My kids and I are going to the Kings open practice Saturday evening at Arco Arena - I got an e-mail invite - it is free. I usually buy the $10 tickets for 3 or 4 games a season for us, but I didn't buy any at presale this year and doubt I can afford any this year. I haven't told my kids yet. My dad gave me checks for their school lunches for October today and he paid for Taylor's East Coast Trip that he will be going on right after school gets out the end of May. I really appreciate them helping me out - I was going to take the money for the trip out of his college fund, but my dad didn't want me to do that. I have no clue how I am going to buy any Christmas presents this year. I'd better stop thinking about it as I am getting my nervous stomach. Sleep well my friends - tomorrow is another day.

I panicked a little at the president question with Dr. Schurr too - Obama wasn't president yet so I had to go back a little further - Bush, Clinton, and then Bush. Glad to hear you passed Heather (we knew you would). Nicole - I had called the teacher in the late afternoon the day before his procedure and left him a message stating I hoped it would go well and painless. I was surprised that he called me too - he thanked me for the call and for thinking of him. I was in my daughter's class today from 11-3:30. I helped set up for the feast - some other parents came for the feast and then all left and I cleaned up while he took the kids to early recess. He came back and we talked before the kids came back. Here was my chance to ask him what the deal is and of course I chickened out. I graded some papers and made some photocopies. I'm not sure if I am going to go help for a couple of hours tomorrow - it is a minimum day. I had Nutella with graham crackers and trail mix for dinner - that is an odd craving for me. - but I have had 6 bottles of water so far today. Are you feeling any better this evening Candra? The blahs are horrible -

Did Dr. Park say you could still have your cup of caffeine after your surgery or was she talking pre-op? I was a die hard diet coke person and didn't give it up until the day of my surgery and I haven't had any caffeine for over a year now and don't miss it. I had tried many times before to cut out caffeine but always gave up because of the headaches and crankiness. I went through that part of the withdrawal when I was still taking my Lortab right after surgery so I didn't notice it. I have thought about drinking iced tea with caffeine a few times when I have been tired or stressed but decided not to go there as I would quickly become addicted again. Dr. Im said that caffeine is an appetite stimulant and I sure don't need that. I swear I don't have any fluid in my band - next Friday won't come soon enough. I helped my daughter make Swedish Heirloom cookies for her heritage feast tomorrow at school - I didn't eat any but I tasted the dough. I am helping out in her class tomorrow with the feast and correcting papers. Her teacher called me this morning and let me know his "procedure" went fine and they didn't find anything - of course I was in an informal meeting and the one time I leave my phone at my desk he calls - just my luck. I talked to him after school though - gosh I have a serious crush on him.

Boy some of you stay up really late. I just at a chicken parmesan Smart One - 26 gr protein - 290 cal. I had 1/4 c chili and a cheese stick for breakfast. It has been two nights in a row now that I slept all the way through to 5:30 am - I took a Tyleonol PM both nights and my daughter didn't wake up coughing. It is amazing how getting some sleep helps you feel better in all aspects. Boy we are all in different phases of this - that is a good thing though - we can help each other out. So when are we going to meet in Vacaville? The next support meeting in Sacramento is October 24 so we should try for at least a week before that.

Nicole - that's ok about not calling me - I just wanted to make sure you were okay and now that I see your posts I know you are okay. You know that machine you were talking about that your friend used to get rid of her bat wing? I went to Curves this afternoon and there was a lady there demonstrating it - she did half of my face and neck and explained the other attachments and gels. How much does your friend sell the kit for? I can get it for $285 which includes a big blue tube of gel for cellulite. She said you have to keep doing it forever or the wrinkles and cellulite will come back. Candra - wow those cakes are fancy. We watch "Cake Boss" - that's where we learned what fondant is. Congrats on the surgery date Marquint. Where are in Elk Grove do you live? I live off of Bruceville and Sheldon. There is no way I have 6 cc in my band. I have absolutely no restriction - I had better restriction at 4 cc than I do now - hopefully I don't have a leak somewhere. Tomorrow is my "Friday" - I took Thursday off to help with my daughter's class Heritage Feast and Friday is a furlough day.

I didn't use the baby spoons etc. I have never weighed my food - however I do measure it - we can have 1/4-1/3 - 1/2 c per meal - supposed to fill our pouch - that is why they say dense proteins - otherwise with no restriction the food goes right through and you are still hungry. If you stay with the correct portions, the weight of it doesn't matter - all of this is according to Robin. I did really well at the beginning of this journey - not so well lately. Where or where art thou restriction?

I got goosebumps reading your posts Nicole. Please for your sake and Audrey's protect yourself. If you need a place to stay for a couple of nights let me know. Make sure you document the stuff your husband has been doing lately - like using Audrey to get to you. It may be important if there is a custody battle.

Nicole - did Auds watch either of the dvds yet? Jess -I think your band and mine ran off together. I had 1 over easy egg, about 1/2 c of country potatoes and a piece of wheat toast for dinner and then ate the other piece of wheat toast when we got home 20 minutes later - didn't even feel any pressure from my band. I just ate 2 pudding cups with cool whip on them - egads someone duct tape my mouth. The pudding was totally head hunger - wanted something sweet and that's all there was in the house. I think I will get some SF fudgesicles for moments like that. I will definitely be getting on the scale in the morning to shock myself into compliance. I was so busy at work this morning before I left for my dermatology appt that I didn't get my walk in.

Maria - your son can sit in the waiting room - my kids did when I had my psych appointment - they were safe. I bought some Smart Ones this weekend to try until I get my fill on Oct 9. I had the spaghetti w/meat sauce one at 9:30 - it was 310 cal, 16g protein, way too many carbs and sodium, but I was able to eat it all and it will be breakfast and lunch. The noodles went down fine. My nose started running towards the end which means my pouch was full. I am leaving work in 25 min to go to the dermatologist for a skin check. Then to Curves and then home for a nap. My daughter was up at 2:50 am coughing and I couldn't go back to sleep until 3:30 then I was back up at 4 am. She was sleeping good when I left the house at 6 am. Glad to see our new friends on line with pictures and everything - it helps to remember who is who. Good Luck today Tina -

Are you on Facebook Nicole? Send me a friend request - I can't figure out how to. My screen name is momcof3@frontiernet.net. My kids are playing in the pool with army men, Barbies, Tupperware and baggies. That's what happens when I go into the computer room - they take half the house outside. At least they seem to be having fun and are getting along. I finally got all the laundry done and straightened out the linen closet. I had Rice Krispies and banana for breakfast and ice cream for lunch - guess you could say I'm not on plan today - emotionally eating. I will make sure I have protein for dinner. Stay away from the flour tortillas Nicole - I tried to eat a little Taco Bell burrito while driving my RV on the freeway this summer and ended up pbing in a plastic bag while driving - haven't had a flour tortilla since then - not even going to try one. My mom bought my kids some junk at the thrift shop - now who needs a 3 ft tall Pikachu doll? Taran did get a tank top and a fuzzy frog backpack. My mom fed them lunch at her house before bringing them back. Back to the grind tomorrow - I already don't want to go to work.

when you have super white legs like I do you need more than lotion. LOL. But I will try it with the lotion. I have to be careful how I bend over so my booty doesn't show - I am taller than you. I finally figured out the ticker thing - should have done it a long time ago.

testing my ticker line - trying to finally make one

Go to User CP and on the left hand side there is an option that says - edit avatar - you go there and then you choose custom avatar - and then you can upload that photo. Hope this helps. The capri jeans I got yesterday at the exchange fit me. The black dress also fits and it is a 16 - I think it was yours Jess? I will put it on and have my son take a picture so I can upload it - I won't have nylons on though as I don't own any. Hopefully I will have an occasion to wear it - my kids kind of just stared at me as they have never seen me in a dress before other than a bathing suit cover up or the ratty sundress I wear to dye my hair. :seeya:

Candra - can you send me your photo of us to my regular e-mail - momcof3@frontiernet.net? I tried saving it to my computer from here but it didn't work. thanks. Yes, meeting in Vacaville would be great as it is in between. I practically lived on egg salad for weeks towards the beginning. Of course now just thinking of egg salad makes me ill after pbing it up one time too many when I was too tight. Today is a laundry day for me - need to mow the front lawn too but it is too hot. Heather - I caught the bouqet at my friend's wedding in 1986 - I was the maid of honor - didn't do me any good. :seeya: I'm feeling weepy today for some reason - my mom asked me if I am still seeing "that lady" and I told her no - she said maybe I need to. My mom gave me $20 for gas and Taran's prescription. I guess I am now part of the working poor. I have a friend who does foster care and is legally blind. She has one daughter and adopted a daughter and son from foster care and between her ssi, welfare, and foster care money makes $500 a month less than I take home and I have to work full time. I don't know how you are handling all your work issues Tina - I hope it calms down for you and it works out okay. Enough of my ranting, the dryer is calling me.

It was so nice to see you guys yesterday. We missed you Donna, Riley, Tina, Reggie, and the rest who couldn't make it. There were 15 lapband people at the support meeting and two of them were guys. We also had about 4 or 5 new ladies. We definitely were the lively loud group - we got shushed a few times by the RNY group for being too loud. We need to plan to meet in a couple of weeks in Natomas - once a month is not enough. Or if you want we can meet at my house - not as nice as Mimi's but as long as you don't care I would gladly have you - would need to be a weekend day or Friday evening though. My mom just took my kids to a thrift shop with her - she took my daughter with her to get her nails done, but none of the nail ladies were there today. I am going to pick up a prescription cough medicine for my daughter (had a telephone dr appt this am for her) and get enough gas to get to work until payday on Wed. I'll check in later. BTW - we are a hot looking group of ladies (the new picture).

you beat me April

This is where we meet. Tomorrow from 11-1. Kaiser Point West Medical Offices 1650 Response Road Sacramento, CA 95815 If you are lost or can't find the room you can call me on my cell phone 916-505-1454.

I forgot who asked but we sit towards the back of the room on the right side at the support meeting tomorrow. I am working at home today to save gas and I had a lunch date but that got cancelled. I worked three hours last night so I wouldn't have to work this afternoon for nothing. Oh well, I'll just take a nap. I modified 35 spreadsheets. egads my eyes hurt. Can't wait to see you guys tomorrow and meet our new friends. Candra or Jess - can you answer the post about directions from Vallejo?

Candra - maybe you will get lucky and not have "bandster hell". That's great that the grits stick with you. I don't think I have ever eaten grits . I was loving my Cream of Wheat though. When do you get to go to the next stage? I have completely forgotten the timeframe and stages. My boss just walked by with her lunch and I can smell her garlic bread. yum.

Candra - what stage are you on? Are grits a puree/mushee? I ate my 1/3 c steak for lunch and I ate it too fast and was uncomfortable for a few minutes. That was 45 minutes ago and I am already starting to feel hungry. I so need a nap too. boy I'm a whiner today. :tongue2:

Wow - Candra and Jess I can already tell the difference - you are the incredible shrinking women. Great pic Nicole - remember when they told us about how relationships change when we lose weight - sounds like that is what is happening with Mike. Candra you are in "bandster hell" - once you get your first fill it will get better. I will be there Saturday John. I will walk with you Nicole - I'll be in the parking lot at 10 am. Candra and Jess you need to take it easy so you can join us next time. I gave in and changed my weight in my signature line - I gained the 3 lbs back that I lost after the fill. frustrating.

Well, I heard back from Dr. Im - he said sorry his schedule is pretty packed. So I guess I have to wait until Oct. 9. doesn't make me happy.

I am having protein shakes today to try to flush the carbs out of my system and get back on track. I am also going to send an e-mail to Dr. Im to see if he can't squeeze me in earlier - the appt I have is 17 days away - he is going to be tired of me soon. :bored: Heather - you are a superstar - and an inspiration to us all - go girl. Who all is going to be at the meeting on Saturday? Are we walking before Nicole? I gotta get that big bag of clothes out of my trunk - also I have the 2 dvds for Auds. I am ready to go back to bed and I have only been at work for an hour - man I keep waking up at 2:30 every night and can't go back to sleep for an hour.

Dr. Im told me to call the office and get a fill appt to get my .5 cc back. I called and the earliest I can get in is Oct 9 at 8:30 am. Jeez that is 2 wks away. I am going to have to start walking a lot to keep my mind off of food. I need an attitude adjustment. My son who is 12 just finished his Geometry homework - after tears because he couldn't understand - our waitress at Mike's Diner said she was a math wizard so I came back home and got his book. She helped him at the counter after we ate. One of his friends who is in Algebra just called our house in tears because he needed help with his Algebra homework. Both boys are in 8th grade. I think they are pushing kids too hard and fast - poor guys. My son is now working on his History homework and will have to get up early to do his Science homework. Even though he is in Honor's classes, I still think it is too much homework.