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[Great2BThin 5]

JoAnn, that is also my 'full' sign. that doesn't mean that I don't think I am still hungry or wanting to eat more. But if I do when I have that feeling, I'm in trouble! It took me a while to get used to that full feeling vs what a full feeling used to feel like (not that I ever got one much). Hope that's all it is. Congrats on the inches. I've noticed many times that my smallest months pounds lost wise are some of the biggest months as far as inches lost are. I hope that's true about mark downs on spring stuff.

Well today was super busy. I was out the door at 5am for work and not home til 4pm as I went to the hospital to volunteer. Did lots of file cleaning and organizing. The inspectors are coming soon to the hospital to recertify their Center of Excellence rating. Now tonight a group of folks are coming over as we have a small group from our church that meets in our home on Wed nights. Wed. are a very busy and tiring day for me. Still no more movement on the scale but that's okay, 100 will come sooner or later. It's just that I am so antsy now that it is 7 lbs away.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Thanks, Janet. I know that is the "full sign" - but this is happening off and on all day. I still feel hunger at meal times, and can eat carefully (small bites, chewing X 30) w/o problems of food getting stuck. ??? I'm keeping a written record of it today and tomorrow. Doc will have some suggestions on Friday.

Thanks for the accolades! I hadn't even thought of measuring, but was really glad the psychologist suggested it. That was a real morale booster.

I'm going shopping with the local DD in a few minutes. I won't be buying any clothes unless I see some real values in smaller sizes. I have bought a couple of tops ON SALE in the next size down because they were such a great price and I know I will need them in a few weeks. I'm more concerned about the jeans situation. My current ones are getting too big and my next size down (in my personal clothes stash) are still too small. I heard a blurb on the news this morning - apparently the retailers are planning to cut prices on the new spring stuff coming in. Makes one wonder just what the real mark-up on clothes has been...:thumbup::sneaky:

Joann - Not getting stuck is a good thing and doesn't mean that you are in the need of a fill - You aren't getting stuck cuz you are the Perfect bander that I knew you would be... How much are you eating per meal - this burp feeling are you getting it between meals and not when you drink.

As I have said before - my band doesn't take away my hunger - real or precived - it's 7 and I am ready to eat - I am truly hunger - I had lunch at Noon and then before the gym tonite a few raisins & 1 teaspoon peanutbutter...

How is it when you drink Water - I have seem to loosen up a bit in that department - but I can get stuck on Water if I drink it too fast and exercise seems to make me tighter for a bit..

Yes measurement is a great tool too to see your progress and keeping a pair of your fat pant and trying them on 6 months later - I had a dress that fit me when I was in the 200 range - It didn't fit when I was 250 - well I tried it on after I got to goal - OMW - I told my gs how come you never told me I was that fat...

Let us know what the doc says - but sounds like you have it all on under control..

Hey Gang, Hows everyone tonight (Wed). I didn't get to the Dr on Tues since weather was bad so now I go tomorrow. Just for a checkup. I have walked for a couple of days now. Going to the club on Fri to see what they can do to help me. Personal trainer is expensive plus the cost of joining the club. We will see. I tried on a suit tonight that I wore to a wedding several years ago and it really fit pretty well. It is a size 16. The skirt is snug but the jacket fit perfectly. All of the coats I have bought in the past are all fitting me now. Now that they fit me, guess what, I am rarely ever cold. Wouldn't ya know it. JoAnn, you are doing great! Keep up the good work. You will get alot of funny feelings with this band. I'm so glad I have it! It keeps ya focused when you feel like cheating. At least it does me. Well I will talk with you all tomorrow.

Beckyo

Becky - How wonderfull that you are into your smaller stuff - it just keeps getting better - next yr at this time you will try on your 16 and they will be too big..

JoAnn, that is also my 'full' sign. that doesn't mean that I don't think I am still hungry or wanting to eat more. But if I do when I have that feeling, I'm in trouble! It took me a while to get used to that full feeling vs what a full feeling used to feel like (not that I ever got one much). Hope that's all it is. Congrats on the inches. I've noticed many times that my smallest months pounds lost wise are some of the biggest months as far as inches lost are. I hope that's true about mark downs on spring stuff.

Well today was super busy. I was out the door at 5am for work and not home til 4pm as I went to the hospital to volunteer. Did lots of file cleaning and organizing. The inspectors are coming soon to the hospital to recertify their Center of Excellence rating. Now tonight a group of folks are coming over as we have a small group from our church that meets in our home on Wed nights. Wed. are a very busy and tiring day for me. Still no more movement on the scale but that's okay, 100 will come sooner or later. It's just that I am so antsy now that it is 7 lbs away.

Lori - OMW you are busy on Wed - I hope the springs stuff is marked down - cuz I am going to need some new stuff this yr... Hell I bet clothes are marked up just like jewelry..

Well, Gang I am feeling like the me again - Thank God !!! I hated being blah - but in talking to a lot of pple they have been feeling the same way - so I don't feel like the lone ranger -

Well my dinner is done and like I said I'm hungry and it's now 7:28 - so I am off to eat...

Hugs everyone...

[IndioGirl55 32]

Where is everyone today ???

Reportergirl - whats up

Amanda - you too you haven't been back

Kathy - hows your support group thing going and longing your food.

Gail - you haven't been back either - are you doing ok

Jillcar - you popped in - but haven't been back

Long - Know you had a busy yesterday - are you out shopping today :0)

Becky - No food report last night - are you ok...

Charlene - how thing for you now that the services for your Aunt are done...

Joann - tomorrows your doc appt - we want to know how it went ok.

Well, like I said - I am back to Me - Have 2 big accounts that renew on 1/15 - so have been really busy... I ck'd the thread this morning - but never got a chance to check again..

Well, here was my food so far today - Breakfas 1 cup dry Cereal (kasha cinnimon shredded wheat) 1/4 of a pear - lunch 4 oz hamburger patty 1/4 c rice 1/2 c broc - I am starving right now - dinner will be fish - veggies and rice - but taco's sounds better and there is a little hamburger in the fridge so we will see what I end up eating..

Well, girls - just cking in - will cbl..

What happend to spell ck - I do use it sometimes - I know that's a hard one to beleive yes I know that my spelling is bad - but mostly it's my typing...

[Charlene K 1]

Janet, I am back in my walking routine......DH is back at work.......... started journaling my food AGAIN. Services went well for my aunt.

I go for a fill on the 19th....can't wait. I am getting the small bite,chew chew thing down....now I need restriction.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Janet, I am back in my walking routine......DH is back at work.......... started journaling my food AGAIN. Services went well for my aunt.

I go for a fill on the 19th....can't wait. I am getting the small bite,chew chew thing down....now I need restriction.

Fantastic that DH is back at work -

Well the 19th is next week - it will be here before you know it - I can't beleive tomorrows Friday... Where did the week go...

Glad you are back walking and the tracking will help too and hopefully you will get to your sweet spot with this next fill.

It helps alot - but it's still work - I really could go eat something right now .. chips are in the pantry or some cheese & crackers - but alas - those aren't too healthy for me - and it's all about the health...

Have any of you been watching Oprah this week... I'm not as big on her as I use to be - But what they are talking about - finding balance (finding time for YOU) - eating healthy - exercise - etc is all the same stuff I keep spouting off about..

This is why I am so vilgalent (sp) on my posting (well 98% of the time) it keeps me in check about what I am doing - I am talking the talk so I have to walk the walk...

[Great2BThin 5]

I'm still around. Acutally just discovered that I stopped getting email notifications again on new posts and that's how I usually come visit and post. I figured folks couldn't be that quiet so came and checked and here you all are! I did take a nice 2 1/2 hour nap today. I was so tired after yesterday. I'm beginning to have 2nd thoughts on this job, the boss is so so. He's a young kid about my son's age, and well for lack of a better word, very immature. I've had no run ins with him yet but he's frustrating as heck. Rather than deal with one problem employee he's coming down on everyone and ends everything with 'grounds for termination' when the reality is everyone there is doing a great job but this one gal. And he reacts and blows up so quickly only to forget 10 min later what he said. Then wonders why you are doing what you are doing after telling you to do something 10 min before. But I will stick with it til spring at least. Unless something better comes along before then.

No, Janet, no shopping today. LOL Am trying to behave and wait til spring. But am sure those clothes will be out soon, I saw swimsuits in Target the other day.

[JoannMarie 0]

Hi All,

Well - I had an interesting day today. Last week's appointment with the retina specialist at the eye clinic developed into another eye issue. I have macular degeneration and have been working w/retina spec for a year or so. Last week the resident found damage to the optic nerve that concerned her and I spent the next hour in a very painful examination with both resident and ophthamologist shining every bright light in the clinic into both my eyes. It ended with the doc saying I had some signs of a particular type of glaucoma, but he thought I was borderline and did not require treatment for it at this time (they would watch...). He did recommend a second opinion with the glaucoma specialist at the clinic (this is a university eye clinic, so lots of specialists in all eye conditions). I agreed to that - and had that appointment today. It turns out I do have the type of glaucoma they were concerned about - and it is the type that can cause sudden "attacks" which can cause equally sudden loss of much of your vision in the affected eye. The glaucoma specialist indicated very firmly I needed laser surgery on the left eye now. I figured next week... No - Saturday morning at 9:00! The clinic is not even open on Saturday! He's coming in just for me. I came home and did a search on the internet. I was not comforted by what I found, but very relieved that the surgery is an effective treatment, and this doctor is considered one of the best in the country.

We are so blessed to live in a time when this type of surgery is available - and on top of the banding I just had done, I am reminded of that once again. Tomorrow I see my LB surgeon and am scheduled for my first fill. I have felt much better today, and am relieved about that. I think I just need to learn the quirks of this band and I'm sure that will just take a little more time and practice. I thank all of you for your suggestions and support - I am really grateful to all of you.

[Apples2 19]

JoAnne...so sorry to hear of your vision troubles. I am one to believe that visions is one of the greatest gifts from God. My grandfather had glacouma..lived a very full life but did not have the advantages we have today. You take every opportunity you can to save your vision. It is a precious asset.

I have to blow.......have nothing to do with LB. Ok...long story short. I met a guy...way back when....I thought he was the MOST interesting, successful 24 yr old I had ever met. Well, turned out he was MAJOR ADD....way off the board...married him. Had two kids. Both MAJOR ADD. Did not label them...did not put them on medication. Just was a very on hands mom that helped them out. Now, I would not have traded my kids or DH for anything. ADD people are very innovative and if they can grab something in their adult life and go with it...they can be very success. My DH...no question...success by the time he was 25. Oldest DS...success by the age of 25. Youngest son...now just seeing that success at the age of 25. Ran into a teacher that had both of my sons today. (BTW we treated ADD with NO medication). She was their math teacher. Yes, my sons could be little cut-ups in class but they were GOOD kids that really cared about their friends, school, getting their homework done, etc. Anyway, ran into this teacher in the grocery store today. She had the guts to walk up to me and ask what "these kids" ever made of themselves. First my jaw dropped. Then the bitch in me kicked in. Let her know that my first one of "those kids" aced college and graduated with a perfect 4.0. And the second one of "those kids" just got a job flying a transport plane for the government and cannot tell his parents what he is actually transporting because he has obtained a high security clearance since he was 18 yrs old...and by the way he earned is commercial, sea plane, gold instructor and every other frickin license he could get by the time he was 21.

Now...the above paragraph is not for bragging. It is for making a point. We have soooooooooooo many lovely teachers out there. Teachers that are so understanding and cannot stand to see a kid fall through the cracks. What is it with the teachers that can tell a mom (after proudly telling her what "those kids" are doing now...that she thought they would never amount to nothin' (and what teacher with a decent education uses the word "nothin'"? My jaw was still on the floor so the only thing I could do was leave her in the Cereal isle...what would you have done?

[kjillcarr 0]

As with any occupation there are always a few that reflect badly on the rest. Teachers are no exception. I remember a teacher my youngest daughter had that told her she could not play basketball with the boys--she had to play Barbie dolls with the girls at lunch or stay inside. She actually grabbed the basketball out of her hands several times. Even after many years that school year was one I can't seem to forget.

No matter what someone says just remember you have the good manners and common sense to walk away. What a small minded/uneducated person to even approach you with questions such a she did.

Hopefully she is not a teacher anymore. Many of our teachers are just not equipped or understand the complexity of children and developmental issues or any issue out of the normal spectrum. I have a 8 yr old grandson who is autistic. Fortunately he is very high functioning and he talks and is mainstreamed in most subjects. There is a book I just finished reading titled The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night. If anyone is interested in autism from a 15 year old autistic boy's point of view--I reccommend it highly. It is a best seller in England at the moment.

Sorry to be on the soapbox--but it really hits me when people, especially teachers, sterotype children into groups or ailments--each person is an individual and has individual needs and goals--no matter what.

On a different topic--I am looking forward to a trip next weekend to NC for a meeting (Thur-Sun). I am anxious to see if I get any comments about my weight lose as I have not seen most of them since Sept. I am going to have to break down and buy some smaller pants/jeans real soon. I look like a clown in baggy pants lately--what a wonderful feeling.

I was going to go to the Inauguration as my youngest daughter works as Chief of Staff to a Congressman and lives in DC but I have decided to not fight the crowds and go visit her in March instead. I have three daughters and they are all very supportive of my weight loss efforts.

Have a great weekend.

[Charlene K 1]

JoAnne...so sorry to hear of your vision troubles. I am one to believe that visions is one of the greatest gifts from God. My grandfather had glacouma..lived a very full life but did not have the advantages we have today. You take every opportunity you can to save your vision. It is a precious asset.

I have to blow.......have nothing to do with LB. Ok...long story short. I met a guy...way back when....I thought he was the MOST interesting, successful 24 yr old I had ever met. Well, turned out he was MAJOR ADD....way off the board...married him. Had two kids. Both MAJOR ADD. Did not label them...did not put them on medication. Just was a very on hands mom that helped them out. Now, I would not have traded my kids or DH for anything. ADD people are very innovative and if they can grab something in their adult life and go with it...they can be very success. My DH...no question...success by the time he was 25. Oldest DS...success by the age of 25. Youngest son...now just seeing that success at the age of 25. Ran into a teacher that had both of my sons today. (BTW we treated ADD with NO medication). She was their math teacher. Yes, my sons could be little cut-ups in class but they were GOOD kids that really cared about their friends, school, getting their homework done, etc. Anyway, ran into this teacher in the grocery store today. She had the guts to walk up to me and ask what "these kids" ever made of themselves. First my jaw dropped. Then the bitch in me kicked in. Let her know that my first one of "those kids" aced college and graduated with a perfect 4.0. And the second one of "those kids" just got a job flying a transport plane for the government and cannot tell his parents what he is actually transporting because he has obtained a high security clearance since he was 18 yrs old...and by the way he earned is commercial, sea plane, gold instructor and every other frickin license he could get by the time he was 21.

Now...the above paragraph is not for bragging. It is for making a point. We have soooooooooooo many lovely teachers out there. Teachers that are so understanding and cannot stand to see a kid fall through the cracks. What is it with the teachers that can tell a mom (after proudly telling her what "those kids" are doing now...that she thought they would never amount to nothin' (and what teacher with a decent education uses the word "nothin'"? My jaw was still on the floor so the only thing I could do was leave her in the Cereal isle...what would you have done?

Good for you.....you are too kind......I may have given her a piece of my mind. I too, have two ADD sons. One is quite successful the other is struggling( he is adopted and has other issues). Both were treated in school like they would never amount to anything. Both went into the military for eight years and also pursued college degrees. They are in there thirties now. Back when they were young children were not tested for ADD. They were just called troublemakers or class clowns.

[Great2BThin 5]

Wow, the nerve of that teacher. You handled it with grace. Unfortunately there are bad apples in every profession.

Still am not getting email notifications of new posts. GRRRR I really like that feature and rely on it all the time. Also was having computer issues and DD's BF came and worked for 3 hours on it. It is running much better now.

I am so grateful it is Friday. Not liking my early hours! sleep in tomorrow. It will be really hard going to work next week as DH will be home on vacation. He is going to come up to the rec center when I get off at 830 though to work out with me. Speaking of which, it's so not fair. He started working out and eating less on Monday in an effort to lose about 20 or 25 lbs. He weighed today, he's down 10 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!! MEN!! LOL

[JoannMarie 0]

Oh how I love this topic! My DS is the one among our children who had the most difficulty in school - early teachers were wonderful, thank goodness, or he would have been lost. He is slightly dyslexic (like his mom), but worked very hard to learn as a young elem student. As time went on and he ran into the poorer teachers they all have to deal with from time to time, he had more difficulty and began to lose interest. Joining the Fire Explorers became his compelling interest in his early teens, and he developed that interest all through high school - leading to an EMT certification at 17 and Firefighter certification at 18 before he was old enough to drive a fire truck (volunteer dept ins would not cover him). Nothing could stop him, though, and still can't! He took DH's advice and took every training course that was offered in the fire department he joined after his fire science (2 yr) degree. He finished his bachelors while a firefighter, skipped the captain rank and became a battallion chief right after 9/11. By this time he was in charge of all the training in his department. He now has his masters through the National Fire Academy, and is deputy chief of a large department at the age of 39. Who would ever have guessed that his main gifts are courage and the ability to teach and inspire. I have often wished I could meet again with that 3rd grade teacher who set him in the corner because he was "stupid." I still get furious when I think about it. I believe all children are gifted - it is up to the adults in their lives to help them discover their gifts and nurture them. God bless those great teachers who understand and practice that in spite of the demands our school systems put on them. You have done that for your sons, Apples. Congratulations on a job well done.

[Apples2 19]

Oh goodness....what good listeners we have on this thread and thanks to you all for letting me vent on a subject other than the LB. Those of you that have raised a child strapped with challenges know exactly where I was coming from on this subject. I have great respect for teachers and the extremely tough job they have in helping us raise our children. As Long said, there are bad apples in every group. (I'm a good Apples2 though. LOL).

Wrapping things up here at home...banking, bookwork, etc...and get thru the weekend and then WE ARE OFF TO WARMER WEATHER!

[Great2BThin 5]

Oh goodness....what good listeners we have on this thread and thanks to you all for letting me vent on a subject other than the LB. Those of you that have raised a child strapped with challenges know exactly where I was coming from on this subject. I have great respect for teachers and the extremely tough job they have in helping us raise our children. As Long said, there are bad apples in every group. (I'm a good Apples2 though. LOL).

Wrapping things up here at home...banking, bookwork, etc...and get thru the weekend and then WE ARE OFF TO WARMER WEATHER!

OOPs I sure didn't mean you Apples when I said bad apple in every group!! Didn't even connect the apples.

I am pretty sure I am going to FL but probably not til late Feb. how long will you be there? Looks like Grandma is going to be moving to Colorado but it will be at least 30 days from now and I will be going down to help her pack, etc.

[Charlene K 1]

Apples, I agree.....hats off to teachers. My two daughters are teachers. My youngest was in the corporate world, but wanted to make a difference. She became a teacher in the inner city of Houston.

Joann, what an awesome testimony about your son. Adversity does make one stronger.

Yep, we all have great kids.

Changing the subject.....I bought some Basic 4 cereal today. Does anybody eat it? It looked good and healthy.