Lisa G.

Sugarbear, when I do my ticker..... I put all my information back in each time I do one. I don't use my password half the time. That way, I know it's right. lol I just do a new one each time. I know..... lots of trouble, but that's what I do. Yall have a Happy New Year! lisa

Way to to SugarB. I need to call the office and make an appointment. I was supposed to have went the 4th of December, but you know what's been happening with my life lately. Guess I better make one soon. I think I might need a little bit. Not much. My will power needs a boost also. Yall have a HAPPY NEW YEAR! And don't forget the Black eyed peas! We can eat them! lol lisa

I had some Amoxi-drops when I had a toothache the first part of this month. They were delicious. (that was sarcastic!) But, they worked. I didn't know they made adult size doses in liquid. I figured I would have to drink a gallon of the stuff at a time to get proper doses, but my doses were like 1 tsp. Shannon, I do hope you feel better soon. I wish I could do something. lisa

Morning everyone! I got on the scales this morning.......I was suprised. I hadn't gained anything. BUT I haven't lost anything either. Oh well, I guess I broke even. lol That's a good thing, huh? Susan..... how are you this morning? Keeping everyone in line? Have yall been closed all week? What's keeping you busy? lol I was looking at the posts above and just so you know....... don't try to edit. I mess everything up when I try. All you get is a bunch of smiley faces in between EVERY letter and it's hard to see where you need to edit. Then when you get thru and it gets corrected, the post looks funny. I don't even try anymore. I just post again. lol Or sometimes, I look it over before I click the post button. Has it been hard for everyone to get back in the box? Man, I messed up eating desert. CARBS are EVIL!!! They make you crave more carbs. I have been trying really hard not to eat sweet stuff, but man it's hard!!! I'm going thru withdrawal. lol Shanon, how do you feel this morning? Better git, yall have a good day and ................ lisa

Sorry Susan.... if you cook, you have the temptation to taste. Maybe you should give him the hint. hmmmmmm. I know that would NOT work at my house. lol Sorry for you too, mylap1. Have you tried the creamy soups and stuff a little thicker? Thin down everything so that you can drink thru a straw. As for the laxatives.... can't help you. Maybe the others can recommend something. I know you don't to here this one.... Drink as much water as possible. Make yourself drink it. At least 64 ounces daily. Now for the restriction question.....I have an older style band as do most of the girls on this thread. Dr. H did my surgery and my band was empty for the first 6 weeks. Your band has to "seat" into place so that it won't slip. Putting a fill in before it "seats" might cause it to become "un-seated". Does that make sense? You have the hardest part coming up. You will need lots and lots of will power until you have some restriction, but you can do this. I have heard that this time is called "bandster hell." Everyone on this board (with the exception of lo2us, bless her heart) has gone thru this. Just remember, you have to heal. Drink lots of water. You can use things to flavor the water if you need too. Just make sure it's low cal. Crystal lite, sugar free koolaid, even some of the Great Value stuff at wal-mart is pretty good. I like the cherry limeade flavor. I'm sorry if I discourage you, but you will have to be determined to do this. We are here to help you if we can, k? Shannon, sorry bout the cold. Hope you feel better soon. Yall take care! lisa

I got a lump of coal. lisa

Hey everyone. How was the box this holiday season???? I have to tell yall....... my box busted open. lol I know, not funny. Back to the right foods. Glad all the left overs are at Mom's house and not mine. But.... I found a new exercise machine. You are never gonna belive this....... Tanner got a pogo stick. Just the right weight limit too. I just had to teach him how to jump on it. Just imagine a (@#$%^@#%&) year old woman jumping on a pogo stick! I promise it ain't a pretty sight. But it's good exercise. Maybe I'll just have to borrow it and use it in the back yard where no one can see me. lol I already look strange jumping on the trampoline, so I don't want to look stranger jumping on a pogo stick. lol Sugarbear, way to go on the computer. That must have been a real shocker in a good way. Now you can see us on the big screen. lol mylap1, how are you today. Did you do ok this weekend? I know it's hard to be on a restricted diet during Christmas. Come to think about it, I was on my pre-op diet last year during Christmas. Maybe that explains why my box busted this year. Good excuse anyway. Well the 29th of this month is my one year bandiversary. I'm really not where I wanted to be, but I guess I can't be too hard on myself. 57 pounds is ok, but I coulda done better. Well, yall have a good day. Since it's raining here, I know what we will be doing a big part of the day. Trying to wear that Wii out. That thing is fun. (even for a old, fat woman) GIT BACK IN THAT BOX!!! Tape up the sides and start over! lisa

Yep, I think he's all set. I hope so, cause I'm tired. Holiday in the park was COLD!!!! I felt so sorry for all those little kids. They were shaking so bad they could hardly sing. I hope none of them wind up with pneumonia! We didn't stay long after they got thru singing. Tanner rode two rides and we left. Sugarbear, I hope your friend is ok. Tell her I will pray that everything works out in her favor. Susan, I'm sorry. Want me to come chase you out of the dining room after the Christmas feast? I will, if you want. lol Hang in there, you will be fine. Merry Christmas yall! lisa

That's why you need me to pester you. So you will stay in line!! (Or in the box) lisa

I just want yall to know..... I am REALLY tight this morning. Breakfast was three bites. Not worried bout it. Just tight. It's been three months since I had a fill. TA DA....sweet spot. lol I hope it lasts thru Christmas. Sugarbear... the mouth is better this morning. But I still have one that could pose a threat. I'm hoping it will be ok until I have a regular appointment. (in FEB!!) You be careful shampooing that carpet. That leg is still tender, remember? Don't hurt yourself. Teresa........... get a bigger box! lol Just don't climb the sides and you can stay there. WHERE'S SUUUUSANNNNNNN???? You haven't posted in a while. Maggie keeping you in line? I'll bet she is the size of a miniature horse by now. lol Yall have a Merry Christmas and try to do your best. Remember, we are not on a diet, just learning how to eat right. Just like Thanksgiving. Portion control! Dang, I'm a good cheerleader! lol One bite of sweet stuff. That will cure your cravings. The rest is just calories. BAD calories. bad, bad, bad. Use a small plate. Saucer size, and remember no seconds. I want reports the day after Christmas. lol I'm either a good cheerleader or a drill sargent! lol Yall know I'm just kidding. Yall be sweet and safe and have a wonderful Christmas! lisa

Ho, ho, ho! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Are yall feeling the Christmas spirit yet? Second grade Christmas party today. I'm really feeling the spirit. lol I'm really looking forward to bringing home a sugar-filled, hyped up little boy. I guess I'd better git in the spirit! lol Yall stay in the box today! lisa

I agree 100%! It's cold in the winter without much hair. lol Mine was always thin anyway, so I have to be careful. I don't look good in taboggans (is that spelled right?) lol Once you get the hang if it, it's not really hard. Just good food choices, that's all. Good luck and I hope I helped. lisa

mylap1, all that stuff is great. Even the sugar free koolaid. Just watch the sugar content in each of them and you will be fine. I didn't like the broth myself. I went straight for the chicken noodle soup WITHOUT the noodles and chicken. That tastes way better than plain ole broth. lisa

Anniemay, belive me, I am in NO WAY contradicting your dr. But hair is Protein based. My docs gave us a range of 40 to 60 grams per day. And like I said before, if my protein intake falls below the 40 gram mark, I start losing mine. lol I start feeling slugish and tired all the time also. You do what your doctor tells you by all means. lisa

Hello anniemay. hair loss is sometimes due to lack of sufficent Protein in your diet. Are you getting enough protein? I can tell when I don't get enough, my hair starts coming out in hand fulls. I also take Biotin. That seems to help some. There is some discussion as to whether this works or not, but I believe it does to some extent. Talk to your doctor and ask how many protein grams per day he recommends, try to get that much in and see what happens. You have to be very selective as to what you eat in order to get that many grams in, but it can be done. You can do it, just hang in there! Hope this helps you. lisa

Guess what I got today at lunch? Yep, the littlest elf didn't stop working. I got the tenth out of fourteen Wii's that were delivered. Yay little elf! Well, maybe little--er elf. Smaller than last year anyway. lol Mylap.... the port area will most likely stay sore for several weeks. There is a lot of manipulation in that area, plus the port is sutured to the abdominal muscles. Mine was sore for a while. Sometimes I will squish it against the counter (I'm kinda short) and make it sore again. But you will get used to it. As for the gas.....walking is the best thing. Warm baths, not showers, not showers will help too. Anything you can get down to help disapate it will help. Just be careful and chew very well. You are NOT supposed to have solid foods yet as the band is not seated in place yet. Yall be sweet! Talk to yall later. lisa

Glad you are feeling better, Shannon. That ticker is looking mighty fine! Yes, I have to go back and talk to Santa myself. It seems that Santa will not be bringing the "most requested item" this year. He can't find one anywhere. So..... a substitution will have to be made. Yes, we are talking about a Nintendo Wii. Santa needs to spank some elves for not looking sooner, I guess. We have seen Wii's only ONCE this past year. That was in June. I guess we should have gotten one then. Hind sight is 20/20. I feel yucky this morning after having two teeth pulled yesterday, so I guess I will be drinking SLIME Fast today. Don't that sound like fun? Yall have a good day and "Stay in that box!" lisa

Shannon, I hope you are ok. I have ask Dr. H that same question. I think he said they would take some of the fill out or all of the fill out depending on what your situation is. You should have been to see them by now. What did they say?? Susan...... my problem is solved. Both of those bad teeth are gone! (you know which ones I'm talking about) Now, I just have one more. lol Talk to yall later! lisa

Thanks yall. I know that litte lady is in heaven now and not hurting. That in itself is a comfort. But thank all of you for your prayers. They are much appreciated. Glo, I have verse 2 and 5-6 underlined in my Bible. Thank you for reminding me. I agree with Sugarbear. ALL newbies MUST report in to let us know how they are doing. We CAN help if needed. Teresa. My fills don't kick in for about 2 weeks after I get one. This last one has lasted for over 3 months. But there are some days that I try to eat the house down. I think it has something to do with the amount of Protein I get the day before. If I don't get enough protein, I promise you I am very hungry the next day. And don't forget your Vitamins. I have to admit, I have gotten slack on the vitamins, but my life has been very hectic lately. I know that is not an excuse, but that's the one I'm using. lol lisa

Way to go SugarB. I see that ticker movin! I will have to wait until after Christmas to see the Docs, but I think I will be fine. I just don't have a desire to eat. Will yall look at what I just said! No desire to eat........hmmmmmm. Susan..... where are you???? How's Maggie? Well, gotta go. Time to get the little man ready for church. Talk to everyone later. lisa

Hi everyone. I thought I might let everyone know.... We lost my DH's mom on the 6th. Sorry it took so long, but I just haven't had the heart to post it. I think everyone is doing ok. They are back to work and school now, so maybe it will get better soon. I see everyone is doing well. Welcome to mylap1. Hope you are feeling well. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask, we will do our best to help you. Have yall noticed............... we sure have a lot of teachers on this board. I might need to clean up my english and talk like I'm posed too, reckon? Naa! I don't think I know how to. lol I just talk like me. Just overlook the bad grammer. And of course, the mis-spelled words. Man, I'm gonna have to go back to school. Yall make me nervous. lol NOT! I just had to pick at someone this morning. I have had to cancel TWO appointments this month. First one was because of a toothache. Second one was because I was in Missouri. But on the bright side.... my ticker moved a little more. I think I am at my sweet spot. I still have a lot of restriction and no hunger. I have to remember to eat sometimes. lol I didn't think that would ever happen. Well, sorry to ramble. Yall have a good day and ......... all together now.........STAY IN THE BOX! lisa

Hello everyone! Hope everyone is doing ok. Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Things happen, ya know? Sounds like everyone had a good time at the meeting in Texarkana this time. Yall have a good day, ok? Tell someone that you love them and stay in the box! lisa

Hey everyone! How is everyone this morning? Are you staying in the box? Well, I re-nigged on my promise to have liquids yesterday. Had part of a baked potato at lunch. Don't worry. It was plain, but it was good. Had a little chopped beef on top. Just a little. Nuthin else. But, I was so hungry, it was good anyway. lol Sharon, how's the restriction? Still got it? Mine comes and goes. Some days, I have lots, some days I don't. I wonder if it's a head thing or just not enough water? hmmmmm good question to ask. Well, yall have a good day! lisa

Thanks, Susan. I still didn't sleep too well last night. That particular pain med causes me to have funky dreams. lol It worked pretty well, but the dreams kept me awake. lol I think I will stay on a liquid diet today and see if that and the antibiotics will stop the hurt. I'm REALLY tired of all this nonsense. Yall behave today and stay in the box! lisa

Hey everyone. Yall are welcome for the "box" rules, but I can't take the credit. Mrs. Betty gave them to me before I had surgery. I have had them on the door of my ice box since then. Yes, I said ICE BOX! lol I started trying to live in the box before I got my band. I had to reschedule my appointment with Dr. H. that was for tomorrow. I have another toothache and have had it since friday afternoon. Different tooth. Wouldn't you know, my dentist is out for the day and every other dentist in Mt. Pleasant is too. Except for one and bless Susan's heart for gettin me in. I hope this ends soon, I can't stand to have a toothache. Talk about a crab!!! I am a Oscar the Grouch from the bottom of the trash can! Yall take care! Talk to ya later. lisa