TerriDoodle

You should all be receiving an email with a link to another spreadsheet...this one is for groceries. My 'cabin' has a full kitchen (I think) so we can congregate in there for making 'ritas or snacks, or whatever!

I'm doing the early pick up in SA. Honestly, Jenn...unless you just like driviing around in strange cities, I wouldn't mess with it. Fly in, grab the shuttle (or taxi) to your hotel, go have a toddy in the bar, get something to eat, get snug in your jammies, crawl into bed and watch TV. Next morning I can come pick you up at about 10:30 and we'll head to the airport to get Tracy and Jane! We'll have 3 cars there altogether...I don't think we'd need another.

At least we can still say WTF!! :smile: Palm Springs is beautiful!! Does Macy play golf?? Tracy in KS....WHERE tf ARE YOU??????????????

Body Mass Index wtf... nope doesn't work on everything...but still kinda creepy...Big Brotherish

No, the difference there is that as an adult, I can choose my own method of medical care....whether it be a naturopath, an acupuncturist, a shaman, or even a witch doctor. But when you're making those questionable decisions on behalf of a child....THAT's a problem.

This issue isn't so much about the faith healers vs. science... It's about what we allow as a 'civilized society'. So to say that we need to allow sex, drugs and rock & roll...? That's not the bible thumpers that disallow those behaviors, it's our laws that disallow them. Same goes for charging these parents with neglect ... As a civilized society, it was decided long ago that to withhold standard medical treatment is defined as neglect. Neglect is against the law. Should we change the law so that a parent can choose their own definition of neglect? Do they have that right because they are the parents? No. The parents do not have the last word...the courts do. The courts exist to protect those that don't have a voice.

I was too busy PBing on donuts.

Sure are a lot of Violets in here today! You're not going to COMPLAIN about anything are you??? Don't make us look bad! "fat people need to get off the internet" ...??? That cracked me up! I'm just wondering what would happen to Google stock if all the fat people got off the internet.

Hi everyone! Spent the day looking at potential neighborhoods...we've GOT to move closer in to the city. The 'burbs' are killing us! The traffice SUCKS. So we went cruising around neighborhoods that were built between 1930-1960 that are slowly being revitalized. (Tracy & Haydee--i'm referring to the Heights and Oak Forest...way cool!!) It's interesting to think of moving into the heart of the city. I like the idea. So many cool things to do! Anyway... I'm pooped. Hope you all had a good day! I'll see ya tomorrow! XOXO!

You feel weird because of your body going into ketosis for energy... if you'd have stayed on a low-carb diet you'd be fine after a few days.

Jewels, youve certainly come to the right place for REAL information on gastric banding. This forum is chuck full of it!!! Sit back with a cup o' whatever and read, read, read! To give you a very quick synopsis...lol...the polls here indicate that 90-93% of us are VERY happy with our bands and would do it again in a heartbeat. That stat has always impressed me. Let us know how we can help!

...uh...what? you're able to eat more? Because the swelling caused by the irritation of your fill has receded. Be careful though because you will most likely find that you are more restricted than you think. Proceed with caution!

Here's a place that custom engraves medic alert jewelry: Custom Medical Alert Bracelets Stylish Beaded and Engraved Free - Home You probably should ask your doctor what info should be on there, but for sure you need "Gastric (or Lap) Band, No blind NG tube" I don't have a bracelet or tag, but I do carry a card in my wallet with that info.

Something tells me that it has much more to do with the insurance requirements than it does the doctor or nutritionist! You wouldn't believe how screwed up our insurance/health care is here, Jacqui! Celtic, I'm just glad that it's all over for you now....and you can re-join the living! Cool about the weight loss...but don't be discouraged when 5-8# of it comes back...and it will!! Ketosis has a diuretic affect on your body and when you add back the carbs the Water will come back too. This is not to say that you didn't lose any fat...I'm sure you did!...but probably not 13# worth.

Good luck to you!!

Y'know those little ice cream sample spoons? The teeny tiny ones that hold about 1/4 of a tsp?? I read a newbie on here wondering where she could get some...that's what her doctor recommended she use for a guide on how big her bites should be!!! Uh....ok. I think I better go back to LapBand School!!! Actually, I do pretty well in general...but meat is sooooo tricky!! It's a crap shoot every time. I torched and pounded metal most of the day. I also took a nap...which I rarely do. That's it. Totally not a productive day in any real sense. :thumbup: And now I'm so sleepy I can barely keep my eyes open. Sad. Nite-nite!!

I'm a closet bandster...only a select few people know so that makes it a little more stressful to go out, but it doesn't stop me by any means. Nobody seems to notice, really, it's mostly in my head! I do have to be very careful about socializing and paying close attention to how/what I'm eating...I tend to PB in restaurants for some reason, and I hate doing that. Still....I would never trade my band for anything. It's all worth it.

Suzie - Who the heck are the Bewitched Banders??? Where is your loyalty??? LOL

Well, tell him you want your damn money back!!! That'll get his attention! (NOT)

Yeah, but you don't understand....I get play by plays....highlights from every game he watches. This isn't just one team. You get in the car and the games are on the radio. You go in his study and the games are on. And I get highlights on all of it. I DO NOT CARE!!! Do I give him details about every single piece of jewelry I make or bead I buy....for an hour a day?? NO!!! But I might just start!!!:teeth_smile::cursing::rolleyes2::cursing::cursing:

OMG. Between March Madness and the opening of baseball season I am going to LOSE MY MIND!!!! My DH is quite talkative anyway, (and I'm kinda quiet...gee, wonder why) but I get sports updates and highlights 2-3x a day!! I don't care about sports!!! Not in the slightest!!!! You'd think DH would know that after all these years. AAAAAAAAAGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! And baseball is just beginning!! The man is a baseball FREAK. Its gonna be a very long summer. I love him anyway.

I want one of the expensive ones. :w00t: Yes, that IS good info, isn't it!? Oh, that would be so cool to get our PS consults on the same day!!! It'd be extra-cool if we could take a 1/2 day off and do lunch, etc.... Can you go to Fill Centers? Only doing fills one day a week is freakin' ridiculous. My doc has a 2 nurses that do fills....and one dedicated to doing ONLY fills all day, every day. Getting an appt. is never a problem at all....and he's got a zillion patients. I have only one....I MUST have a bowl of ice cream every night. Yes, Laura...that does make you sound crazy. (j/k!!!) It also makes you sound VERY busy!!! What it tells me is that you have a very sharp mind!! I could never keep up with all that 'data'!! I've always been fascinated with OC behaviors.... they're pretty harmless unless they disrupt your life (kinda like the Bobster's). My friend's daughter can't get thru her homework because everything has to look so perfect....it takes her hours and hours. Test day requires all kinds of special accommodations for her. But the child is freakin' brilliant. Off the charts. Kat, I can't tell you how happy I am that you're better. We were out to dinner last night for DH's birthday, and as I was PBing my $40 dinner into the toilet I was thinking of you!! LOL :teeth_smile: Seriously, though, .... I was wondering where you were at the moment and if you were feeling any better....whether you had to drive 6 hours or were in the hospital somewhere... :sad: Jewelry-making day today!! I have two more "orders"!!! Only 4,584 more orders and I might pay for all the supplies I have, then start making a profit! :rolleyes2:

Hope celticdreamer doesn't snort turkey out of her nose when she reads this!

Beauty = Pain. Havent you ever noticed that before? LOL Waxing Plucking hot dryers shapewear high heel shoes.... surgery! ugh.

I kinda like my hiccups!.... they are my signal to STOP EATING.