Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

[Desperate1 1]

Tamra - this reads as she thinks the band ISN"T the easy way out...?? Tamra - is your mom Italian?

Riley - YOU GO GIRL - so glad you're having a good time and losing weight

Lee - I don't have any interest in food - I could go all day and not eat a thing and not think twice about it BUT.... I know I have to eat something and once I start to eat my mouth doesn't want to stop. That's why I was saying that it's just easier NOT to eat at all. My mouth just loves the taste of food but my tummy is like STOP IT! hahaha. But today, at lunch, I left quite a bit of food on my plate and didn't stress off it like I normally would so maybe my mouth is gettin in line with the rest of me LOL

Pammie - so lemme get this straight - 1 single man in the running, 16 single women and you are the one that he's kickin it with - See, you are a sexy beast~! don't worry about the food choices you are making right now, they aren't as bad as you think as you are keeping them in moderation and the holidays are only here for another week :smile2:

I had a nice afternoon today with Nicolie - we had lunch and she looks awsome - I can really see the difference in her since the first day we met. I can't tell you how refreshing it is to go to a movie with somebody who just drank Water too - no popcorn, no candy & no soda!

I am craving some coffee right now - not hungry but a little cold and like to warm up from the inside out - Think I'll grab some peppermint tea

[Desperate1 1]

Thanks for the recipe Riley - I'm gonna hit up trader Joe's tomorrow!

[Canolie 0]

Awe thanks Candra, I had fun too..It sure is nice to get away..Im still full from lunch, finishing my Water as we speak lol....I tried on Yoga pants... Perfect heheheh.

Riley dang girl you are a busy busy woman... You are on fire!!!!

Tamra stop getting on your scale hehhehe...Yeah dont you mean your mom thinks this IS the easy way out??? it SOO is not!! UGH... This is some hard work...

I am in my jammies already, gunna watch a movie and get cozy on the couch with som sugar free decafe hot coco... yummo...

Have a good night all!!

[swrktp 1]

This is NOT the easy way out!! I assure you this is still hard!! Still takes lots of effort..............no way around it!!

[tamra. 6]

yeah theres a lotta convo cut out, but she told me keep dieting, and working out naturally, that I dont need the band. I said yeah ok mom. then thats when she said I wouldnt be taking the easy way out anymore (as if I said ok I wont have surgery) make sense?

she makes me mad lol! and no Candra she isn't italian, just heavy cooker of their foods....lasagna all the time, bread, spagetti (spelling), you name it.

[Desperate1 1]

Hi Tina - good to see you~

Tamra - my mother was full blooded genovese (northern italian) lasagna, spaghetti & ziti all the time! I love my carbs!

Sweet Dreams Nicolie

[swrktp 1]

Tamra my mom was the same way and I still got banded. Even on the way to surgery she tried to talk me out of it. Now I think she is happy I did it since I am almost 60 pounds down. I just told her I was gonna do it regardless of what anyone said. AND again this is not the easy way out..........the longer your banded the more you realize you have to work at it still. This is no quick fix but just a tool as they said in the beginning. I just refused to talk about it with people and just said I understood the concern but I was gonna do it end of conversation. I just told my family it was between me and Dr. Baggs. It helped cause people quit bugging me about it.

But seriously this IS NOT THE EASY way out. Maybe RNY is the easy way out for the first year...........but in the end you have to change your lifestyle.

[tamra. 6]

Tina did your mom finally leave you alone about it after? I think my mom is just afraid of me being put under for a surgery that "isnt' needed" in her mind. I would be scared for my daughter to, but if its what she wanted I wouldn't down it....

Did good last night. My friend and I did some shopping last night. She is 6 weeks pregnant and has cravings already so she had to go to jack in the box. I didnt get a THING! I went across the street to KFC and got one grilled chicken breast and a diet soda...so much better :thumbup:

[smallerj 2]

Good morning everyone. Sounds like we all are a having a busy holiday season. Wow Riley how can you keep up? I'm confused between #1, #2 ,3,4, 5, 6 is there a #6? good lawd, you go girl.

I was just talking to someone yesterday about eharmony...she's having a blast too. Pam your turn. I know they have a free trial.

Candra girl you need to get back to 3-4 small meals. do your 1/2 cup and don't miss your body is going into starvation mode.

I've got a jewelry party today.Just so happened given by a mutual friend of Monique and I. Monique hope to see you there. Shhh no band talk :thumbup:

Ok, Ladies I'm off for 2 weeks too. Riley can we drag you away from all these men? We should all get together for a few hours. I found a great park and walking trail in Vacaville. It will help keep us on track and accountable.

Rock stars....Lee, Tamra, Canolie, getting ready for the band, congrats.

[Lee 19]

Good Morning!

Please say a little prayer for my son who's driving from NYC to Houston today. I can't believe the day he's supposed to leave is the worst weekend.

Congratulations to everyone doing so well. How cool is this during the holiday season. Whomever said that support doesn't help is nuts. :thumbup: Thank you all for helping me to stay on track.

Tamra, congrats on good choices last night!

Riley, what fun to watch you dating. I have an ad up on Plentyoffish but haven't really been checking it lately. I feel like I'd rather wait until a couple of months post surgery.

My scale is going down by ounces, but it's going down. I really hope my office doesn't get into loading the kitchen with junk this week. Thank goodness I eat lunch with people who aren't into eating sugar and junk, just good healthy meals.

Jes, how cool that you and Monique are going to the same party. I know what you mean about shhhhh. We're all so different in when and with whom we talk about WLS. I really don't want to tell anyone in my office and maybe I won't, but I've told my closest girlfriends and my son.

I walked with a RNY friend yesterday. She's 6 months out, down 60 pounds, 80 total and couldn't be happier. She went in wanting the band but Dr. Parks convinced her that the RNY would be better for her. She's in a size 8 today and said it was amazing to walk 3.5 miles now as compared to 6 months ago. I can't wait!!

A friend is coming over later today for a TV marathon of the last two weeks of So You Think You Can Dance which is my fav tv show. I'm going to spend the rest of the day relaxing and getting a few things done in the house. Probably a walk later this morning as well.

Happy Sunday! Let's make this a day of really healthy choices!

[tamra. 6]

Good Morning Lee!! Wishing safe driving to your son!! is he single?? :thumbup: hehe!

Hi Riley! I am here, rockin' away!

[Lee 19]

LOL Tamra, my son is gorgeous but not so single. Thanks for the prayers.

[tamra. 6]

just thought id ask for the single ladies here...lol!!!! *casually smiles*

[riley4183 0]

OMG I have restriction. cheese is enough even. I used to be able to eat 1 morningstar sausage patty, now I can only eat like 4 tiny nibbles. SO LIKING IT!

OK my report on last night's date with Chris (formerly #4, graduated to #2 after our 1st date - he MAY be replacing Tony in #1 spot after I meet Tony this afternoon). First off, I was TOTALLY busted for making out in the movie theater, who happens to be sitting in back of me but MY BOSS and her sister. She introes me to her sister, but I don't intro them to Chris because - well, who knows what the rules are for this? It's only our second date, they might start asking him questions or something . . making assumptions . . . and I can't exactly into him as my "friend" after the way we had been going at it . . . ??? Talk about awkward!! But that date ended at 3:30 this morning :ohmy: And I have an email from Tony (currently #1 just from talking to and emailing him for the last 2 weeks) that he wants to meet early this afternoon for a drink. Crap! I'd better go get in the shower!!

No Jes there are not 6, technically there are only 4 and I am only currently talking to 3 of them (Chris Tony and Rob) as I wait for a character reference to come back on Bill. And just so you know, I run criminal and civil background checks (I can do it myself at work) on all of these guys before I meet them. I also tell them that I have done it, and they are actually flattered . . . Chris's biggest infraction was a dog on the beach without a leash - he tried to explain his way outta that one for a while! haha. This is fun.

Forget eHarmony, I am on 4 services and Yahoo personals is WAY the best (although POF is free) and YP has a 7 day free trial - just google it - that is how I met Tony, while we were both on the free trial - he didn't continue, I did and met Chris :thumbup:. The Christian dating sites have been the worst. But DO IT! It is a great weight loss motivator to have guys interested in you!!!

I love my new life!!:mad:

[riley4183 0]

Facebook people!! FRIEND ME!! I don't know your last names and I can't find you! I am Jane Riley from Santa Rosa - you will recognize my pic I'm sure!!

OH I forgot to tell on myself - I ate popcorn at the movies last night! I was starving and I thought he was going to feed me, he did the last time - but it was popcorn or nothing. Chewed carefully and had no issues, but I BROKE A RULE!! That's my first popcorn since starting this process - so a year. It was easier to not eat it at all, now I want some again!!