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I work for the state and I used my own time for 9 days when I had my surgery and I had to fill out the FMLA paperwork too - it is so they can't hold it against you for taking the time off. I was able to use 5 days of sick leave and 4 days of vacation. FMLA in itself is not paid leave - you still have to use your sick leave or whatever you have on the books to use.

I just ate my 1/3 c tuna salad and taking a break from my system testing to catch up with my ladies. I am going to work from home all day Friday - yipee- I have a 7:30 am appt with my therapist and then I will work at home and save some gas. Nicole - why did Mike take your cell phone and not his own? I went to Curves yesterday afternoon - burned 367 calories - had half of a 1 egg ham and cheese omelet for dinner - pbd part of it up - and when I got on the scale this am it showed I had gained a pound. What the heck? Did anyone see "Ruby" this week? Poor gal - her scale at home was about 10 lbs lighter than the scale at her nutritionist's office . The nutritionist reminded me of Robin.

Thanks for the Bandiversary card and the Curves hat - I proudly showed both to my parents and kids. They kind of didn't get it - my youngest son was amazed that it been a year already. I grabbed two of my little containers of tuna salad this morning and had one for breakfast and one for lunch - plus 3 Triscuits from a co-worker. I am going to stop buying Wheat Thins and switch to Triscuits - way less sugar.

frozen yogurt is so yummy. My mom, daughter and I went to Kohl's this afternoon - I found three tops for myself on clearance - one was a t-shirt that was $1. I tried on a red v-neck shirt that was a XL and it was too big - I heard Nicole and Candra in my mind telling me it was too big - I didn't get it. Yuck, have to go back to work tomorrow and this Friday isn't a furlough Friday. I booked my daughter's party at Sky High in Rancho Cordova for next Sat at 4:30 - if I am brave enough I may jump too. We are bringing a homemade cake with us and they provide the pizza and water bottles. She is so excited and is passing out the invites tomorrow -kind of short turn around time, but at least they won't forget. Better get up and make something for my kids for dinner - cooking was much more fun when I could eat all kinds of foods. I think I'll have --- tuna for dinner.

Nicole - you crack me up - I started laughing when I read your post and my son thought I was laughing at him. I don't even own a dress - not a dress kind of girl. I am watching a show about hoarders and it is really sad that people think they can live like that. The lady had a rotten pumpkin on her dining room floor and rotten food everywhere - she overbuys food. I just sat here and ate Sprinkles Cookie Crisp cereal out of the box - what is wrong with me? I wanted something sweet and that is all I could find. I am not going to keep the two sweaters I got yesterday at the meeting - you are right Nicole, they are too big. Boy this is really psychologically hard sometimes - I am my worst enemy sometimes.

Good Morning Ladies- My kids went to the park for an hour and I have my second load of laundry in. I also made tuna with mayo and dill pickle relish to eat this week - even put it in 10 little containers so I can grab two each morning. I went to bed and was sleeping good when my doorbell rang at 2:45 am - my dogs were all barking or I doubt I would have heard it - it was my next door neighbor asking if I heard anything about an hour earlier - supposedly someone broke into their house and took some furniture - ?. It had woken up my younger son too and then he was scared. So I finally went back to sleep at around 3:30 and darn if the doorbell didn't ring again at 4 am. It was the police - he asked me if I heard anything next door, I said no, he took my name, date of birth and phone number and told me he was sorry for waking me up. So back to bed I went and finally went back to sleep around 5 - I got up at 7:30 am - my daughter was crying - had a bad dream. Jeez what's a girl gotta do to get a decent night's sleep? Gotta go switch the dryer. Nicole - you look great in the picture. I'm thinking I shouldn't wear checkered shorts - yuck.

Glad you are feeling better Tina. I kept calling Nicole Tina this afternoon - for some reason to me she looks like her name should be Tina. Is your daughter feeling better? Audrey is so cute Nicole. And she was really good considering how long she had to sit there at lunch. Donna you did a great job today - I didn't see the strip tease coming either - nice to meet your husband too. Nice to chat with you April - stick with us and we'll help you out. You are our shrinking woman Heather - keep it up. Always fun to talk to you Candra - wish I could be more like you. Missed our other gals - Christine, Riley, Jess, and anyone else who I can't remember. I think I'm taking a Tylenol PM tonight - want to sleep good - I'm in a glum mood for some odd reason tonight - good thing there's no chocolate in the house. Talk to you all tomorrow. Nitey Nite

Oh I forgot - yes I think it is funny too that we were eating lunch and talking about him getting a colonoscopy - not many guys I would talk about that with - and he had a turkey and swiss with everything on it - my little sandwich looked like it was lost. Candra - I can't wait to get to Onederland - hopefully I'll get there by the end of Sept - if I get a small fill on Sept 9 I should be able to make it. How are you feeling Nicole? See some of you tomorrow morning at 10 am - don't leave without me.

Hi all - Boy I got some deals at a little thrift shop by my house- my 12 yr old son tried to wear long jeans to school this morning but couldn't button them - and here I thought I could wait until colder weather to buy any clothes for them. Well I got him two pairs of jeans at the thrift shop for $4 each and he actually likes them. Then I went back later with them and found two pairs of jean overalls that fit the boys for $3 each- the boys want to be Mario and Luigi for Halloween. We went to Big Lots, Target, Wendy's (I had chili) and to Dream Xtreme and finally got home at 9:30 pm. We ate dinner at 8 pm. My daughter is going to have her birthday party at the Dream Xtreme trampoline on August 29 - she turns 10 on Aug 31. Boy I'm going to need to rest for sure on Sunday after today and tomorrow.

Yeah Nicole is moving closer. Nicole you do sound too tight - I wouldn't even try a tamale. You need to contact Dr. Baggs and see what he thinks. Oh darn it is Friday - why do these things always happen on the weekend - please give your band a rest this weekend. Maybe the stress you have been under made it tighten up.

That's great news Tina - yipee. Is Intel in Folsom? I was able to eat 2 in of my 3 inch tuna on wheat with no problem - even the bread - I took tiny bites and chewed well - of course it was over about half an hour. I am excited to see you guys tomorrow and to go on our little walk before hand. My mom is going to pick up my kids and take them to their house to mow and hang out - good for them and good for me. I dozed off for a few minutes while typing - I must be tired. Where is everyone?

I'm back home. I had a really nice lunch. I gave my daughter her Subway sandwich, cookie, and juice and off she went with her class to lunch. I sat across from Mike's desk with my little 3 inch tuna on wheat (he ate 6 in of his footlong) and chatted as we ate. The aide in the class said I'm leaving in a minute so you guys can have privacy - I told her that is ok (of course I didn't mean it Then Mike came back and my daughter's teacher from last year was with him to show him something on the computer - and then the other teacher says the same thing about he was leaving so we could have privacy - what the heck did they think we were doing in there? Must have been my slinky shirt and earrings? (just kidding). We had a nice relaxed conversation - I even offered to drive him to his colonoscopy and wait for him - I know kind of a weird thing to offer - he said he might take me up on it. He went to pay me for the sandwich and I told him my treat - he said he'd pick up the tab next time. I know where I'll be spending my Friday afternoons. Pretty desperate huh? My kids are swimming and my son's girlfriend is over too and another friend. We're going to check out Dream Xtreme in Elk Grove a little later - my daughter wants to have her b-day party there on the trampoline.

I just got back from Curves and Walmart - I met my mom at Curves and took her to Walmart with me. Tina - no offense taken - I thought it was funny. I know you guys wouldn't say over the top things if you didn't care. I just changed out of my baggy t-shirt and shorts into the shirt you gave me Candra and some capris - even put a necklace on and earrings - I haven't had earrings in for a few years and my ears are kind of stinging - need to get them used to it again. I'm going to stop at Subway on my way to my daughter's school - I think I will get either the kid meatball or tuna and ask for the bread on the side. He doesn't know I have had surgery, but I doubt he would ask anything anyway about what I am eating - way too polite. I'll check in later. Hope you are okay Nicole - doesn't sound like you should be out walking with Auds feeling the way you do. Fingers crossed for Mike.

Boy it took me a long time to catch up with the late nighters. I am on a furlough Friday so I'm at home - of course I still had to get up at 6 am to get my boys ready for school and I'll be taking my daughter to school at 8:45 - then it's off to Curves and Walmart. You guys are so funny - he's not my boyfriend, I just wish he was. I had sent him an e-mail at school yesterday letting him know I was going to help out in class this afternoon and did he want me to bring some lunch when I came. I confirmed with him after school and I am bringing Subway for him and my daughter at 12:40- she will go to the lunchroom and I will eat lunch with him in the classroom - still haven't figured out what I can eat from Subway - soup? Back to School night went fine - nothing personal though as all the other parents were there. It was nice to see some of the parents I hadn't seen since school got out. Came home and vegged - still had to go to bed early - woke up at 3 am and couldn't go back to sleep until 4:20 am - egads. So are we meeting at 10 am tomorrow at Kaiser for a walk before the meeting? I will be there with my walking shoes on. I am also going to lunch afterwards with whomever can make it. I'll check back in after I get home from Walmart.

Donna - are you leading the meeting again? I was going to take my kids to the Exploratorium in SF on Sat but then I saw the support meeting on the calendar and told them we will have to go the next Saturday as I can't miss my support meeting and lunch with my friends. I need to put myself first. My mom is going to watch them while I am gone.

Yes, the meeting is Saturday Aug 22 from 11-2 at the Point West Kaiser. Anyone is welcome - even if they are just thinking about WLS and you don't have to belong to Kaiser. I am taking a break from some system testing I have been doing all morning. I have back to school tonight for my daughter so I am kind of dressed up for me today - gotta look cute. or at least try to.

I ran into someone I used to work with and she was shocked how much weight I lost. I told her how and where and she went to her pcp and is going to an orientation class at Point West Kaiser here in Sacramento next week. Her pcp told her they are going to start doing bariatric surgery in Folsom. Anyone heard anything about that?

Yep, it's called protein style at In and Out. You can call me Pammie Candra - I was called that when I was a child. I just got an e-mail back from Dr. Im - he isn't available on Sep 3 or 4 so it looks like I am going on Sept 9. At least he is prompt in responding when he gets an e-mail. I don't eat anything in the morning before I get a fill because I have to weigh in and see Robin first and I still have this thing about weighing in - bad enough I have to have clothes on. I got on the scale this morning and I was up 2 lbs from Monday - must have been the cake and ice cream - although I don't think I could have gained from just that - maybe it is water retention. ?

I hadn't planned anything for my bandaversay, but I will think of something. I had a protein burger at In and Out while I was on the pre op 1200 cal diet - it was basically a meat patty with ketchup and pickle wrapped in lettuce. I just talked to Richmond and the first fill appt with Dr. Im/Robin was Sept 9 at 10:30 with Robin and 11 am with Dr. Im. I just sent him an e-mail to see if he can squeeze me in on the 3rd or the 4th. I told him if I had known I would need to call and make my own appt, I would have done it much sooner. We'll see what he says.

Good Morning all - First thing I do when I get to work is catch up on the posts that the late night gals post. Candra - you crack me up - made me smile this morning. Donna - are you leading again this Sat? Did Angel and the other lady drop out? Can't wait to hear your message. Good luck today - I think it is Candra and Jess? Nicole - sounds like you need a physical with blood work to make sure everything is okay. I agree that some people don't say anything because they feel no matter what they say it might come off wrong - sorta like when someone says you look good today - does that mean I looked bad yesterday. Especially guys. I get comments from women I know - some are just curious how I did it. I don't post weight loss comments on Facebook - most of the people on my friends list don't know I had surgery and those that do have known a long time so it's nothing new to discuss. Yes I am coming up to my one year Bandivesary (is that a word?) on August 26. Boy that year has gone fast.

Thanks for the advice. I know he is not married - I have known him for 5 years - only gotten closer in the last year. I don't have a lot of experience with men so any advice you give is welcome. I think part of the problem may be he doesn't want to hurt me or my kids - he knows how important they are to me. I won't let him send me to the ice cream again though - Well, I am off to bed - 5:30 am comes quickly and I was tired at work today. Sleep well.

oh yeah - I forgot to add that Tamra and I are now friends on Facebook - it is so wonderful to have so many girlfriends that I can be honest with and not be judged. What would I do without my lap band ladies? I will check out the book you mentioned Tina.

I'll have clear soup with you Tina. I am not attracted to the bad boys - he is really old school - he was raised in Kansas and is really down to earth. He is my daughter's teacher this year so I will see him every day when I pick her up and help out in the class on my furlough Fridays. At some point I may get the nerve to ask him what the deal is - I think I am okay with just being friends with him as long as I know that is what we are.

No I don't have the workbook, just the book. My therapist suggested the book - she has gone to seminars put on by Judith Beck and she specializes in eating issues.

I'll post tomorrow after I call Richmond. If I can go over on the 3rd we can carpool Tina - what will be have for lunch after a fill - water? I am going to beg to go over on the 3rd. Hopefully Dr. Im is there that day. I'm thinking I need to move my therapist appt up sooner than Aug 28. My teacher friend is giving me mixed signals again - he came over to my house last Friday evening for a while. I talked to him in his classroom for about half an hour after school yesterday and I caught him eyeing me up and down - not sure that is a good thing - my son and daughter were in the room too. He looked so darn attractive I could hardly stand it. No wonder I turned to the ice cream.- there goes my emotional eating - need to read a few chapters of my Beck's Diet Solution.