Bandida

Hey Jeanette - I get banded on the 26th also:dance: :clap2: !!!! I was sick for a while there too (on antibiotics and all that)...It seems it's the weather... I hope you don't get anything..feel better! ..Keep us posted...:rose:

Thank You Inner Me...Your words mean a lot.. I do have to say that I am also thankful for everyone who in some way or another have shared their words...not just for info but just to keep our spirits high. I'm glad I found this site and have gotten a chance to see a little of each one of you daily!!!!:clap2: :rose: YOU GUYS ARE ALL AWESOME!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your "loss"! that'sa awesome..as long as your not feeling sick...GOOD LUCK and kkep up the great work!!:clap2:

:faint: What a day...Got up, brought my cherubs to their respective schools (3 of them) ...Picked up my "walking buddies" and went to the mall to walk:clap2: We walked 3 miles:faint: ...Left the mall to go to my pre-op testing appointment..Had an EKG, chest xray and the dreaded....BLOOD work...You see, I have a phobia, NEEDLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:omg: :omg: :omg: How funny and ironic is that!!!!:cry One of the things I despise the most:cry is going to keep me healthy.... So, now you know HOW MUCH the lap-band means to me... How corny is that? So, after my NIGHTMARE was over I went shopping!!!! YEAH!!!!!! I got a new MP3 player (my daughter has "misplaced" my other one somewhere in her black hole she calls it her Bedroom but you gotta wonder...:cry )... and a couple pairs of "stretchy" pants ( I usually don't use these but the MD said to due to comfort and slippage) and a sweater!!! Shopping ALWAYS makes me feel better!!! So, now I'm typing this, to then type my minutes and then of to my PTO meeting...So, needless to say it's been a VERY hectic day...:faint: ..Wait, and that's not all, we are expecting snow..Can you believe it? I had LOVED this winter until now!!! I don't like snow!!!!! Don't say it...I picked the wrong part of the country to be in (New England) ...but, then again, I hear it's not as bad as getting snow in Malibu, CA???:cry What's up with that? :scared: :eek:

:faint: What a day...Got up, brought my cherubs to their respective schools (3 of them):eek: ...Picked up my "walking buddies" and went to the mall to walk:clap2: We walked 3 miles:faint: ...Left the mall to go to my pre-op testing appointment..Had an EKG, chest xray and the dreaded....BLOOD work...You see, I have a phobia, NEEDLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:omg: :omg: :omg: How funny and ironic is that!!!!:cry One of the things I despise the most:cry is going to keep me healthy.... So, now you know HOW MUCH the lap-band means to me... How corny is that? So, after my NIGHTMARE was over I went shopping!!!! YEAH!!!!!! I got a new MP3 player (my daughter has "misplaced" my other one somewhere in her black hole she calls it her Bedroom but you gotta wonder...:cry )... and a couple pairs of "stretchy" pants ( I usually don't use these but the MD said to due to comfort and slippage) and a sweater!!! Shopping ALWAYS makes me feel better!!! So, now I'm typing this, to then type my minutes and then of to my PTO meeting...So, needless to say it's been a VERY hectic day...:faint: ..Wait, and that's not all, we are expecting snow..Can you believe it? I had LOVED this winter until now!!! I don't like snow!!!!! Don't say it...I picked the wrong part of the country to be in (New England) ...but, then again, I hear it's not as bad as getting snow in Malibu, CA???:cry What's up with that? :crazy: :crazy:

ok...so, how good are you that you go to the gym!:clap2: :clap2: i had a membership for 3 years and went ....ummmm.....counted.....17 1/2 times..I say 1/2 because I went in, swiped in, looked at the equipment and swiped out!!! It's very hard for me to get into the "gym" thing...i do walk (I walked 3 miles today) and my aerobics (i try anyway...NO coordination what so ever, so I make up my steps!!!) and the excercise ball (this I LOVE)......GOOD FOR YOU!!! Keep up the great work!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Thank You!! and yes it is everywhere...out of the 6 who live in this house, 5 of us got it, and that's because the dog hasn't showed symptoms yet!!! lol....I was put on antibiotic and a nose spray (YUCK!) i hope your sister feels better!!! and I hope you don't catch it!!!

Gracias, Teresita, the support is AWESOME!!!!!!!

That's a good idea...See, when it comes to drinks I guess I only got "creative" with the kids..Me, I only open can and drink..I need to spice them up!!! Thanks for the advice!!

Hi Teresita! I watched the first couple episodes, then got too busy to watch...caught up during winter break and now I DON'T MISS IT!!!! I'ts on tonight!!! )

ok...now I'm not as paranoid... that position thing :rose: kinda scared me...Thanks for the update!!

Thanks!!! I'm SOOOOOO excited..had my pre-op testing today (ekg, bloodwork, and chest exray, plus they had me fill out a questionaire 2 pages (both sides) long!!!! Questions about even my grandma!!!! I'm just glad it's done and now just waiting until next friday!!! Keep me posted on your progress and good luck to you too...

OK!!!! :loco:MASSIVE BRAIN FART!!!!! :whoo:I'm siked over Betty's two wins:clap2: :clap2: :dance: ...She deserves them. I love the show and think America is an awesome actress as well as role model. (LOVED her in The Sisterhood) It's always good to see a latina woman succeed.:wow2: She had me in tears during her speech! Go America!!!! :whoo:GO Ugly Betty!!! Go Salma Hayek!! (producer) (I used to watch the spanish soap Betty La Fea...hence the liking of the english version..) :scared: Plus, I have to support my latino people!!! Felicidades Betty y America se lo merecen!!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2:

OK!!!! :loco:MASSIVE BRAIN FART!!!!! :whoo:I'm siked over Betty's two wins:clap2: :clap2: :dance: ...She deserves them. I love the show and think America is an awesome actress as well as role model. (LOVED her in The Sisterhood) It's always good to see a latina woman succeed.:wow2: She had me in tears during her speech! Go America!!!! :whoo:GO Ugly Betty!!! Go Salma Hayek!! (producer) (I used to watch the spanish soap Betty La Fea...hence the liking of the english version..) Plus, I have to support my latino people!!! Felicidades Betty y America se lo merecen!!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2:

:wow2: Good to know...:phanvan i guess..

no problem...glad I could help!

Hi rsbell-my md said as long as there is no sore throat or infection your golden...and if yoru getting over it you should be good to go...Good Luck!!!

:scared: Definitely !

Hi, Audree...I'm looking through my nutrition booklet and all it says is: allow 30 minutes minimum for mealtimes. Right after surgery you may need up to 60 minutes...nothing about the "after 2-30 minutes"...That is a good question..I must call my nutritionist tomorrow and see what she thinks...If you hear different let me know...

YUCK!!! i know the feeling...My MD put me on Cipro for a sinus infection..he said it would ok by the 26th...I'm praying...!!! GGGOOOOOODDD LLUUCCKK!! I bet you you'll be fine!!

Anytime..that's what wwe're here for..support...I hope the pain goes away..hopefully it's not too bad...keep your chin up!!!:scared:

Today was a good day...I went walking again at the mall with a friend and we did 2 miles:clap2: !! I need to loose the last 5 pounds!!! I felt great today! No dizziness!!:clap2: I started my liquid diet. I had a vanilla Atkins shake (it wasn't that bad once it's cold!!) for breakfast...A cookies and cream one for lunch (it was too sweet for me) and had a very small dinner...My biggest downfall is having to cook for my family. EVERYTHING smells so good!! You take that for granted when you can eat what you want when you want...:faint: Anyway...all is well and for a GREAT cause..ME!!!!! Tomorrow my pre-op testing!!! I can't wait! The sooner it's done the closer my surgery gets!!! I'm off to do my "ball excercises"!!!

Today was a good day...I went walking again at the mall with a friend and we did 2 miles:clap2: !! I need to loose the last 5 pounds!!! I felt great today! No dizziness!!:clap2: I started my liquid diet. I had a vanilla Atkins shake (it wasn't that bad once it's cold!!) for breakfast...A cookies and cream one for lunch (it was too sweet for me) and had a very small dinner...My biggest downfall is having to cook for my family. EVERYTHING smells so good!! You take that for granted when you can eat what you want when you want...:faint: Anyway...all is well and for a GREAT cause..ME!!!!! Tomorrow my pre-op testing!!! I can't wait! The sooner it's done the closer my surgery gets!!! I'm off to do my "ball excercises"!!!

:scared: THANK YOU!!! You too...Yes, I go to the ones in Springfield..I try to go as much as possible..I was at the last two before christmas. The next few meetings are 1/22, 2/5, 2/19, 3/12, 3/26,...I won't give you anymore dates because by then you'll be banded anyway and will be at the post-op meetings!!!!!!:clap2: Maybe I'll see you around!!

:wave: ughh! I know the feeling...I'm supposed to be on liquid diet, but I have to cook for my family..it's not fun...I don't know about you, but EVERYTHING smells soooooo good!!!!!:faint: GOOD LUCK tomorrow!!! You and the others will be in my thoughts and prayers:pray2:...Keep me posted!!!

:dance:Congratulations!!!!:clap2: :clap2: How are you feeling? Sending good thoughts and prayers your way!!! :scared: