Yoda

WHAT>????? You mean, those trucks I see going down the road with slats in them where they sometimes have cows, pigs and sheep are going to a stockyard????!!! *light bulb coming on*. Mr. Yoda has always told me that they are just out having a ride in the fresh air for a change of scenery....like a special treat. I'm gonna have to have a chat with him.

Hey guys..... First of all: Cloe at a loss for words!!!???? I guess hell froze over, too huh??! Wheezy: the "special circumstances" were that every time I've gone for a fill (3 or 4 times) it has been VERY VERY difficult to get and one time they didn't get it at all....(ie. we're talking after dozens of pokes....)....so they wanted to do the next one under fluro to make sure all was well. Okay....soooooo, Mr Yoda & I get to the hospital at 9:15 for my 10:00 appt (traffic wasn't as bad as I thought....it only took us about an hour and 40 mins). Dr. J. didn't even arrive until about 10:45. By then, there were about 8 of his patients there waiting. I was the newest one....some had been banded for 3 years already! Anyways....thankfully I was the first appt. It was quick and painless and the whole thing lasted under 5 mins. I stood on a platform, lifted my shirt and a box (xray machine) was pointed at me and it put pics of my "insides" up on a monitor (which I could also see....it was REALLLLLY kewl; I could see my heart!!!! Fortunately it was beating!!...kinda freaked me out a bit too though!). So, Dr. J. pointed on the monitor and showed me where my band was and I could ever so clearly see my port (cool). I then swallowed a chalky like solution (wasn't bad...I think it was barium) it was only about 2 tbsp full (if that) and it sort of glowed as it went down, past my band, thru my stoma and into my stomach. It wasn't restricted at all; flowed right on thru likety split. So, Dr. J. decided to give me 2 ccs and he actually got my port on the first try with the needle (a welcomed first for me) squirted in 2 ccs and then I drank a teeeeensy sip of that stuff and you could see it now just slowly trickle down into my stoma. That was that. He said I would feel "tight" and to take it easy and be careful with the eating etc until I get used to it. Seriously, the whole episode was less than 5 mins! There was nothing wrong with the band or my port. All was good. If I were to choose, I would do this again...not only is the hospital much closer for me than the TLBC clinic....it just takes all the guess work out of it! I DEFINITELY feel something. Is it too much? Is it too little? Who the heck knows!!!! I have no frame of reference!!!! I just know it is is SOMETHING that I haven't felt before. I tried sipping Water all day and I could feel it go down.....I later tried some hot liquid and it seemed to go down a LOT better. I think I'm afraid to try something else....but I will eventually. Oh yeah....so I now have a total of 7 ccs. (Loriely: remember when you were there and I had to get a de-fill? I had 6 and had to go down to 5.....yet now I'm at 7!!!!). So, after the appt, we didn't want to waste a day of being in Toronto so we went to a mall and snooped around (I luckily married a guy who actually likes to shop and browse; even more than I do!!!). Mr Yoda was feeling sorry for me I think (since I had to watch him eat lunch etc) and so I got 4 really nice tops (2 Henley like and 2 button shirts) and if THAT wasn't enough we went into Roots and they have these new bags/purses in called the "Flat Line" and I LOOOOOVE them. They sit flat against your body. So he got me one of those (he doesn't flinch anymore at the fact that a Roots bag costs over $100.....I now have three!)...it isn't even that big...it is really hard to describe but suffice to say it is kkkkkkkkkkkkkewl and I love it and had no problem picking one out; I gravitated RIGHT towards it!!! So, all in all....a good day. I'm a happy camper. Tomorrow (Sat) is my weekly weigh in day, so I'm hoping to be down just having had not much to eat today!! We also take our measurements & photos once a month and tomorrow is the date for that as well. So...will let ya know the outcome. Whew this was long, eh?!!! Oh well, it is my ramblin' thread afterall!!! LOL Okay.....Yoda's Yuk-Yuk of the day: what type of jeans to ghosts wear? boooooo jeans!!! Nite all!

Glad u are eating some "real" food Mandi!

What I ate today: Breakfast: Protein drink Lunch: Zip Supper: Zip Night snack: 1/4 cup chicken Soup broth/ one finger lick of Peanut Butter and one finger lick of nutella! Of course I sipped on Water most of the day. Yeah yeah...as you may have surmised, I had a fill!!! LOL

GRrrrrr I hate it when that happens....I just posted a long reply and it has gone to never never land.... Shall try again. Cloe: Okay, so I can assume that "lambing" means sheep giving birth, right?! LOL I wasn't sure! I thought at first that it might mean slaughtering or something!!! Really, I don't know; I have no idea how the lamb/sheep business works!!! Migawd, that is a lot of lambs/sheep....what do you do with 'em? (I'm almost afraid to ask!). Lila: when I had my surgery at TLBC, I had to stay overnight so Mr. Yoda stayed at a hotel right around the corner from TLBC. No worthwhile malls around there except for the Eaton's Centre (about a 10 min cab ride). I think there is a Winners on Spadina....sort of just south of Bloor (which is again only about 5 mins drive from TLBC)....I remember seeing it there. There are a zillion gazillion hotels around the airport and some fairly good malls not far from there either. I don't know your circumstances tho....(ie. will you have a car etc).

LOL all in due time, my friend!!

Yay you Cloe!! Well done. Mr Yoda is very proud!!!! :clap2: :clap2:

(((((hugz))))))) Hey Jude....really sorry to hear about your mom's situation; I understand it must be very difficult on you. I agree with Cloe though; your mom is so fortunate to have you for a daughter and care giver; not every child would do that....heck, not every child is capable of that. I'm not sure I ever would be. Just know that our thoughts are with you and your mom.....take care and do what you need to do....we'll be here when you get a chance to come back.

eeeep!!!! :rant: sheep? together? I'm afraid to ask!

Hmmmmm that is usually what I say to Mr. Yoda!!! *ROTFLMAO* :omg:

Hey...I would start a thread for all of ya and make up cool titles, but it might not be what ya want....sooo....go ahead folks...start one up for yourselves.....! Argon: I will try and yammer on but it will be difficult to keep up with ya. Loriely: I'm gonna make you my personal manager; you seem to know my schedule!!! LOL. (hey, at least SHE listens to me!!)....hehehe. Re. my upcoming fill: yesiree bob...it is, in fact tomorrow at the hospital under fluro (first time for me like that). Mr. Yoda & I both took the day off to go (it will be about an hour and a half there....maybe longer cause it will be during rush hour...eep). Not sure yet what we'll do afterwards but you can rest assured we won't be eating at any fancy eateries! I'm a lil' anxious for two reasons: first because Dr. Y. will be able to see me "inside" I'm afraid he will tell me something is wrong....like my port flipped or something....for some reason I'm expecting the worst...so I'm nervous about that. Secondly, I really really really want this fill to work for me and I want to get the "right" amount of restriction so that I can get this show on the road. Finally....just for Neenagh...here is one of my many "deep thoughts": WELL....... So, I will leave u with Yoda's Yuk-Yuk of the day: What do u call a man with a green ball in each hand? Someone with perfect control over the Jolly Green Giant!!!

ya...nutritional shakes does NOT mean Ben & Jerry's cookie dough chocolate chip ice cream made into a shake... mmmmmmmmmmmmm cookie dough......................... :hungry: :hungry: :hungry: :hungry: :hungry: :hungry:

ummmmm....hate to break it to ya Cloe, but you are strange EVERY day!!

HOLY!!!! Are y'all livin' in TEXAS for criminey's sake????!!!! LOL....

:canada: :canada: :canada: :canada: Canada? Canada??? hmmmmm *looks at Woodys*...whaddya think??? Could it be meeee? Could it be youuuuuu???? Ironically, we aren't that far apart in this great land of ours!!! LOL..... Well, if it is me, I'll let y'all know right away....I've been checking the mail everyday....damn those bills!!!

*nods* I fully concur with all Argon has said, Kim!

LOL @ Mandi... That sounds like a good plan....to see if it loosens a wee bit. Please be careful and do as Marie says (at least try to!!) and drink nutritious calories....have you tried the double chocolate Ensure? It isn't too bad...I mix benefibre and 1/2 bananna in it and it is yummy (blend it). On a good note, you'll drop a lot of lbs!!! But this can't be long term, so be careful, my friend!!!

wow, that really IS nice K@T! Well done!!! The framing job really does look maaaaaaaahvelous!!! I'm sure they will appreciate it!!

LOL, I sent mine to Texas and it ain't goin' to Sallyjo or Carlene!!! dang it tho.....the person should have it by now!!!!

LOL....yup, ramble away Jude!! Tis all yours!!!!! hehe

That is AWESOME Mandi....WAY TO GO GUUURL!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :scalesno:

Well, I'm getting antsy about the one I sent! I hope it gets to it's recipent this week at least!!! But she is not a frequent poster at all, so maybe I won't even know if she gets it. Maybe she even already has it and I just don't know. :cry

That is great Jude....glad ur fill went well. I hope you also had a less of a stressful day and actually enjoyed it!!! Be good to yourself....okay?

....because I'm a sucker for punishment....plus I think she is trying to ensure I get my daily intake of Omega 3 fatty acids!!!!

HEY Canada Sunshine!!! *madly waves*.....glad to hear from you again and that things are going well at your end!!!!!