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Yes Tina, we want a pup. I wouldn't mind a cat but we really want a little dog. I'm anxious for my band and my tiny, straight scars, lol! I want one too!

Maria, Cream of wheat is allowed. I love me some cream of wheat! Were you eating the whole egg or just the boiled whites? I got a phone call from the nurse. I told her I checked online and didn't see my appt information and she was annoyed and said she did it hours ago. (11 hours later, I still don't see it online) I also asked her if there was a way for the appt to go faster since I was the first person to be checked in this morning and it took about 30 minutes for me to be called in. She was annoyed and told me that they don't have just 1 patient, and that she has to return phone calls. Seriously?! I'm not trying to be a beyotch, but she's bringing it out of me. I thought boyfriend was going to flash on her! He was pissed. I'm emailing Doc Fisher tonight and I'm going to call Richmond tomorrow morning to see if I can schedule my own psych eval. Dr. Zimmerman got her degree from the same school I go to (different campus) so I think she'll have some insight into that. I'm also trying to minimize the time off work so I hope I can have my appt in 2 weeks, on my next 9/80. I still don't think I should have to make appts for the weight check but the ladies in Medicine 2 get mad. Surprisingly the wait is shorter when I drop in! Maybe I just need to find another place to drop in at. I feel like my pc's office is getting annoyed with me, and I don't want to piss them off. I don't like being difficult, but I still feel like it's their fault. Ooooh... Boyfriend and I went to SPCA today. We went to find a furball and see if he wanted a home. He didn't. We spent like, 1/2 hour with him inside and outside and he didn't really care for us! He loved us when we walked by his kennel, but without the fence -- we were ignored! Boyfriend's kinda bummed but I guess he just wasn't the dog for us.

Hello ladies! I went in for my weight check at Elk Grove today. I had made the appt for 8:15 when the office opens. The boyfriend decided to take today off and go to the appt with me. We get there about 10 minutes early and the office is dark and locked. When they open up I'm the first one there. It takes over 20 minutes for them to call me in. They called everyone else in, and the first guy in even left before I was brought in. The boyfriend was getting pissed. I was too! I still don't think I should have to make an appt, especially since I wait over 20 minutes when I do have an appointment, and I think I waited less when I didn't have one! Boyfriend was shocked at how little time it took. I handed him my purse, the door shut and I came back out. Less than 30 seconds. Seriously. However, I'm officially under the first goal Doc Fisher set for me (btw Candra, love that you've got tiny, straight incisions!). I'm emailing Doc Fisher and then I'll schedule my psych eval! I wonder if I should call Kaiser myself and schedule it?

Nicole, I tell people that I can't have sweets. Because once I start, I can't stop! When someone asks if you've had surgery.. deflect! Just say, "I eat smaller portions, I don't snack between meals, and I don't drink soda" all true...! I wish I had my measurements done by someone other than myself. I can never tell if I'm measuring in the same spot or not. If my measurements are correct, I've lost 9 1/2 inches from my bust. Holy Cow. I feel like I'm totally reaching for something to put in my success column. Like, I feel like I haven't lost anything in a while so I keep trying to find successes. But, I'd say a 9 1/2" smaller bust is a win, and fitting into my green dress (December/Hawaii goal dress) are successes. Why do I feel like I'm a failure though? I know I've done well. My head knows it, but I don't always feel like it. It's like I dwell on the negatives. I didn't exercise tonight (or last night either). Why do we do this to ourselves? I'm a little frusterated tonight. The work stress thing is crazy too. I've never felt stress like this. It's better right now than it was 2 months ago, but I feel like I can't make plans for the future because I could lose my job. Oh, and my skin likes to break out with the stress. Thanks alot skin!

I was just going to suggest you do that! Smart girl, cover your ever-shrinking behind!

Wow Tina, I didn't hear that! In fact, the "official" word is that there are not more planned layoffs. Ugh. Well, we just rehired 2 people in my office, they were laid off in August. THat's gonna suck if they get laid off again. And more deputies?! Crazy! The thing I'm worried about is that if we can manage with so many fewer deputies, BOS will decide that we don't need them anymore. The county is in major trouble.

Candra I love hearing that Doc Fisher squeezed all that gas out of you! Makes me excited. Jes- I'll be thinking of you tomorrow as I head into work and you head into band-land! It'll be good to see everyone next weekend, I can't wait! Oh, and I finally was able to schedule a weight check. Seriously, why so much trouble? I got a call from the nurse yesterday and she actually gave me the call back number, so I left her a message and told her I was hoping for an appt on Thurs. and I left my cell # and my desk #. Today I get another message from her and she says something about how it's really difficult to get a hold of me since she's not sitting back there next to the phone (ok, but I did give you 2 numbers... whatev) But I finally just called from my desk and got her and was able to schedule for Thurs. morning. Now I have to actually go to the gym again. I feel like I've been slacking, and I fight these same lbs and it makes it harder to stick to the diet I need to stick to! Also, I'm getting sick of scrambled eggs now. Bummer. They're just making me kinda blah all day. Maybe cottage cheese will taste good again. That's the biggest problem, lack of variety! And the 1200 cal does have quite a few options! Some days I just want a bowl of Cereal or a bagel (I've yet to give in though). I can't remember if I've mentioned (forgive me if I have!) but even though I feel like I've plateaued at the moment, my clothes are fitting better. My Dec. goal dress fits so much better, and now I'm wearing 2x shirts from Target. Woohoo! Some of my larger clothes which I reserved for wearing to the gym are now so large they're annoying me while I exercise. Guess who's gonna have some clothes to bring next week?! Time for bed. Peace.

Just checking in. Can't believe Candra's already posted more than me, and she had surgery today! I feel like I'm off track for the moment. I also feel like I keep losing and gaining the same 5 lbs for weeks. I should change my ticker, but it's so nice to see 60! Hope you're having a great night/day!

I feel blah today too! I read some for school then fell asleep on the couch for a few hours. Now I just feel funky. Ugh.

Good morning Ladies & John! I want to walk the bridge! Perhaps we can get something together and we can all drive down together. One last hurrah before Candra and Jes join you on the band side! The rain and thunder just left us a few minutes ago. So cool. I don't remember ever having so many summer storms in CA.

Nicole, I think you're so close to goal that you think, "eh, I've lost 85 lbs, it won't hurt if I just have this little piece..." And I'm so far from goal that I think the same thing! I had rice krispies treats the other day, I had to throw together a going away party for a coworker with 1 day's notice. Then I ate a ton of treats. I bought the no-sugar added fudgcicles with 40 calories a piece. Uh-oh. They're yummy.

Nicole, that dress is hawt! I'm so stoked that you're so close to goal. You're an inspiration! Hope you're feeling better soon, inspiration!

I'm going crazy with my scale being so mean! First thing this morning it said 252, then I move it 2 inches and it tells me 279. I can't stand that. One thing the boyfriend mentioned today as I was whining a little, It seems like I'm at the same weight right now, but my body is reorganizing everything! Like the (mini)goal dress that was sooo tight a few weeks ago, and it fits much better. Still too tight to wear in public, but I can tell! Went to Bunco tonight, this time the ladies could totally tell I've lost weight. And, I resisted the temptation that was homemade choc. chip cookies. And of course they were set right in front of me, and they smelled fantastic but I resisted! Yay me! I was telling the bunco girls about some study about cravings in thin women and overweight women. In it, the researchers found that when thin women crave something and then eat it, their craving goes away. When overweight women give in to a craving, they crave it even more. When I heard that, I thought "That's so true". I know I'm that way for sure. I must resist temtation!

They had some mens clothes last month! Monique- I can't believe he only made you lose 30! He's having me lose about 85 lbs before I can schedule surgery! You guys will love this... This morning, my boyfriend comes out of the bathroom and says "The scale is broken, it's says way too low". I tried it myself, and it said I was 252. hahahahaha. Don't I wish! So I moved it to another spot on the floor, and it now says 279. Lots of curse words poured out. Wierd huh? Stupid scale giving me false pride!

Can you at least substitute soy milk in for the dairy? And no veggies?

John, have you gone to the support group at Sutter Roseville? I heard it's the 3rd Saturday of the month. Just curious if it's a good meeting. Our Kaiser Point West (Arden) meeting is great, we have a fantastic clothing exchange each month and we separate into band/rny groups. That's the best part, talking with our banded buddies! Oh and Candra, I'm finally bringing in my old jeans to the clothing exchange, they were a little big 20 lbs ago, I haven't even tried to wear them in weeks. You must be proud! lol. Oh, and some fantastic news. I tried on my mini-goal dress, and it fits so much better already! It's the dress I bought when I was 17, and I want to be able to wear it when we go to Hawaii this December. It's kinda wierd thinking my dress is now 8 years old... yikes... I promise, it's still cute. :thumbup:

Thanks Jes! I finally emailed Doc Fisher today. He said he'd email my pcp and see if he'll facilitate my weight checks. And he said he's confident I won't give up. :blushing: I'm still hoping to go to the Richmond support group next week. I'm having a great day. I woke up to find that I'm 60 lbs lighter than I was 18 weeks ago. I got to work on time and then got news that a co-worker who can be a little difficult at times is leaving, and their last day is tomorrow. Then I got Doc Fisher's email which was encouraging. It's nice to have good days!

Candi, Have you gone to the EG Kaiser meetings? I think they're on Monday nights. Maybe we should pick a week and all go!

I'm right about there Nicole!

OMG Nicole! I had a dream with Liz too! Last week I had a dream where I had to meet with Liz and she said "We see you haven't lost much this summer" and I'm all worried and defensive and say "Well, I have lost 50 lbs so far" and she says "Yes, and that's good, but you need to keep it up" and then she starts talking about how weight loss slows when school starts, and I say "But I've started school in the summer!" Then I woke up. I'm kinda nervous about what that means. Like, maybe I should focus a little more on my "band thing" with the exercise and eating well, and give school another try when I'm closer to where I want to be. I don't know. I have today off so I went to water aerobics again (Love all the bouncing weightlessly in the water!) and the DB (darling boyfriend) and I are going to the fair. Have a great day ladies!

The first dr I talked to seemed offended when I told him in no uncertain terms, it's lapband or bust. He made some little comment about patients who think they know more than the doctor. Well, I know my body!

I think I will. It'll be nice to just check in with Richmond. Haven't been there since June. I figure I'll try to take off about an hour early and leave work at 4 to give myself enough time. But sometimes just getting through downtown Sac and to Davis at 4pm can be trouble!

I found this in my binder: Richmond Bariatric Support Group Schedule Building C, Third Floor - Conference Rooms C1-C2-C3. 6-7:30 pm 1st Wednesday- Pre and post-op meet separately then join together for the last 15 minutes. 3rd Wednesday- pre and post-op meet for the entire session The groups discuss the issues that arise in conjunction with the necessary lifestyle changes that accompany this journey. Patients will be weighed if they wish. The weight will be documented. This group is facilitated by Beverly Francis, Health Educator of the Bariatric Surgery Department. She has many years of experience facilitating weight loss groups and counseling individuals.

Did anyone do the Bariatrics Lifestyles Class at Richmond? I'm thinking of going to the class and use that as a weight check since EG is being difficult. It's been a month since my last official weigh-in. I wish they had an automated weigh in system. Like, if I could go to the health education center, scan my kaiser card, hop on the scale and it automatically updates in the system. That would make my life so much easier! Anyone know the schedule of the Richmond support group? I know you can get weighed at that too. I don't want Doc F to think I'm getting all non-complaint here!