Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters

[Teachlady 3]

Good morning, Shrink'n Violets...

I'm leaving in a little bit for an hour flute rehearsal.. and then a 6 hour meeting. Don't even ask why all this happens on a Saturday. Not my choice!!

Christy.. love your Shrinking Violets logo...

Every one have a great day and stay true to the bandster rules!! (I already have my Soup and pudding packed for lunch today... everyone else will have a catered meal!)

[Rvingdi 0]

April 2007 List as of 05/02

AmwLady - 04/02

:thumbs_up:Maizemommy - 04/02

:thumbs_up:SFeliz001 - 04/02

:thumbs_up:CJulzGO - 04/02

:thumbs_up:Sara Mos - 04/02

:thumbs_up:Adumont75 - 04/02

:thumbs_up:Darla - 04/02 (mother to Panda)

:thumbs_up:Panda - 04/02 (daughter to Darla)

:thumbs_up:SienaK45 - 04/02

:thumbs_up:Squale(Pat) - 04/03

:thumbs_up:Kity - 04/03

:thumbs_up:Sparkette(donna) -04/03

Jennifer - 04/03

:thumbs_up:TerriDoodle - 04/04

:thumbs_up:TexasP - 04/04

:thumbs_up:SkinnySomeday -04/04

:thumbs_up:Wannabethin - 04/04

:thumbs_up:ShineOn - 04/04

:thumbs_up:LJWILGeNHOF - 04/04

:thumbs_up:OnlyMe - 04/05

:thumbs_up:BandedMe - 04/05

:thumbs_up:DaveinToronto - 04/05

:thumbs_up:Cred - 04/05

:thumbs_up:AlexR - 04/05

:thumbs_up:gr8ful gal - 04/05 (also her BDay) :Banane35:

:thumbs_up:HouseHuntress - 04/09

:thumbs_up:Day3447 - 04/09

:thumbs_up:Cmarie - 04/09

:thumbs_up:Gr8 (GINA) - 04/09

:thumbs_up:Chica Chula - 04/09

:thumbs_up:MsPruett - 04/09

BigAsLife (Di)- 04/09

:thumbs_up:TeachLady (Judy) - 4/10

:thumbs_up:Vlander - 4/10

:bananajump: TracyTX - 04/11

:thumbs_up:ElizaJo - 04/11

:thumbs_up:Bubbles - 04/11

:thumbs_up:Bwaydiva - 04/11

:thumbs_up:KCQ -04/11

:Banane01: MaltoMeel-04/11

:thumbs_up:TinyBelle - 04/12

:thumbs_up:StaceyLynn - 04/12

:thumbs_up:Lucy22884 - 04/12

:thumbs_up:Horns10 - 04/12

:thumbs_up:Ihomeschool4 (Christy) - 04/12

:thumbs_up:Ross (husband to Christy) - 04/12

:thumbs_up:Tater Bug - 04/13

:thumbs_up:MS_Jen - 04/13

:thumbs_up:ChicaChula - 04/13

:thumbs_up:Collector - 04/13

:Banane01: WarpedPegasus- 04/14

:Banane01: ShirleyBee- 04/14

:thumbs_up:ARD - 04/16

:thumbs_up:PsWashburn (Phil) - 04/16

:thumbs_up:DynamoMini (Michelle) - 04/16

:thumbs_up:Margi - 04/16

:thumbs_up:Jennifur - 04/16

:thumbs_up:Lunasa - 04/16

:thumbs_up:SchexyMomma - 04/16

:thumbs_up:Laura23 - 04/16

:thumbs_up:JanieBug - 04/17

:thumbs_up:LapDancer - 04/17

:thumbs_up:Keluliana - 04/17

:thumbs_up:Tigeriffic - 04/17

:thumbs_up:Angie - 04/18

:thumbs_up:pinkybar (ellen) - 04/18

:thumbs_up:Jullee71 - 04/18

:thumbs_up:FloridaGirl - 04/19

:thumbs_up:AREELlady - 04/19

:Banane20: Michelle731- 04/19

:thumbs_up:Katschai - 04/20

:thumbs_up:NWJenny - 04/20

:thumbs_up:Sherri - 04/23

:thumbs_up:GonnaBeFree(Tammy) - 04/24

:Banane20: Galati25- 04/24

:Banane20: Actg1rl- 04/25

:thumbs_up:LauraleeD - 04/26

:thumbs_up:Brennens - 04/26

:thumbs_up:BeckyNtN - 04/26

:thumbs_up:JDarnwest - 04/26

:thumbs_up:Flax - 04/26

:thumbs_up:Adorable(Denise) - 04/26

:thumbs_up:TracyinKS -04/26 :Banane35:

:thumbs_up:Kathy - 04/27

:thumbs_up:NBJen - 04/27

:Banane20: Jenn- 04/27

:thumbs_up:Rachel675 - 4/28

:Banane35: Wolfmaydn- 4/30

:biggrin1: MICHELLE (MDRI) - MAY 29th

:biggrin1: Mary (MEW) - May 23rd

HI, I'm RvingDi. I was banded on April 3, 2007. Can you add my name to your April Bansters List? Thanks.

[TerriDoodle 6]

Lunasa - You've done it again, dear girl. I can't tell you how grateful I am that you are a part of this group. This was a very powerful post. I hope you don't mind, but i'm going to start cutting and pasting your wisdom into my LBT journal. (Too hard to find in this monster thread!) You are so right about everything you said. I assume these concepts are derived from NLP? ...or just a distillation of all your readiing, research and life experience? I just love it.

OKAY PEOPLE. LISTEN UP. I FINALLY SAW A NEW NUMBER ON THE scale THIS MORNING! AFTER 17 DAYS OF BOUNCING BETWEEN 201 AND 203....FINALLY.... 200!!! Can i see some dancing bananas????

[lunasa 1]

Lunasa-I assume these concepts are derived from NLP? ...or just a distillation of all your readiing, research and life experience? I just love it.

All of the above Terri but mostly what I've learned & come to realise is thru trial & error...Life lessons. I knew that to loose 100lbs was a extrodinary thing for me to have achieved but was curious about why it wasn't enough for me to hold on to it. I knew there was something still "wrong" I just couldn't put my finger on it so I began "the big dig"...I feel very privledged to be part of your journal...thank you..xx

Oh and...... :) :Banane35: :Banane33: :bananajump: :Banane20: :Banane20: :Banane31: :Banane35: :Banane01: :Banane20: :Banane01: :Banane35: :Banane29: :Banane57: :Banane20: :Banane25: :Banane33: :Banane01: :Banane33: :Banane43:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

[TerriDoodle 6]

LOL!! ....Thank you for all those bananas!! My day is complete now.

(For some freaking reason, I can't get to my journal AGAIN! Grrrr.)

[Jennifur 0]

Terri

Congrats. I am again stuck but major bloating and cramps this am - so i hope that is part of if. I will have a breakdown if I stay at this point until June 28th, when my next follow up visit is.

I am so glad to see that a fill helped you. Just think in a day or so you can say you are under 200!!!!

[TerriDoodle 6]

Teach - you should be our thread mascot!! You have not broken one single solitary rule since you started on this journey, have you? Seriously, you are incredible.

Rvingdi - I wondered when you were gonna show up!! I'm glad you've joined us!! How's Florida? How long do you think ya'll will stay there? It's gettin' pretty hot! I'd be heading for the hills, right about now if I had your mobility! (I LOVE Colorado!)

Areellady - Welcome! Biking is so great but it always, no matter what I do, makes my right leg go numb after a short while. I love the recumbant bikes at the gym...like sitting in an easy chair while you exercise! Do you have a nice area to ride in? I've heard that Idaho is beautiful! Lucky you!

[Sara Mos 0]

Hi Terry,

Can I ask you a question about your fill too!!

Ok, after the fill, did you have that 'fullness' feeling like we all had after surgery? I'm told its where the vagus nerve stimulates the brain to tell it your full, and with out us actually being ul (pouch capasity).

I guess thats the optimum feeling , of satiety, and not feeling hungry, or ravenous, but actually not being able to eat much, if that makes sence. I know quite a few people say it takes them 3 fills, so Im curious if the 1st one gives you that 'feeling'?

Have a great Saturday

Sara xx

[Sara Mos 0]

Terry...P.S Wel done on the WEIGHT LOSS!!!!!!

[maltomeel 0]

Thanks girls...I can have the liquid as well as crushed advil. Fiorocet....I think I have that too!

It is a BEAUTIFUL day in Long Island. As yuck as I feel....I'm going to take my son to see "Spiderman" at a local farm (it's a skinny teenager in a Spidey costume!) We'll see, he's been asking to go BUT seeing those things upclose and personal usually freaks him out! lol.....I'll pick up some fresh produce while I'm there AND they have an awesome juice bar.

[TerriDoodle 6]

Hi Terry,

Can I ask you a question about your fill too!!

Ok, after the fill, did you have that 'fullness' feeling like we all had after surgery? I'm told its where the vagus nerve stimulates the brain to tell it your full, and with out us actually being ul (pouch capasity).

I guess thats the optimum feeling , of satiety, and not feeling hungry, or ravenous, but actually not being able to eat much, if that makes sence. I know quite a few people say it takes them 3 fills, so Im curious if the 1st one gives you that 'feeling'?

No, it's not like it was after surgery...not that intense. So far I haven't really noticed any difference from those few days pre-fill except that I'm not *quite* as hungry. We'll see how today goes. I start solid food on Monday (Wow!! What's THAT?) and I can't wait! That will be the true test.

Thanks for the congrats...feels good to see a new number!

JENN - Take it easy, girlfriend. Stress is a weight staller, too. Extra Vitamin C will help battle the higher cortisol levels. How'd the interview go at dbf's employer? Did I miss that post?

[Jennifur 0]

Terry

I thought the interview went great, I will find out in the beginning of the week. If all else fails, I have a job at Home Depot, not great pay but more than unemployment and it is a job until the perfect thing comes along. I just have a great feeling that railroad is going to call and offer me the job so I won't have to go.

So how is this, I went to do my drug test this am and I got there and couldn't pee.... so home I am to meet the mouse people and then back to try and pee again.

[singdeborah 0]

I have been told by physicians and the obesity center that I will not feel hunger with the lap band, they said if I do it's that I don't have my band full enough. So tell me why do I hear so many of you say you're hungry???? I'm curious. I am to be done in May or June. Is it cravings??? or actually stomach growling hunger?

Just Curious

[Jennifur 0]

Terry

I thought the interview went great, I will find out in the beginning of the week. If all else fails, I have a job at Home Depot, not great pay but more than unemployment and it is a job until the perfect thing comes along. I just have a great feeling that railroad is going to call and offer me the job so I won't have to go.

So how is this, I went to do my drug test this am and I got there and couldn't pee.... so home I am to meet the mouse people and then back to try and pee again.

[ihomeschool4 0]

Good Morning! Welcome to RvingDi! Nice to have you!

Well, I think I'm going to try and attack the treadmill today. I don't know how far I'll make it, but I'm feeling pretty good...no Migraine, no cramps and I'm not fatigued...Maybe I'll be able to start an exercise challenge for May after all!!!!

Wish me luck! I'll let you know how it goes!

Gonna go run some errands...