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Hi Ladies... Tina...since my last appt, I have lost 7 (maybe 1 more) since 5/26. Have kicked up the exercise - Wii Active + 30 min Bike, and make sure getting 'enough' sleep & working the meals! So hopefully I have earned my next fill! Just a thought, what if we post our names, then days next week available, will take a look at them for the best day? Donna - Thurs, Fri, or Sat (but not to early, lol)

Candi girl...you bounce back...and better than before! Is it possible to line up lunch, after the movie on Thursday, if that be the day? Tamra, it is really your personal choice, just be ready for the influx of opinions...when you are ready to share, than if it feels right, think of it as an opportunity to educate others...but just take your time, cause it is emotional work also, and like Candi says...dont need the nagging too! Tina woman...how u doing this morn? Hope everyone has a good day of healthy choices! Even choosing to let go of the past, EVEN yesterday...sometimes a tough one for me....hehehe...

Good Wed morn, Anchor Day Ladies! Feelin the breeze some more, it's a coolin... Heather...what a beautiful pic...ok ladies, since everyone else has, perhaps I should work on one too, hehe. So fun to see you last Saturday...I noticed your purple too! Pam-thnks for remembering, Yes my fill/ck up is scheduled for next Mon, the 6th...my hopes are for one! I have lost weight this time too! So, lunch next Thursday or Friday, who else is game? Candra, anyway you can swing Thursday (bring nephew along?) if we do Thursday for lunch next week? By the way, Candra, you go ahead girl, I find our group right here, so helpful and kind, when we need to be honest the most! We are those Sisters of Surgery!!!

Hi Ladies...been a lurkin...had a summer position at the district, interview yesterday, but didnt get it..tis ok, more time to enjoy my guyz at home for maybe the last summer. It is fun to catch up and read all the posts, I have been going to sleep earlier...and Tina, I noticed you too, hehe! Reggie woman, you are gorgeous...just go be a model now, and they can buy you the clothes as you shrink! Candra, you go girl, your honesty just sometimes explains our pain! Jes, I am pulling for ya, def weigh in, so you know where u stand on 'their' scale, and what to work on. Much water in means toxins out + fat...can do a morn shake? Riley our fearless exerleader! Say, is it possible to do the 5K walk in Tahoe and get a shirt? Or only for the 10K? Thinking bout doing the 5K, but not sure if ready for the inclines... Nicole, is it really happening? Kinda bittersweet...BUT, it is too cool we met you first and will keep in touch thru here...and also when you come to visit! Christine...I smile just thinking of you like a little kid on the rides!!! Not ready to venture there yet... Tamra, so glad you are joining us, and quite handy with the food menu counts...but so much more than that, you will do great! And a big hello to each of our group...post a note...hehehe. Sooo speaking of getting together, how about a lunch like next Thursday or Friday (9th/10th) Anybody? and big group picture!!! Will be a lurkin Lilly...have a good Wednesday!!!

Hi all Richmond Ladies and more! What a great meeting today, so cool to see everyone...even Mr. smoked a cigar was there! Tina, smallerj, jes...was the beautiful short woman on the left side of me...we had fun at lunch...so cool to 'identify' and hearing others...explain my pain! Ok, I am asking for true support (hehe), I am so humbled, Angel & Patti asked me to lead the next meeting (July 25th)! So Ladies, please come, to help me when I stutter, join in to make it fun, and hugs when I mess up! LOL Tamra...I totally understand, actually went thru a time of 'grieving' giving up my ole comfort but quiet pal...food, but am now learning that it is a good trade for my health! Ok...get ready to laugh...found this on a comedy dvd... called 'Before I Eat'... Hilarious...hey, laughter is as medicine to the heart! hehehehehe P.S. Thank you Candra for the support already!

Fri Afternoon to you Ladies! Excited for tomorrow too! Hi Jes! So glad you are coming tomorrow, we will have a blast! Again, a few of us are going out after... Here is info Jes... Point West Medical Offices 1650 Response Road Sacramento, CA 95815 You can enter either of the front doors, and walk towards the center and back hallway, there is usually a sign for the room we are in! (Meeting the 4th Saturday of each month) You can take 80 (Business) to Arden Way/Mall, stay to the right and turn to the right towards Cal Expo. I will give you a call with my number, in case you need more directions!

Hi there Ladies, Beautiful Babes, skinny minnies! lol Thanx Tina, did miss being there today...but will see yall Sat, dont forget, whoever would like to, go out after for, tea, sistership or 'activity' (Candra, lol) Tamra, if you would like, I just made up a list...(of course will change it up already, hehehe) w/contact info, cities, etc. So please PM me with your email and will send. Even if you cant make it Sat for the meeting, if you would like, come near the end (bout 1:00) and go out after with us! Donna :thumbup:

I'm sorry, thought u all were going to meet up today...and WHO are the beautiful babes in these pics? LOL Next time Candra to be included and I take pics! LOL

Hi again...good for u Tamra, as for us 'Italian' types, eh! Christine...what 5/10K in the fall, in Tahoe? Are u coming Sat?

Good morning Richmond Ladies (& more!) Thinking about you all for tomorrow...still wishing I could go...(Candra being 'the' group support gal, eh!) but just know I am supporting you all from here in prayer! I am looking so forward to Saturday, anyone else up for a tea, soup, or sistership afterwards? Where do we want to go, Candra? Mimi's is there... Welcome Tamra to a Beautiful Banded Group of Ladies! If I could, I would go with Richmond (great to be close for home) and you could get in with these sweet sisters for fills! Just an i.e. on the bread and oh oh Panera places, it is something you may need to give up, as bread is not Band friendly (with pasta and rice, not just beacause also carbs). In preparing for my surgery, I found that I went actually went through a 'grieving process' for a 'friend' called food. Realizing that it no longer can be what I go to for comfort, times of frustration or just want to anesthetize with. BUT, the return of gaining back my health, life, and body by the grace of God and support of some truly wonderful people, even just before turning 50 is something I am willing to work for and give up a 'crutch' for! Happy 'Anchor' Wed!

Good Mon Morn 'Rich'mond Ladies....(and more, hehe) Candra, hey, my Italian sista, the family gathers...I must be there! Hey! Hehe, yes I will, so bummed bout Thursday, I absolutely cannot miss Saturday! Does anyone want to plan for cold tea, water, or even soup for the filled after? Pre-op Patients...if you havent decided yet...or are researching this is a great place (here posting) or just have many questions... also at the Saturday meeting! KAISER Point West Medical Offices 1650 Response Road Sacramento, CA 95815 You can enter either of the front doors, and walk towards the center and back hallway, there is usually a sign for the room we are in! (Meeting the 4th Saturday of each month) This meeting is open to Kaiser AND NonKaiser members! Hope to see you all there, oh... AND a clothing exchange too! Have a good day of healthy choices!!!

Candra...you quick woman! You go girl...bet u are losing as we speak! You amaze me, keep up yo hard workin it!

Hiya Candi! Here you go... a link... Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test tells all about it. I have not tried yet, but basically takes us back to square 1, post-op. I am interested to try it also. But not right after a fill, cause you are working the program to learn your body then. At least, that is how I see it. It does seem like a cool tool, to get back on track, so (u go girls) to you who do it! Also, unfortunately it looks like I cannot make it this Thursday, to you all fill appt/class. I am bummed, but something came up and am already missing truly supporting each of you, possible to meet the infamous Dr. B & Robin, AND to ie meeting Riley woman, and more great ladies! But pls know I will be thinking about each of you, all of your hard work, and working towards that sweet spot!!! :biggrin:

Thanks Plain, have done that, and here, just trying to get the word out... would like to bump this thread again... Next meeting is June 27th (4th Sat ea month) @ 11:00 AM, for those interested...hope to meet you there! :wink:

Hi ya Kaiser Bandsters, Pre- AND Post-op! KristyMadrid, Valleygirlvamp and all... Just wanted to bump this thread for the Sac Support Group.. June 27th (4th Saturday each month) @ 11:00 AM. See above post for Details/Address, hope to meet u there! :wink:

Hi there Vicki J. and all Sacto Bandsters! Just wanted to bump this thread...June 27th, 4th Sat @11:00 am, see Address/directions above! Hope to meet you there! Have a great day of healthy choices! :wink:

Yeah Candra! We will hang! Realizing I need to head back by 2-2:30 at the latest. It is gonna be a great group time...i.e. if we get to go in! LOL Will bring camera too! Reggie will you be going..if can just for 'class' Please? Great Group o' Girls! :wink:

Hi again ladies! Tina...have u had any milk or dairy products? Could it be ur body reacting to it? Sorry on the day after your birthday. Keeping you and Heather in mind these next couple of days! How is everyone else doing? Candra...the appt on the 25th is @ 9:00, can u come any earlier? Not sure how long our ladies will be in the appt, but want to see u too! Perhaps meet for a liquid lunch? (The ladies will just be filled...) Donna

Hi there ladies! Hey Candi, cool new ticker! Glad to see you again, I know, I dont post as much either, but do lurk, lol! Glad you will be there the 27th. Heather, keep up the good work girl, for you and Tina, sure keeping u gals in prayer! (Happy Birthday Woman!) Say Candra...forgive him..but work the goal girl! Maybe someday I can 'attempt' a 'hill' with you! Are u going to try for the 25th group appt? How bout the 27th? Smallerj, my new twin (in height) and more! Cant wait to see you! Riley woman, maybe on the 25th, of course, dont hide behind a tree, we will miss you! (teehee) Reggie, will u be there, or can u come on the 27th? Nicole, keeping you and hubby and job and house in prayer! Christine, how are you doing? We sure missed you! Sorry if i missed anyone, you beautiful babes! Donna :wink:

Good Stormin Evenin Ladies! WOW, did anyone go out to see the light show? Incredible! I hope no one gets hurt...it past right over us (Lincoln) but there was no hail... was a Emergency Alert System & all! We were outside, and this 3 yr old lil girl was so cute, wow, ooo, it was so cool to enjoy her innocence and wonder! And that is what I believe for each of us, everyday is to enjoy our own wonder, yes, we can do this...wow, will this really happen! A learning curve is def what it says for me now. Hey Candi woman! PBing or PBed... Productive Burped,ing. Hopefully you wont go there, glad you survived that stuckness, cause whoa, it is not fun! Go Candra, Go Candra, watch out 14+ lbs! Heather up next on deck! In answer to your question, Candi, I am doing well, back on track, and oh yes, the Wii Active...yes it does kick butt! Have been doing different workouts, but started 30 day today. Watch out, the 2nd day you will feel it in the quads! Wishing all you Rich-mond ladies a good nights rest, keep up the good works, good food, exercising and most of all the best support, it is truly inspiring people from here!!! :redface:

Hello 'Rich'mond Ladies! Finally got some down time...been working and bummin.. Reggie honey u are doing so well, I am just sad I did not get to meet u before surgery, because I wont have anything to compare u with, you are already lookin good! LOL As far as the weight gain, pay no attention to the body on the scale, because it is still healin, recuping and ridding yourself of iv fluids, gas and all from surgery. Just concentrate on walking, water and westin (rest), the weight willll come off! Also remember your body is still adjusting...the stomach, its acids and foods...my stomach would be a grumblin, and growlin so loud, I would go where there was loud music, for it not to be heard! lolol Just stay on the meal plan given from Robin. Something I just learned, did you know that our bodies growl for 'lack of water' too? Hope this helps... Ok for the land of lurkers...I am one too, and although I dont always post (only long ones, lolol, sorry, I am Italian and talk with MY HANDS, lol), I read every post on our thread, and I am so inspired, I have an Omron pedometer (the best kind!) and this morn, I got up and walked...over 5,000 steps...it was beautiful! Riley, what a good new addiction to have! Candra, you go girl with them hills! (They would be mountains to me), By the way, for us shorter ladies, there is where we benefit, I think we get more steps with our shorter strides. lol Oh, then on the way home stopped at neighbor's Garagle Sale... and bought a BRAND new pair of "Heelies" for $5. perfect size! One of my goals is to learn to roller blade with my guyz...so this will be a start (I pray I don't hurt myself, lol) Ok enough for now...Proteiners!

Ok, fessing up again, I have the cookbook, just don't do the cooking like I should!lol Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery: Over 140 Delicious Low-Fat High-Protein recipes to Enjoy in the Weeks, Months and Years After Surgery by Patt Levine Just got and reading...Gastric Band My Silent Friend - G Hester, a journal of 2 years by a woman Yes in haste, I ordered that book by Dr. Vuong, should get it this week, welcome to look at it, before you buy. Thanks again Candra, say we just might hire you to cook for the group next time! lolol P.S. The EA Sports Active was at our Sams Club for about 52.00, better than 60. if any one interested! Tina, you are just tooo funny!

Hello Richmond Ladies... It seems most of you are doing well! Tina, you are so funny, you get the "she explained my pain" award! Just so honest! Nicole, good for you, sometimes relationships are some of the toughest part of family...hehe, but you go girl, losing in spite of all of what is going on...wow! Ok, honesty time, shy in trying to make the spaghetti squash.. (confession - I thought it was premade too)...Candra, when u said scrape it out I thought yeah right, I will just buy it, lolol. I can squeeze and stew the tomato sauce from scratch, but squash? lolol Reggie woman, I cannot wait to meet u, although, I think you are so beautiful already, so being banded will be a plus...in a good way! Funny, I did not have gas pains right away, but a few weeks after, very weird pains in left arm like it was going to fall off, just a few days, this too WILL pass! Riley woman, what an encourager and teacher you are, not to compare, but I bet your bypass friends are also amazed at your progress! Am learning and thankful for each surgery there is for so many different people of us! Christine...where are you, are u just living life, losing the luggage and prob working on another vlog? it's Monday! lol Heather such a pleasure to meet u, look forward to more good times! Candi, hope healing well! I should be going, BBQing tonite (not sure what I will have...beans maybe lol,) looking forward to hopefully my 4th fill in the morning! Have good rest! P.S. ck out of few of these books also... WLS w/ the AGB - Sewell/rohrbrough, Fighting Weight - Kahliah Ali & Just out, it is coming in the mail...Press Pause Before you eat, by Linda Mintle, can't Wait!

Welcome back Reggie Bandster! Sounds like you are taking it slow to heal and ready to get started! The water should be fine, keeping hydrated is so important right now, and as Christine said, baby spoons and even forks for mushies helped me to adjust slowly getting back to eating, even smaller plates and bowls. Sounds like you may even have some restriction already! We will sure miss you today, and use this weekend to care for you!

Hi all you 'Rich' mond ladies! Ok, day 3 on the 30 day challenge, for the Wii Active...and it is a rest day which is so good, my legs are a hurtin! But that is good, eh? Sorry, wish I could make it Tuesday, but I will be in San Fran, for a fill, if the doctors will, do it. hehe Reggie woman, how are you? This is all gonna pass.. hope you are walking, water and westin (resting)! I just know you will be bouncing back in no time, and let the body know who's boss (but let it really heal first) You ladies are so inspiring, even the pre-ops...challenges me during my down days! Can't wait to meet who will be there on Saturday, and enjoy our Bandsteritas ladies! For those we won't see, please have a safe and restful weekend, i.e. for on the road. Here we go...Wiiiiii! :thumbup: