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Hey all!!! did I miss something??? When did Tamra become, Left Boob???? So far so good on the food B-1 scrambled egg and 4 slices deli selects ham, coffee with sugar. I am going to make good choices today and all weekend. I have to get into that Onederland Club....I was 203.3lbs on my scale this AM. Lee-You are doing it gurl!!! I wish I could come with you tomorrow...Let me see what I can do. I am going to PM you my number. Tamra aka Left Boob???-How are you? Nicolie and Pat-You are next!!! I can't wait!!! Pam-I feel you on the food...I can eat too. However, since my fill...I do feel some restriction. I just cant seem to stop eating. Food just tastes so good. I am making good choices. Just eating more than I should to feel full. Candra-Riley is right. The restriction for me set in a few days later. After I started stage III foods. I still feel it 2 weeks later just not as much. I have to start following the rules instead of listening to my body... Because my body tells me I'm hungary but my mind knows I'm not!!!! Jes-I just my try that 5 day pouch test Monday... Are you doing it now? How is it going? Tina-did you find your pedometer today? Are you back at work. I thought I lost mine one day and decided to start clipping it to my underwear and looping the string through the leg. That way I know it's not going anywhere. I do check it when I go to the bathroom. I have almost my own personal goal of 10,000 steps 4 times this week. So far, I have done it 3 days this week. One more to go. More if I can handle it. Lets make good choices ladies and gentleman!!!

Hi Everyone! I hope all are well. I think it's the weather that makes us want to eat....I downed to many chocolate covered almonds yesterday and the day before and the scale was not friendly to me this morning. I was up 2.3lbs from yesterday's weight...WTF??? 2.3lbs in one day...I don't think so.... So, it was back to the plan... today...I did okay, not great but OK. Tina-How many steps are you at??? I did make myself do the treadmill after eating to much for dinner... I managed to do 52 minutes.... I am so tired... and my foot hurts. Candra-I am glad you were able to get a tiny fill. We both have 5cc's now.... Maybe we will lose some weight. I really want to be in Onederland. I have 3lbs to go....However, it may be more like 4lbs since the candy episode. Tamra-I'm glad you are up and about. Keep up the good work. Are you having any gas? Riley-Yes, girl!!! Guard your heart. You are too precious. Try not to fall in love or like too quickly. Heather-Keep at it. The scale will move. I only update my ticker based on my Kaiser Weights. Reggie-I would love to come to your house. Feb 13 won't work for me either. That is Valentine's Day Weekend. February 6 works for me so far. What city do you live in? Nicolie-Hey girl! How are you? Everyone I missed!!! How are you?

Good morning all! Not at 100% today. Hope my eating and exercise is up to par!!!

Ash-glad to hear you had a good b-day. Hahahah on the 25...I tried that... Enjoy! Tina-I bought a pedometer after meeting the ladies for the first time and I have been wearing it every day! The "people" say we should aim for 10,000 steps/day. I'm not sure how many miles that equates to but I do know that 10,000 steps is considered highly active. I have reached 10,000 many times...I move around alot. I average 5,000-6,000 on regular days. My goal for this week is to get that 10,000 at least 4 days. So far, I have met the goal Mon and Tues...I took a day of rest today. Trust me, I will be back at it tomorrow.

Tina-we were posting at the same time. I have an 11 year old step-daughter who is motivating me to do better. She saw me on the treadmill and now wants to work-out...We can definately help each other... Yes, we have to work hard to stay connected. I hope to meet you in-person at the next get together.... Speaking of which, when are we going to get together??? I know it's wet and rainy and we probably can't go for a walk.... Any ideas???

I am so mad I missed the meeting, Jes. It sounds like you had a great time. I have been writing things down since Dec and yes, it does help to keep you accountable. I know exactly what my problem is...carbs and snacking...I also eat way more than 1/2 to 3/4 cups per feeding...I am learning the hard way how to cut the portions. I am beginning to get things stuck and have uncomfortable feelings after eating...Is this what restriction feels like???

Tina-We can do it...2010 is our year. I have to do better if not for myself....for my kids.... I have a 6 yo and a 1 yo. I have to set a good example My appetite is still strong. I can eat... Today, and the other day, for the first time...I got something stuck.... Saturday, it was a piece of chicken breast...It was too dry... I must have run to the bathroom and hacked it up...Today, it was a tiny piece of wheat bread (untoasted)...I guess they mean business when they say all bread should be toasted... I was in that bathroom so fast. It would not come up... I had to drink some water. Never again.... Yes, I have to cut the carbs too. I just ate a good handfull of Dove Chocolate Covered Almond. Why, why, Why???? I have to stop the self Sabotaging behaviors.... I should throw them away...Don't know why I bought them anyway. Yes, I do! The TOM must be coming. to the trash... I must hit ONDERLAND!

TAMRA!!!!! WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME.....I AM SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU! I'M GLAD THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO RESCHEDULE YOU. I KNOW YOU WERE SCARED AND YOU DIDN'T NEED THAT. MINE WAS RESCHEDULED 2X AND I WAS CONVINCED THAT WAS A SIGN FROM ABOVE.... LUCKILY, IT WAS NOT AND HERE I AM... GOOD FOR YOU ON BEING BELOW SURGERY GOAL...DID THE M.O.M. FINALLY KICK IN??? MAKE SURE YOU TAKE THE VICODIN WHEN NEEDED. IT WILL HELP WITH THE PAIN. I'LL CALL YOU TOMORROW. GET SOME REST. P.S. HOW IS YOUR MOM???? Lee-Okay, so I chickened out on the meeting too...I didn't feel like driving in the rain and the traffic....I think Jes went. Next time??? Riley-how are you and is the #1 man back? Put his foot in his mouth, huh? Pam/Candra-Yeah, the snacking is bad... Me too! And I'm not hungary. I think it's the weather..... Emotional eating...GO AWAY!!! Jes/Tina-did you go to the meeting??? How was it? I did check out the 5 day pouch test and it doesn't sound bad. I need a boost. I feel like I am at a stand still. I better see that scale move by the weekend. I have stepped up my game in exercise. Nicolie-you are next, girl! Get ready.... Ashley-Happy Birthday lady!!! Are we partying???

Hi ladies, food- B-Green Tea with 2 tsp sugar 1oz string cheese with 6 slices Deli Selects ham around it L-5oz. steak and 1/2 cup mixed veggies(leftovers from the other night) S-10z. beef Jerky D-now here is where I fell off..... I ate 2 small slices of Chicago style pizza. It was baked chicken with fresh basil pizza....So good....then.... to try to fix what I'd done... I jumped on the treadmill for 61:37 minutes, a total of 3.24miles....I think it's gone..... Oppa!!! Oh well, better than I would have done if I had not been banded or exercised.... Tomorrow..............

Jes-Thanks, I'm going ot check it out. I will see you tomorrow. I plan to come to the meeting. Lee-See you tomorrow lady.... Who else is coming????

Good evening everyone! Tamra-Okay gurl....It's your turn!!! Enjoy! and yes, please call me when you can. Jes-Please tell me about this Pouch test...I seriously need something. I am a carb addict too. I did pretty good today...Especially with the exercise. I hit the treadmill again for 61:37 minutes, 3.28miles... I am wiped out....I am getting ready to go watch Biggest Loser!!! I need constant motivation. Riley??? Where have you been???

Hello Jill, Tiffany and Soexcited! How was you day? Mine was good. I ate well and stayed on program. I did just eat a tiny bit too much for dinner....It's okay because I plan to hit the treadmill hard again tonight. I have approximately 1 hour to burn and then no excuses.... Jill, I know too well what you mean by the exercise equiptment not getting used. That used to be my treadmill. Now I am determined to get my money's worth... It used to serve as the drying station....You know for the clothes you didn't want to put in the dryer..Never again...

Tamra, stay close to he toilet! LOL

Happy NOT Monday!!! Hope all are on the wagon and ready to roll.

Good morning! Today is a brand new day! My scale this morning was down! Yeaaaaa! I have to keep up the pace! I have my meals planned and must not fail!!!! I'm getting into the ONDERLAND club this week!!!

Knock, knock, knock, bam, bam, bam!!!!!! UGh........That's me trying to get into Onederland! I too and stuck with 2lbs to go...This is my week...I'm getting in damn it! I have been semi-exercising and trying to eat what I'm supposed to. I have to admit I am good at sabotoging my own efforts. I do really well during the day and while at work...It's the evening when I have difficulty. Last week I ate ice cream 4 nights in a row. Not much though. I put it into the little 2oz sauce cups from Smart and Final....Nevertheless, that's not a part of the plan...I know. I can eat a regular sized portion!!! I had my surgery 10/20 and my first fill on 1/4. I have lost a total of 17.5lbs. I am currently 202 on the dot!!! I have to do this...This week, my goal is to exercise 4 days and hit 10,000 steps on my pedometer at least 4 days....That means I have to walk 4 miles on the treadmill...etc... I did the first 10,000 steps today! I need motivation! I am also planning to go to my lapband support group meeting this Wednesday night. come on ladies, we can do this....We should check in with each other this week and make sure we are all doing something.... What state are you both in??

Jes-Hey birthday girl!!! Hope you had a great b-day weekend and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend.... I sure did...I also had a few shots of tequila in celebration of both your birthday's. Now, enough is enough.... I'm back on track...Hopefully with avengence. I do plan to go to the meeting on Wednesday. I'm trying to get Gayle and another friend who is trying to lose her pre-op weight to come also. It depends on my day at work... I know, enough with the excuses... More than likely, I will be there. Tamra-I'm going to PM you my number just in case you don't have it anymore. I pureed my soups in the blender.

Hi Tamra-I felt scared and kept thinking, "What if...????" Then I kept thinking about WHY? I was doing the surgery in the first place. Number 1, so that I could be at a healthy weight and be here for my children, to be able to stop taking various meds and not be told....many times that my weight was making me pre-diabetic... I am so scared of diabetes. The bottom line is that I was sick and tired of being fat!!! I was sick and tired of having to go to Lane Bryant and others looking for fluffy people clothes. I was sick and more tired of going to stores asking, "What's the largest size this comes in?" You know the drill... You will be fine! Most of us experienced the same thoughts. I know you are thinking, "Am I doing the right thing?" Especially if you have people around you telling you how good you look and saying, "Can't you just continue losing and exercising, without having to do the surgery?" I say, the heck with that and do your thing girl!!! I wish you the best and just know that you have the support of everyone here. We are all here for you. If you need anything, soup...jello...don't hesitate to call me...I'm right around the corner. I drank some dieters tea this morning and boy am I feeling it...Not quite ready yet.... I am going to call you tomorrow... Hope all are well and that the weekend went well.. I did well today with both eating and exercise...I hit the treadmill for 3.14miles and so far on my pedometer I have logged 11,814 steps.....I have not done that in a while. Most days, I'm lucky to hit 5000-6000. I must admit...I'm tired but I feel good....Anyway, gotta go wind down for bed and work tomorrow....It's been a good weekend... Is anyone going to the Richmond Support Group meeting Wednesday????

Happy birthday, Jes!!!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!

Good morning all! I am doing something for myself this am! Currently, I am sitting here getting a pedi with a girlfriend. So theraputic! Aaahhhhhh! We had an early breakfast at a diner in Brentwood first. I am determined to get back on track. I do have on my BM tank top. Sofar so good with the food. Food- B-1/2 hotlink, 2 slices bacon and 1 egg and coffee. I'm feeling great and plan to hit the treadmill after chucky cheese. Lee-thanks for posting the NoCal group info. I may try to come. Not sure if I will make the Wednesday night support group meeting. Tamra-you're in the home stretch!!!! You go girl! Jes-how are you. Let's get together! Candra-where are you? Pat, Pam, heather, Ashley, john, Riley, maria, Nicolie, Tina, am I forgetting anyone??? How are things? What are we eating? I'll be back!

Hey there everyone! Sorry there were so many that could not make it!! I wish I could have come... Pam-did you gals take your measurements??? Food-Today started off really good....Then, I fell completely off the wagon....I mean, really fell off. B-Grits-I make some bomb a** grits....How was is that said they hated, didn't like or liked Cream of Wheat better.... Tamra and I should have a grits cook-off... S-Beef jerky D-1/3 grilled ribeye steak, 1/4 cup pasta roni, 1/4c. mixed veggies..... All good, right??? Then I ate 4 pillsbury Chocolate Chip cookies and had tequila shots...I feel fine but I'm going to pay when the scale doesn't move in the negative direction.... Oh well, back on tomorrow...Tomorrow is a brand new day...and I have a birthday party at Chucky Cheese...I plan to eat before I go...It's at 4pm and to wear my Body Magic Tank Top all day...It keeps me from eating and totally conscienous....The thing is so tight. In a good way!!! Tamra-What did you eat today???? Why are you all lurking????? What's up?????

OMG, Nicole! I am so sorry to hear that. Ice, ice, and more ice!!!! I am sure we will get a chance to meet each other soon. Maybe at the next get together...I am unable to make it today too... Have a ball ladies, enjoy!!! TAKE lots of pics!!!

I was weighted after in my gown.

Good morning ladies! Happy Friday! Hope we all do well today! I sort of fell off a tad bit yesterday. I'm on so far today! At work so I can't stay. Ash-glad to hear you are practical and making practical decisions. Good luck with the weight loss efforts. You can do it! Remember, the band is only a tool! It is nnlot going to make you lose weight on it's own. You just need to watch what you eat and exercise. I know it's easier said than done. As we all know what to do and obviously we too have difficulty so it because we are l here. With that said, you are still welcome here amd I'm sure we will continue to support you. Lots of luv..... I'll be back.....