december 15th banders come on down;-)

[Goldibluqq 0]

I hope all of you are doing well. I enjoyed by first day off by barely doing anything. I need to get a lot more done tomorrow including getting to the gym. How is your fill going China? Also, when you get a chance send me your address so I can send you the clothes. I am trying to getting some extra cleaning done before I go back to work next week. Rose, I hope you are doing ok. I am thinking about you. Have a nice day. Laurel

[ibtrouble 3]

Stay strong! I am very disappointed in myself. I haven't exercised as I should and feel awful. I have only lost 29 lbs in 6 months? I fully expected so much more from myself. I am down 2 sizes in clothes but am begining to feel like a fool for failing again.

I want you all to succeed...I want it for myself too...it just seems out of reach. I liked the idea of an OEA class...something to give me support...

best wishes to you ALL!

C:frown:

[mroseharvey 0]

Hello ladies,

Well its been a really emotionally draining week for me. I am so disappointed in myself I have been on a sweet eating bing. When I am upset I eat. And between loosing my job, my mother in laws cancer and my mothers illness I am very depressed. I need to get control of my emotions and get back on track. My mother in law starts chemo on Wednesday and I will be taking care of her through that journey. Please pray for me and my family we need it.

[Goldibluqq 0]

My thoughts and prayers will be with you Rose. You need to stay strong for yourself. We are here for you Rose whenever you need some encouragement. I hope all is well with you China. It is never too late to try a little harder ibtrouble. I am back at nothing in my band. I know I have to try harder to follow the rules as I never want to have a slipped band again. Have a great day. Laurel

[china 1]

hi laurel and rose and everyone else,

laurel im glad to hear your enjoying your time off as you need it. how are you doing these days. me i got the fill and i feel tight but, it is getting better. im trying to get use to having restriction. and i must say i has sat me down. but, i like it. i have basically been drinking alot of Water and Soup and yogurt as that is all that will stay down. and im not pushing it. i thought about going to get some taken out but i can handle it.

rose baby i know how you feel hang in there. i want you to do some thing for me everyone but really you rose i want you to think about why you got the band what was going on in your life. and right it down and put it on paper and hang it on the fridge. and carry one with you also. and every time you go to eat what you are not supose to read this hell write down what and how you are feeling. i have been doing this and it is helping. but me writing down every thing im eating is really helping. you will be suprised what you are eating a day. there is alot going on in your life right now but you have to find inner strength baby as your family is gonna need it. maybe talk with your dr and he can give you some nerve pills.

and ibtrouble tell me what is your name. dont beat your self up so. i know how you feel as i feel the same way. but, please remember it did not take a short time to put it on i wont take a short time to get it off. if you dont remember any thing remember this. this is a track meet this is a merathon. the turtle always wins:thumbup:. maybe try setting smaller goals and you will be able to see those rather than trying to vision a big one. and believe me we will all get there.

im praying for all of us. i love you guys hang in there we will get through the storm.

I hope all of you are doing well. I enjoyed by first day off by barely doing anything. I need to get a lot more done tomorrow including getting to the gym. How is your fill going China? Also, when you get a chance send me your address so I can send you the clothes. I am trying to getting some extra cleaning done before I go back to work next week. Rose, I hope you are doing ok. I am thinking about you. Have a nice day. Laurel

Stay strong! I am very disappointed in myself. I haven't exercised as I should and feel awful. I have only lost 29 lbs in 6 months? I fully expected so much more from myself. I am down 2 sizes in clothes but am begining to feel like a fool for failing again.

I want you all to succeed...I want it for myself too...it just seems out of reach. I liked the idea of an OEA class...something to give me support...

best wishes to you ALL!

C:frown:

Hello ladies,

Well its been a really emotionally draining week for me. I am so disappointed in myself I have been on a sweet eating bing. When I am upset I eat. And between loosing my job, my mother in laws cancer and my mothers illness I am very depressed. I need to get control of my emotions and get back on track. My mother in law starts chemo on Wednesday and I will be taking care of her through that journey. Please pray for me and my family we need it.

[china 1]

ok where everybody at

[Goldibluqq 0]

I had a super busy weekend. I took my 4 kids to an amusement park on Sat. and Sun. I helped my sister-in-law with a picnic. Tomorrow I go for my first fill again. lol. I am looking forward to have some restriction again but am a little afraid of slipping. Hope we are all doing well. I still need to tape and address box for you China. It is all in the box, just need to finish. Laurel

[mroseharvey 0]

Hello My Sweet Ladies,

I am glad to hear that everyone is doing well. I am doing ok just very busy being a caregiver to my mother and mother in law. My mother in laws chemo started and its going to be a long process. Please keep her in your prayers her name is Joyce and she is an angel.

I am scheduled to have another fill on Thursday. Not sure if I can keep my appointment just depends on if I dont have to take either of my mothers to any doctors.

I started swimming and it feels good.

Love you guys.

[china 1]

hey everyone hows it going. im so glad everyone is back. laurel how was the park. and did you end up getting the fill today and if so how did it go. i totally understand you being scared about slippage. dicuss it with our dr and see what the answer is. i totally understand about the being busy. i have been running around like a chicken with its head cut off. when every you find time.:thumbup:

rose im glad to hear you have gotten back on schedual. i returned to the gym yesterday it was cool. i want you to make time for your self every day rose just so you dont become over whalmed. even if its 10. mins. and yes honey i will pray for your angel and your family. i think i would like to start swimming as well i hear its very good for you and on your joints.

do you like it. i hope you get your fill or at least make the appointment. well everyone keep me posted on how and what everyone is doing.

me im now able to eat and im happy about that. but, im taking it slow. im eating about 805-1080 calories a day. that is so weird. my dr said im not eating enough. im working on trying to get up to 1200.

I had a super busy weekend. I took my 4 kids to an amusement park on Sat. and Sun. I helped my sister-in-law with a picnic. Tomorrow I go for my first fill again. lol. I am looking forward to have some restriction again but am a little afraid of slipping. Hope we are all doing well. I still need to tape and address box for you China. It is all in the box, just need to finish. Laurel

Hello My Sweet Ladies,

I am glad to hear that everyone is doing well. I am doing ok just very busy being a caregiver to my mother and mother in law. My mother in laws chemo started and its going to be a long process. Please keep her in your prayers her name is Joyce and she is an angel.

I am scheduled to have another fill on Thursday. Not sure if I can keep my appointment just depends on if I dont have to take either of my mothers to any doctors.

I started swimming and it feels good.

Love you guys.

[china 1]

hey everyone where is everyone these days. well i thought i would update everyone i went to see my reg. dr today and according to there scale i have lost 6lbs so i feel happy about that. so i guess the fill was needed and doing its thing. now i gotta do my part.

[Goldibluqq 0]

Yes I did get my fill on Tues. The Dr. that did my surgery is no longer with the practice. I have no idea why. I gained back about 14 lbs since last visit. The Dr. put in 4 cc back into my band. Sometimes I feel some restriction while other times I feel none. I had a great time at the park and enjoyed spending time with all my children. My younger son is still on the cold side to me. My b-day is thursday. It will be interesting to see if he calls me. He did thank me for a nice day and the money I gave him. Rose, I think and pray for you everyday. Happy 4th of July to all of us. Laurel

[china 1]

hey laurel im glad to hear that at least the two of you are talking. so tell me who are you seeing now that your dr is no longer there.

Yes I did get my fill on Tues. The Dr. that did my surgery is no longer with the practice. I have no idea why. I gained back about 14 lbs since last visit. The Dr. put in 4 cc back into my band. Sometimes I feel some restriction while other times I feel none. I had a great time at the park and enjoyed spending time with all my children. My younger son is still on the cold side to me. My b-day is thursday. It will be interesting to see if he calls me. He did thank me for a nice day and the money I gave him. Rose, I think and pray for you everyday. Happy 4th of July to all of us. Laurel

[mroseharvey 0]

Hello my lap band sisters. I am so happy to hear that everyone is doing well. I am so proud of you China you are doing so well. I am scheduled to go get my fill tomorrow morning. I will let you know how it goes. I had a very busy week I am glad that I was able to keep it all together. Laurel now I know why yoou enjoyed swimming so much I am swimming about 30-40 min a day its so relaxing I love it. Love you guys.

[china 1]

hey all,

rose so glad you found something to take some of the stress off. wow i to go to the dr tomorrow but not for a fill. i went an got on my reg dr scale today and it says im down another 2.7lbs from last tuesday. if feel excited i know just gotta incorparate the gym back into it. so i will let you all know what the clinic's scale says. as that is the one i go by.

Hello my lap band sisters. I am so happy to hear that everyone is doing well. I am so proud of you China you are doing so well. I am scheduled to go get my fill tomorrow morning. I will let you know how it goes. I had a very busy week I am glad that I was able to keep it all together. Laurel now I know why yoou enjoyed swimming so much I am swimming about 30-40 min a day its so relaxing I love it. Love you guys.

[mroseharvey 0]

China how did your appointment go. Mine went well. Doctor is happy with my weight loss. I wish it was alittle more but he keeps reminding me that I had under 100 to lose so it will be alot slower. I lost 6 lbs since my last appointment. He did put .05 cc in my band I notice a difference. So I hope it helps me get a jump start on losing more. I told him that with all the stress going on I have been eating more sugar than I should. So I have to be strong and stop the sugar. Wathed the MJ Memorial today so very sad and very emotional. Everyone have a great day.