Jimboss

Hey Angels, I'm trying hard to get back into the swing of things. I'm rather disappointed in myself for allowing setbacks to halt my progress but with the help from the October 06 Bandsters I know I can regain the Faith and Hope that I once had when I posted here on a regular basis. It's a struggle for sure and I thought that the band was going to be the answer. And it probably is. It is a great tool if we all use it in the way it was intended. But as far as the answer? It lies amongst us all I believe. All of us keeping each other motivated to do our individual best. I need help and I humbly reach out. I can't do this myself........... Hugs Jimboss

Hey all, It's been such a long time since I've been here. I am struggling terribly bad. My support system is non existant and I have gained so much weight since my surgery nearly two years ago. I'm going to try and visit here more often and see if I can get back on track. It was good to see some names that are familiar and some new ones as well.

Linadu you are so right! At one time my band was all consuming and it was like I was on another diet! But I'm here to share your comments. It isn't like that anymore. I don't think of food like I used to. To coin an old cliche'...I now eat to live instead of living to eat. It seems like a lot of my Angels are struggling but hang in there girls! You got to! Each and everyone of you are important to not only me but each and everyone of us! Y'all can do it! I want to see all of you in two piece bikini's! For me, I am happy and proud to say I've hit 262! I just want to shout it out! I know that my goal is still so very far away but where I started is almost as far away... And like most of you, I've struggled at times. But we need to just keep in mind why we are here. We all know that our band is a tool and we can choose to use it or not. USE IT Angels! Hugs to you all Jimboss

Hello my Angels! I have been in Kansas all of this past week. The SD State Pen sent me to Parsons Kansas (southeast corner) to a burner factory. I had a great time and learned a lot about some of the burners we use in some of our boilers here. Eat? Man, it was a smorgasborg the entire week. They fed us Prime Rib, Chicken, Beef & Pork ribs, Rib Eye Steaks, and on and on! I did my best but I'm afraid I gained a pound or two last week. But I'm back home and back "on the wagon" again. I've caught up on all the posts I missed and I can only say one thing for sure...I'm glad I do not have a TOM!!!!! I feel for you gals. Geez........... Hey, old Jimboss loves you all and even though most of us did not meet the easter challenge, the important thing is we are losing. Each day is another challenge it seems... whether it is TOM, or head hunger, or PB's, or surgery's, or lifes everyday frustrations. But the good news is we all have this special tool that has been put in us and it is there for us. It isn't easy but most good things in life aren't. Keep up the good work Angels! Hugs as always...~ Jimboss ~

I missed the Easter Challenge as well.........bummer. But I did lose and that is my silver lining! I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! We are still trying to get moved. Carpet layers come today and a french door is being delivered a little later. I may have to play hookie from work on Wednesday and try to knock this job out. Moving sucks. I wish I could afford to just hire movers...fly to Cancun, and when I came home it would all be done. And our next challenge is? ~ Jimboss ~

Good Morning Angels! I wanted y'all to be the first to know...I broke the 270 barrier! I stepped on the scale this morning and damned if I wasn't at 269!! And I thought I was at a plateau! Now if it can just keep dropping.....whew. Raynie, it looks like you got something going with this clothes swap thing. Much to my dismay, I probably won't be able to participate! Unless of course I would consider cross-dressing. LOL. I did that once when my wife and I were first married. She insisted that I put on a blouse, skirt, and panty hose for her entertainment! Geez.......... What an embarassment that was. If the guys at work could have seen me (yes, I had on make up as well). And by the way, I didn't make a very good looking woman. I was more of an old broad....(Janet Reno?). I can't believe I just told you girls this! But it's true...old Jimboss was in drag one time. And if I remember correctly, it did lead to an awesome evening with my young bride! Well y'all have a great weekend and a great Easter! We are going to do some Easter Bunny stuff with the grand daughters. And that is good. I'm tired of moving! It will be a good, refreshing break. Next stop....the 250's! Hugs to all my October Bandster Angels! ~ Jimboss ~

Thats right Raynie...you're an October Bandster for life! You can check in but you can't check out (sort of a Hotel California type deal)! I've read some posts in other threads from people who have met their goal weight and they continue to post and they seem to be really good inspirationalists and motivators. I seem to be doing ok. I've had four fills and it seems my weight loss has found a plateau to sit on for awhile. I still have restriction and I'm not eating all that much but the weight is stuck! But I'm positive it will start dropping again. It has to. My life depends on it! Hey, Happy Easter to all of my Bandster Angels! Eat an Easter Egg...just stay away from the chocolate ones! Geez...........and their my favorite. sigh.......... Hugs ~ Jimboss ~

Raynie darlin........tan all you want! I'm no expert but I'd be willing to bet Jessica's next paycheck that tanning is not going to hurt your band! LOL. You're a sweety. The mail is coming. Hang in there! ~ Jimboss ~

LOL.......Giv'er hell Raynie!

I was absent myself for awhile Crispy...and as you, things were hectic for awhile. It is good to see you again though. Raynie...I'm working on it darlin, I can't imagine what happened! LOL. Someone out in hyperspace got something they weren't supposed to! Whew.

Shirley, it sounds like your knee is definetly getting better although you still have soreness. Hopefully that will go away in the near future. As far as the Gym goes....$105 for three months really don't sound too bad I don't think. That would be only $35 per month and most of the fitness joints around here are more than that. Even the YMCA here is upwards of $50 per month. And also, you are obviously used to that Gym already so you know the layout and what is available. In addition to that, your trainer you've been using is available....I don't know but it sounds cool to me. What's the normal non-discounted price? Good luck and take care of that knee! Hugs........Jimboss

Hell Sonia........snacking on crack is ok! LOL. It's sure one of my favorites and the benefit is it's not to filling but yet very nurishing! I see you caught that right away Jess! Hey, I love y'all!........Jimboss I'll see if I can get some pics of the new "crib" posted........

Good Morning my Angels, Old Jimboss is still alive and kicking. I've had a lot going on in my life the past couple of weeks. My lovely bride and I have bought a new house and it seems to be taking up a lot of my time lately. I feel guilty about not being around here because my Angels are my lifeline! I definetly need y'all. I've read up on the posts and it feels great to be "missed". Hearing the questions about my whereabouts made me feel wanted. Sadly, during my weight gain days I didn't feel "wanted" very much. But sunny days are ahead! I'm sort of stuck on 273 but I know that it will start again soon. Jess...my goodness girl! What a butt! Nice! And Sonia, you are looking so darned good! And Raynie, you'll be hearing from me soon! And to the rest of my Angels...I love you all! Everyone is doing such a great job! When I read the posts here at October Bandsters, it is always such a motivation for me to keep plugging away. Again, Old Jimboss loves you all!

Mary darlin......I'm so sorry about your mother-in-law. Stuff like that is always so difficult. But 44 pounds! Wow. You have every right to feel good about yourself and to be proud! Hell, I'm proud of you and I don't even know you! LOL. Keep up the good work. It's great being a "loser" isn't it? Hugs.......Jimboss

Wonderwoman, I've had the same situation happen with me. I've had four fills since October. After the first three fills, within 2 weeks it was like they had "worn off" and I had to depend on weak will power. But I had my fourth fill of Feb 13th and it seems to be hanging in there. It has been more than a month since and as of today, it is just like I had my fill yesterday! I'm not saying I'm at my sweet spot yet but I must be getting close...at least I hope. Congrats on the 53 pounds! Wow! Think about that...53 pounds! Whew. Keep up the good work Wonderwoman. Hugs.......Jimboss

Raynie darlin.........go to your momma. The girls are right, the debt will always be there. Your place is with you momma sweetie. And I also think that you should start thinking positive thoughts about the whole ordeal. Positive thinking goes a long way. Believe in your heart that she will be ok and I'm positive that things will work out great. I agree with your thoughts about the VA. But I really don't think they would let her die just to get her off of their hands. Go to you momma and embrace her and tell her that she is going to be fine, and that you are there for her. My thoughts and prayers will be with you Raynie....... Love you my little Angel Jimboss

As of right now, and this could change of course as the election draws near and candidates start getting culled out.....I think I'd have to go with Hillary. It may be an unpopular choice with a lot of people but I agree with Carlene...Hillary is a conservative Democrat and she is smart and I honestly feel she would do what was good for the people of this country and not what was good for her party. It seems so many are wanting to do what is good for the party anymore. Besides, I was a big Bill fan and would get a kick out of Bill being the "First Man". LOL. But then I think that if Al Gore was to all of a sudden be thrust into this thing...who knows. Hell, I wish I could run! But then I don't think a lot of countries who we cater to and pamper would appreciate me. Just my thoughts.............

LOL Sonia, Darlin.......you are not a crabby lunatic! Whew. Maybe a little stressed but definetly not a crabbly lunatic! LOL. And I'm sure you'll make it through the day, just stay away from the vending machine! LOL. Doesn't a nice apple or a cute little carrot stick sound better???? And I agree, Sioux Falls isn't a place you really want to come to. I can't blame you there! Just be thankful it's not Fargo! Have a GREAT DAY SONIA!!!!!! You are going to be ok! Hugs.......Jimboss

Weekends seem to be my "DANGER ZONE"! Although this weekend wasn't too bad. Although I did have a couple of bowls of ice cream (low fat, sugar free, zero taste) I'm not going to beat myself up over it. My youngest grand daughter (8 months old) came and visited Grandpa and Grandma. She is such a precious little creature! She has stolen Grandpa's heart! Actually both of my grand babies have their Grandpa wrapped around their little fingers! How's everyone doing with the Easter Challenge? I'm down 3 with 7 to go! I want / need to make it! Sonia, did you make it to Sioux Falls? We did get dug out, thank goodness and they got both of the interstates open finally. Purtynailz...42 pounds! So cool girl! Keep up the good work! And Raynie...my little Angel, how did your weekend go? Anything you like better than "a good fight"??? LOL. (inside joke girls). I hope all of my October Bandster Angels had a wonderful weekend and lets keep on "being losers"!! Old Jimboss loves you all...............

Hell Sonia.......if you end up here at the Pen, I can always use a little more inmate help in the Boiler Room! LOL. If you are coming Tuesday, it is not going to be quite so bad by then. Our blizzard was just extended until 6 am Saturday morning. Geez. Damn the luck. But Sunday and on into next week the temps are going to be rather mild (upper 20's and lower 30's). If you need any help whooping some client ass...give me a ring! Call the State Pen and ask for the Boiler Guy! Raynie, your daughter is cute but I'd have to say you are rather hot! It did an older fella like myself good....LOL. We are heading into another weekend. What happened to February. It was here then it was gone! Spring is in the air Angels! Love you all.........Jimboss

I think the RNY'ers are just jealous of us Bandsters! Think about it, we didn't have to get all cut up so our surgery was much less invasive and a much faster healing time. We lose weight just like the RNY'ers but we lose more slowly. I believe there are big benefits to losing slowly. Take a look at most of the RNY folks...A lot of them look sick. So we all chose what method was best for us. For me it was the lap band. I've already said it in an earlier post but I would SO DO IT AGAIN!!! And thanks to my lap band I've met some of the coolest people there are! The folks here at LBT................ Jimboss

WOW! Down 210 lbs! That is absolutely fantastic! Great job Jackal! You are an inspiration to me for sure! Jimboss

Yes Sonia, we are getting dumped on! It is 2:00 PM now and it has been coming down (actually sideways) since 9:00 AM. Last report I heard was Sioux Falls is collecting 2-3 inches an hour right now. I am looking out my office window and cannot see the buildings on the other side of the street! I was hoping the governor would have closed the Penitentiary but then essential personell would have to stay anyway. Thats me...essential, geez. I just heard that they closed Interstate 29 from Sioux Falls all the way to Omaha and Interstate 90 from Sioux Falls to Fairmont Minn. In NW Iowa they pulled the snowplows off the roads and told them to go to the shop. They can't keep up. Thank goodness I only live 5 miles from the Pen. But shortly it will be the longest five miles I have ever driven! LOL. Y'all take care and stay warm Angels! Love you all!!! Jimboss

Orlando! My goodness Jessica! So do you like that tune by Willie (On the Road Again)? LOL. You enjoy yourself down there! Say hey to Mickey for me! And above all, be safe Jess..... Hugs as always.....Jim

Raynie, I'm not a doctor by any means but I had the same issue about a week ago. I don't know if I was supposed to or not but I took a healthy dose of NyQuil and not only did it knock me out, it knocked out my cold and cough as well. You get better now and stay warm! Hugs......Jimboss