Reno or N. Nevada Bandsters out there???

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Chris:

Gail is recoverying but in some pain that she does not want to take loritab for becauase it makes her loopy. She is in her Hawthorne house.

Her computer is STILL down so that makes recovery even worse because you don't get the reassurance from other banders that everything is okay.

She had hernia repair which also makes things hurt more. She had fleeting thoughts of "why did I do this, and what the heck did I do this for". but I assured her those were normal feelings when you are in pain.

I told her to take more loritab and go for short slow walks. What she really needs is some bariatrix so her Protein can kick in and help heal her but she is out right now.

She is suppose to come to Reno within a couple days and I will give her some of mine.

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been a few days since any posts. Gail, how you feeling??

I kinda hit a plateau here the last few days. Been keeping my weight almost the same.

Everythin else is looking good.

Had a great shake this AM. Had a 1/2 bannana with my Peanut Butter shake and it was great

the Macaronni and cheese yesterday was not nearly as good. It about made me sick, but I think I was eating too fast

Chris

Chris:

Where did you get a "peanut butter shake"~peanut butter is the most heavenly food I know...

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it is my morning protien shake. 1 cup milk, 2 teaspoons CIB, i scoop protien powder ice and this AM I put in 1/2 a bannana

Chris

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Hi you guys!

I am doing better today. I am actually using up the whey Protein I bought at Wal-Mart. It isn't to bad. Thank you for the good wishes you guys! My computer is working brilliantly! Yeah!

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went and rode all day today! I feel great and am hoping the kickstarts more weightloss!

Gail, how you feeling today? What was the issue with the comp?

Pam, howe you doing?

Chris

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Hi Chris,

It ended up being a AT&T 2wire problem. I got it straightened out and then it screwed up again. I called them and they got me going again. I kept losing my IP address. Anyway, it is still not real stable, I might try to get HP tech support again tomorrow. HP almost caused me to commit Hari Kari!

I haven't heard from Pam that little stinker!

I am doing well, wondering tho why the doc's office wouldn't have me scheduled for my post until almost 2 weeks. I guess it's ok though, nothing seems to be wrong. I haven't weighed myself today. I try to wait at least a couple of days. I think I have lost about 15 pounds since I started the liquid diet. I feel hungry every once in a while. But once I eat something I am good to go for several hours.

Did you have to bring in a list of your meals or food you have been eating? No one has called to see if I croaked or not! LOL

Gail

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Chris and Gail;

I am doing great! Everyday I question IF the Dr. really banded me.... I have not had one problem except that one time of pouch barfing (PB) but that was 2 days post op. (My bad....)

I am in San Diego on vacation and I pray to god I have not gained weight. hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. It is amazing at how I asimilate having a good time with eating. Every concession stand I see in Sea World I have to stop and buy something..... Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!! But I don't hurt when I eat (at all) and I have ZERO restriction absolute zero! I think I have a fill appt on 4/23 (5 days after Chris). I am trying to drink ALOT of Water to help suppress my appetite.

I was concerned about walking so much and my port aching but it has only ached one time since I got here and I just push it in and keep it warm until it passes.

Gail I am on cell if you need me! I will send you pics when I get back on Sunday AM. I am using hotels computer as my wireless does not work here and I know when I log onto lapband I usually sit for hours.

Gail What are you eating and how much? That is incredible that you have lost that much weight.

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Hi Pam

Glad to hear from you! Now remember I was on the liquid diet since about three weeks before surgery. So that is one reason it seems I have lost a lot. Like I said I'll believe it when I see it on WBI's scale!

Glad you are having a good time. We miss you on here!

Gail

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So what are you eating these days? Real food?

I swear I have not eaten ice cream yet!!!

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Well, I am still watching it pretty close. Mostly Soups, yogurt, cream of wheat, popsicles and fudgesicles, I did eat mashed potatoes and mashed green Beans one night. I just can't do the total liquid thing anymore. I did eat a small shake in Fallon the other day. I was so hungry so I did cheat.

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shake is NOT cheating.

Fried Steak or Carnitas (fried pork) would be cheating...

Are you having any stoma pain when you eat? Or is all your swelling gone down?

What kind of restriction do you have? Do you feel "full" pretty quick. How much food make you full?

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No, I haven't had any stoma pain. I have had the port pain and swelling. I can eat a good cup of something like Soup. I just gradually get full, no discomfort though. External pain only. Right now I want a bowl of honey nut cherrios sooooo bad. I know my hubby is out there having one right now! He is dieting with me and has lost about 7 lbs.

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I think synical eats cherrios, I think she either chews them dry or soaks them ALOT in milk. hehehehehe

Very rarely do I feel restriction and I think I have felt FULL 2-3x

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Pam,

You mentioned pushing your port in... I thought that we weren't supposed to be able to feel the port? I thought I'd heard at the seminar that they put it deep enough in that it's not detectable?

My surgery date is May 7th, not April 11th as I originally thought.. oh well, gives me more time to prepare myself!

Enjoy Sea World!

Lisa

Chris and Gail;

I am doing great! Everyday I question IF the Dr. really banded me.... I have not had one problem except that one time of pouch barfing (PB) but that was 2 days post op. (My bad....)

I am in San Diego on vacation and I pray to god I have not gained weight. hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. It is amazing at how I asimilate having a good time with eating. Every concession stand I see in Sea World I have to stop and buy something..... Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!! But I don't hurt when I eat (at all) and I have ZERO restriction absolute zero! I think I have a fill appt on 4/23 (5 days after Chris). I am trying to drink ALOT of Water to help suppress my appetite.

I was concerned about walking so much and my port aching but it has only ached one time since I got here and I just push it in and keep it warm until it passes.

Gail I am on cell if you need me! I will send you pics when I get back on Sunday AM. I am using hotels computer as my wireless does not work here and I know when I log onto lapband I usually sit for hours.

Gail What are you eating and how much? That is incredible that you have lost that much weight.

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Well guys, I was getting to thinking that everyone left me here alone

I was pretty busy for a bit. Got to finally go on an easy ride as per Dr Gasners instructions, so I have a pic to show. One of my better fun one of me riding

http://www.sierrasledders.com/memberphotos/sierrasledders/1458/Goldlake3-15-07.jpg

Hope you all like

I am down a few more pounds, Seems like it comes off all at once and then not again for a couple of days. Pretty strange! I need to stay off the scale for a while, but it is tough

Chris