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Damn, Tam - you shoulda stuck with Doc Who! Sounds like Baggs did a number on you LOL. I had ZERO problems - Never opened the gas-x box - only took the vicodin 1 time because they told me to take it later that night when I got home. got no pain meds before I left the hospital - didn't need it. Up & ready to go right after surgery - Yep - you shoulda stuck with The Doc! This is his curse on you for switching LOL LOL LOL

PAT - Welcome to the bandside! You should be in the comfy chair chillin out! Cain't wait to hear how your recovery goes! Tina - I agree with Pammie - lay low sister! Did I mention that the meetings with Robin are NOT a requirement!!! You can lose the 12lbs! I feel for you though, I know how hard it was with so little in my band - Now at 5cc's it's finally working like the tool it was suppose to be. Get yourself a really large bottle of water and just drink it ALL day long - I put crystal light in mine and it really did help keep me from eating so much all day. Coco's on the move! it's all fast tracked from her on out! (still workin on my hubby) Hey John, since you're a veteran at this, take care of Coco in class Thursday. Tamra - sending Bri good thoughts!! I had a decaf coffe as soon as I was on full liquids - only had a few sips just because once I started drinking it, i didn't really wasnt it. Hot tea is fine too - AS LONG AS IT IS ALL SF & DECAF! Lee - you gonna weight in or what?? would be so cool if you could go to the orientation with coco & john. Pammie - chin up lovely ladie - I know how you feel though as it is those same blues that are keeping me up at night. And I'm alreay oh wellbutrin LOL. Oh boy - since I got my fill by tummy is so darn loud. I hear it rumblin when the TV & radio are off and I just look over at the hubby and he can hear it too. Not a hungry thing though just an air thing. My life would be so perfect if I could just get past the late night boredom wanting to eat thing though. I had a small handful of sunflower seeds at 2am. Seriously - I need some ambien but they won't give me any :confused: I know this weather isn't helping any either - it is a proven fact that we want to hybernate & pack on the pounds in the winter - Robin probably wouldn't agree though LMAO

PS: don't even want any chocolate today!

Oh, Pat - sorry you have this hickup at the last minute! I would email Dr. Park if I were you! Been up since 4am have a headache but got to see Coco this afternoon - I really want to post for her but I don't want to steal her Mojo - just know that it's good news and Liz thinks we're idiots LOL RANT: Bridezilla got these little jars that she wants to fill with personalized M&M"s for wedding favors - why does she wasnt me to come take all the jars out of their little individual bubble wraps, put the personalized ribbons on them and then put them back in the little bubble wraps so that the ribbon can get flattened and we have to take them all back out of their little wraps to put the M&M's in when she orders them closer to the wedding date to put them back in they little wraps AGAIN to transport them to the wedding just to take them back out to give them away??? Wouldn't it make sense to do the ribbons & M&M's at the same time? I'm so confused by all this- I don't think I'm a very good MOH. Or at least, I don't like being a MOH. I finally know what it feels like to be banded! This morning I ate 1/4c of chicken salad and was DONE! for lunch 5 hours later I TRIED to have another 1/4C but could only manage two bites before it got stuck in my throat and I was done again. too full to even drink my water. I LOVE THIS FRIGGIN THING!

Hey Pat - how was that MOM LOL - See you on the band side :wink: Maria - you are ALWAYS missed! Wuv u! Pammie - no pain no gain right?? Heather - did I miss the challenge post? what's it all about?? LB - How you doing this morning - better??? Coco - You could be on the band side next week if things work out for you as they did for LB! Woo hoo!!!! K, I woke up at 4:00 am this morning - didn't eat but sure did want to - couldn't go back to sleep either so I've been up and now I have a headache - GRRRRRRRRR!

Ok, so update - I did eat a little snacky snack last night before bed - but I still woke up at 4:00 am this time - didn't eat though! forced myself to just go back to sleep. April - I had a little piece of my unsweetend bakers chocolate and it was wonderful - so I couldn't stop and wound up eating the whole darn thing so now it's gone and i won't buy anymore - so no more baking LOL. Chocolate is like my own personal brand of heroine (sound familiar coco? LOL) so knowing is half the battle and now I just truly know that It is just something I can't have at all. Funny but before all this I could just have a square of dark chocolate and be fine but now it's like oh no - I gotta have it simply because I know I shouldn't - Mind games, right MO? I'm not having another snack tonight but I did space out my hot bath - took it at 9:30 so hopefully I will sleep better - also since I've already had my carb fix I don't think I'll wake up wanting it. Lee: So not sure about the poses - It seems my head is ALWAYS sideways but I don't realize I'm doing it till I see the pic - I do try to not rest my arms against my side so that my fat doesn't push out LOL. I must win some type of award for the biggest thighs though LOL. Can't wait to see the hair stylist for the wedding hairdo so i know how much i get to cut off! Pammie - I don't know what us up with me & the nick names - Nicolie was just to much to say so I had just thought "cole" would be better and that turned to coco. as far as LB goes - it was just too funny to resist.

Mo - so funny that you said that - yesterday after lunch it was - it takes a minute for it to register that you're full and then bam -ear hurts. today is totally different - I can actually feel it passing thru the band & it's not nice! This whole thing is such a learning process

thanks Jes - sure would be nice if you could come next time!!

Pat - thanks for the compliment sizing for a bra is the easiet thing on earth - only problem is it's just a guideline as they are all a dat bit different styles & brands. 1. measure your ribcage right below your breasts - that is your bra size. if it is an odd number you can go down a size or up a size depending on the brand & style - for instance - I measure a 33 so I wear a 34 bra. 2. measure around your breasts at the fullest part. subtract your rib cage measurement from that number - every inch is a cup size so if your rib cage is a 34 & the fullest part of your breast is a 38 - that is a four inch difference (1"=a, 2"=b, 3"=c, 4"=d) you would be a 34D. "Piece of cake" - or "pice of steak" since we are all on protiens now LOL two days lady! Today is my nieces 16th B-day - I'm taking her & a few friends to Cal Skate in Rohnert park - Pat, Riley - you two should meet me there - good exercise! 6:30 - 9

thanks Riley! question... so i just got this fill and while i think im getting close im not sure i have "restriction" but im not sure. I can feel EVERY bite i take go thru the band right away but the thing is, I can actually FEEL it & it kina hurts. Did u ever experience this phase? Tamra, u need to check ur insurance to see if ur comp coverage has a full glass replacement endorsement. Dont worry, comp claims wont raise ur rates. So excited bout your weight loss - Update that ticker girl! Coco - work it out Mz. 219. Does anybody else find themselves ever using their txt abbreviations while typing? I just realized that I've been doing that LOL We got new panties yesterday.....

Allison - It is up to you as to what surgery you want. and all I really want to say about that is that Kaiser pushes RNY on everybody so if that's not what you want then be firm. Also, you may get some PM's from people voicing THIER opinions on what surgery you should get so don't be influenced by anybody else - do your own research and decide FOR YOURSELF what is best for you. No suregery is a cure all - with the band you struggle in the beginning until you get the right adjustment & restriction for your body then it gets easier to lose the weight - with the BP you have it real easy in the beginning while the mal absorbtion is working but once that wears off you struggle to keep your eating habits in check for the duration. Don't know much about the sleeve since it was not an option for me when I started they just started doing them. Sounds like a good option too though. but again, NONE OF THESE ARE A CURE ALL OR MIRACLE PROCEDURE - you still are responsible for your eating habbits - the ones in your head LOL Good luck! Coco - all the pics on my camera suck! The light in tha background is horrible and you can't really see anything so tell Robbie not to quit his day job LOL Heather - can't wait for you to email me the one on your camera - I will PM you my emal address right now. Left Boob - where you at - you need to keep us up to date on your progress - weight yourself yet??

Good Night all

Good times today ladies! Pat - My neighbor kept making me homemade chicken soup (she knew I had surgery but doesn't know I got the band) I drank the broth and it was so yummy! as long as you can see thru it then it's fine. Once I got to full liquids I pureed the soup and it was just as yummy! so go for it WELCOME ALLISON - I dont know how much traffic there is from sac to vallejo but from Vallejo to Kaiser Richmond takes me about 30 min depending on traffic - take 80 west all the way to Richmond and get off on W. Barret - turn right on W. Barret, Left on Harbour and the very first driveway on the right is kaiser. Just driving home from the pt west meeting when there is no traffic takes me about 50 minutes. So I'd say 2.5hrs would be best simply because you need to allot time for anything unexpected. I say this because if you are late, they won't let you in! Ok, so Soma Intimates in the mall is my new favorite store - next big sale is in June ladies - got a beautiful new robe for 9.99 - marked down from $129.00! They have the most gorgious nighties - can't wait to get small enough to fit in em. Mo & Lee so glad you guys had fun even though it wasnt with us. Would have been so nice for us all to be together but i get it, the drive sucks sometimes. Candi - you look awsome! I really didn't recognize you - so glad you came! Next month please plan time for lunch April - had a blast today - please tell you baby I'm sorry for keeping you so long, I was being selfish LOL. Truly need to get together more often. Co-co - would you be mad if I posted the pic of us in our panties?? hahaha - I was thinkin you & Robbie just need to move to the V. You'll be closer to me and left boob. Had so much fun today let's not wait another month to get together. Reggie - I missed you today. It's been way too long since we've gotten together. Sorry, i can't come on the 6th - gotta go get my hair & make-up done with bridezilla for the wedding - yeah, I know, wedding is in July but apparently you can never get your hair done soon enough - gotta have some trial runs & styles - GRRRR! Robbie - you're still so fired - your good looks won't make up for your smart ass mouth LOL. I could let you keep your camera man job but then I'd hafta kill ya!!!!! Left Boob - you missed out today - sorry you're in pain so when you feel better co-co, April & I will come take you Bra & Pantie shopping - having the right sizes really make a difference - enjoy the new burping you hahahahahahahahahaha. John, having fun... ? Pat - you are right around the corner! good for you! Riley - where the hell are you beauty?? Sweet T - wish you were there today - Don't over work yourself the overtime pay will all be taken by your good ol' uncle sam anyway. DONNA I WAS SO HOPING YOU WERE GOING TO MAKE IT FOR LUNCH. Hope you get everything sqared away soon. It's cuttin into my D-Time. Pammie - can't believe you almost ran off without giving me my hung - girl, I almost got a red bra today - but it was kinda old lady lace not sexy lace and for $40 I want it to be saucy red!! I'm gonna take your advice and grab a little snack here in a moment before i jet off to bet - let you know how it works out. Heather - your fella sounds like such a great character - I love the txt message. so, they say you go down a shoe size when you lose wight - I got dibbs on those little purple numbers you had on today !! Karen - so glad to finally meet you - thanks for coming to lunch with us and hope to see you next month too.

I suppose to be on full liquids today but was out & about when I got hungry - so I cheated - I got pinto's & cheese from TB. They were yummy and really hit the spot - by the time I add the hot sauce they weren't much thicker than the cream of wheat anyway Lee - are the monthly meetings always on the 4th saturday?

Pat - sorry I missed you last night! Lee - I'd love to come to the meeting with you but It's the Pt. West group tomorrow - Let me know about the next one though and I'll come. Mo - Tam had text saying that her left boob was hurting - turns out its right below her left boob and it's the port LOL. So I figured TLC had Left Eye - why can't we have Left Boob?? So now I can't wiat to feel some restriction - I may have it now but I won't know till i can actually eat. My chest doesn't feel tight at all thoug. Maybe I'm immune to the band LOL colie - yep - ready to bra shop! I will bring you some slacks I have tomorrow too. Reggie - are you coming?? Pat - I'm so excited for you - can't wait to see you on the band side - what's up with the commune? I think we all need to live closer for real Pammie - I so wish I could have spaghetti & cereal - I can't eat that stuff or I blow up! I love how you have to get the boys up but not your daughter - men!

Ok, well, it's midnight and now I'm laying here tossing & turning - can't sleep and I'm hungry - want to eat - UGH! See I NEED ambien to take me away

No, Tina, as of yet I don't feel anything - I expected to feel tight in my chest but nope - nada. Don't feel it when I'm drinking anything either so i know that riley had said it kicks in for her a few days later and really I haven't had any food to test it out with but i'd have to say it hasn't done anything for me as of yet. You need a fill :biggrin:

I had 3 till today so we shall see

Hey Jes - I've only lost 12lbs - actually I lost 16 but in the last two weeks of midnight carbs I've gained 4 back. I was honest and told him that and he said that stress plays a major role in our behaviors but i need to learn to control id - basically work it out! He's not as humorous as Liz when he talks about thinkg but has her same demeanor - honest and tells it like it is but never rude! My fill doesn't feel like anything - 5cc's to me feels the same as 3 did - however - I will give you a more definate answer in a couple of days when I get to eat solid food. so skipping the mushy stage again LOL. The actual fill was weird - he was poking around a bit - none of that in & out with the needle stuff - just with his fingers making sure he knew where it was at first. Since I got the numbing shot first I just felt alot of pressure - felt like he was gonna push right thru me - then he had me do a partial crunch - most exercise I've had all week LOL

Hey all - don't know how long my internet will work - get's funky in the rain - I think I already told you that LOL Tina - he said he was reluctant because I had such a large hernia. That he wants to take it slow - F*** that! It's fixed now so let us move on - also because I haven't lost much weight. I told him how great I felt for the first two months after surgery - not wanting to eat at all and was hoping I'd get that back a bit with a fill. he said that was the fixing of the hernia that made me feel that way and that I will always still feel hungry with the band. that my expectations of it making me less hungry are not realistic but then he said that at my weight, my body is not hungry if I'm eating 1/2c of food 3x daily - said it's all in my head - HMMMM? Guess it's time for hypnotism! Oh, and your tummy doesn't growl - he said that's just air moving thru your bowels - the burping he said is caused by the hernia being fixed too WTF? - I'm so damn tired of that hernia LOL Never caused me so much grief before now all of a sudden it's my main issue :biggrin: I'm a bit hungry right now but not too bad. All I've had today is a cup of coffee this morning. It's so much easier to just not eat at all. Just knowing that I "can't" is enough for me to not. I truly believe I've been messing up becausde of lack of sleep caused by stress - why oh why are sleeping pills off the table? Sleep is the root or all evil! Dr. Oz said that if you're craving sweets it's because you're tired - I so want some chocolate frosting right about now. Hey Left Boob - how ya doing? Reggie - actually 1 pair is a 16 and the other is a 14. they are all yours

Hey April.... Good to see you on! hope all is well and hope to see you saturday

Hi Reggie - you beautiful creature you! I have 2 pair of size 14 jeans that are way too long for me - still have the tags on em? You interested? Won't you come Saturday????? I'm down for another get together at your spot - providing my Cat cooperates with me LOL She's such a Beast - now that she's feeling better she attacts me every time I come near he again - Brat! Heather - you're probably right LOL. The Doc just might do that to you. I've only lost 2lbs since October! Well, I had lost 7 but in the last three days my scale jumped up 4lbs - WTF - must be all those carbs at 3am. I asked for sleeping pills but was DENIED

This is the very first time ever, with the exception of my 3am check ins that I've been the ONLY one on here.

Hi Everybody - So I did get a fill but it was a teeter-totter. He was reluctant because, get this, my hiatal hernia was so large that he doesn't like to give fills early on when that happens. I have 5cc's now. I love Doc Who... In a lot of ways he's like Liz - straight forward, tell it like it is but not in any type of rude way. I've been F'n up and he told me so - but wasn't rude at all - told me to eat faster and not chew so much. Told me I had unreal expectations of the band. Scolded me about the midnight snacking but also said that he understands the roll stress plays in it all and these are hard times BUT I need to figure it out and learn to handle it! He said that at my weight I should never be hungery with only 1/2c food 3x per day. That it's all in my head LOL.. He is NOT pleased with my incisions/scars - my port incision is STILL bruised and the other ones are still red. He thinks I had/have some sort of allergic reaction but also said that they will eventually fade away and won't be noticeable at all. I just thought of something... I should have told him I have been told that I have Thalassemia - hence all the bruising in the first place - Oops! I go back in 3 months and need to be down 10lbs to get a fill. He did say the weight loss slows down as you get smaller so he does understand things but isn't going to settle for anything less than I am capable of. Heather, I seriously contemplated getting on him for you but then decided it was best if I didn't get in your business without your permission LOL Pat - I didn't get the pills either - Doc Who said that there is no proof in any study that says they work so he left it up to me - I didn't take em and I didn't have ANY nausia so I just simply think it's up to the idividual and how their body responds - Case & Point.... Tamra did take em and still got real nauseated. Tina - I say count the trip around the apartment complex as exercise! They say cleaning your house is exercise too so why not - Thinking of getting the ShakeWeight. If nothing else, it keeps my body doing some type of movement and it's only 19.99. Is it just me or does anybody else have a hard time getting motivated to work out in this weather? My brother is building his Harley in the garage so my treadmill is put up - no room for it right now - besides, it's freezing in the garage. My internet & home phone are down - it always happens when it rains - AT&T said we have "old" wiring hubs and that they could replace it but we'd have to pay for it - REALLY?? Not wiring in our house cuz my husband, the electrician, replaced it all - it's THEIR wiring at THEIR hubs where the wire is brought to our house HMMMM??