Wheezy

Glad to hear from you and that things are OK. Ditto about what Yoda said...you have a life. About the heartbeat, I was in the middle of a stress test when I had a bunch of extra heartbeats. An echo cardiogram confirmed that it was nothing to worry about. Lots of people have these things crop op especially at our age.

Actually, I'm kinda lucky because I can go to Ottawa for my fills. It's a 1 hour drive. My first 2 fills where in Mississauga, that was a 6 hour drive one way!!!! Then I found out about the guy in Ottawa. The cost of the fill is $75. I'd rather pay $75 than to be on the road 12 hrs for a fill. I have 1.8 ccs in a 4 cc band. I don't know how much fill I will get but I presume it will say to add 0.5 ccs.

I was in Myrtle Beach. It took only 3 days back at work to feel like I needed another vacation. I am going for a fill next Monday. I'm having it done in Ottawa. I'm a little ambiguous about the fill because some days it's hard to get anything down but I haven't had any weight loss in a while. I did not have this surgery so that my weight can stay the same so I am going ahead with the fill. I just bought this book titled Living and Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery. Haven't read it yet (just picked it up today) but what I have read so far (the cover), there are over 100 recipes and most are high protein, low fat. I am a little confused about the info out there about how to eat. I was told by Dr. M. to eat 3 meals a day and to try to follow the Canadian food guide. Well..... that's almost impossible to do so I thought I would check out the book. I also read a lot hear is to eat your protein first. Will let ya all know if there are any great revelations.

Some photos I said I would be posting. No not the before after pics...just my vacation.

Mandi.....what are you doing????!!!!! To tell you the truth, I think I might try it. Yogurt and cottage cheese...hmmm don't forget the VitaVims

Green the shopping was fantastic. I couldn't believe how much my husband shopped. Great deals everywhere. It was like going to Winners with another 40% off. The highlight of my purchases were: a new purse with a matching wallet, very chic. I also bought a new digital camera, dual lenses, 7.3 MP very cool. I took lots of pics cause I was playing with my new camera. Yoda, you should see what I bought you. It's a secret so you can pick it up anytime. When are you coming? You can bring the Mr. he seems like a nice guy.

Glad to hear the Mrs arrived safely. If you go to bed early today, tomorrow will come faster and then there will be only 6 sleeps left. Hang in there Mr Yoda.

Cllllloooooeeee, where are yooooou? Miss ya!

Mandi, hang in there it's probably just a plateau. You have done so well. I know what you mean about the finicky band. One day you can eat a lot and others barely anything goes down. I'm scheduled for a fill on the 30th but sometimes I think what the hell am I doing? I think though that more and more the eat almost anything days are more frequent. I'm trying on those days to make better choices. It's like since the band, I hardly eat any fruit but on the days I find myself eating more, maybe it's a good time to get the fruit or some veggies in. Anyhoo, don't get impatient, you have lost 105 lbs in 1 year!!!! That's amazing!!!:clap2:

Yeah, what's with the new look with lapband? Looks like it's for just to add some ads.

:cry Poor Mr Yoda, you do have us. We'll keep you company.

Mandi, maybe the red belt is meant to be wrapped around your waist several times. I'm not sure it should be hanging that low in the back. About the shoes, the 1st dress has enough going on, I think that a plain black or white shoe would be better. But what the heck...what do I know about fashion? I wear scrubs all day long and when I get home on goes the sweats. So take this advise from where it comes from. You look fantastic!

Mandi, I also like them both. My vote is go with the one that you like the best. If you feel good about it, it will shine through. You will feel and look more confident. By the way, great new bod gurl!!!!!!

Enjoy the trip Yoda. Hope the weather is better....it has to be. We expecting another 15 cm of snow tonight. What the f....?

Wow Vancouver, what ya doing there gurl???? It is a secret???

All this talk about food!!!! I went to the grocery store today after the gym and bought some BBQ peanuts. Wonder who put that in my head Yoda!!

Welcome Deanna, hope everything goes well for you. Dr Mumford is a really caring Doc. You are in good hands. Keep us posted.

OK back from vacation. Where is spring? The weather sucks and I don't want to go back to work. Now that I have that off my chest, I am very grateful to have had such a wonderful vacation. I couldn't beleive how relaxed I was. While on vacation, I decided to get moving. My husband and I took long walks on the beach and I've been to the gym twice this week. I plan on making part of my life again. Thought I could sit back and let the band do all the work and since the band is really not working well for me, it's time to make some changes. Today is a new day.

Yuck!!!! I am back from Myrtle Beach and the weather sucks. It cooled down this week in South Carolina when the weather got worse here but it was still a lot better there. Spring will come......someday.

Here is a list of fill Docs I got from this site. It's not up to date but it may be of some use. Fills, Drs.doc

I just brought all of the receipts to my tax man and he took care of it all. He actually put the medical expenses on my husbands income taxes because it gave us a bigger refund. Question. If you borrowed the money to pay for the surgery, is the interest on the loan tax deductible?

Mandi, have fun on your trip. Mr Wheezy and I just spent a pile of money in the US. Enjoy

Welcome home Lila. Yeah it's cold up there. I phoned my sis today and she says that they are expecting 10cm. Aren't we in April? What's up with that? We are heading home tomorrow so hope this snow thing is done. I decided that we are bringing the warm weather with us

Thanks for all the advice and Yoda I think after so many years of being to to finish your plate and "do you know how many starving people there are?" it is hard to get over.

Victoria, Sorry to hear about your mom's diagnosis. You and your family will be in my prayers. That reminds me to give my mom a call tomorrow.