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terilynn112

By terilynn112, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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terilynn112    1

terilynn112
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post op. Seriously If I don't have food in my hands, I used to go crazy. So I'm now Knitting up a storm. Anyone want a scarf? LMAO. I've always been a crafter, but I need to keep my hands really busy now. That and I've been cleaning up a storm since I started this journey. Spring cleaning in August... works for me.

Teri

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srknepler    0

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I'm also a knitter!

I have two projects currently on the needles. A recycled sari silk wrap for myself, which is a tedious lace pattern......and a new fall sweater for my 4yo.

I also have a new library book!

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terilynn112    1

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I'm waiting until i get closer to my date, to go get some library books. I love to read but have trouble concentrating on it with my twins running around.

Teri

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post op. Seriously If I don't have food in my hands, I used to go crazy. So I'm now Knitting up a storm. Anyone want a scarf? LMAO. I've always been a crafter, but I need to keep my hands really busy now. That and I've been cleaning up a storm since I started this journey. Spring cleaning in August... works for me.

Teri

Teri...I am not part of your Sept. group but wanted to respond to this. I was banded June 17, 2008. I lined up many things pre-op so my hands would stay busy. I have always done the New York Times crossword and the LA Times crosswords daily. (I just don't have a bowl of cheetos or popcorn sitting beside me now). I picked up crewel work and cross stitch again. I have always loved to read and I make sure that I get at least two hours of reading in a day.

This may sound funny but I bake a lot also. I have always loved to bake and cook and I truly believe that I do more now since my surgery. I can honestly say that I am not tempted by things I make. We farm and I have to cook for many every day and I think I enjoy it now more than ever. Go figure. My way of thinking about food has totally changed. I am only into the foods that I know I can have.

Want to wish you the best of luck with your surgery and recovery. Same to all the rest of you people that have a September date. It's the best thing I have ever done for myself. My outlook on life is so different than it was a year ago. I am truly happy.:w00t:

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yes please.....can i have a scarf! its always bloody cold here...always raining!! lol lol and could you come stay at my house for a week....i clean because i have to not cos i want to lol lol lol and i definatly dont enjoy it lol lol

im waiting for you......:cool2::lol::w00t:

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post op. Seriously If I don't have food in my hands, I used to go crazy. So I'm now Knitting up a storm. Anyone want a scarf? LMAO. I've always been a crafter, but I need to keep my hands really busy now. That and I've been cleaning up a storm since I started this journey. Spring cleaning in August... works for me.

Teri

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i have been trying to figure out something for me to do....i can't sew, knit, or do any crafty stuff:blushing:...i thought about making candles to sell to people i work with...someone told me it was time consuming and that is what i need....i kept hoping instead of food addiction i would develop exercise addiction....what do ya think my chances are for that to happen??:cursing:

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terilynn112    1

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about as good as MINE :cursing:

fly me there (and my 3 kids) and I'll clean :huh2:

teri

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Bella1962    0

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I've taken up drawing and painting in the last 5 years, so I plan on my sketch book never being to far away. If I need to keep my hands busy, I'll sketch. I think the trick is not draw food....lolol.

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terilynn112    1

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that will probably be a good idea

teri

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pandagirl    0

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post op. Seriously If I don't have food in my hands, I used to go crazy. So I'm now Knitting up a storm. Anyone want a scarf? LMAO. I've always been a crafter, but I need to keep my hands really busy now. That and I've been cleaning up a storm since I started this journey. Spring cleaning in August... works for me.

Teri

I write and do art, but I recently added crocheting to my outlets. I tried the knitting thing and I just can't get the hang of it!!!!

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BLUEZBANDIT    0

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I have become a comper and enter lots of competitions, either on the net or composing 25 words or less ditties. This has become very profitable for me also as I have won trips, appliances and lots of others odds and ends. What I can't use I donate to charity. It keeps me so busy that I just dont have time for thinking about food. In fact sometimes I forget to eat. So far this year I have earned $6000.

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