Lucky # Sevens- July 07 Bandsters

[IndioGirl55 32]

Yup. Right on the snoot.

Do you ever swing by southern France? We have a house right on the beach in Narbonne-plage. Wouldn't it be a hoot to "beach-it" together? We rent it out during the really sunny times, but try to get over there 1 - 2 times/year. If you have a second, check out No. 7 Promenade . That's us.

I've always wanted to tour Ireland, but with these stupid/deceptive airfare taxes/fuel tariffs (aka increased ticket prices that the airlines are too chicken s!@t list in the basic ticket price) it's getting harder and harder to just jump the big pond on a whim.

Car

Car - Where do you live (i'm old I forget:p) Your place in France is beautiful - what's the conversion from eruos to dollars - would love to stay a week in France - but i don't know french - except please thank you and the word Sh*t :biggrin1:

[IndioGirl55 32]

This is an interesting artical on exercise - I haven't read it all but just scanned it.. Though you guys might be interested...

Phoenix Arizona (AZ) - aeorbic exercise fitness program

[DonHoll1 0]

Hi!!! Just wanted to check in on this thread as i am a July bandster. Doing great. Donna

[phyllser 3]

Hi, All,

I'm doing great and pleased with this first fill. I'm not getting too hungry, feel full after a small amount. Could probably stand to be a bit tighter, but go back Oct. 8th for another adjustment.

Chim... I don't know how you can work that many hours!! You must have a lot of stamina!!

Ruby... You're doing great with the exercise... congrats on outlasting the skinnies!!

IndioGirl (Janet).. you, too! Doing great with the exercise! I'll ask about a west coast cruise next time I talk to that travel agent. I didn't like the Holland America prices on the Alaska cruise in August. $1100--1200+. That's no air fare. Too much. Norwegian goes out of Seattle, too, and a lot less, but probably would have to be May/early June or September.

Jackie.. glad things are going better for you.

Denise... hang in there... it will get better.

Dini... glad to have you back. We miss you when you're among the missing.

Marcy... that WAS an impressive anniversary celebration your hubby cooked up!!

Donna... WELCOME.

Okay... that's all the names I can remember for now. I'm old, don't forget! Compared to most of you, anyway!!

[Dini 0]

Yup. Right on the snoot.

Do you ever swing by southern France? We have a house right on the beach in Narbonne-plage. Wouldn't it be a hoot to "beach-it" together? We rent it out during the really sunny times, but try to get over there 1 - 2 times/year. If you have a second, check out No. 7 Promenade . That's us.

I've always wanted to tour Ireland, but with these stupid/deceptive airfare taxes/fuel tariffs (aka increased ticket prices that the airlines are too chicken s!@t list in the basic ticket price) it's getting harder and harder to just jump the big pond on a whim.

Car

i know totally what your talking about with surcharges ect.... cheeky bastards!!! my mother was actually born in France but i've been a few time but only passing through. but if i ever get an offer to go i'll be there, eh HINT HINT!!!

I checked out your house 'oh la la' very nice. seriously its lovely. do you ever come across to italy? i'm in between Rome and Naples ? i'd be totaly up for beaching it!!!!

Dini- Our electric company will estimate our bills sometime in the summer when the meter readers are on vacation - Well think about it I live in the DESERT HOT SUMMER - and they will estimate low - and then the next month have a $400 bill just for electric.. I can't beleive your whole staff just up and quit... Glad to hear that you & Adam are getting on better. I think I missed my calling - I should have been a counsler or motivational speaker (imho) - It's just too bad that it's easier to give advice than follow it :phanvan. I am a person who tells it like it is (i think you are that way too :biggrin1: .

who do these people think they are eh?? my bill was over 600$$ i felt like going on and saying i'm a single mom ect... but whats the point its not like they care is it!!! customer care over there is very questionable in some places

i totally think you missed your calling too. maybe you could be LUCKY 7'S counsler... just a taught!!!

Hi!!! Just wanted to check in on this thread as i am a July bandster. Doing great. Donna

Hi Donna, we so fab in this group, jump in head first!!!

[Dini 0]

Aunty Phly i miss you too!

you know what i just love everyone here so much i'd be lost with out you guys.

heading off to bed agin there is not much going on tonight i must smell again.

sweet dreams to you all xx

[citygirlnks 0]

Hi group!

Just a little update... The big incision that was not wanting to heal is finally healing! The doctor prescribed a weeks worth of antibiotic just as a precaution but it seemed to have sped up the healing process.

I had my very first fill Monday. He stuck me once, filled me with saline, sat me up and I took a sip of Water and the water just sat there and didn't go down. So, I laid back down and he stuck me again and let some saline out and the water in my throat literally gurgled and went down! So, I sat up and took another sip of water and it went down fine. I was surprised that the whole process wasn't that painful. The thought of a needle going in my stomach area freaks me out though.

As of today, I don't feel that much restriction really. I have been eating Soups and soft stuff and today was my first day of normal food and although I eat less than before, it's still eat more than a cup or so of food. I guess I expected there to be a lot of restriction and my eating portions to be very small. Perhaps my fill hasn't really kicked in yet?

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi group!

Just a little update... The big incision that was not wanting to heal is finally healing! The doctor prescribed a weeks worth of antibiotic just as a precaution but it seemed to have sped up the healing process.

I had my very first fill Monday. He stuck me once, filled me with saline, sat me up and I took a sip of Water and the water just sat there and didn't go down. So, I laid back down and he stuck me again and let some saline out and the water in my throat literally gurgled and went down! So, I sat up and took another sip of water and it went down fine. I was surprised that the whole process wasn't that painful. The thought of a needle going in my stomach area freaks me out though.

As of today, I don't feel that much restriction really. I have been eating Soups and soft stuff and today was my first day of normal food and although I eat less than before, it's still eat more than a cup or so of food. I guess I expected there to be a lot of restriction and my eating portions to be very small. Perhaps my fill hasn't really kicked in yet?

Citygirl - I was tight and not hunger for the 1st few days - it's been a week now and I seem to be a little more hungry than i was last week, still afaird to eat too much cuz that golf ball in the chest hurts :0)

[citygirlnks 0]

Citygirl - I was tight and not hunger for the 1st few days - it's been a week now and I seem to be a little more hungry than i was last week, still afaird to eat too much cuz that golf ball in the chest hurts :0)

Me too, the first few days I was too scared to eat actually. I was afraid of PBing, sliming, having the golf ball feeling, so I just had Soups. Now, almost a week later, I'm beginning to test my band....and so far, no bad experiences yet. I kind of wished I had more restriction. I may call the doctor's office and ask about my restriction and see if this is normal that I'm not feeling that restricted.

[Brandy 0]

Ruby, Way to go with outlasting the other girls on the treadmill!

All, I'm a little depressed. After Lynette got her surgery paid, I decided to go ahead and submit my hospital, surgeon, and anesthesiologist bills with a letter stating my case. No response, but I checked on line today and they listed the hospital as "requesting additional info" and the suregon as not covered. But, not only did they list the surgeon's bill, they'd added other appts to it that they'd already paid. So, I'm afraid they are going to get their payments back and dr's office will be looking to me. Hopefully, if that is the case, they'll settle for me just paying the amount they'd gotten originally from the insurance company.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Ruby, Way to go with outlasting the other girls on the treadmill!

All, I'm a little depressed. After Lynette got her surgery paid, I decided to go ahead and submit my hospital, surgeon, and anesthesiologist bills with a letter stating my case. No response, but I checked on line today and they listed the hospital as "requesting additional info" and the suregon as not covered. But, not only did they list the surgeon's bill, they'd added other appts to it that they'd already paid. So, I'm afraid they are going to get their payments back and dr's office will be looking to me. Hopefully, if that is the case, they'll settle for me just paying the amount they'd gotten originally from the insurance company.

Brandy

Is your doctor covered under your plan?? Good luck on getting it paid

I got the insurance claim info sheet yesterday for the hospital - 7/17 to 7/19 $64,000 - can you beleive that - Insurance paid $3500 - i gotta pay $300 - the rest is in the twighlight zone - that make no friggin sense - The hospital knows that the insurance is only going to pay $3500 why do they bill $64,000 give me a friggen break... that is TOTALLY out there - I really beleive our health medical system needs some great overhaul..

[unruhlyhd 0]

I finally got myself out of bed early this a.m. and walked for about 30 minutes at the track with my daughter. It felt great to finally get moving - although I was a little droopy today at times. I'm going to "try" to crawl out of bed again to walk Friday - wish it was more fun! Kim

[BreadLady 0]

Gonna be kind of long trying to describe...

Eating after surgery (after about 4wks or so)- no difference than before surgery. Still eating large quantities and able to eat anything I wanted.

Eating after 1st fill - a tiny difference. Still able to eat anything. Noticing maybe a not eating quite as much, quantity wise.

Eating after 2nd fill (2 wks ago) - I still can eat way more than 1 cup but I do need to eat much, much slower and take smaller bites.

I am assuming just because I have to eat slower that doesn't mean I have restriction. I think I am getting there and maybe with the next fill or two I will see a difference. Does that make sense??

Does anyone understand what I am asking? I am kind of working this out as I type. I guess I feel like, it may be hard to eat some stuff and after the first fill I didn't have that problem, but I still feel that eventhough I have to eat slow it's still too much. Is anyone else in this same boat????

ANOTHER THING, I get so darn hungry at night. :hungry: You know like from a couple of hours after dinner until I go to bed. I always need a snack or 2. Anyone else have that problem???

To anyone who takes the time to read this and respond, I thank you . I know it is kind of long.

[only4me 0]

Hello to all,

I have been MIA for since Monday. Going through some very emotional things, while trying to keep up with work and family life. I had my first fill on Monday. All went well. I was on liquids for the 24-48 hrs (I did about a day and a half), then mushies now solids today. I actually pb'd-today on chicken. I have some restriction (in the sense that I know that I am having to chew alot more thorough or its getting stuck...I still am having trouble with knowing when to stop.

I havent read all I have missed so I am going to go and do some of that now, and the rest in the morning.

[BreadLady 0]

Ok. :car:So today I ran out to the bank and figured I would bring the kids back box of munchkins (I had 5 kids total today - 2 mine and 3 from my best friend).

So...I figure I will have a few myself. Along with my iced coffee of course. WELL. Tonight I went to the Dunkin' Donuts website to see just how many calories those little buggers have.

3 chocolate Munchkins - Calories 200

Fat 10g

Three little ole munchkins that many calories. Just goes to show if I am going to have them next time I better be sure I want that much fat and I better really savor them! :hungry:LOL!