OH Juli

Fisher. Debbie's Husband and Carrie's dad. I'll hit the link. Thanks.

This may be better in the food thread but I was wondering what you all do or have done about limiting sugars and specifically High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) from what you eat? I'm starting to recognize I have issues when I eat this stuff, like I want more and more of it, so I'm trying to rid it from the foods I eat. Aside from Heinz ketchup and Jif Peanut Butter I should be okay... Just looking for your thoughts and feedback on the subject. Anyone?

How did I miss that you were having PS? Do you have a thread about it on the PS thread? I guess I could go and look. Regardless, congratualations on your continued success. Wow.

coolcrystal There are two amazing folks from your area on bycyling (yes, I know it's spelled wrong) forum. Stephanie and Brandon. They aren't a couple, it's just a small world. You should check them outs. Stephanie is so motivational and Brandon is a super nice guy.

I know the GF wants to see Circ de sole, (I'm sure I hacked the spelling of that one.) What is The Rat Pack is Back? A show done by impersonaters in the style of the 50s/60s?

You are beautiful, smart and talented.

Takes one to know one. And now we are acting like 9 year olds.

Awe shucks you all. LA, I checked out your blog. There's some good reading on there. Crystal, You'll do so great. Think this time next year you'll be close to or at goal! Donna, Don't you hate doc's and their busy schedules? Hang tight. Like you said, not gaining is a victory too, especially when the band needs adjusted! Nice to meet you all!

Since we are giving status: Single with a child. Girl aged 6. Seriously involved with someone, however. :rofl:

Whitepants, You should be proud of yourself! That's a great accomplishment. I too am trying to eat smarter. Mrs. H, Way to go with the exercise. What are you doing?

Try yo-baby or other natural yogurts. They cost more but that is money well spent.

I really don't follow football...just so happens there was a bit on NPR this morning on my way into work. Yeah Nerdy Public Radio. And I do pay a little more attention because of you BG, I knew you were going to dish it out this morning. XO

Good morning everyone. I actually think it's funny as hell that OSU got spanked last night. It couldn't have been done by a better group of people. As for not being present here on LBT, I was busy taking down Christmas decorations and living life. I'm getting rather used to not being in school. Ahhhhh This is something Alison and I are going to do while in Vegas. McGhie's Bike Outpost Tours Jealous?

How was Michigan's bowl game?

Two words: Appalachian State

I don't usually talk about my sexual orientation on the Marchies page, but gals you ranting about your fellas make me happy that I'm a lesbian! I just had to say that. Please continue with your rants.

Holy smokes, I could write a book... It took me 14 months to get the surgery and lots of wrangling. During that time I went back to therapy to really get a grip on what role food and eating plays in how I relate to the world. Also, I got this attitude that I've had surgery ***SURGERY*** to lose weight therefore I need to everything within my power to be successful. So I studied and read and did as I was told. I started exercising knowing it would be key. I started slowly and kept (and keep) adding new challenges. I tried running at 260 and that hurt so I started again at 220 back in October. That was 30 seconds of running to every 2 minutes of walking. Little by little I've added more. I'm still a novice but it's things like slowly chipping away at old bad behaviors and adding new behaviors a bit at a time. That way I've never felt like I've abandoned my old self in favor of this new gal and I've also taken the time to really enjoy the process. I'm not in a huge rush, but I'm consistent. And with all that "rah rah rah" stuff there are some shit filled, I hate this band days! But they are few and far between. I think preband, there were the shit filled, I hate this life days that I now just direct toward being banded. You know take it out on the most obvious target?! If you want more of my journey my blog is Lap Band Aid Thanks for asking about me. See yet another benefit of being banded...I appreicate it.

That's the truth! Our teachers work 185 days a year. Just over half the days in the year. Ugh.

Records day is when the teacher's do the report card recording, I suppose. I've never really asked. As of Vegas, I'm stoked but annoyed a tad too. The ideas was to meet other LBTers there that weekend. There was a solid group of folks who semi committed to going, but as we got closer to the date they petered out. At this point the only person I may meet from LBT is a woman who lives there. However, Alison is going with me and she's a Vegas LOVER. I've never been....I know, NEVER! But she and I will have a fantastic time. We have fun regardless of where we are....

I'm in my thirties for all of 3 more months! I'm going to cling to them and hang out here until April. Nice to meet you all.

I think you are so right! It's cheap and addictive. I've never been one to be all nut and twiggy, but there's something to not eating hightly processed foods and eating food grown locally. When you think about the environmental footprint of the food industry it boggles the mind. anyway.......

Food seeking whore? I love it and know of which you speak...been there myself. Hang tight, it will pass. WTF about school? Zoe's has records day on the 18th to give them a 4 day weekend with MLK day on the 21st. That would be the weekend I'm in VEGAS!!!! I can't wait.

examine what you are eating and see where you can add some beans, broccoli, spinach, beets...things that clean you out naturally wouldn't hurt either.

Hell yes, this is what happens to me still.... But now I know I'll not be hungry in 10 minutes. I think of it as the same way I thought before I was banded and I'd eat and eat and keep on eating long beyond full...more because I wanted what the process of eating was giving me, not because I needed more food. I remember being disappointed that there just wasn't more room and I had to stop. (I didn't say this was healthy!) Well, I think of that desire I still have as the same mechanism. But I know that I could possilbly hurt myself if I stuff to over full or I'll PB, so I don't. It's good to know the "hunger" feeling will go away shortly after walking away from the table. And yes, it does get easier the futher you get out from being banded.

You suck... Well, I guess that's the point.