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Rhonda, men suck! lol but we love them anyway!

currysusan! Seriously vent all you want!

Rhonda, I'm so sorry!!!! I sure hope you feel better! My heart is with you!

I'm so furious with my husband! i love him so much, he's just so infuriating! I have wanted a palm pre so bad! He said that when I had enough cash I could have one! I have $300 in cash from puppies and he said no! I sound like a kid I know, but I'm freaking furious! We fight all the time about breeding the huskies. I'm so tired of it! I think I'm going to sell both my females and all the puppies so we just have our min. pom and call it good! Having puppies, which has been a life long dream.... isn't worth having when all me and Kevin do it fight fight fight!:smile: I just want to buy SOMETHING without having to ask! I know we are trying to get out of debt! I understand that we have over $80,000 of student loans to pay off. I understand that we have a budget! But this is exactly why I wanted to breed huskies, so I could have the cash to do with what I want. Granted, they cost money too, kennel, male dog, food, vet....on and on! We will make over $3800 on all our 11 puppies. You would think he could spare $300 for a phone! He said puppy money was mine. Then he renegs when I want something. He figures all that money will go back into account for all I have spent on dogs. I just want to scream, shout, and bitch, bitch, bitch:cursing::cursing::thumbup::cursing: I want my own life at times! I want somethings for me! Why do I have to put my family first ALL the time!???????? I'm tired of being an adult! I love my family and tomorrow i will feel different, but right now i just want to scream and vent! :thumbup::cursing::smile: Oh, side note..... I've lost 2 more lbs!

One week ago today I did something that changed my life! I have had my ups and downs, ins and thank goodness outs, but I'm so thrilled I did it. It's a dream come true to lose 17 lbs in 3 wks. 2 wks of liquids and 1 after surgery. Yes, I can sleep on my sides, and it's a dream come true! I'm sooooo bad, so don't tell anyone, but I celebrated my bandiversary by eating an egg. Yup! I did it and no I don't regret it! My healing is going great! My only site that hurts in my port site. And I think it still hurts because my pants are right on that stupid incision! My only problem now, is like yesterday I sat up at the movie theater, Harry Potter of course, and when I scrunch down it feels like I'm bending my belly in half, so I had to switch positions a lot! Oh well, prices to pay to see a great movie! Oh, poop alert! Yup, I pooped again! Kinda weird to look forward to pooping. Feel like I'm potty training my kids again. I came out of the bath room and raised my hands up and said to everyone, "Congratulate me, I freaking pooped!" My 2 teenagers were rolling on the ground, thank goodness no friends were over, and my 2 little ones just rolled their eyes! I even texted Kevin, my Sweetheart, and told him. He was so proud! :thumbup: I sold another puppy tonight. My goodness can't believe how fast I'm selling them and i haven't even started advertising them yet. This one was only 3 wks old, so they will have to come back, but they were thrilled! I think I attached a picture of him. Guess we will wait and see! Sleep well, one and all!

One week ago today I did something that changed my life! I have had my ups and downs, ins and thank goodness outs, but I'm so thrilled I did it. It's a dream come true to lose 17 lbs in 3 wks. 2 wks of liquids and 1 after surgery. Yes, I can sleep on my sides, and it's a dream come true! I'm sooooo bad, so don't tell anyone, but I celebrated my bandiversary by eating an egg. Yup! I did it and no I don't regret it! My healing is going great! My only site that hurts in my port site. And I think it still hurts because my pants are right on that stupid incision! My only problem now, is like yesterday I sat up at the movie theater, Harry Potter of course, and when I scrunch down it feels like I'm bending my belly in half, so I had to switch positions a lot! Oh well, prices to pay to see a great movie! Oh, poop alert! Yup, I pooped again! Kinda weird to look forward to pooping. Feel like I'm potty training my kids again. I came out of the bath room and raised my hands up and said to everyone, "Congratulate me, I freaking pooped!" My 2 teenagers were rolling on the ground, thank goodness no friends were over, and my 2 little ones just rolled their eyes! I even texted Kevin, my Sweetheart, and told him. He was so proud! :smile: I sold another puppy tonight. My goodness can't believe how fast I'm selling them and i haven't even started advertising them yet. This one was only 3 wks old, so they will have to come back, but they were thrilled! I think I attached a picture of him. Guess we will wait and see! Sleep well, one and all!

Wow, today is Sunday, well Monday but I'm posting for yesterday. Today I had to go to church, so I wore a bra allllll day! My incisions are high, one is under my breast. Bras hurt like HELLLLL! I finally came and and threw that puppy OFF! I am free and happy! I got in all my water, and food and protein. Ummmm......weird but I have no funny anicdotes. It was just a good day. My gas is coming out constantly. My son is jealous! I can fart louder than he can! I'm so proud! I think what has helped is we have 2 female siberian huskies who both gave birth a week apart. I am up and down with them all day. Pups are worth it because they are freaking hillarious, but I definatly get my exercise in. . Happy farting one and all!:tt1::thumbup:

what cool stuff? hahahahahaha I'm glad I have cool stuff, but what so I can enjoy too! :0) You know there are a lot of people out there who criticize everything people say and what they eat. You know your body. My husband, who is an anesthetist, says they digest differently, but I agree with you. People on here are eating at different rates, so just listen to your body. No, I don't think cottage cheese will hurt! You go girl!

Wow, today is Sunday, well Monday but I'm posting for yesterday. Today I had to go to church, so I wore a bra allllll day! My incisions are high, one is under my breast. Bras hurt like HELLLLL! I finally came and and threw that puppy OFF! I am free and happy! I got in all my water, and food and protein. Ummmm......weird but I have no funny anicdotes. It was just a good day. My gas is coming out constantly. My son is jealous! I can fart louder than he can! I'm so proud! I think what has helped is we have 2 female siberian huskies who both gave birth a week apart. I am up and down with them all day. Pups are worth it because they are freaking hillarious, but I definatly get my exercise in. . Happy farting one and all!:thumbup::thumbup::smile:

Yup, I went there! I am proud to say that 5 days post op I pooped! I never felt so much relief in my life! Last night I was drinking my soup, and I got up and passed out! I'm so pissed at myself! I felt kinda crummy all day, so I spent the day in bed. I didn't drink or eat much yesterday, so that's why. I am having such a hard time figuring out if I'm full. I know that sounds so weird, but I drink my 4 oz and I can't tell if I'm full or not. Have I stretched out my pouch? What if I did something wrong when I ate that dreaded chicken? :smile2: I don't know if what I'm doing is right!!!!!

thank you fantandtired! Appreciate it!

Wow, 2 days in a row are monumental! Here's my strategy for the day and it worked. Breakfast: 8 AM- grits watered down with milk and splenda....mmmmmmmm drink 16.9 oz of water in 2 hours 10 AM Protein Shake drink 16.9 oz of water Noon: Lunch 4 oz cup of SF pudding drink 16.9 oz of water I was so full of water I didn't have my shake till 3 PM 5 PM: dinner-- tomato soup with milk YUM! drink 16.9 oz of water---I had Crystal light this time. At 7:30 is when I always get my munchies, old habits die hard! Well I found my new Savior food! SF FUDGECYCLES! uh huh, yup. I eat atleast 3 a day!:tt1::thumbup: Anyway, that's my schedule, and it actually worked! I'm going to try that every day. I'm not shaky like I was last night because I got all my water in. I also ordered Unjure? is that right? Anyway, you guys told me to add the unflavored into stuff so i get more protein in. So I'm looking forward to getting those samples:thumbup:

amen sista!!!!! I want mushies sooooooooooooo much!

Wow, 2 days in a row are monumental! Here's my strategy for the day and it worked. Breakfast: 8 AM- grits watered down with milk and splenda....mmmmmmmm drink 16.9 oz of water in 2 hours 10 AM Protein Shake drink 16.9 oz of water Noon: Lunch 4 oz cup of SF pudding drink 16.9 oz of water I was so full of water I didn't have my shake till 3 PM 5 PM: dinner-- tomato soup with milk YUM! drink 16.9 oz of water---I had Crystal light this time. At 7:30 is when I always get my munchies, old habits die hard! Well I found my new Savior food! SF FUDGECYCLES! uh huh, yup. I eat atleast 3 a day!:smile2::thumbup: Anyway, that's my schedule, and it actually worked! I'm going to try that every day. I'm not shaky like I was last night because I got all my water in. I also ordered Unjure? is that right? Anyway, you guys told me to add the unflavored into stuff so i get more protein in. So I'm looking forward to getting those samples:thumbup:

Jodi, you are an inspiration! I LOVE your weekly goals. I just got my surgery Monday, 13th. I hope to follow your example. Thanks!

I woke up 9 lbs heavier the day after surgery.....which was the 13th. My husband, who is an Anesthetist, said it's all the IV fluids they gave you while in the hospital. They gave me 4 bags of IV fluids and Kevin, my hubby, says that equals to about 9 lbs. Don't worry. I weighed yesterday and I'm back down, so give it a couple days. I even put back on my wedding ring today!

Yikes! I did the same thing, and got the smackdown just like you! I realize that I needed a smack down BAD! I had surgery Monday and had chicken, very moist, a couple days later. I realize now, because of everyone here, that your stomach has been through A LOT! And you need to give that little thing rest, just like you need rest. It gets easier...... well thats what they tell me. I can't wait till the mushies! Sad that I'm dreaming of mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs! :-) Hang in there! We are all here for you!

I think listening to everyone that everyone is different. Slow and steady wins the race! You are the tortus right now. It's normal! I'm frustrated too, but everyone is here for you including me!

Oh my gosh, I'm 5 days post op, I had surgery on the 13th, and I have an announcement to make! Ready for it?.....really, are you? Ok, here it goes....... I POOPED, I POOPED, I POOPED!!!! Yup, you heard me, and yes I yell it from the roof tops! I feel soooooooo much better. Was wondering if I would ever poop again! lol Gross I know, but we're all friends! love to everyone and happy POOPing! hehehehehehehehehe

Yup, I went there! I am proud to say that 5 days post op I pooped! I never felt so much relief in my life! Last night I was drinking my soup, and I got up and passed out! I'm so pissed at myself! I felt kinda crummy all day, so I spent the day in bed. I didn't drink or eat much yesterday, so that's why. I am having such a hard time figuring out if I'm full. I know that sounds so weird, but I drink my 4 oz and I can't tell if I'm full or not. Have I stretched out my pouch? What if I did something wrong when I ate that dreaded chicken? I don't know if what I'm doing is right!!!!!

Oh Rhonda, I've been so worried! I'm so sorry! I'm still having trouble with water. Everything goes down except water. Feels like it sits there also! If you need need to talk I'm here. All private messages go on my phone so I get them immediately. Take care! Ruth

I was banded July 13th with Realize. So I'm 4 days out. I'm freaking starving. But I hope this too shall pass!

This morning I woke up feeling so much better. I was able to get up without too much discomfort and I only had to get up once during the night. So funny, I forgot to add that I came home from surgery and gained 9 lbs. My sweet husband, who is a nurse anesthetist, reminded me that I had 4 bags of IV during the day so I had a lot of water weight on me. I'm down a couple pounds, so I'm not worried. I'm extremely worried by my hunger today! Yikes! My doc has me on 4 oz of full liquids ex: pudding, soup, milk, etc. Then snack 4 oz of protein shake. Lunch 4 oz full liquids, snack 4 oz protein shake. Dinner 4 oz full liquids. Holy crap, I'm freaking starving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:blushing: I did find people who had my problem, so I guess it's normal, but, I THOUGHT the band was supposed to supress hunger!!!! oh well, this too shall pass...... right? Rhonda(Arb) is out of hospital and doing fine. She had surgery today.

I had it on the 13th and today I actually feel great! I walked on the treadmill...... slow..... but I still walked. My gas is diminishing and I don't need pain pills at all. Sleep is still illusive with not being able to move around, but it's all worth it! Just remember that!

wow congrats on the 14 lbs!