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kity

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  1. Posted

    Hi Everyone! I am back, LBT said my last visit was 4/2009.

    How is everyone doing?

    I am frustrated right now - feeling like a failure. I haven't had a fill in years - I think it was Jan 08 -- and have plenty of restriction -- I can eat about 1/2 a sandwich/sub of what I use to before LB.

    I have gained back all my weight... banded in April 07 - lowest weight Oct 07.

    My husband is frustrated too... he sees me struggle with eating and food daily --- he is pushing for me to go have the band removed -- I feel if I do that I will balloon up - so he thinks I should go have gastric bypass....

    How have you all fared the years with your weight?

    Anyone feeling like me?

    :tongue2: Gina

    Gina,

    It is great to have you back! It has been a struggle for me too...and 2 weeks ago, after my doc asked if I wanted it 3 times, I decided to have gastric bypass!!! I am scheduled now for the Monday before Thanksgiving and am soooo ready to do this.

    Since I already did all of the "pre" stuff, I only have to have the psych eval, nutrition eval and a bone density scan. I only lost 30 lbs on the band, and have gained it all back:frown::thumbup:

    I have tons (literally about 12) friends who have had the gb surgery and all have said, "I wish I did it sooner"! They have all been successful except 1, who hasn't gained it all back but has put on about 50 lbs. She eats greasy fatty foods though, and I am not a big fan of food she likes (bacon, fried chicken, homemade donuts).

    So yes, I am in your shoes. Yes, I am scared of the surgery, but honestly, I am more scared to NOT have it and take this weight into another decade or two.

    Good luck and keep us posted!

  3. Posted

    Nothing on or for the van...I am borrowing it from a friend. I was going to rent one (would not have collected either) but my friend came through. It might not be luxury, but it will haul us around. I just didn't want to be in 2 cars. Mine seats 5 and Susanne's seats 4 but this is better.

    I will pick up Judy and Jane from the airport at like 1:10 (get out at 1pm) and will then go pick up the girls from the casino (the 11am girls will go downtown and have lunch at the buffet).

    Then Friday, we can piddle around town and maybe go to Idyllwild for lunch and to look at the cool shops. It is an artsy farsty town with tarrot card readings, palm readings, fun little chatz-key crapola, but it is beautiful in the mtns.

    Off to grade!!

  4. Posted

    Morning violets~

    I slept until 8am!!! That never happened all summer, haha! Showered and getting ready for church. I've got a new load of papers to grade (SUCKS) but I need the $ so I work work work! I think the ONLY Sunday I wont have papers this term is the Sunday ya'll are here....worked out perfectly!

    I had a dream about all of us getting together. It wasn't here but we were all somewhere, and I can't remember what we were doing. haha! I am borrowing a mini van and will work out the deets soon and get it to you all.

    I have Back to School Night Thursday and a Gastric Bypass mtg on Monday night...busy week.

    Gotta get ready for church...have a great day!

    xoxoxoxo

  5. Posted

    Morning Girls~

    We had a spectacular night last night!! The filet mignon (bacon wrapped and maple), off the hook salad, baked pots, steamed asparagus, these OUTSTANDING sourdough rolls, and these cute fruit tart thingys I bought from the store! It was great!

    We are going (unless Susanne's mom doesn't want to go) to Carol Channing's Star VIP party! Charles knows her and orchestrated he planned this entire VIP party! I am really excited, and asked if Susanne's mom could join!

    Today, I don't want to do shit!!! Tired and need to watch Jersey Shore and grade papers!

    have a great day!!!

    xoxoxo

  7. Posted

    I think I have the arrivals correct. You may land at 11am, but it will be about 45 min until you get to the casino (you'll have to take a cab or the shuttle) but it is about 3 miles away. Once you eat, you may have a little time to play. I ONLY play a 20 once in a while, but it should keep you busy, haha.

  9. Posted

    Buenos Dias Chicas~

    Yeah, our electric bill is really a problem, but hopefully the $1200 (thought it was 1400) will help lower our bills. EVERYONE swears that a multispeed pool pump is the way to go! We'll see!

    Susanne has to go to CPR class on the Saturday ya'll are here. That sucks, but that was the "pool" lazy day anyway, then we can all go to dinner Sat night.

    Jane, call the electric company and have them come out and check your meter. It is worth a try. Do you have condos on top of you? If not, that could be the problem, since heat rises.

    Today is the doc apt (yeah) and then my friend is supposed to come over and help build this power point that I need. She flaked Tues and Wed, so if not today, I'll do it myself this weekend and will not share, haha!

    Michelle, why no school? Because of the New Year? School closes for that? Enjoy the quiet morning.

    Everyone have a great day!

    oxoxox

  11. Posted

    Hey girls~

    the kids are making climate posters and i am too tired to make the letters capped!

    I will get out at 1pm the day you arrive (just have to buy Shaun a drink or three at a later time). I am glad, that way the 11am girls can go grab lunch at the casino buffet, and I can pick up the 12:20 girls at the airport...then pick up the 11am girls downtown. I will need to pick up the minivan at the airport too. Anyway...it all works out in my head, haha!

    I see the doc tomorrow and will finalize the deets of the gb surgery, but yes, I've already scheduled it. Not sure if I have to do this that and the other before the surgery like before. Hope I don't have to do ALL of it. Either way...I am done w/ this and ready to get on the other side of it.

    We are having Rob and Charles over for dinner Friday night!!! That should be fun! Filet Minjon, baked pots, italian salad, zuccinni...MMMMMMMMMM!

    Today we got our new pool pump!!! It cost 1400$ but it should save us tons (hopefully) in the electric bills. This months bill was $617...boy do we fight when the bill comes. She yells, I recoil and get pissed she is yelling...and we are both frustrated. Already nervous for the next bill. We get our blinds next week AND Susanne got us a screen door...

    gotta go

  13. Posted

    Morning girls~

    I have the date set for the 23rd of Nov. for the surgery. I meet w/ the doc this thursday to discuss and the ins already approved it. All my friends who have had it only wish they had it sooner...and I don't want to be having this conversation 20 years from now. Susanne is 100% behind me on this; only wants me healthy. I am toooo belly fat, close to diabetes (which is BIG in my family) and other problems. I am scared...but should be down 30-40 lbs by Xmas!!!

    OK...gotta put my face on!

    Getting excited for your visit!

    xoxoxoox

  15. Posted

    Hey,

    Quick check in! Michelle...maybe you need something to soothe your pipes. Seriously, when I have a bad one, I have a little ice cream or frozen yogart. The coolness helps w/ inflamation too. I PB'd bad yesterday...on a hotdog that I shouldn't have been eating anyway. Threw it away and went and had diet coke and popcorn at the movies.

    Hey, since I am having gastric bypass...will I still be a violet?

    CAN'T WAIT FOR YA'LL TO COME OVER!!

  18. Posted

    Morning Girls~

    AAAHHH...slept in until 6:20!!! Wowser! That felt great, been a long week!

    Today we are having a lady come over to bid our blinds. I hope we can afford it! We have curtains now, and I don't like them. Whether we go with her or not, these curtains are temporary.

    Then we are off to the commissary! Need to do some stock up kinda shopping. I'll make sure to get some Hackbraten:wink:!!

    Then tonight we are having dinner w/ Jenny, Annette, Jackie and Melissa to Celebrate Jenny's bday! Going to Burgers and Beer (Jenny's favorite) and then back here to have chocolate chocolate cake!! (another fav)

    Have a great weekend everyone! I've gotta rent us a van for our gathering. Also, I have a bit of a problem...3 of you get in at 11am, 2 at 12:20...and I get off at 2?!:biggrin::eek::scared2: Susanne works Thursday too (off Friday w/ us...we hope) so I need to figure out what to do with the time warp! haha...don't worry, I'll take care of you all! Promise!

    oxxoxoxoxoox

  19. Posted

    Sorry to hear about your morning Judy....maybe you can pop in the pool before your therapy; sounds like it "warms" you up and loosens you.

    You ARE the PS adventures...you won't slow us down a bit. No expectations! Glad you are not getting a fill...we will HAVE to go to In and Out Burger once! We can freeze a couple for Juan (I am sure he'll eat them fine).

    Came home, got in the pool and got the hell out...tooo cool for me! but I sat on the edge watched susanne swim and we had a beer!

    LOOONGGGG week and it was nice to "unwind" together. We had the Hackbraten leftovers and I asked her to make it for when ya'll are here!

    xoxooxox

  20. Posted

    Good morn girlies...

    In 3 weeks we'll be waking up in Vegas! Oh wait, that's a song. :scared2: We'll be waking up in PS! :biggrin:

    I've already made a double batch of Rice Krispie Treats this morn, for the soccer team... they're leaving @ Noon for an overnight tournament this weekend. DH is taking DS & 2 other guys... DD & I will be having a girls' weekend!

    Off to my aqua pi-yo-chi class in an hour... am curious about it!

    Ew Laura, that just sounds icky. Poor Carson.

    We're far enough inland that we're not supposed to get any Earl rain, but the beaches are, and I'm supposed to go to the beach on Sunday to meet up w/my Sis & Mom who'll be there for the whole LD weekend.

    Pam, dd & I are actually into BB this summer... we wonder if Lane could be Brittany's fiance Nick? & that would be the "2 of you know each other already" reveal from earlier in the season that it seems like they all just disregarded?

    Judy, how did rehearsal go? Did you knee make it through?

    Everyone have a good day and remember: Balance!

    I kinda think they are together too...like a couple, if not, they should be! Couldn't stand Ragan...uuuggg, so glad he is gone!!! Can't stand Enzo and will be PISSED if he wins anything. I liked Lane and Brit from the gate ( she is funny as hell)...but even if Hayden gets it...that'd be cool too!

  21. Posted

    Michelle, Good thought on the Brittney Lane thing. I figured that was the saboteur thing, not a real thing though, I need to be more aware!!!! I guess the only one left who I don't really like is Enzo. The only thing I can say about him is he is a goof. Watching last night Ragan did have a convincing reason to keep him, but yet he was let go, so it does make me wonder.........

    Still trying to find the commissary, once I find the commissary I hope the hactbracten aisle is easy to find.

    Guess what I am doing this long holiday weekend???

    WORKING!!!

    Is it really a vacation when you work your ass off before you go to make up for the fact you are taking off a total of 5 days???? I am just feeling exceptionally bitter this morning, it will pass, oh did I tell you that I woke up to find TOM with me? That probably didn't start the day off right? I am going to "State Fair" Sunday, but as penance I have to work on MONDAY!!!! Oh well....

    Enough crabbing and complaining, I really do hope you all have a good weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Spetzle & gravy.... drooling..

    We can make it when ya'll are here! It was SOOOO yummy!!! Now that we don't have to drive 4 hours to get to and back from DL...we can make it Friday night (thank goodness it is not lent!).

    HAPPY FRIDAY, OMG, I AM READY!

  22. Posted

    German meatloaf is not like USA meatloaf (which I hate). It is called Hactbraten (or something like that). Take a lb or 2 of lean ground beef, add this Hactbraten packet of mix you buy in the commissary, and fry it up. It is served with gravy and mushrooms over spetzle!!! I will skip the spetzle (thick German noodles), or have a tiny bit cut up small (my 2.0 fill is pretty good), and have a salad and a piece of meat! ummm!

  23. Posted

    Morning Girls~

    I watched all three episodes of my Netflix of MadMen! I LOVED every minute!

    Michelle, I LOVE the balance pic too. I think balance is vital for all of us, especially you as you run this way and that way. Great pic!

    OK...Big Brother peeps...can I SLAP Ragan and Enzo. It is so funny how in July I love this show...and in Sept I just wanna know who wins!

    Today I've got a teleconference at 4pm! Also, Susanne is making us German meatloaf, OMG...that is some good stuff!!! So, I don't have to make dinner!

    Can't wait to see you girls...need to start planning and checking into renting a van!

    OK...gotta boogey and put my face on!

  24. Posted

    Hey Girls~

    Long day...hell, been a long week! Sorry I have been MIA a bit. I went to bed at 7:45 last night, OMG...I was ready at 5, but just couldn't bring myself to go that early. Last night, I was going to grill salmon and make a salad, but the salmon smelled like ammonia??? I bought it 2 weeks ago, froze it, then defrosted it...but when I opened it, I about fell over. We put it in trash bags, jumped in the car and went to Arbys! Threw it away at Arby's too...didn't want to put that in my trash can!

    Well, the year is going along...not great and not bad...just going! Got a rough NEEDY group, and I've had to take 2 kids outside to "give them a talking to". IT IS DAY 3!!!

    Not much else to report. I had to resign from the Human Rights Comm. I don't "live" in PS anymore, and even though I work and still own a home there...I had to resign. At first I was bummed, but then I thought...MAN, THAT IS A LOT OF TIME I GIVE THEM...F*&K them if they don't want me, haha! It does feel nice to have one thing off my plate!

    CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU ALL TO GET HERE.

    got MAD MEN in the mail today (LOVE NETFLIX) and am gonna go watch it!

    xoxoxoox

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