MoniqueD

Good Evening Everyone! I hope all had a very Merry Christmas!!! I certainly did. My fam always has a great time when we get together.... I must say that I did not do too bad today.... My family has ditched the traditional foods and we have Seafood Gumbo and that's all on Christmas. I had 2 bowls and it was all protein....Shrimp, chicken, hotlinks and a tiny-tiny bit of rice at the bottom of one of the bowls. I also had 2 shots of tequila....Opps! Jes-you are right....Tomorrow is a new day! Tamra-Okay, so we are not going to talk about it...Just try to get back on track tomorrow...Remember, Christmas is one day...Not a week! We also have to remember we still have New Year's Eve.... Lee-good for you....Walking the lake today....On Christmas....I wish I still lived in the 'Town (Oakland). Are we getting together next week....How about a Pre-New Year's Lunch....Breakfast....We can all eat that....I'm an early riser....Breakfast would be great for me... I have to go check on the little people...Be back............

Good morning all, Candra, go call Kaiser now....They're open... Get that appt...Weasel your way in like I did. LOL. I am trying to find my exercise flow too. I caught a ride on the treadmill 3 days in a row...Whoa! tamra-keep up the pace. Canolie-ummmm, Chili....Sounds good.... Good work on not eating the other foods....It will pay off really soon. Next you will be like me....Happy to lose some of the fluff but sad (mad!!! :tongue:) when you have to give away your good clothes..... Jes-thanks for the positive encouragement. How are you doing with the exercise and food plan? Heather-Yes, it is hard to refocus after a vacation...Good for you on eating healthy so soon.... You can do it! I am getting ready to go see The Princess and the Frog. TTYL............ Have a great day!

Here to give myself a pat on the back.....:tongue: I hit the treadmill 3 days in a row... 50 minutes @ 3.3mph, 2.66miles YEAH!!!! Where is everybody???? It sure is quiet???

Hello All!!! I am striving like Tamra! Hey girl! I plan to hit the treadmill in a few minutes and take my evening shower and chillax!!! Beatriz-Thanks for the encouragement. I can't wait for the fill. How much did you lose post-op and before the fill? Have you lost any since the 1cc was added? Mama Ash and Canolie-thanks for the encouragement, too! I am trying harder to stick to this....We are in this for life. Tamra-you go girl...I am so proud of you.... Planning is the key for me too!!! I may make some jello for later... Riley-I am so happy you are having fun in the dating world...Yes, you may need to take a break...You sound so busy....I can barely keep up... and yes, us married people can sometimes be fun too! I would love to hang out with you all.. Just say where and when. Jes-the romantic meal sounds so good. That may be our New Year's Eve Meal....If we don't end up going out.... Honestly, I am not pressed to go anywhere.... Everyday is a new day for me..LOL. Candra-I called early last week and on last Friday and was told by Beverly that the January calendar was not out yet. She told me to call back this week. I called yesterday and spoke to Annabelle and I told her that it seems rather late for the January calendar not to be out as it is almost the end of December. She put me on hold and came back asking me when did I want to come...I was like, "Whoa!!!!" She said she needed to double check Robin's schedule and I could hear her speaking with Robin... She said she was squeazing me into the schedule.... Not sure if the calendar is our or what the heck is going on... She did offer me Jan 5 in Vacaville. Maybe you could get that appt. Lee-yes, we can do this together!!! Let's go!!! I know I'm forgetting some...I will catch you next time...I must go catch this treadmill while I am a tiny bit motivated......................................................:tongue:

Hi all!!!! I have to admit...I am so proud of myself... Yesterday, I hit the treadmill and did 2.5miles... and I did it again today....I did 2.5miles and have walked 11,237 steps so far...I am wiped though...Maybe it will make up for the Margarita I had yesterday and the chocolate covered almonds I ate tonight... I plan to get on that treadmill everyday that I am off.... NEWS!!!! I WEASELED MY WAY INTO AN APPT WITH BOTH ROBIN AND DR WHO....I MEAN DR FISHER.... MY APPT IS JANUARY 4TH AT 8:30AM WITH ROBIN AND 9:00AM WITH DR FISHER....WHOO-WHOO!!! I am so happy....I need this fill like never before... This is going to make me work harder to lose this 6,7,8++ lbs that I keep playing with...I need to break the 200 mark and enter Onederland by 1/4!!!!! That means I really have to watch it over the holidays.... Heather, welcome back! Tamra-I'm ready to hit the gym when ever you are....Let's do this!!!! Jes and all-I would like to get together with you all if we can agree on a good day and time...When is everyone free? It may be kind of difficult with the holidays.... Okay so my hand just hit something and I thought I lost my entire post....I'm posting now...I could say more.

Night, night all!!! Jes-It was really good seeing you today...You look great!!! Manana ladies.....Remember, tomorrow is a brand new day!

beatriz-congrats on getting the fill. How many cc's did you have already in your band? Now I am really wondering what the criteria is for "earning" your fill. I had my surgery one week before you and he told me to make another appt at 12+...??? Go figure. Were you getting hungary??? Hit a platau??? I don't see him for another month and I have hit Bandster HEll!!! I need a fill so bad. I can eat anything and have still only lost 13lbs. I am stepping up my exercise amd trying hard to hit the 20lbs lost by Jan 18....

Ok so here is the short version!!!! I just jog/walked 2.5miles on my treadmill....It took 45 minutes and I burned 320calories....my pedometer said I did 5710 aerobic steps and 7310 so far for the day.....And the day isn't over...I will hit the 10,000 step mark today, for sure. Jes-Yes, I will be there at the jewelry party...and Yes, please no band talk... only a few know I have it...Just Jean and Gayle.... Unless we find a moment alone...LOL Riley, Nicolie and Candra....Ya'll better stop talking about my good Doctor...Fisher... LOL...Although he does look like a Who!!!! You guys are making my poor port hurt...I already made her happy and stiff by hitting the treadmill this morning...Now you are making me bust a gut laughing at Fisher. So far I have eaten well... B-grits w/ butter and 1/4 cup milk and coffee with 1tsp. sugar. I am preparing to eat 2 ribs for lunch and hopefully do not go overboard at the social gathering. I would love to get together with you all sometime over the next 2 weeks....I am off until Jan 4th...Let's make it happen... Gotta go....later.

Tamra~Yes, I should have brought my butt to the meeting!!! Instead, I ran errands....shopping while I can after work....And I stayed home and ate a whole dang garlic crab..Why didn't you call and harrass me and save me???? Congrats on the weightloss.... Tomorrow will be new day!!!.

Okay guys!!! I am so out of control....I need a real miracle. My eating is out of control. I have had See's Candy...Homemade chocolate chip cookies and a whole garlic crab tonight!!!! I need to detox...I still think I am unbanded...........Help!!!!

Maria-I don't know girl....Your food intake sounds little to me. I told you guys I can eat like an unbanded person....that's why I am not losing any weight....I have to get myself together and back on track...Today has been good though.... I just called Kaiser Richmond and spoke to Beverly. She looked me up and the computer said I need to have a class in January....The class is the 30 minute with that damn Robin and 30 minutes with Dr. Fisher. At least I don't have to wait until February. Unfortunately, the January calendar is not out. She told me to call back next week to see if it is out.... My friend just attened the late Nov orientation and was assigned to Dr Im. Who on here has that Dr???? Any tips for her??? She has lost 11lbs since orientation and was just told by Dr Im, yesterday to lose 17lbs...I guess her total is 27lbs..... Heather-That did the good Dr. say about your weight goal???? Did he change the amount of weight you have to lose???? Sorry if you already said. I've been away for a while. Hope your're having fun in Hawaii!!!

Hey everyone! Okay, so excuse me while I gain some accountablility.... B-1 scrambled egg and 1 grilled smoked sausage, opps...and some Simply Lemonade L- 1-6oz chicken breast, grilled on the Foreman Grill, 1 cup green tea with 2 tea spoons sugar... Okay, so it's not great but it's a start in the right direction...I am at a complete stand still....I have not lost any weight in weeks and I think I have gained and lost the same damn 2 lbs..... I am getting ready to call and schedule my appt with the good Dr. I hope I can fanagle my way into a fill...... Hope all are well... Tamra, I want to call you....Or you should call me....What's up???

Jes-Hey there lady! I'm here. I was trying to catch up with you gals....I give up! Too many pages to read... You all have forgotten about me...Vegas was great...Lost my damn money though! I did some shopping and made up for it on the house though! I may see you next Sunday. Not sure if I am coming. I also am trying to come to the Wed Richmond meeting. I need that reality check. My eating is totally out of control....It's as if I am not banded. Everyone-Hello!!! I miss you all. I have to go tend to a crying baby....I'll be back!

Hey Jes, girl...I'm so hungary I could eat a bear!!!! I have been totally out of control. I inhaled an entire garlic crab Saturday night and some garlic shrimp fried rice... I need to re-focus... So much for me losing the 6lbs by my Vegas trip... Oh, it's Thursday. So it's too damn late... Oh, well. I will have a great time with the hubby. It's been a long time since we have gone out of town together.... without the babies... I will re-focus when I get back. I will not go overboard though. I will be happy with maintaining. Even through the holidays. Did you call to schedule your appt? Did they schedule it? or Did you just get an appt card in the mail? Dr Fisher told me to come back in 8-10 weeks (from Nov 23). He also said the calendar did not go out that far... I doubled checked before I left and he was right. I would love to get the fill on Jan 18th, Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday because the holidays will be officially over and because I am off... So much for my thought process...

Hello Everyone! Jes-I am so glad to see you got your fill...Did it hurt??? Was the area completely numb? Pat-I love Christmas and the decorations too! I am going to have to love the decorations more this year because we don't have money to buy the presents... Maria-Mexican Soup sounds good to me....Especially in this weather... Liz-I'm glad you surrounded yourself with love. Kids have a way of doing that to you. Pam-I'm so sorry you are ill...Try to stay in. The cold snap may make it worse if you go out... Tina-Wow, 7 miles!!! How old is your daughter? Question? How long after getting banded did you get your first fill??? I ask because Jes, you are 1 month ahead of me and just recieved your fill. Dr Fisher told me to make my appt for the beginning of February...Why do I have to wait so long? Do you all think I should double check with him? Or do you think I could just make my appt on my own in Jan and act like I forgot what he told me??? I do want to get through the holidays and have my fill around the 2nd week in January not February!!!

Good Morning all! I am so out of control....I have no restriction... I won't even tell you about yesterday...It's gone and today is a brand new day!!!! I'm resetting the clock and starting over... Tamra-don't give up girl...It took me 3 years! Yes, that's right...3 long years....I also had a baby in between this processs.... I'll share my story with you later... I said this to say that...Yes, it does take time....The weight is not going to just fall off. It took some time for you to gain it and may take twice as long to lose it!!! We are all here for you, girl... call me when you can.

Hi ladies, Real quick! Liz, I don't know what you're talking about...You'll be the only chick in the overalls....I on the other hand...will be wearing hott shorts or a super dress. No overalls for me... LOL!!! I do dig the compound tho' maybe we will save some damn money. Tina-congrats on the fill. See, you didn't need to cancel the appt. So how much do they typically want you to lose to "qualify" for your fill???? That is, since we have to "earn" it??? Ha ha! Tamra, unfortunately, I will not be able to go in the am....I have my step-daugher plus my 2 babies this weekend.... We will get together real soon.... I am trying to get to the Dec 16 meeting in Richmond....Anyone interested???/

P.S.~Riley, give me a couple of jello shots!!! LOL

Hi Everyone! I hope all are well... I too struggle with the same 2-3lbs for the last 2 weeks. I need a fill real bad... I have to make it throught the holidays on my own...because I do not see Dr Fisher until Feb. Happy Birthday, Tamra!!!! I ate to celebrate your birthday too...I didn't have a chocolate cupcake....Like Jes, just 2 Jolly Rancher Stix...@70 Cals each!!!! Ugh....I'm hooked!!! I plan to do better tomorrow...because.... Tomorrow is a brand new day!!!

OMG! :w00t: I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. I HAVE THE SAME EXACT PAIN IN THE UPPER PART OF MY BACK. IT OCCURS AFTER EATING TOO MUCH.....I THINK RESTRICTION MANIFEST DIFFERENTLY IN EVERYONE AND THIS MAY BE OURS....I MENTIONED THIS TO MY SURGEON AND HE SAID THE SAME THING....WE NEED TO EAT LESS. EVEN WITH YOU ONLY EATING A FEW BITES, THAT TOO MAY BE TOO MUCH....I ON THE OTHER HAND....APPARENTLY HAVE EYES BIGGER THAN MY STOMACH AND DO NOT KNOW WHEN TO QUIT!!! I JUST ATE WAY TOO MUCH...CUZ I'M HUNGARY AND I HAVE THE FEELING NOW. THE ONLY THINGS THAT HELP ARE GULPING SUPER HOT Water WITH A TINY BIT OF meat TENDERIZOR OR WALKING...AND WHO WANTS TO DO THAT AFTER A MEAL????

Hello All! I have been reading but unable to chime in because I am exausted. Tina-Hang in there! Hopefully, you avoid the layoff list. Tamra-Happy Birthday and have you heard from "The Doc"? Jes and Candra-I am in Bandster Hell too. I can eat just as much as before. I think I did well today....So far.... I have to go...My eyes are burning and just won't stay open...I'll be back tomorrow... P.S.~Dr. Fisher told me I have to lose before getting my 1st fill too! What's with that??? I feel like I have stalled too. I have lost 13lbs...I am happy...However, I need that dang fill to continue...He told me to make an appt in February....So, I have a long time to wait....The good thing is I will be able to eat during the holidays....The bad thing is I WILL BE ABLE TO EAT DURING THE HOLIDAYS!!!!!! I have to maintain and lose more before I see him....

Oh, yeah! I dare myself to eat 1/2 tp 3/4 cup at each meal... For the next meal, for the next 2 meals, heck for the DAY!!!!! Tomorrow, of course~!!!! ROTF LMAO! Seriously..... I do dare myself......

Heather, you go girl! Give me some of that motivation!!!!

Hello All, First let me start by chiming in on this here Robin thing! I can relate. Jes is right! She basically tells everyone the same thing. No, she is not a Medical Doctor...Although she acts as such! There have been a few times I almost gave her a few choice word... Remember, I have been going through this process since 2006 and had to drop-out due to my pregnancy...Anyway, she rubbed me the wrong way at my re-certification orientation and I almost let her have it!!!! I decided that was not the Christian-ly way to act and not the way I wanted to be remembered.....Especially since she has some clout in the department.... With that said... I just know how and how much to deal with her... I really don't care for her attitude... I will leave it at that for now.... Ask me more when we meet in person.... Who know if anyone from Kaiser see's this site????? Jes-Girl, I'm with you! I can eat just as much as when there was no band... I sometimes feel like it's not there.... There is no was 1/2 to 3/4 cup is going to fill me up!!!! Maria-I lost 13lbs and seem to be at a stand still... I am 7 weeks post-op! I have to admit...I could stand to do better with my exercise....Tomorrow is a brand new day. Meeting yesterday~Donna, Liz, Heather, Canolie, Pat, and anybody I missed.....I am so sad I missed it! You all look so good! I can't believe I missed a photo op!!! I will try to make it next time...Maybe Tamra and I and I forgot who it was that lives in Antioch, can ride together....I'm willing to drive :confused: I am now starting to fit into some of my 14's...No where near a 12!!! I am happy though...I haven't been this close to Onederland in almost 8 years..... It feels great... Jes-we can do it....I need to lose 7lbs by 12/10...I can do it if I totally went back to the liquid diet....Not!!!! I only have 11 days to make something happen.... Candra-I hate that I missed you in that tight ass Body Magic Contraption!!! LOL... I do want one tho. Maybe it will make my butt look bigger Banded Pros-when did you get your 1st fill??? I don't see Doc Fisher until the first/second week in February... I my blossom by then....I can still eat..... I feel no restriction...Even then, he wants me to keep losing and did not sound like it was a gurantee that I was going to get a fill...Hopefully the girl, Robin isn't pulling the strings on Doc Fisher and my fill......Ugh! That would be just awful..... I think I have said enough!!! I need to go put some laundry away....I'll be back........................

Tamra~go get some Benefiber....Drink it up to 3x/day....this should help.