Jadeite

Girl, you couldn't squeeze the Fabulous out of you, even Dole got a hold of your ass.. lol You are awesome, and sensational. Life's truest test is when we are juggling it all at once while maintaining health and prosperity. A fine delicate balance. Keep those close to you who bring blessing to your balance not discourage it. We all have our negative moments... but alas we stay the course and work on mastering the fluidity of our roller coaster ride and minimizing the abrupt stops and jerk movement. Emotions are strange addicts needing recognition and sustainability before they lash out in violence towards ourselves and others. Stay in the righteous place Love to you Vivacious Vixen...

Sorry lovelies, no internet in the woodlands of Colorado!!! I fully missed all of you! Right now im on spring break but working doing a house sitting gig out in BFE. It is truly beautiful out there, Snow on the ground, Evergreens and Bluest of Skys. I'm currently taking care of two dogs and two cats... I walk the dogs at least twice a day for a mile or two. Come to find out I'm Allergic to cats!!! Full blown sneezing, runny nose and sinus pressure. It's getting worse each day. Thank goodness I'm done on Monday. Okay now on too the Banded Life, Soo, I got my first fill a week or so ago and NADA! I mean really, no restriction whatso ever!!! So I made an appointment for fill #2 on the 23 of March! Yay, March Madness Here I Come... I really liked what another bandster said about Bandster Hell.. Sorry, Bandito is it??? Not sure anyways. The point that sticks with me from the blog post is to treat this time "Bandster Hell" as a gentle yet effective training period to make healthy food choices and KICK UP THE EXCERSICE!!! Anyway you like it ladies and radical gentlemen. For me the Yoga sessions 2 - 3 times a week Really Really Im mean really make a difference. My weight has puts a lot of pressure around my hips and in turn my low back and neck have taken a beating. Sometimes i wake up in the middle of the night with severe pain and the only thing that has provided me relief and strength has been yoga. When I slack on the classes, my body makes no hesitation to remind me. Just how much it still hurts. So for March Madness, I am trying to stay focused on going to at least 3 classes a week and fitting in 2-3 days of elliptical. As far as food choices go Ummm i think i might still need some work on that. I tend to go for carby thing & quick fixes. So im trying to plan meals a bit better, but needing some more inspiration. Well take care and keep smiling bandsters.

Listen.. Your are beautiful and so is your daughter. Please don't let worthless people get you down. You are so much better than that. And a better Mom too! There are a ton of prejudice bitches out there and lord knows we have all crossed their path. But your heart is divine and you are on your path. There will always be those people who live in constant negativity and die in negativity. But you my friend are The "Light of Smiles" and you soar way higher that any snooty gasfacers!! Light of Smiles is a beautiful meditation that my ex turned me on to. Smile on the inside and light up the world on the outside. Don't worry about the insignificant and continue to enjoy the beautiful days with your daughter. You are an amazing mom and will continue to change negative patterns in your life which will filter down to the rest of your family. You are doing great!! keep rockin it Sista!!

Anyone there yet?? At the point where you are feeling better and other people.. ie MEN start noticing you look better too. Men are such visual creatures and a skirt and boots when there is still snow on the ground will do the job most any day. It was just nice to notice others noticing me in a good way:) NSV1... lol... I haven't lost much on the scale only about 10 lbs but my tummy is down and with a little black slimmer and a sweet new top... Well lets just say that outfit has magical powers lol.. I sure hope this trend continues. all aboard... to ride the crazy train to the land of skinny... :tt1:

Okay so in went in for a fill on Friday a whole 3 hour drive. I was hoping to fill some even a little restriction but Nope.... Bummer. I almost wonder if he put anything in?? I feel like i haven't even had surgery sometimes. Still making healthy choices and even went to yoga on Saturday and Monday with a little extra hiking in between, but still the scale does not move. :rolleyes2: Hopefully things will start to turn around and I will see some Fabulous results soon. we will see...

Lov ur Style Woman!! Crackin me UP over here... and I feel ya on not keeping the sweets in the house. The cool thing is you have brought such great awareness to yourself that you can easily identify and deal with the "emotion and action" during the moment.. And that my friend is rising up to the mountain and seeing over the top! These are powerful victories in our lives that reshape the foundation of our strength. By identifying and letting go, all without judgement! You are awesome thank you so much for sharing!! Jade*

Anyone there yet?? At the point where you are feeling better and other people.. ie MEN start noticing you look better too. Men are such visual creatures and a skirt and boots when there is still snow on the ground will do the job most any day. It was just nice to notice others noticing me in a good way:) NSV1... lol... I haven't lost much on the scale only about 10 lbs but my tummy is down and with a little black slimmer and a sweet new top... Well lets just say that outfit has magical powers lol.. I sure hope this trend continues. all aboard... to ride the crazy train to the land of skinny... :biggrin:

Nice.. keep up the inspiration woman!!! way to rock it for all those feeling the same way! :biggrin:

Thanks. Your thoughts really do help, i feel this is so true but yet sometimes it is hard when your ready for faster results. I know this is a process and change is in the here and now. Thanks again Jade*

Yay for you!!! so glad your doing so well. I am feeling like i am in the same boat.. lost some weight after surgery but not seeing any movement on the scale. :biggrin: I know it is a process but man after spending all that money... I am wanting some quicker results.. :thumbup: i know i know. Fill two will hopefully be much better. I just want it now:).. My workout goal is to include yoga 3-5 times a week. I went on Sat and Mon and BOY AM I SORE TODAY!!! yaoozaar. I feel EVERY Muscle in my body. Trying to stay positive and continue to love myself without over eating.. Oh yeah.. for eating out. I have been checking out the soups. They tend to go down well and not have to many calories. Mexican resturants i do Beans rice and veggies, cheap and good protein. i can still eat sushi rolls. ooh and shrimp cocktails too.. purrfect. take care and let me know how it goes with Dr Smith. Can you go in when ever you want or do they make you wait a long time before the next fill. i think he only comes up to ABQ once a month or so ... boo.. I was even thinking about coming back to dfw just to get a fill.. LOL...

Okay so in went in for a fill on Friday a whole 3 hour drive. I was hoping to fill some even a little restriction but Nope.... Bummer. I almost wonder if he put anything in?? I feel like i haven't even had surgery sometimes. Still making healthy choices and even went to yoga on Saturday and Monday with a little extra hiking in between, but still the scale does not move. :biggrin: Hopefully things will start to turn around and I will see some Fabulous results soon. we will see...

Hey there, I am going in for my first fill this Friday! I totally hear you on getting several fills right off the bat. It has only been two weeks since my surgery and I am feeling ready to get this thing started. I don't want to be six months in and still struggling to lose. Hoping for a fantastic summer and a much smaller bathing suit:).. Good luck with your fills and keep up the good work!

I can eat way too much and my appetite is back in full swing. Noooo. I am still trying to watch what i eat, but i can feel those bad overeating habits coming back. Not good. I reallly need to get in to see Dr Smith this week pronto!!! I wish appointment setter would call me back so I know when he is going to be here. I am not super stoked on having to drive 3 hours to get a fill. Totally not cool. Wish there was someplace closer like Durango, where i live.. That would be great. Even still it is worth the long drive to get a fill and feel the restriction again... Not liking bandster hell :rolleyes2:

I can eat way too much and my appetite is back in full swing. Noooo. I am still trying to watch what i eat, but i can feel those bad overeating habits coming back. Not good. I reallly need to get in to see Dr Smith this week pronto!!! I wish appointment setter would call me back so I know when he is going to be here. I am not super stoked on having to drive 3 hours to get a fill. Totally not cool. Wish there was someplace closer like Durango, where i live.. That would be great. Even still it is worth the long drive to get a fill and feel the restriction again... Not liking bandster hell :tongue_smilie:

It has been eight days since my surgery and i am healing right along. Maybe I'm feeling a little too good? Movement is good, I hiked about 3 miles in the snow today. It was awesome. I still have intense pain in my upper left shoulder after I eat. Weird. It does not go away. sharp and throbbing. I really hope that sensation goes away soon. As far as food goes... I am not following the regulations. yikes... i am already back to eating solid foods but chewing them much much more. I am still not eating very much and i have lost 10 lbs. Morning Protein shake smoothie with almond butter, milk and banana Lunch Soup, cottage cheese Dinner A real dinner. thai food rice noodles with chicken and veggies sushi rolls. Only my portion is an eighth of what it use to be. I have called in to the Abq office to meet with Dr. Smith near the end of the month. I'm thinking next week or so to get my first fill. Adding more movement into my daily routine will be vital in jump starting my continued loss. I dont think eating solid foods so early is super bad for me. ?? I'm just not a caned foods kind of person. Although i was thinking about trying my hand at making homemade broccoli soup. been craving that stuff lately. Must need the iron. I do take my vitamins but nothing beats the real thing. All and all i am feeling pretty good. But also keeping a close eye on myself. Well here's to looking great and feeling good now! Manifesting my own reality, full of joy and adventure.:redface:

It has been eight days since my surgery and i am healing right along. Maybe I'm feeling a little too good? Movement is good, I hiked about 3 miles in the snow today. It was awesome. I still have intense pain in my upper left shoulder after I eat. Weird. It does not go away. sharp and throbbing. I really hope that sensation goes away soon. As far as food goes... I am not following the regulations. yikes... i am already back to eating solid foods but chewing them much much more. I am still not eating very much and i have lost 10 lbs. Morning Protein shake smoothie with almond butter, milk and banana Lunch Soup, cottage cheese Dinner A real dinner. thai food rice noodles with chicken and veggies sushi rolls. Only my portion is an eighth of what it use to be. I have called in to the Abq office to meet with Dr. Smith near the end of the month. I'm thinking next week or so to get my first fill. Adding more movement into my daily routine will be vital in jump starting my continued loss. I dont think eating solid foods so early is super bad for me. ?? I'm just not a caned foods kind of person. Although i was thinking about trying my hand at making homemade broccoli soup. been craving that stuff lately. Must need the iron. I do take my vitamins but nothing beats the real thing. All and all i am feeling pretty good. But also keeping a close eye on myself. Well here's to looking great and feeling good now! Manifesting my own reality, full of joy and adventure.

This too shall pass. Hang in there you are doing great.

Just a quick check in. Today is day six after my surgery and I am finally getting back on track... Fyi Codine does not mix well with others.. ie herbals... Very bad idea.. Good NEWS!!!! I am down 9lbs since the day after surgery!!! WHOOO HOOO!!!! This make me very very very very did i say very happy:biggrin::biggrin::thumbup::biggrin: Physically - I am still in a bit of pain. Burping a lot peeing and having normal bm's... thank god! Lost 9 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Feeling like getting on the elliptical already:) Emotionally - Well wouldn't you know... I'm kickin it in the red tent and have had strange bouts of overwhelming emotion. Couple tears nothing tragic. Again I am just watching myself without judging. Spiritually - Feeling blessed, loved, strong, and transforming before my own eyes. Much like the snake shedding its skin. Here Here for the 21st century..

No pain is still there. My back upper left shoulder still feels weird. My stomach still hurts but it is easier to walk normally again. But manageble