amberstar
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Good Morning! It's raining here! Yay! So I'm sitting on my loveseat with the curtains open watching it rain. I love this kind of weather....
I'm so sleepy tho! I stayed up too late playing those darn games!
I play Text Twist and Word Mojo. I guess I'm a nerd who likes to spell, hehe. So what kinds of foods are you eating? Are you on a strict diet or are you just trying to stay away from certain things?
Well I'm off to make breakfast! Turkey bacon and an egg, yummy! I love my turkey bacon!
Have a fabulous day!
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Man, I'm so sorry! That sounds horrible! I never had that happen! I loved the Optifast, especially the chocolate. The only thing I could recomend if orajel isn't working are cough drops called Cepacol. They have a small amount of some kind of anesthia in them, they are awesome! Makes your mouth and throat feel a little numb. The taste isn't great, but they've helped me.
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It was 78 here today! I couldn't believe it! Hot there too?
I had a weak moment today... I almost broke down, got in my car, and drove to the closest fast food place for something horrible! I was craving something! Don't know what, haha. BUT, instead I made some sugar free pudding with a little fat free whip cream. Ugh, the sacrifices I make
Don't worry about the gym, it'll always be there tomorrow... or Monday, hehe
Sweet Dreams! I'm finally getting off the computer! I've become addicted to yahoo word games. Good night girlie!
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Sorry about your situation! Lap Band can be a great choice for some people. There is alot of info on this website. You can find the answer to almost any question in past entries and forums or the ones posted daily. Good luck with everything!
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I'm not doing much of anything today! It's too HOT outside!
I'm fixing to pack up my Christmas decorations, finally! lol. Got me some totes and going to pack it up. And that's probably all I'm going to do... but I might give my pup a bath too.
I am so tired too! Maybe it was all that vicious cardio I did earlier, hehehe. I'm going to take a nap and then figure something out for dinner, hopefully it'll be healthy!
Toodles!
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So you must be a Miss Smarty Pants!
Yeah that degree sounds hard, but I bet it would be an awesome job.I did work out! yay! I just did 30 min of cardio. Baby steps... and I was so hot and tired when I got home I treated myself to a fat free ice cream, lol.
And I got me a toboggan and gloves for my sledding adventure coming up! lol
How's your day going?
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Glad you reminded me about working out! I saw your message this morning, I had forgotten! I was getting too comfy on my couch, lol.
I had never heard of that major before! But it sounds so cool!
Well I'm not too excited to move. I love Texas and I don't want to leave!
But at least we both have family there and it'll be good for his job. I just don't want to live in the desert! BUT there is a ski town 1 hour away and when I go visit him next week he's promising me snow and sledding! My fav!!
Well I guess I better feed all these animals and get my sweats on and head to the beast I call the treadmill!!
Have a great day pretty girl!
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I just got home! I'm soooo tired! No I didn't work out, I shopped! haha. Saw 7 lbs, I did not like it. The last 15 min were good. But it took SO LONG to get to the point. Did you watch Yes Man?
Love the pics! Those are some cute puppies!
Yay for you for working out! I'm definitely going tomorrow, you might write me tomorrow and remind me I said that, lol.
I don't work right now. And it's great I must say! I've always always always had a job. But my husband got a new job in New Mexico (i'm moving there soon) so he said I could go ahead and quit my job here and take a break since we'd be moving anyway and I'd have to quit eventually. So I'm a housewife, haha. My husband is already in NM working. I can't move there till Feb.
I miss him.My Doc is Dr. Veninga. He's a goofy character but he did a great job. But it's exactly a 3 hr drive, so long! And I have to get on the stupid tollway! haha.
So have you decided your major yet?
Have a good night girlie!
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Aw I love the Bichions! They're so cute!
I've been to Denton lots of times, a good friend of mine went to school in Krum and I think the towns are kinda close?
So did you go work out? You can always put off till tomorrow, I won't tell...
I'm from Texarkana actually, but had my surgery in Dallas because there was more docs to pick from and it was cheaper. There is 1 doc here that does the surgery, but the price was ridiculous to me! It sucks having to drive so far for fills, but it's worth it.
I'm sitting here watching the clock waiting for 5... thanks for keeping me so entertained today!
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Who have you told about your surgery? Why?
amberstar replied to irishgal's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I told my husband first, because he would be paying for it! lol. I didn't tell anyone else until I had my surgery date. And then I only told my aunt who was having the surgery also and my mom and my BFF. that's it. Honestly I was very embaressed that my life had become so out of control that I had to have weight loss surgery. So I didn't want anyone to know. But after a month or so after the surgery, I did feel comfortable telling more family members and a couple friends. But to this day alot of people in my life do not know... the embaressment has gone away but I still want to keep it private just so I don't feel like they're all watching and waiting on every pound I lose! ha -
What kind of doggies do you have? Hopper is my little chihuahua, then I have a shihtzu Zoe Jane (named after my fav Staind song, hehe). She's a year and a half, she is my princess and my fav snuggle buddy! Then I have a lab mix named Jimmy, he's almost 6. And my male cat Fefe ( yes i know it's a girls name, everyone thinks I have a gay cat, lol) and he's almost 8!
Do you live in Dallas or do you just go to school there?
I would go to the gym today, but I"m filling in at my old job today, they needed some help and I guess I'm super secretary
But tomorrow I'll try 30 min cardio and 15 min weights, that should work right??? I don't know about the bikini part, I don't think I'll be that brave yet, but you rock it girl! I'll say "size 12 by summer, size 12 by summer" while I'm walking it out the treadmill!! -
Yes Man looks so hilarious! Let me know if it's good!
My liitle pup is Hopper, he's 6 months old now. I have 3 dogs and 1 kitty. I love love love animals!
So since you're working out so much... I guess I'm gonna have to drag my butt to the gym tomorrow! I'm so glad your working out, that's the key!
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Nah the fills aren't bad, I'm sure there are horror stories tho! My doc just sprays some freezing spray on my skin, I close my eyes, and never know a thang!
My week is good so far, since I lost another 2 lbs! Yay for me. I'm going to the movies tonight to see 7 lbs, it looks so good. Do you have any plans for the weekend?
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Maybe a heat pack for shoulder pain!
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This is me a few weeks after surgery.
amberstar commented on Kareen022's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
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OMG I'm so proud of you! I hate to admit I probably would have eaten the cookies first and cried later! lol. Hang in there girlie! Next time you smell cookies, picture yourself in those size 8 jeans and plug your nose. lol. Good luck!
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overeating episode and still paying for it?
amberstar replied to illinoishusker's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Oh yeah, the first day when I could eat solid foods I over did it. I felt sooooo aweful. Couldn't sleep that night. I did the same as you, the next day I did shakes and soft foods. On about the 3rd day I did start to feel better. Needless to say I never did that again! I would just keep doing what you're doing, stick with liquids and soft foods and I'm sure you'll feel better soon. But if not I would check with doc. Good luck! -
I also thought quitting cokes would be a hard thing for me. But it was not that bad! I haven't had pop in 4 months. I never keep it in the house so it's easy to turn to water and sugar free lemonade is my new fav. I still crave bread and sweets, especially ice cream!! ha. But with the band I've learned some things are ok it's just I can only have them in moderation and you'll prob feel that way once you get some restriction going. Good luck with everything!
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Was this all a big waste of time...?
amberstar replied to RANIA32's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with all of you, please don't be so impatient. I had surgery in Aug and I've only lost 22 lbs. I have 7cc's in my band now and am just starting to feel some restriction. You have to give it time. But I understand where you are coming from, I expected more too when I first got my band. But this website and talking to others has helped me understand the fills are what make the difference. Hang in there and so sorry for your loss.