DeLarla

I was feeling a little small before I went to Mexico, but I was horrible (eating, drinking, lazy.) Now I have to get back on the "Band Wagon." Chris and I have been through extremely tough times in the past decade. This must be "our year" though because it's the first year we are actually having fun for a change. Our relationship is better than ever, so I hope I can get back on the Band Wagon and shrink a little more! Thanks Paula!

Thanks, Leatha! And Marie, the flirting was harmless since it was right in front of my husband. Cute chicks flirt with Chris all the time, but I'm not threatened by them, and he's proud when men hit on me. I've been loyal to my man going on 15 years, and that's not about to change. It keeps life young and fun. He got a little ego boost seeing that guy hit on me because then he put his arm around me and took me home. Better to flirt in front of your spouse than behind their back. Dr. Ruth says it's healthy for a marriage - keeps sparks flying. I'd never do anything to hurt Chris. And if some hot chick wants to show him some boobies, well let her! I wish I could show him young perky hooters! We have love, trust, and committment, and not even Chandler Bing can compete with my guy.

OM'gosh, Mexico was an insane blast! We had way too much fun, and now I'm paying with a 6 pound weight gain. I hope my band will forgive me and get me back on track. We met new friends and one was a blue-eyed hottie "Chandler Bing look-alike." Our other friend, Marlin, has a Mexican villa on a cliff overlooking the beach and invited us all for a party. At midnight, Marlin took me & Chandler on a whomp along the ocean in his dune buggy (Party Pooper Chris didn't want to come.) Chandler kept grabbing my fun parts and saying "too bad you're married" but I just laughed it off since Chris was above with a spotlight on us. I'm guilty of some heavy flirting but just cause it felt so good for a gorgeous guy to want me, plus Chris saw how much fun I was having so he didn't kill the guy. Chris and I had a very romantic weekend so he didn't let my little Mathew Perry fantasy interfer with such a great time. I did vamp my hubby under the stars the first night though! We rode quads, fished, ate, drank, raced trucks, met amazing friends, shopped. Now I'm back in reality "Band Land" and just finished my booze-free protein shake! I'll attach more pics as I get them.

I'm hiding. Too much Mexico, too much fun. Too, too much. Up many pounds. Mucho mucho.

Leatha, is that all I have to do is eat the 4 ounces of cottage cheese? Then if I feel it in my pouch, that means my band is working?

DORK! Hahaha, here I am though. My LBT addiction has me checking posts one more time at 4:30 a.m. Our fun tour is expected to pull up, truck, trailer, quads and all in 20 minutes. I'm printing out the fart research I did for entertainment around the fire and to keep you all close to my fart I mean heart. Love yoons bunches (yoons is a farmin' word I picked up in the corn fields of Ohio.)

I felt this thread deserved a little research, and I just found the experts on farts. Cut and paste this into your browser for all-you-ever-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask. As for those of you pretend you don't fart, we know you do! Just read the report: http://www.heptune.com/farts.html

Leatha, that's huge news. I'm thrilled for you - beyond thrilled. I need a lot of work still, so I'm glad there's hope like you to look up to.

I'd invite tons of people if it were my place! We got invited though. I think Penni and Darcy can handle it, but don't boot me off the boards or talk smack about me when I'm gone, cuz I WILL find out. Much amore, Lis.

I used to have a gay roommate when I lived in Southern California. The word "fart" horrified him and sent him into a coma since he had never farted in his entire life. I think he finally let one loose in 1994 in his bedroom, which was the epicenter of the Northridge Earthquake. Certain things simply must be set free. What more can I say?

I often have my friend's 5 year old at the house. She learned a new one from her stinky older brothers. Every time she farts, she says, "ADD THAT TO YOUR SALAD."

I just clicked on something and got a message saying I unsubsribed to this thread. I don't even know how to unsubscribe to a thread? Beuhler, Beuhler, Anyone....???

I've never been to La Roca. There will be quad runners, fishing poles, metal detectors and booze. I'm in a funky, funky place, so this trip will either make me or break me. I think I'm suffering band anxiety (the latest in mental disorders.) Today crackers and 1/2 large candy bar for breakfast. I've never eaten breakfast before cuz have always been too tight. What's going on here?

I'm bringing water, Vodka and Bailys. How's that?

Last time I was in TJ for my port removal, the local freaks tried to get me upstairs to see the Naked Lady and Donkey show. I sure hope the were just feeding them peanuts or dog biscuits! And too late to be concerned with dieting or my band. Things aren't going so well in that department the past couple days. I'm in need of a new port and fill, SOON.

Now that I think about it, I find myself much more gassy after having protein shakes. Does this ring a bell (or a pook-pook) to anyone?

Penni, SHUT UP! I wonder if we laugh too much, thereby sucking too much air in our guts? I wasn't able to burp pre-band. Now I burp once a week - one really long burp. But this farting thing has gotta stop. It's to the point where I'm sick of being embarrassed, so I'm just letting them rip. At least I can blame them on Chris. I owe him big time. A long time ago we were walking down a hallway in a casino, and he ripped a big fart just as another couple turned the corner right by us. He looked at me with a scolding voice and blamed me for his fart. So the people thought it was me. Men! But payback's a bitch, ain't it? I wonder what the non-farters eat compared to the farters. I'm a farter, and I try to get veggies in twice a day. Anyone else?

Nice to see you, Anne. I don't have anything to say for a change. Can you believe that?

I wonder what Michelle wonders... did the doctor fill you? The foam coming up sounds like a PB. And I agree with Rebecca to try warm liquids if ice chips don't help. Use a small teaspoon and just take a couple bites. But get to the doctor if you don't keep liquids down because they'll give you an IV to prevent dehydration. One of the girls that had surgery with me ended up getting an IV because she got really sick from dehydration. Call your band surgeon and let him know. But you sound kinda normal since some people get more swollen during surgery than others. It will pass. Be good to yourself, and welcome both of you to Fartland USA! Much luck and love. xox

I fight to find open spaces (like the State of Wyoming). That needed to be repeated! Just call me Farti Pants. And I can roll out a good burp now whereas prior to surgery I couldn't burp at all. I'm quite proud of my new burping abilties, but I think I'm even offending my Pipefitter husband with the farts, and that's not easy to do! I was recently moved into an office with a patio door. They said it was to make room for a new employee, but now I wonder if they're sending me a hint! I better open the door!

This post made me happy. Good for you!

I went to a seminar on Band vs Bypass. There are certain foods bypass patients must avoid for ever or else they'll "dump." For example, most can't eat chocolate or they "dump." Dumping is to bypass patients what PB-ing is to us. They eat something that their body rejects because it's unable to process it, so they dump (get really sick and spend a lot of time in the bathroom losing the food either by mouth or bottom.) Dumping sounds extremely horrible. Bypass patients lose weight really fast for three reasons: 1. They have a tiny capacity new stomach. 2. The intestines are re-wired so food goes straight through; 3. They get physically ill from foods their body rejects. They physically can't eat certain foods without dumping, while banded people can eat just about anything within reason. However, bypass patients can slowly train their bodies to accept foods that were once forbidden. My friend had a bypass 10 years ago and gained nearly all her weight back by training herself to eat. She ate all day long, little nibbles, of all goodies that used to make her dump. She introduced them slowly. The same is true for the band though. If we allow ourselves small amounts of goodies all day long, we'll eventually gain weight back without damaging the band. Did that make any sense at all?

Glad to see you came home with your new band. It's like bringing home a baby that needs special care and love. Take care of your band, and your band will take care of you. I'm glad you're back. Great luck to you!

Penni, isn't it fun when the plateau cracks in half? Seeing five pounds gone at once is awesome! Great job walking. I don't know about any December dates - there's no way I can plan that far in advance, but Greg said he's gonna be here. I figured me & Chris could meet him for dinner.

Michelle, you're so consistent with the loss - you and Betty are kicking butt! I'm up one pound, but my weekend was worth it! And the big seven-zoro for Rebeccalee, awesome! Greg, see you next month! Maybe we'll get Penni & John out here, too.