Steady losers ;-)

[bkwalling 0]

Jill sorry to hear about that

almost the same thing happened to my cousin a few yrs back

she got her arm ran over her sis knocked the car out of gear and the car knocked her down but lucky for her and us the car just hit her arm

we all felt very lucky

I will pray for your little one

[jillrn 0]

Thank you all I am surprised at how many people this is happened too. Her story is on www.wsbt.com and it shows a picture they wanted me to do an on camera interview but I just couldnt I am still very emotional! My dd pic is on there her name is Samara and she is the 2nd picture they show.

[Banannie 0]

Jill - your daughter is just beautiful. You must feel so lucky that nothing too serious happened to such a little sweetie! Give her kisses from all her mom's lap band friends!

[Boo Boo Kitty 3]

Hi Girls,

I have missed all of you so much!!!! I am sorry it has been a week or more now. I am going through something and I need you all.....

How is everyone doing? How are those restrictions going? I feel like I am totally lost and have no clue what is going on, but that is me sometimes!

I don't really want to post what is going on, but I know if I don't you will be wondering.....SO! I am at the scariest point in my life.

I found a lump in my breast last week. It is about the size of my pinky finger in length and very hard. I also have rippling on my breast, decreased sensation, ect.

Well I thought at first I was crazy, and tried to ignore it. But then my DH saw the ripple thing and asked if that was due to weight loss. I started crying and had him feel the lump. He felt it too so it is not in my head.

I went to the Gyno yesterday. My Dr was in surgery so they had to "squeeze" me into some other chicks scheduale after I got there. I don't know if she was just too busy or what but she totally blew me off.

She did a touch exam of the breast, but asked NO medical history, no family history. NOTHING. She said she wasn't sure what it was, but since it was only there a few days she thought we should wait. I am not joking. She told me I was due for my yearly in 3 mos. if it was still there then they would do an ultrasound....what the hell??????

SO obviously I am looking for a new Dr on Monday. I want a second opinion. If she had taken the time to do her job she would have found out that I have an Aunt who died at 35 of breast cancer. Just 5 years older than me.

I have never been so scared, or felt actually more alone in my entire life. I can't tell my husband all these dark things in my head of dying ect. Of course Mom is not helping only making me feel worse. And my best friend lost her sister at 27 to breast cancer, so I haven't even told her. I can't tell her until I know something.

Ok, now please before you start, NOT ONE OF YOU feel sorry for me PLEASE! I think you girls know me better than that! I know that you are all sorry. I don't want that. I am not trying to be mean, I need you all to help me be strong!

I also want to give you all my email, so if I drop out of sight again you can reach me..... brandalyn07@comcast.net

Ok, I am so so so so so so sorry to burden you guys.....I love you all.....I just need someone to talk to, and you all are great.

[bkwalling 0]

bRANDY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THAT KEEP US UPDATED

[StephC 0]

Boo - like I posted in the other thread. Get to a specialist asap! When you stand infront of the mirror look at your breasts. You should be looking for a difference between the two. Hands on hips look for changes in shape, size or skin texture, raise hands overhead and look again. Changes including dimpling, swelling or redness. Check for changes in nipples including unusual discharge. I sure wouldn't wait 3 months! I'll be praying for you, not only for your health but also for peace of mind. I know something scarey like this can really throw us for a loop. Believe all will be fine.

Natster! Girl so happy you're back and happy. Positive thinking on the job issue! Sounds like your fill is working great and the exercise is coming along good.

Caseye - thats normal and its frustrating, we've all been there. It feels as if you never even had the surgery. BUT at 6 weeks you should get your first fill and then things will change. You'll feel restriction, and then you'll need to go for another fill .. and another...your doctor should talk to you about how it feels when you are needing another fill. Until you get that first fill you just have to use your will power not to over eat. Good luck.

I actually feel like I'm going to make my goal for the summer! I might even change my ticker to reflect my FIRST goal. I'm actually getting less then 1000 calories - FINALLY! I feel like I'm at a sweetspot. The satiety is lasting and I feel full at 1 cup - its GREAT! Fingers are crossed that it sticks with me for at least 20 lbs!

Jill hows the little one now? And you? Are you feeling better? Thank God he has his angels watching over us.

Maybe I'll paint today... HA HA ... seriously wheres that fire? you know the one to light under my arse!

[Ms Jen 1]

Ok ladies... I contacted every who was an original -- PM'd them all and sent the link to this spot. :-) So, that should help us keep a bit better track of those we already know.

I am going to keep posting to the other new people on the old board, but this way we can keep up with the people we have already gotten to know withOUT all of the extra posts popping up in between...

so, yeah... Steph ate a candy bar!!! hehe

I drank the equivilant of a liquid candy bar last weekend... dont feel bad. We all have our weak moments. We can't all be as cool as Nat

hehe, thank you Nat for kicking us all in the behind. We will all need it from time to time... I will kick yours when ever you need it. You Elliptical Goddess you!

Hi Brandi,

I was just looking through the threads and saw you ticker.:wow2: Good for you:clap2:

I'm being banded on April 16 and can't wait.

Keep up the good work!

[Ms Jen 1]

Hey Steph, how do you paste the ticker? I created on but can't get it on my post??

[Banannie 0]

Boo - we are here for you girl! No sappy sorry feeling stuff - just strength! Look how far you've come - you're a fighter with the weight loss stuff, you'll be a fighter with this - DEFINITELY get another opinion! You don't need this drama in your head for three months! Keep us posted, ok??

[jillrn 0]

Thank you all she is doing better so far still no walking but it will take time for the fx to heal!

I wont be around much but I will be by to check on you Boo and everyone else.

[Ms Jen 1]

... She had really better hope that I do not do a chapter on her, which I could....

Brandy, She's just jealous of you. Let me give you a hug .

I can't wait until I can fit into a 14. I can't wait for the 13th when I'll get my band. Don't worry about the sap suckers that try to sap all the joy for your life.

If you want to wright a chapter add my DH at the end. He hasn't said a word about mu decision, I do have to admit I didn't tell him until last Tues., and he's not driving me to or from the hospital which is less than 15 miles away form home.

Thank God for good friends that want me/us to successed. :clap2:

I'm passing my clothes to a fellow bander I met yesterday at preop class. She's heavier than me and won't get her band untill the middle of May, so she'll be just behind me.

[StephC 0]

Jen it looks as if you figured out the ticker. Good job. We've all been where you are now, its exciting. Good luck. I hope dh becomes more supportive - why haven't you discussed this? I know with me I had made the decision before I told him but he was very supportive. Do you have someone else to drive you to the hospital? I will warn you now so you can prepare, surgery is a big deal no matter how minor it may seem and you'll really want someone who loves you there when you wake up. I had surgery on my wrist about 10 years ago, not thinking it was a big deal I went it alone, BIG mistake. I woke up, recovered and started crying, I had no one there to hold my hand. I've had 3 surgeries since then and dh has been there for all of them. Make sure you have someone with you.

Jill its good to hear the babe is doing ok.

Boo we're praying for you.

Va Kirsten have you scheduled your fill yet? You know we're only about 2 hours away, wish we could get together sometime.

[Ms Jen 1]

Julie, do you live in San Jose? I was born and raised in Oakland, my mother and most of my family live in San Jose now. I visit at least once a yr. I now live in St. Louis.

[StephC 0]

Good morning ladies. Well today I'm back to work full time. Although I'm only working today and tomorrow, I'll be out of town from Wed to Sat. I'm excited to see if I lose more weight when I'm working and not at home bored.

Yesterday was a horrible day calorie wise, I had about 1500 - alot compared to my other under 1000 days. But it was rainy and all dh and I did after church was sit in front of the tv and snack. But I did track and I'm not letting it get me down. Actually the scale was down another pound this morning. I've decided to change my weight on Sundays. I know I can't stay off of it during the week but on fitday I'm going to change it just on Sundays so I can average what I lose in a week. I think for my goal of 140 by Christmas I need to lose an average of 1.4 lbs a week. I've really gotten into using fitday alot. I love the reports and stuff you can do on it.

I haven't walked the past 2 days so I need to get moving so I can get that in before I have to leave for work. Have a good day - I'll check in with you later.

[bkwalling 0]

Hey everyone and a Happy Monday to you all. I am so thrilled my scale is finally moving almost daily now. I know I should not weigh daily but I have always done it out of habit. I have lost 3 lbs this wkend even though this is just my second fill. I think I may be at my sweet spot because I can barely eat. I mean six bites tops. I hope it stays like this. I am so happy to hear everyone is doing well. Good Luck this wk and my April goal to lose 12 lbs is looking good ....