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Candra - I was the first surgery on a Monday too - had to be there at 6:30, had surgery at 8 am, barium swallow at 10:30 - being driven out of Richmond at 12:30. Don't forget your pillow for your stomach for the ride home. I am so excited for you and Jess -this time next week you will both be banded. If you need the pain meds, take them - you don't have to be in pain. I am down 2 lbs since my fill on Wednesday. I had a protein drink for breakfast today and refried beans for lunch. Had a little grilled chicken (from Costco- microwaved) - was really juicy, but tasted really salty to me. I am putting a tri tip roast in the crockpot tomorrow. It was so hot here today - 101- but it is supposed to cool down to 90 tomorrow. I am antsy tonight - good thing I don't have anything yummy in the house. - I think I need a boyfriend. I spent 9-12:30 in my daughter's class today helping out and getting my weekend dose of her teacher. :wink: Then had parent lunch day with my 8th grader outside - ugh- then my daughter and I went to Old Navy and TJ Maxx - couldn't find anything for me - the styles seem odd to me - clothes shopping has never been enjoyable for me and I need to change my view of it.

nice to see we have some new friends - and a couple of guests. I don't think any of us are telling secrets or things we worry about others seeing - it is the internet after all. Hi Robin and Liz. I gave in and got a non fat frozen yogurt at Costco for lunch - is 250 cal and 7 g protein. After the episode with the applesauce I wasn't up to trying my sugar free pudding at work. I'll have soup for dinner and see how it goes. I've had 16 oz of water and need to get going on that. It is hard when you can't chug it. Tomorrow is another furlough Friday for me - going to spend the morning helping in my daughter's class and then it's parent lunch day for my 8th grader so I'll bring him something yummy and I'll have soup. I'm excited for Candra and Jess - it's almost here.

Boy my band is tight today - hopefully it is just because I got the fill yesterday. I ate a applesauce cup - took me an hour to eat it as I would stop after each bite. Boy I had the gurgles. Then when I was done, the last few bites came back up. Now how does someone pb on applesauce? It should go right through the band. So I am definitely going to be careful the next few days to make sure that .5 cc isn't causing problems. Dr. Im should have just put my 7 cc back in and told me I had 7.5 cc - psychologically I would have thought I had more. Riley - where are you? Heather and Marquint - are you planning on going to the Elk Grove support meeting on the 14th? I think it starts at 7 pm. I will go if you go. I have been once before a long time ago and at that time I was the only lapband person. I won't be able to stay until 9 pm though as it is a school night.

Robin said something about it having a password - maybe she was just saying that since I asked her if she comes on here? Hang in there Nicole - the meds take a few weeks to kick in, but that along with the counseling should make you feel better. I am actually weaning myself off my anti-depressant to see if I can cope now that I have lost weight and don't have PMS anymore. My PCP told me how to wean myself off. I was going to try to go off the estrogen, but I started getting hot flashes during the night and changed my mind. I don't sleep well most nights anyway so I don't need to make it worse. I'm still on liquids until lunch time and then I am having applesauce. I also brought a sugar free pudding. I ended up having a small vanilla milkshake last night at dinner time - I was shaky and sweating and thought I was going to pass out. Where is everyone lately? Busy with life I guess.

That is so funny Candra. I don't think he was calling you fat, just saftig. But he was being awfully forward. Some men like women with curves - I haven't met any yet though. :blushing: Both Dr. Im and Robin said no one has 10 cc in their 10 cc band. He said if you did you wouldn't be able to swallow. He tried to put in 8 cc but it wouldn't go. Maybe it depends on the person? I just know I don't want to be too tight. He said if you pb/vomit too much your band can slip and he doesn't want that to happen to anyone. I know after Tina's episode I don't want to be too tight and have to have all my fluid taken out. At first when I was going to get my fill, a nurse came over to sterilize the area and I said - you're not doing the fill are you - I only let Dr. Im do my fills. He said not to worry he was doing the fill. I asked Robin if there is always an attending surgeon plus the regular surgeon and she said yes. I must have been out already - she looked it up and said Dr. Baggs was there when Dr. Im did my surgery. Darn it I shouldn't have taken that nap - it is bed time and now I'm not tired.

Hi all - I went to Richmond today and saw Robin and Dr. Im. I gave Robin my food log for August and Sept so far - I created it all yesterday at work so it wasn't exactly what I ate each day but pretty close. She asked me what was up with protein drinks as they have too many calories - I told her they are 160 cal each, 2 net carbs, 2 gr of sugar and when I have one it is my meal. She said I could have had an egg and had less calories. Jeez if I only have an egg three times a day it won't even be 300 calories. We had a nice chat. I need to try to eat denser protein. I asked her if she reads our thread on line and she said no - it would require her to register and she doesn't think it's a good idea - something about the hypocratic oath. I weighed 2 lbs more there than at home - but I was down 8 from my June 25 appt. I was 210 at home. Dr. Im was his smiling self. I asked him if I could have a tiny fill. He said he would try. I still had my 7 cc in and he tried to put in 1 cc, but the syringe pushed out .5 cc so I could only get .5 cc and that will probably be my last fill. The rest is up to me he said. The only thing that hurt was the numbing needle. It felt really weird though when he pulled the fluid out - I felt weird on the right side of my abdomen. I was home by 1 pm and took a serious nap for 1 1/2 hrs before picking up kids. I was out cold. Robin thought my blood pressure was too low - said it could be from low blood sugar. I am giving up crackers of all kinds - the carbs could be causing highs and then lows. I am on liquids until tomorrow afternoon and then softs for a couple of days. I just drank a protein shake as I was shaking and sweaty. I met a lady in the waiting room today who was hoping to be at goal today - she has lost 90 lbs on her own. She is leaning towards bypass and asked me why I had lapband. I told her to come to this website and do some research. She put her socks on in the waiting room. I had put mine on in the car so I could take my shoes off.

Candra, I agree with Tina - no way I was up and doing anything but going to the bathroom three days after surgery. I took the liquid Lortab faithfully for the first week and slept alot. If you overdo it, it will take longer to heal. Boy it took me awhile to catch up on the posts. We went to Old Sac yesterday and saw the Gold Rush stuff - the last time we went, my daughter couldn't walk yet and she just turned 10. I am at work today, off tomorrow as I am seeing Robin an Dr. Im in Richmond, working Thursday and then off Friday due to furloughs - not bad a two day work week. I need to make my list of questions for Dr. Im - I am going to ask him about the second surgeon thing. I only saw Dr. Im and the anathesiologist in the operating room before I went under. Why would they need a second surgeon in there for an operation that takes less than an hour? I am ready for a nap and I've only been here for an hour - guess I'd better walk around a bit.

How are you feeling today Tina? Did they freak out at the Subway? I just checked my labs I did yesterday and everything looks fine - my creotine? was low but not sure what that means. My kids are walking to the library for a couple of hours and I am starting my normal weekend stuff - laundry, dishwasher. I ate a couple of bites of teriyaki chicken for dinner and too much sticky rice with teriyaki sauce on it. Oddly I didn't have any problems eating the rice. I am going to drink tons of water today as I know it was way too much sodium. Woke up with a headache again. Hope everyone has a fun holiday weekend.

I ended up getting a supreme crunchy taco for lunch and I was able to eat it all no problem - must be time for a fill. The teacher and I had a nice lunch - but darn the kids that don't want to go to recess and come back to the room instead - my daughter included. Can't have an adult conversation with them listening. My friend Jay from work came over this afternoon and fixed a problem I was having with my computer's cd drive - I had bought and installed a new drive, but the driver was missing. He only charged me $20 for the 2 hours he spent at my computer. Really nice guy - married and too young for me anyway. I am roasting a turkey tomorrow and having all the Thanksgiving fixings and having my parents over for dinner. Doesn't really excite me since I can't eat most of it anyway. I spent last Thanksgiving pbing turkey and gravy. Need to go take a Tylenol - headache is coming on.

Thought I would check in before bed before I get too far behind. I talked to Candra for a few minutes this morning. How was breakfast? I got all my kids to school and then started watching "The Reader" - it was a really good movie. I had to stop to go for my physical with my PCP. What a joke - good thing I don't have to pay a copay for a physical. I was only in there 15 minutes max. The nurse took my blood pressure and the darn machine did it three times before it got a reading. My blood pressure was 95/63 and my temp was 96.6 - both seemed low to me. I had fasted so I could get the blood work done before I left. I told my PCP that I had lost 75 lbs and he didn't remember I had been banded. Do you think he could have told me good job? Of course not. He checked my ears, listened to my heart, had me breath, checked my pulse in my ankles, felt my neck and glanced at my stomach - for that I had to get down to my bra and panties? So he didn't even get to see me looking thinner in my clothes. He said I see you had bloodwork in Jan - I told him Dr. Im requested it - he went over the results and said oh you don't need bloodwork now - jeez that was almost 8 mths ago - I told him I fasted for nothing then - and it was 11 am. So he went ahead and ordered bloodwork. I told him I knew he didn't want me to have bariatric surgery and he said he never thought that and that he has referred others for bariatric surgery. Gosh I really need to change PCPs. You can bet if I still weighed 285 I would have heard about it from him.

I got the nachos supreme last time (love that sour cream plus it has meat) but I can only eat half of it and what would I do with the rest for the next 2 hours at school. At home my son eats the rest. I guess I could throw it away, but that seems like a waste - guess I didn't get obese throwing food away - guess I should try it. I went to Curves this afternoon and plan on going Saturday morning too.

You're not a bad girl. Maybe didn't make the best food choice, but that doesn't make you bad. Something I worked through with my therapist. :smile2: I am reading, watching a recorded episode of "Wipeout" and checking messages on the laptop. I am off tomorrow - furlough Friday, but have an appt at 10:50 am for a physical with my PCP- I'm only having water until after that so I can get my labwork done while I am there. It was so freaking hot this week - I'm tired of it. No big plans for the Labor Day weekend - not going to spend a bunch of money - don't have any to spare.

Sorry to hear the fill was painful. You ate salad after a fill? Aren't we supposed to do liquids for 24 hours and then softs for 24 hrs? I go to see Robin and Dr. Im next Wednesday - not sure if I will be getting a fill but I am going to ask for at least .5 cc. How did it go Candra and Jess? My tummy is gurgling. I bought some yummy pulled pork at Costco and ate a little with bbq sauce - must not have chewed good enough or maybe it is not for me. My kids loved it on hamburger buns. I'm having lunch with my teacher friend tomorrow - my daughter requested Taco Bell so that is what we're eating too. I am going to get one crunchy taco and eat really slow. Nachos would be too messy - don't want to have to have messy fingers. Where is everyone?

Morning all - My head feels better today. Of course it took me three hours to play catch up on the work I missed yesterday. Friday is a furlough day and Monday is a holiday -yipee. Next week I will be off Monday, off Wed (Richmond) and off Friday - furlough. We are furloughed the first 3 Fridays each month - which is 36 days a year.- almost 15% paycut- egads. I pay $233 out of my paycheck for me and my kids to have Kaiser. Candra - she's getting married in 2011 - why does she have to pick the cake flavor so early? Who knows what could happen by 2011. Tina - you sound like you are moving at 100 mph - I'm stressing for you. Have fun tomorrow Candra, Jess, and Donna - let us know how it goes. Wow in is less than two weeks you will both be banded. Heather - I would demand a refund on your express delivery charges for that darned book.

I'm on the computer at the new public library by my house. My kids are doing their homework and I found some books to check out. Any of you ever read " Confessions of a Carb Queen" or "The Amazing Adventures of Dietgirl"? They are both non-fiction. I also checked out "How to Date Like a Grown-Up - everything you need to know to get out there, get lucky, or even get married in your 40's, 50's, and Beyond". Can't wait to get home and start reading. I also checked out he dvd "The Reader" with Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes. I'll have to watch it Friday when the kids are in school as it is rated R. Finally a movie for me.

I am home today with a migraine - I think it is stress related. I got up this morning with a headache and felt like I was getting a panic attack. I went to my son's back to school night last night - he is in 10th grade. All four of his teachers seemed really nice and I really liked their approach to their subjects and the kids. The teacher I like teaches 5th grade so he isn't a professor by any means. And at this point we are just friends. He is giving me a dvd of his band playing at his niece's party on Friday when we have lunch. I see my PCP on Friday for a physical. I want him to check my nutrient levels too - what do I ask for? I will be seeing Dr. Im next Wed so he can look at my blood work on line too.

I just finished frosting 48 cupcakes - my daughter is taking 32 to school tomorrow for her birthday - she added the sprinkles. Good thing my band won't let me eat cake or I could have been in serious trouble. I received a call from my co-worker on Friday - she is a retired annuitant and is heading up the project I am on due to her knowledge. Our manager called her while she was in Reno to let her know Monday may be her last day as the retired annuitants are being laid off again - he is trying to get an exemption for her until Oct 19 when our project finishes but doesn't know if he can. She called me so I would have a heads up as I will have to take over for her and do her work and mine. Great way to start my weekend - guess she couldn't have waited until to tonight to call me? I had my parents over tonight for bbqd hamburgers and tater tots - I had 3 tater tots and then made the cupcakes - they brought my daughter her gift a day early - WII Sports Resort. So I will have to find some time to try it. Tomorrow is payday so I'll have some money for at least a couple of days. My dad is going to give me checks for my kids' school lunches for September so that will help. Gotta go wash another pile of dishes so my mom doesn't have to do them in the morning.

Where is everyone today? I had Taran's birthday party today at Sky High in Rancho Cordova. There were 8 little girls, one little boy, and my three. The kids jumped on the trampolines for an hour then had pizza and cake. We should meet there for an hour of jumping and burn some serious calories. It is $9 for an hour of jumping. I didn't have any pizza - was afraid to even go there - and only had a bite of cake. I had about 8 nacho chips and then some frosting when we got home. Frosting? Yep, desperate measures - I can't wait for my fill on the 9th either - I wish Richmond was closer so I could have visits with Robin every couple of weeks for a psychological booster. Boy I am ready for bed already - good thing I don't have a social life if I need to go to bed at 9 pm. :wub:

I ended up having broccoli cheddar soup from Subway for lunch - which left me hungry after about half an hour. We had a nice chat. He grew up in a small town in Kansas and is really old school. His consultation for his colonoscopy is Wednesday. He brought in a dvd of his band playing to show me, but it wouldn't work in the dvd player in the class so he is going to try to redo it. As my daughter and I were heading to the car after school, a mother I know from track practice last year stopped me and said she wanted to be thin like me. I don't even remember her name - she wanted to know how I got so thin - I said eating right and exercising. She wasn't even heavy - and I am not thin by any means. But it did make me feel good. So good that I had peanut butter m & m s for dinner. Someone slap me quickly. I had a really happy day and then I eat m & m s. :frown:

Good Morning all - I am working at home today. Met with my therapist at 7:30 this morning. She was happy to see I have been doing better - I will call for another appt with her if I feel like I need it. He is buying lunch today Tina - he went to pay last time and I told him my treat and he said he would get it next time. Lucky him I have a coupon today. :w00t: I still had to get up at 6 am today to get my boys up and moving. Can't wait to sleep in a little tomorrow. I stopped at Curves after the dr and did my thing - I am going tomorrow morning too which will make 3 times this week - I have to get back on the bandwagon with my exercise. Moving is a pain Nicole, but you will love it when it is all done - I'm excited for you. You'll do fine Chris - you have the willpower to make it work. - I wish I could have a baby - I told my daughter if someone leaves one on our doorstop we'll keep it - she wanted me to have a baby so bad - but hence I am past my prime. Sophie will love being the little mommy. Glad your fill went well Reggie. You bridgewalkers keep it up - I couldn't walk one foot onto a bridge I am so afraid of heights - it feels like the edge is pulling me over. I wish you lived closer Candra - I need some of your social confidence. Well since I'm working at home, I guess I'd better do some work - darn.

I'm having a low energy day today too. Work was hectic, but I left at 1:15 so I could pick my son up at 2 from school, stopped at Game Stop and got a DS game my daughter asked for for her b-day and then picked my other son up at 3:10, then my daughter at 3:30. I am having lunch with her teacher again tomorrow - I may just bring my little container of tuna - my daughter is happy she gets Subway again and I'm getting him a sandwich too. How are you feeling Christine? Did they say what happens if you get morning sickness and are throwing up? I hope for your sake you don't get it. I had it bad with all three of my pregnancies. Candra - a .1 lb gain isn't really a gain - it is a natural daily fluctuation - don't let it frustrate you. Congrats on the apartment Nicole - I want to move somewhere that has all those activities. :thumbup: Auds will love it. How did the fill go Reggie? The unfill Christine? I need to make a quick trip to Winco to get hot dog buns for my kids' dinner - this is a time I wish my son was old enough to drive. I asked him to ride his bike over and he said it was too hot (which is true). I wish I could eat a hot dog bun once in a while - but I'm afraid to even try it.

Hey where is everyone? No messages since 2 pm. I think that is a record. I'm getting ready to go to back to school night for my 8th grader - all my kids are going too. My 15 yr old has lied to me twice in the last 2 hours about being on the phone with his girlfriend. I took away the computer for tonight for the first lie. I even told him I could tell when he is on the phone upstairs as the light comes on the phone downstairs. I told him he got in trouble for lying - I didn't care he was on the phone. So the second time I asked him what he was doing upstairs - he said nothing - I said you weren't on the phone - he said no. Busted - gosh you think he would have learned from an hour ago. Hopefully next week he will have more homework to keep him busy after school. gotta run. I'll check in later.

Congratulations Christine - babies are a gift - enjoy it. So what if they get mad at you - they'll get over it and it's your life not theirs. Nicole - did you ever take your pg test? How did Mike's first day at work go? Tina - that is horrible - make the decision that is right for you and Michaela. Reggie - how were you able to get those bagels down? But they sound yummy. Candra - bites of cake sound yummy too - I can't eat cake at all - only the frosting. Riley - glad you had fun in Oregon. Work stinks today - luckily I get to leave at 2 pm.

I had Dr. Im fax me the letter for my FMLA application, but if you're going to be there you could pick it up. Might be good to send an e-mail ahead of time letting the surgeon know what you need so it will be ready to pick up. I made an appointment with my PCP for a physical - was able to get it on Sept 4 - a furlough Friday so I don't have to take time off. I haven't seen him for almost 2 years - I sent him an e-mail after surgery letting him know I had it. It will be interesting to see what he says about my weight loss - and he better notice it. Better make my kids some dinner before they start snacking.

I filled mine out before I had surgery. If I recall I had my surgeon me something stating I was having surgery and how long I needed to be out. Just request they don't put anything on the letterhead or in the letter stating what type of surgery you are having. No one ever asked me if it was elective surgery - doesn't matter if you are using your sick leave - the FMLA is just a formality. You can take FMLA if you have a sick child, that requires care, not just if you have surgery.