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Tonya, I can't find the links to the BFL sites that had the journal and all that. Can you repose...OR???? Do a sticky? Maybe at the front of the January 07 site..if that makes sense. Thanks...I'm trying to share that with a client who had bypass surgery about three months ago.

Cindi, my deepest prayers are with your son and your family for a full recovery. What a tragedy. Angyl, holy cow...you look wonderful and I agree, younger, happier, etc. What a terrific job you have done. You should be so proud of yourself and of your hard work. Way to Go.

How about oprah.com and her bra shop? She had done a bunch of shows on bra fitting and has bras for those of us who are generously endowed. Chantelle, Prima Dona, Ibra, and Freya Tallula are some that she has recommended.

Playtex at walmart too. I'm having a hard time finding one at the moment. I want a cute one that holds these honkers!! I don't think cute goes with this size along with affordability!! I would highly recommend Enell bras (enell.com) for an exercise bra...they are terrific. I was a 44DDD when I first got banded and am now a 42DD. You need something like the Enell for the stuff I do (horseback riding being the primary thing).

I didn't get up early as planned and work out. This might be harder than I thought...but I did go to Wal-Mart and got two exercise dvd's and some of those bands to work out with...so I'm getting there. I am conflicted between my head telling me I need to get an hour of cardio..and the BFL thing that says 20 minutes. I understand that but my pea brain wants to fight. Or maybe I'm just making an excuse to not start!! Sheesh...my head sometimes. I'm actually looking forward to the routine, to be truthful. I may be able to walk some in the next couple of days with my lab as it is supposed to be 50 degrees through the weekend, I think I heard. We live on the Rocky Mountain Front and let me tell you, we get wind...Chicago has nothing on us!! So, when it is warm, this time of year, we get the chinook winds to go with it...not my favorite condition to walk it, but you know, what...too bad...I need to buck up and get with it, right? I am jounaling my eating starting today and minding my P's and q's...tracking my water consumption. I did take one of my remaining four QS-30 pills...so that helped. I actually like the structure! I just gotta get the sugar out of my system!! 5jacks....WELCOME back...so great to hear from you.

Hey Jens...how about walking the dog for exercise? I have a bunch of dog and understand the stress and priority issue...I also have 6 horses and three cats now. During the summer, I would walk with my lab regularly...she really does motivate me. The exercise for the dog also calms them down. I would keep her in at night (instead of putting her in the kennels) (dog runs) and that would say to me..time to get up and go. I'm going to try to get up and go tomorrow morning, not outside, but down to the basement and the ellipital.

Happy New Year lapbanders. I was in bed by 10. I'm not a partier!! I'm a sleeper :party: I sort of started paying attention to my eating and what I was doing yesterday. I didn't use the elevator, except to haul a vacumn up and down to clean my office...we have janitors, but they never do the corners or behind the doors! I ate in moderation all day. I struggles with sugar cravings tho...bad...wanted to snack. I'm going to have to really crank down on myself to get that out of my system. But I will do it.

I just scared myself. I decided today was the day I was going to go through my clothes and get a box ready for goodwill. I was pulling pants off the hanger and I had a momentary twinge...maybe I should hang onto these incase I gain the weight back. I paused for a moment and then had to get after myself. Gosh...old scripts in our heads. The good news...the clothes are in the washer and I'm cleaning them to go away tomorrow. One more thing....I have a new addiction. I have been drinking Aveda tea...herbal, caffine free. It is soo nummy....it is like having desert. Expensive tho...but I decided that it is my treat. It is such a nice pick-me-up in the day. It has a very odd taste...but I love it.

It seems that there is another avenue of insurance racket. You have an emergency and need help....why shouldn't insurance pay for it. Insurance co's seem to set the rules and run the world..at least here in the US. Our local BCBS posted a huge, like 21 million dollar profit for a "non-profit". Do you think premiums will go down? Or providers will get paid more? Naw..probably not.

I've used a 30 day supply and I think it worked. I'm waiting for another order to go out (today in fact...they were out of the supply) along with the patch, to jumpstart 2008. I didn't notice jitters but certainly didn't feel hungry. I did have more energy...however, when I'm eating right, my energy level is up anyway.

Somewhat good news...I braved the scale...up three pounds is all. Ahhh, I was worried it would be about 10 but I'm good with this. I'm going to town today and look at some sort of journal that I can use to keep track of calories, exercise, etc. ntI'm also going to look for some exercise bands...I'm getting ready folks...I'm mentally getting there. One thing that I missed, tho....the committment to work out a specified number of days. Tonya, you keyed me in on that. I know it seems like a no brainer...but for me..I need to make the committment there as well. I know how I will cheat, so I need to get honest and stay on top of things. So, I do think getting that journal will be helpful. I will look at the BFL workbook. Hey, have a great Friday.

Welcome back Jen, I must have missed the post of your band slipping. What caused it? Or does it just happen? What do they do to fix it? Hopefully not surgery again, but??? I think that everyone has some trials and tribulations regarding this journey. We have had people who have suffered loss of loved ones, injuries, illnesses, etc. I'm sure it is all an enormous setback, but this is the place to come for the support and motivation to get back on track. Let us be there for you and when one of us is having a time, be there for us.

Got home from the family yesterday and my mom had given us a boatload of leftover candy, fudge, Cookies, etc. I argued with her but didn't win. So, my mind was working on how I could eat all those yummies...and I could. However, my dog, Hank, the english pointer, has a new trick, of checking out what is on the kitchen counters....he dumped the whole container on the floor, and he and his four legged buddies, scooped up a bunch of the goodies...the rest went into the garbage. Was worried about the chocolate for them, but they seem great. I WAS ACTUALLY HAPPY TO HAVE IT HAPPEN! I must be getting better. I'd love my DH to work out with me as well. He is usually so into it, except for this past year. It was so strange, as he is usually running or just doing something. He did walk with me a few times but nothing consistent.

Got home from the family yesterday and my mom had given us a boatload of leftover candy, fudge, cookies, etc. I argued with her but didn't win. So, my mind was working on how I could eat all those yummies...and I could. However, my dog, Hank, the english pointer, has a new trick, of checking out what is on the kitchen counters....he dumped the whole container on the floor, and he and his four legged buddies, scooped up a bunch of the goodies...the rest went into the garbage. Was worried about the chocolate for them, but they seem great. I WAS

Just FYI, I'd be careful eating after a PB episode. It can cause swelling and if you get stuck twice in a row (I've done this) it is bad. I usually go to liquids for 24 hours after getting stuck.

Ditto with mine...no pre-op diet, but I did it anyway. I was trying to get myself in the frame of mind that I needed to change my eating habits. But I can't recall that I lost any significant weight...more than a couple of pounds. So just hang in there and get back on track.

I'm in....I'm ready and willing...and I'm gonna do it!

Welcome to an exciting journey. Sounds like you are both mentally prepared and ready. Stick with us here in the January group....we are a good gang! All the best!

Merry Christmas my band friends, When I was driving over the mountains to get to my parents house (the roads were icy, so I was doing some introspective thinking) and I realized that I am very blessed in life. Of course, my family and friends, but also with you all. I thank you for your support this past year, for the comments, the laughs, the motivations, etc. I know that without you and this site, my successes wouldn't have been as much. I am determined, but it is nice to have this support and to know others are going through the same process. I'm looking forward to our next year with each other and our bands. I hope that we can continue to support and motivate, to laugh and sometimes cry together. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Many blessings to all of you! Shawn

I've been doing the same thing. But I'm trying for moderation and then getting back on track after the holidays. I'm not going to beat myself up. What I am going to do is plan a little better for next holiday season. I'm up about 3 pounds and I'm actually okay with that. If you're really trying to avoid the sweets, get them out of the house. Explain to others that they can't be there. I did that as well...made Cookies and candies, then froze them...then shipped them a week ago...out of the house. I'm at my families place for the holiday and mom is pushing fudge cookies etc. I'm pretty restricted at the moment...just temporary due to TOM and probably those three pounds, so I am really being careful to not get stuck. AND saving my appetite for the seafood dinner tonight. :rose: Happy Holidays.

Good Morning all, I'm at my families pre-holiday! Snowing beautifully here. I'm maintaining my eating at an appropriate level. Probably not going to get much exercise in as I forgot some snow boots. OH well, can't have everything. I was pondering that body for life program after the first of the year. Tonya, I know you have done very well with it. Do you think you can do it outside of a gym?

7 Maybe this is one of the reasons most docs/insurance companies recommend/require a diet history, or supervised diet for six months pre-surgery? But, on the same token..I think most of us know whether or not we need a band or bypass due to the fact that we eat poorly and don't exercise. It sounds like in your case, those are not the factors at all. It is too bad your MD didn't do some checking long ago.

Good Friday Morning all Looks to be a beautiful day. Hopefully after wrapping packages this morning I will be outside for some corral cleaning and maybe some riding if the wind doesn't kick up. I keep thinking I should buy some jeans as mine look tired but then I think to myself, I'm getting serious in a week and I'll loose weight, just wait. I had that same problem all year...feeling like I needed to spruce up but not wanting to waste my money. It is a nice feeling actually.

Fill sounds right here...but also, how many calories are you consuming? Also, just some perspective...32 pounds in five months. You can't compare your WL to anybody elses. For me...any loss is better than what I've done in the past. It is like fingernails down a chalkboard when I read someone saying...I only..... I think 32 pounds is great...and you can do more. Just keep after it.

No, I was too busy eating pizza and chocolate...my bad!! I need to watch those motivational shows!! I need to get some slimquick too. Geez, I'm being bad this week. Like no will power. I'm actually not feeling as robust with all the sugar/carbs in my diet this week. Time to make some changes, before the new year. I through office parties for clients three days in a row, but this is the last day and then tomorrow...I MUST BE GOOD!! I'm sure some of this must be TOM...crampy and bloated, no period yet. Argggg. You know what I think guys....I think we are going to kick A** in January tho. I can really sense the determination from postings here. It is rather exciting. One thing I am learning tho, this season...I need to have a better plan for the holidays next year.