Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters

[Kat817 19]

Good morning my Purple Pals!

I too would LOVE getting together!!! I really see that as a goal---not just to lose this weight, but to meet the friends I have made along the way! That is one of the reasons I wanted to make the address exchange list to share amongst ourselves...I do not want one of you disappearing and not knowing how to find out if you are ok or not! Back when I was first banded there was a woman in a thread we all chatted daily, just like we do here, and one day Donna just quit posting....we give her a few days, then began PM'ing her, nothing, no response EVER! She had a son going to Iraq, and she was beside herself...and every single day I wonder about Donna, and hope and pray she is ok. Most of the rest of us in that thread, touch base every few days still....we have weathered births, and deaths, and highs and lows. But for someone to disappear from here, and have no way to check on you scares me!!! I will send the list out to you guys as soon as I copy them all on to one sheet to send!!!

So...if you have not PM'd me your home address and contact info (for Christmas card exchange and emergency contact only---I will not sned you any chain letters!!!) get it to me and I will include it!

Terry---I don't have DH's kids to compare to....they are mine too...but our issue is nieces and nephews, his brothers kids, and his sisters kids, always doing so much better than ours.....BS!!!! It is terrible!

Brother is here, will have to finish posting later!!!

Kat

[Jennifur 0]

Hi all

went to Breakfast with mom and ds, what a nice am. I got 2 eggs, 2 sausage links, potatoes and toast. Man I can usually at least eat my eggs and sausage. NOPE , had a few bites of eggs, 1 sausage, a fork ful of potatoes. Man, Not that I am complaining, but something is going on. Got my antibiotics today yipee.

after Breakfast, we went to Walmart, mom got me some tops. 6 months ago I was wearing x-large, today... get this... I got MED shirts. I love them. I got 2 pr of work out pants they were a size xl (16) but, the belly fit and the butt and legs are big, the lg ift but I would not feel comfortable wearing a short/tucked in shirt with the L. They also had out their winter coats. my last one was a 2X ... Yes, the size 16 fit, and after my fill in 2 weeks I know It would be too big so I'm holding off. How exciting to shop in the regular dept and not in the plus/women's.

I was talking to mom, I should get my health ins stuff soon and going to look into tt, bt I am willing to give up my deck on the back of my house to have surgery in the spring. I AM DOING IT. I am going to get info now and give that to myself for my bday present in Feb/March. I will do it at 180 I think. After fill #2 I anticipate being in onderland. I lost 20lbs after my last fill and have consistantly kept it off, so that is what I need to lose after my 2nd fill. I need to talk to a ps to discuss skin removal, tt, what is the difference, what are my options, expenses....

Well, what great decisions - now something else to work towards.

[adorable 1]

Dang it Denise you are making it hard for me to catch you! :eek:

Tracy,

You're not making it easy to stay in front either! hehe

Terry,

Congrats on the 30 lbs!!!!! Don't you just feel wonderful????? You LOOK wonderful!!!! :clap2:

[Teachlady 3]

Good evening, Violets..

Well, it finally happened. I am no longer a PB virgin. We had a nice supper this evening. Crock pot cooked pork roast from Schwans, mashed potatoes and gravy and mixed veggies of zuchini, peppers, onions and garlic. Everything went down fine until the last few mouthfuls and I should have quit while I was ahead. I knew after my last bite that I was in trouble. I've slimed before, but this was different.. it hurt like HELL... 'scuse the language. I thought I'd take a sip of Crystal Light to help it down... wrong!!! I leaned over the waste basket and up it came. I don't ever want that sensation again!! I can't wait until an hour is up so I can have some Crystal Light.

We're off to our local Brewing Company tonight.. they are having a Native American Flute group as entertainment.

Everyone have a good evening and DON'T do as Judy did tonight!!! Yikes!!!

[TracyinKS 7]

Judy! Ugh..... sorry you had to finally become devirginized (in the PB sense)

Laura: Sorry you have more pain but oh so glad that you have some restriction and hey... just think of it.. YOU single handedly have changed the way YOUR doc DOES his surgery! Your suffering may have helped all those that come after you! WOW

I would also love a get together..... It would be so fun! We might even get crazy and come home with WWJD& Violet tats!

Still at my sisters.............. her MIL is frying chicken..... lord help me!

[Daisalana 33]

Step away from the fried chicken Tracy!!!!!!!

Judy- 90% of my PB's are uneventful, a sudden stuck moment then it passes.

But I've had the horrendously painful ones, and drinking always seems like the answer.. and for me it always makes it worse!

[Daisalana 33]

Nothing like surgery to make you not hungry!!

I'm so excited about this restriction, please don't ever go away!!!!!

I had 2 tiny pinches off the top of my husband's pizza.. was less than a tablespoon of food total... And I felt that over-stuffed ookie feeling.

Amazing.

But still able to guzzle my Water, so could this really be my sweet spot? Hehehe! Drank my Protein tubes, took Vitamins and Calcium today. Who needs food?!

[TerriDoodle 6]

Step away from the fried chicken Tracy!!!!!!!

Judy- 90% of my PB's are uneventful, a sudden stuck moment then it passes.

But I've had the horrendously painful ones, and drinking always seems like the answer.. and for me it always makes it worse!

Yep, drinking ALWAYS makes it worse and it's ALWAYS what I want to do! LOL

OY!! I've been in the kitchen alllllll day. Got DD in there cooking dinner now!! I went to Sam's and loaded up on meat & veggies and I've been dividing it all up and sealing it up in my new FoodSaver. Tomorrow I clean my closet!! How long have I been saying that???

[GR8 1]

I just returned from Chicago - a convention. (WARNING - food PORN) Has anybody had Garrett popcorn from Chicago (established in 1949) - OMG - it was so good. Garrett Popcorn Shops - Product Details - CaramelCrisp^® & CheeseCorn™ MIX

The one I tried was the Caramel Crisp & cheese Corn mix. I looked at the two flavors mixed together and thought yuk -- but it was suprisingly really good!

Janiebug - congrat's on the 100+ lbs lost! You are outstanding!

TracyinKS - Congrat's on the Wedding - wish you many many years of happiness! OMG you look wonderful and you both are so happy! Congrat's again.

Laura - I have to agree that is a bunch of crap-them making you pay for a second port due to the their product being defective!

They should provide the replacment port and pay for the surgery to replace! In my opinion. Big hugs go out to you. Wishing you big success. Keeping your sister in my prayers as well.

Smyly - Welcome and I am looking forward to reading your posts! You have been very successful in weight loss -- good luck with your next fill!

TerriDoodle - We missed you - welcome back!

Teachlady - fantastic pictures from your trip --welcome back.

MsJen - big hugs to you as well! Hope your husband gets well soon.

Pamela - we need the recipe!!! sound yummmy...

Kat - prayers out to you and your family.

okay - I am nowhere near being caught up -- just at 9-19 early morning postings - I will have to do more cathcing up tomorrow!

Good night all!

[janiebug 0]

Laura,

Sorry about the pain you are in!! I hope now this ends all your problems with the band. Thought of you the last two days, glad you are better.

Terry,

Congrats on the 30 pounds!! Plus halfway there is SUCH a landmark!!! All this and NO smoking!!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!

Jane

[Jennifur 0]

Hi all, kind of quiet day here

I am just getting in from work. got a real nasty burn tonight, I left the oven door open and was freaking out because I was missing part of an order, the guy was standing there looking at me and BAM! I ran into the door, step mom saw it as it was happening and as I turned around and some of my skin (very small amount) was smoking on the oven door, I kind of went into shock. I have a huge bruise/burn where I hit it too. what a mess and man does it hurt! I should be blonde!

anyway, have a great night all

[janiebug 0]

Jenn,

OW!!!! Have a pizza place next door to where I work and they are always talking about how much hotter those oven are!! Take care so it doesn't get infected!!! I am sure you needed this on top of everything else huh?!?

Jane

[Sara Mos 0]

Good Morning All you Violets!!

Well I should say afternoon as its 12.30 noon here and Im still in my dressing gown!! :omg:

Laura, with being of this site for a while, I had no idea you were having a revision, Im so pleased your ok, take plenty of pain meds, and rest. I bet you'll see the weight drop off you now. xxxx

Pam...Im saying that phrase too....restriction...where fore out there.....it left thee some weeks ago....

I'm going to try and stick to a diet, leave it for a few weeks then phone my consultant. I had it for a few weeks too, where does it go? I mean why does it stop, its a pain really, I was really hoping it would last so much longer. Ive got a big band though (10ml one) maybe it moves?

Terry pleased your ok, how is the non smoking going, my resolve went, Im thinking of doing it in the new year...it I'll give me 3 months to sort my diet out...plus I know Im going to need help not the cold turkey approach.

Tracyinks, you look so pretty in your pics...its lovely to see the difference, you look radiant!

Kat, teenagers.....Ive had them for years now!! LOL....I think I now know how to handle them....'staying chilled'.

Take care,

lots of love

Sara xxxxxxx

[Teachlady 3]

Good Morning, Violets.

Sara.. it's so good to see you posting again. We've missed you!!! Now, where the heck is Lunasa???

I'm all dressed and ready for church. Just having a little breakfast before I hit the road. Today was weigh in day, but no change. Better than gaining, but I am definitely ready for a fill so those numbers can start going down again.

Jennifur... YIKES on the burn.. you take good care of it so there's no infection. Sounds awful!!

Laura.. I've had tons of episodes of things getting stuck.. but this was the very first time that things decided to come back up instead of working their way down. Not a pleasant feeling at all!! Hope you're feeling better today.

I'm off to get things ready for the choir before church. Everyone have a great day!! Patience, Trust and WWJD??!!

[Jennifur 0]

Morning all

just checking in real quick, getting ready to go to a game . I still don't have my camera but will post pics tues, I'm getting it back tomorrow. I will have to show you all my beautiful new war wound. it actually turned my mom's stomach and she is a nurse. LOL

have a great day