VABandster

Kaydot...Yeah...I'd love to do a xmas gift exchange! Count me in!! Sweet...I sure hope that your hubby doesn't end up having to go to Iraq! As for me...I've been around...just been laying low, haven't been feeling well. This not having a job thing is really starting to get to me...I try to keep my spirits up by going out w/my friends, but as soon as I get home, I start thinking about it and get depressed. I know something will come along, but its just so frustrating. I'm getting ready to head up to Boston for Thanksgiving w/my parents and my sister will fly in from CO as well. Should be fun! I'm trying to be a better bandster and get back to the basics before I go back for my fill on the 13th.... Hope you're all doing well!

Ladies...sorry I have not checked in this week...going to try and catch up! Transformer...sorry to hear about your son!! A friend of mine actually runs a website that sells course material for homeschoolers. You can get a free trial too, so if you want to check it out, let me know and I can PM it to you. Hang in there! STEPH....Wow! You are looking fabulous!! I made an appt. to get my next fill FINALLY on Dec. 13th! I'm going to have my Sister take some more pics since it will be only 2 days from my "bandiversary" to see if I can see the changes...right now I can't! BMAN....that is a funny story about your Marine "buzzing" in his formation! lol Claud...Hope you're having fun w/Boo! Nat...thanks for checkin in! KayDot...soo glad you had fun on your vacation and CONGRATS on that 70lbs milestone!! YOU GO GIRL! Nikki...glad the bandbabys doing well! Ok...need to go finish reading..will be back to post more later..

Boo...LOVE the haircolor!! Looks Fabulous!! Hope you all had a good weekend! I've really been trying to get back to being a good bandster and stop munching in between meals.....it still hasn't changed my scale, but I'm calling today to make my appt. for a fill....and i'll talk to my Dr. while I'm there about the whole stretching thing.

Want2b....Thanks, I'll check out the thread about the stretched pouch. Part of the reason I am worried about it is b/c I can eat more than 1/2 a cup!! I can feel my port as well...I think that's what you're feeling. lap...Great Pics! Thanks for sharing about your journey. I'm heading out for a fill soon, I can't wait! Haven't had one since May...so I really need one!

Transformer....hopefully you will get that Heater fixed this week for sure! It has been a cold few days!! I know what you mean about being broke!! Congrats on the smaller size pantsuit!! woo hoo!! Sweethot...wow, you are crankin on that couch to 5k! You go girl!! sorry to hear about the shins though...that is so painful! I hate getting that! Kay..hope you're havin fun in Vegas Baby!

WOW BMan!!! You are one hot mamma!! No wonder that marine is drooling all over ya!! Glad to hear he sounds like a nice guy..... STEPH...sounds like you've got a nice weekend going...enjoy! BOO...wow....Size 8!??? Holy Cow!! I'm so jealous!!! and Baby...congrats on making it to goal!!! I'm only about 1/2 way there, but that's still a lot closer than I was this time last year! lol Ok, off to the grocery store and by some insanely expensive Gas! UGH....having friends over for hot chocolate and movies tonight!! talk to you girls later!

woofay....yeah, I"m just freaky w/my thoughts I guess...no reason in particular that I think I stretched my pouch...just paranoia I guess b/c I'm eating more than I should be lately! Not sure when I'll be out there. Going to schedule my fill on Monday and will let you all know and maybe I can make one of your RR Meetings! I'd love to meet you all!! I've meet DrewsLou....and she is FABULOUS...so I'm sure all the rest of you are too! Will keep you posted!

So I got a VM from Dr. K...apparently he only does fluros if he thinks there is a big problem?? Frustrating....but oh well, guess I'll schedule a fill and talk to him about it and at least have him pull out whats in there so I can see how much is actually in there before he re-fills me. I still wonder if I've stretched my pouch and want to know how are we supposed to know if we don't get a fluro done?? If I go on liquids//mushies for a few days, would that fix any stretching if there was any??

Claud...You crack me up girl!!! I think its funny that he kept calling you but then had to resort to an insult (and a LAME one at that) to make himself feel better about being blown off! You are a HOT chick and any guy would be lucky to have you!! Sweet...they're saying we may get some flurries here in VA tomorrow night, but I'll believe that when I see it!

NAT You HOT MAMMA YOU!! Smokin up the office....You Go Girl! Wish I could say I feel so hot..my scale is NOT being very cooperative...it just keeps going up and up! I hope my Dr. calls back today so I can convince him I need a fill under fluro ASAP! I can eat way more than I'm supposed to right now and that's not a good thing! Nik...at least you got into a size 16!!! I'm still about 30-40 pounds away from being able to do that! soo GOOD FOR YOU! Don't let the fitting room lady ruin your day! KAY...have a fabulous time in LV!! Can't wait to hear all about it! Steph...WISH I had your problems! Right now I seem to be able to eat anything and everything and too much of it and my self control right now is non existent!

Steph...I can't do pizza at all really, except for the toppings and sometimes a few bites of the crust...don't know why, but other breads don't cause me nearly the same problems as pizza! Although boy do I miss it! *sigh* Transformer...love the Taz Devil!! Wish I had that energy!! lol

so I called and talked to Mary today about trying to get a fill done under fluro and she basically told me I had to come in for a regular fill and talk to the Dr. and have him see if I should get done under fluro. when I explained to her that I'm coming in from VA and I can't just 'come back for another appt', she said she'd have Dr. K call me and talk to me about it. I REALLY want to have a fill done under fluro just to check and make sure everything is ok and I haven't stretched out my pouch! Heres hoping he'll do it for me!! I'll keep you posted.

BMAN..you KNOW a man in uniform w/chocolate always makes things better! I did call and request a fill under fluro, but they won't schedule it until I speak directly to the Dr. who is in surgery all day today, so hopefully he'll call me later tonight or tomorrow and I can convince him that I need this! Congrats on the long run!! I think my calves are just finally recovered from my Hike on Sunday! lol Steph....I definitely still Fart! Much to the embarrassment of my kids! The job hunt is still slow :-( Don't have any interviews even scheduled at the moment...so I'm starting to kind of freak out about money and stuff...but I guess I just have to have faith that something will work out! Its just frustrating! Hope you all have a great day!

Thanks Mal...yeah, I was here in the early days and its amazing how much this board has grown!!! I just can't even keep up w/it all anymore! I figure if worst comes to worst, I'll argue w/Marilyn or Natalie gotta fight for what you want right??

Transformer...I've only been called for jury duty once and didn't end up having to show up (you call the night before and they tell you if you must report or not). So good luck getting out of it! Sweethot....My parents started me on the bunny slope when I was 2 yrs old and never looked back! Very quickly was I whizzing by them on the slopes b/c at that age, you have no fear! So good luck w/that! My calves are still so sore from hiking this weekend that I can't imagine skiing, but I really hope I'm actually in good enough shape this winter to be able to do that again! So how was the chocolate fountain?? Nikki...congrats on fitting into a size 14! Wowza!!! Tomorrow (when my kids are in school), I'm calling my Doc to see if I can get on his schedule for a fill under fluro! I've not had one since May, so I realize I definitely need one if I'm going to lose any more! my scale is actually up 4 pounds and that is NOT good! This unemployment isn't helping b/c I'm just grazing too much...UGH!!!

Hey Gang!!! Long time no chat! Lots of newbies here since I last checked in.....but I need some advice! I was banded by Dr. K last December so I'm quickly coming up on my 1 yr bandiversary! My last fill was in May and my weight loss has stalled in the last few months. Not sure if it's b/c I need another fill or if I have stretched my band? Anyways, I really want to do a fill under fluro w/Dr. K....but last time I tried to ask for that, I think Marilyn said that Dr. K only does Fluro fills if there is a serious problem!? So my question is how do you suggest I convince them that I need a fill under fluro?? Thanks for the help! Glad to see you all doing so well!!

Kay!!! Our Patriots Rock!!!!:rockon: WHAT A GAME!!! Sorry Bman!! But at least it was a fight to the end! STEPH...glad to hear you had a good anniversary..and of course you were looking pretty!! You always do! When I eat hot pockets (which is RARE), I usually just eat the stuff out of the middle! lol Sweethot...I have not yet started the couch to 5k, but did DL the first podcast. Truth is I was going to start today, but I'm so damn sore from a 4.5mile HIKE I did yesterday that there is just no way! I'm hoping to be recovered enough tomorrow to start though! Glad to hear you're still enjoying it! NAT...congrats on the size 16s!! BOO...congrats on getting Betty back!! Love the flames on the car! Transformer...wow...225...I'd love to be that before the end of the year, but tha's still about 20 pounds away! I NEED to call that Dr. this week and see if I can get in for a fill under fluro! Ok ladies...will be back later to type more...my boys are out of school today and tomorrow, so gotta go hang w/them for a bit. TTYL

Kaydot...i ask about the pouch stretch b/c I'm afraid I've stretched mine b/c I've not been a model bandster recently. I'm not sure if i stretched it by eating too much or if it really has just loosened up since I haven't had a fill since May? Trying to see if there is a way to tell the difference b/w the two? I guess I really just need to call my Dr. on Monday and see if I can get a fill under fluro done! NAT...glad you had such a great day!! hope your weekend goes just as well!! I have a busy one ahead! Going to a winery and a comedy club today and tomorrow going on a hike and watching the Patriots kick some Colts ass hopefully! :confused: Hope you all have a great one...

Thinide, good to see you! No, you're definitely not alone in struggling! We're here for you!! post as often as you can. Happy Anniversary Steph!!! Ok...I know we haven't talked about this in a while...but how do you know if you've stretched your pouch??

NAT...good for you girl for taking a mental health day and staying in bed! We all need to do that from time to time I think! As for the job...still haven't heard, but have decided to give up on that possibility and focus on other new ones. Had an interview yesterday w/another co. and will hear next week if I'm going back for a 2nd round. As for having fun..yeah...I do know how to have it, but honestly it gets expensive, both on the wallet and in the caloric intake!!! BUT....I mostly do it to keep from getting too depressed about the fact that I really am lonely and missing being in a real realationship, and the fact that I'm unemployed! Luckily my kids are older so I've gotten past most of the stress of being a single mom, but Trust me...I still feel it and worry about my kids all the time! Just hang in there...you take care of yourself and you'll be ok!! KayDot...Congrats on the 208!!!! I can't seem to get my butt past 240...and right now my scale says I'm UP 4 pounds so I'm pissed!! Sounds like that bodybugg is helping get you going, that's great! Nik...I'm w/you on the 4lb increase! Hang in there, and we'll get it back off!! I had a blast yesterday w/my friends....winery was great although I ended up eating way too much and then we went back to one of my friends house to watch a movie. Also got a Text from the EX which I IGNORED! woo hoo! yeah me....movin on!

Transformer...how did your dr. know your band was loose? did you get a fill under fluro?? I don't know why I'm procrastinating getting my next fill! I am really struggling to maintain right now, so I know I need it! someone kick my ass! KAY..glad to hear it sounds like you're enjoying your bugg! I hope it helps! Steph...I can totally understand why you'd look forward to getting laid off every year! I wouldn't mind a few months off (w/out having to worry about money of course) either! lol Yesterday was a beautiful day at the winery! My friend took some pics and as soon as I get them, I'll post one. Nik...and anyone else that still has candy left in the house...STEP AWAY FROM THE CANDY! I'm so glad I don't have any left! Hope you all have a good day!

I don't have any halloween candy either! I got rid of it all last night and my boys are at their dads so I don't really have the temptation! Thank GOD!! KayDot...can't wait to hear about the Body Bugg!!! NAT...thanks for checkin in!I hope you get the new job! sounds like the current one is full of stress! SWEET....I haven't started the couch to 5k either, but i'm gonna! Ok ladies...a bunch of my friends that are all unemployed and I are going to a vineyard w/a picnic lunch and are going to enjoy the fall foliage and drink some wine! I'll catch ya later!

Boo...congrats on the 4lb drop!! BMAN...thanks for the link! I'll start tomorrow probably (so i won't be far behind you STEPH), b/c my knees are bothering me a bit today from all the walking I've done the past 2 days. Need a days break I think! Nikki...thanks for the Poem Girlfriend! Going to a haunted forrest tonight so I won't be tempted to eat candy all night. Hope y'all have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Steph...I know what you mean about your daughter!! Unfortunately all you can do is support her and hope that she figures out she needs to expand his horizins on her own!! Good luck w/work! SWEET...I'm off to google the couch to 5k thing right now! It sounds like you're really enjoying it! Keep up the great work!!

Kay...i'm with B.man....you should try it at least once to say you did it! I have never done it but absolutely would if any of my guy friends dared me to! lol I'm so jealous that you're going to LV!! I was out there in June and had such a BLAST! It was one of the best trips I've had in a loong time! BMAN...sorry to hear you're still so sleepy..have you thought about talking to your Dr. about it?? Have you tried upping your calorie intake? I walked 2 miles yesterday w/the dog....today I'm going to try and do it again or get on the elliptical. Gotta get in my 3 days of exercise this week! Still no job news....trying not to let it get to me, b/c a part of me is enjoying not working, but the $$ aspect is what keeps freaking me out. *sigh* OH well....gotta keep on keeping on, right? Hope you all have a great day!