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HEY YALL!!! Ok I know I have totally dropped the ball when it comes to bingo but I have just been so busy.. MY DH IS IN BANDLAND... heheh he just had surgery yesterday and did great. He is very sore but in good spirts. Ok so am I the ONLY one who is NOT dieting? I do eat what I want but in moderation. I am not a sweets person so Sweets have never been an issue. Like today for breakfast I had a breakfast bar, snack, I had a cup or so of popcorn, Lunch I had a burger on ww toast (no crust) and dinner a homemade turkey wrap (small) on ff sundried tomato tortillia. I am not saying I eat this everyday but If I am out of my home I eat what I want. I know that a hamburger is not the greatest choice but I must look back on what I would have eaten before the band. I am convienced that anything less than 1000 cals. a day is not healthy. I do think I am ready for a fill but I am not in a huge hurry because I am not gaining. I guess All I am saying is I have been on a diet for 28 years, it is time for me to enjoy life and not to obsess over food. I am letting my band work for me. I have my first fill on sept 11th.. I am nervous!!! Bingo Words Pb Slime Slippage Food BMI Life Good luck!

Hello everyone!!! I am glad everyone is doing well. I went out of town this past weekend with my sister and my mom.. (NO KIDS OR HUBBY) I had such a good time. We shopped and just hung out in the hotel. I scrapbooked, my sis crossstitched, and my mom made earrings and braceletts. It was so nice not to have to be anywhere. Don't get me wrong I LOVE my family but I so needed some me time. We are planning another trip in dec. after school. So as far as weight loss I am stuck at 23lbs. I know I will soon need a fill because I can eat much more than a bandster should. I am going to wait another two weeks and if I am still at 23, I will schedule a fill. Sherri, thanks for the info about your fill, I think I will ask for the flora no matter what just because it cost the same to me for both. Might as well get the best.. Right? LOL I am not sure if I am the only one feeling this way but I am laying it out there. I am a little bored with LBT latly. I was wondering if any of you felt this way. I was wondering if yall wanted to schedule a chat session. I will not commit to it unless I see people wanting to do it. I was going to see if I can make a chat room by invitation only. It will not be on LBT becasue I want ALL the people interested to be able to join and this chat room I know of a few that can't come in.. (ready, Kmo ) So If you are interested in a chat night let me know and I will make the board.. But if not I won't... Ok on to BINGO.... Slime Slippage How is everyone doing with bingo.. Do we have anyone with at least 10 words marked off? good luck...

Ok so about me.... I went to chuckycheese today with my kids. School starts next week so I wanted a day to play... We had so much fun and they were so tired when we got home they just crashed.. I have lost another lb so I am up to 23lbs. I have noticed that I am able to eat more, but trying really hard not to.. I think I am needing a fill, but I am not sure, maybe yall could tell me, My food today.. Bfst: Small cup of rasin brand cereal. Lnch: Small salad and one pc of pizza from CC's Dinner: a toco salad in a mug.. (beans, meat, cheese, sour cream) and 6 chips.. I have just nocticed I am not feeling the tightness of being full. So is that a good thing? I am able to eat everything Bread, rice, ect... But I am still losing??????/ when did you guys decided it was time for a fill?

Bingo Died.. LOL just kidding... Ok so I have had such a busy two days.. sorry you guys do you forgive me? Hope so... Fill Appointments Full Sweet spot Ok and I am going out of town tomorrow so here are two more and then i will post again on sunday night... Restriction Pb

I do not have a card and don't know if I did have it that I would use it. I really don't mind anyone knowing that I am banded but I really don't want my waiter to know. LOL Usually what I do is order and split with my kids or I take it home.. My only advise is don't go to a buffet.. You won't get your money's worth...

I am a mother of three very close in age. But before I had my first, my dh and I struggled with infertility and misscarriages for many years. Because of this I have been on both sides of the fence. If your asking if your to old, I would say NOT! If your asking if you should do it? That is only something you can answer... No matter who's child you bring in your home you will bond with and love it as your own... Biologically your mothering hormone will kick in and your love will shower that baby... That is one of the strongest hormones in the human body. This is the same hormone that allows a woman who has adopted a child to make milk and nurse. You need to ask your self if this is what YOU want... Do you want to have a new member of your family. There is going to be sickness, messyness, frustration, arguments, ect... But if you ask any mother about their children: that is not what we talk about.. We will tell you all the fun and exciting things we have gotten to witness. Being a mother is the most rewarding job you could ever have. And I honestly think that would be true no matter if your child is adopted or natural. Good luck and let us know how it goes...

Hey guys, Sorry I didn't post bingo words yesterday, so I will post 4 today.... I am so proud of you STEPH.... Way to go!!!! We are in twoterville together!!! FEELS GOOD DON"T it!!!! LOL Off todo laundry! YUK I hate laundry! Bingo words Mushies Solids Port saline Good luck

ROFLAO!!!!!!! Me and a friend were just talking about the board last night about how we were so over all the dumb questions... LOL We said there needs to be a NEWBIE FORUM (ask all the silly questions you want) hahah You know that shows Great Minds Think Alike!!!! HAHAHAHa Oh by the way, I am 3 weeks out and have only lost 22 lbs and I was just wondering if I should be doing something else to jump start my weight loss, and I am dying for some freshly baked bread, do you think I could have some if I chew really well? HAHAHA.... Great thread keep it going!!!!

My dd and I found a wolf spider in my home in the dog bowl one morning. I had no clue what it was because it was HUGE. Well we put it in a bowl and looked at it real close. It had 100's of tiny live babies on his back carring them around. Thats how I figured out what type of spider it was, I googled "spiders with babibie on back"and there was our spider. We have sense bought her a cage and feed her crickets. The babies came of her back after a week or so and it was so cool to watch. We did let all the babies go but we still have "wolfy".. She is fat and happy!!

Here are two more words.... Good luck!!! Post-op Liquid

Hey all you memphians, I am in memphis also. I also had dr. woodman and I love him and his office.. Just wanted to say hi...

This band truly works. I had my doubts before I had it that it would help me. But it has done everything they said it would do. I have so much piece about food. I am not scared for someone to ask me to lunch because I know I will be good and not blow it for the day. I am no longer on a "DIET".... I have been on a diet for 20 years, its so nice not to let food consume my day. I eat what I want, the only rule I have is not to eat until my stomach growls. I have alot more confidence, and my dh is letting me know he can see it. He is so much more frisky latley. I can't wait till he has the band and we are doing this together.. It is going to be great.. My goal this week is to excercise everyday and do strengh training three days this week. I am hoping to loss 3-4 lbs.

This band truly works. I had my doubts before I had it that it would help me. But it has done everything they said it would do. I have so much piece about food. I am not scared for someone to ask me to lunch because I know I will be good and not blow it for the day. I am no longer on a "DIET".... I have been on a diet for 20 years, its so nice not to let food consume my day. I eat what I want, the only rule I have is not to eat until my stomach growls. I have alot more confidence, and my dh is letting me know he can see it. He is so much more frisky latley. I can't wait till he has the band and we are doing this together.. It is going to be great.. My goal this week is to excercise everyday and do strengh training three days this week. I am hoping to loss 3-4 lbs.

You know you are prob. feeling wide open becasue You have lot so much that your stomach has lost fat too there fore opening you up more and making the band loser. I would get a fill but try to go easy with it so not to keep you from eating what you want... good luck cragrats on you weight loss so far...

Yes my dh is also getting the band. he has surgery on the 22nd of aug... Last night was his last supper because he has a weigh in right before the surg, due to gaining last week. He gained becasue they switched all his meds to liquids.(bs meds and HBP) So he is now on a DIET (low fat and low card) LOL Oh yes I am eating regular foods now, My doc is real leanient when it comes to that I only had liquids (clear and full) for a week after surgery, went to mushies and then when I felt comfortable I moved to solids.. I am real cautious when trying something new and always spit if I am not sure... I have had one slimimg attack and no pb's.. Thank god.. The sliming was on scrabled eggs, go figure??? Ok on to bingo, two words for today are: Excited Pre- op Good luck!!!

Ok all I am sorry I am so late with these but I had a yard sale this weekend and have been SUPER busy. I have gotten up at 4:00 the last two days and been up late.. But we made over 800.00 so it was worth it. I am still up now because I talked my family into taking the kids so my hubby and I could have a date. (Yes, a real date) It was so fun, we went and saw taladaga nights and devil wears proda. Ohh they are both awsome movies. If you like funny movies taladaga nights will have you peeing in your pants.. (don't drink alot before going) Then we went to outback. He wanted that for his last super.. I ate about 10 french fries, 3 bites of potatoes, and one coconut shrimp. And I was satified. I did try a bite of his steak, but ended spitting it in the napkin after chewing for seemed like an eternity. I am down 22 as of this morning... My dh and me have had alot of moments if you ladies know what I mean. I mean we have always had a good sex life but he's has been complmenting me latly and seems to be a bit more frisky.. Is this TMI? Hope not.. LOL OKOKOK on with bingo!!!!!! 1st two words are "July" "Scared" Good luck all!!!

brenda, You might want to find a new dr. Many of us started over 300 and lots over 400. I have only had my band two weeks so I can not tell you the outcome yet but I am sure you will get many responces on this question. Take a look at the before and after thread, It shows so much weight loss... Could it be that your doc is more leaning toward RNY? I would explore your options fully before I just take his word for it.. good luck

I am now 287... Yeah 20 lbs loss!!!

I hate them they are they devil... LOL And I have tried everykind and it all taist like chalk. Some of them are flavored, but then its just flavored chalk... LOL So I eat mine. Somedays I am low but some days I'm over. The way I looked at it was when I went on WW a few years back all I ate was veggies and very little lean meat, and I didn't lose my hair. Hell even before I was banded I don't think I got 60-80grms of protein In a day. Thats ALOT... I love beans so I eat that alot right now..Along with my meats... I am glad I am not the only one who is not impressed with the shakes...

Catey, Honey you just had major surgery. Your body is healing and yes you will be sore for a while. It sux not being able to do what you want, when you want, but You will heal. I am less than 3 weeks out and doing great. I also got teary and blue in the first and second week so yes its very normal.. I am sure many people on her will say that they felt that way too. Just think you are on your way to a thinner you. good luck and just take it easy

HIGHJACKING YOUR THREAD!!! (sorry) Good luck sammy!! We will all be thinking of you!!!

Hey congrats... Its a wild ride. I have UHC and was approved in 10 days My dh was approved in 4... So get ready they are quick... I called them 4 days after my paperwork was sent and everyday from then on out, just so they would hurry.... LOL Good luck and keep us posted

Ok so I got this band on the 25th of july, and my question is does the GAS EVER get better or go away??? If i am not farting I am burping. Its not painful but it just inconvient... just asking..... LOL

Ok so I had someone email me and say they did know about the bingo.. So i am here to tell everyone in the july band crew I am hosting a bingo game and the winner wins a 10.oo gift card of my choice... If you want to play Pm me a list of 25 band related words and I am going to start posting two words a day on Sat. (to give other people time to join in..) The first one to clear all 25 words wins.. (you must keep up with your words I just need a hard copy to check the winner.... ) I will be sending my hard copy of words to Indianlight (thank you) Now I know everyone has seen this (last time I start a new thread) LOL and if I don't get more joiners I am having my protein in WORMS!!!! lol Kmo- Where is your list.... Lmo_where is yours? HU? BGP- I need more from you... But thanks for at least sending some.. LOL Special thanks to velvetkiss,findingme2,beth,dezadoo, and BGP for being my friends and not wanting me to eat worms.... HAHAHAHAHA Thanks for all the encouragement!!! I love my band