DeLarla

When alcoholics get sober, they eat candy and goodies like it's going out of style. It's another form of sugar that helps feed their addiction. Can't that hold true for popcorn once giving up sugar, since it's a carb that converts to sugar in another form? Hahah, listen to me act as if I know what I'm talking about!

I'm a para professional too, only paralegals don't use blades (at least I haven't heard that news story yet.) You should buy a corn plane. They are specifically made for evenly slicing the callouses off your feet and leave the smooth as a baby's behind. Only you have to be dedicated for life, cause once you start, you can't stop... skin grows back worse each time. I did the ugly deed last night and now my incision is a little sore.

Neicy, you just reminded me that I have a surgical appointment at my nightstand. Where's that blade?

Harley lessons on hold till next week... everything got too busy around here, and I'm leaving tomorrow for California. I vow to have my motorcycle license by the Vegas Bash!

I am the Goddess of Sun and Snow and Rain and Mud and Hurricanes and Blizzards... but I can do without earthquakes, tornados and dust. I guess I just like weather.

Snow is awesome! You can ski on it, eat it, melt it, make snow people out of it, throw it, make angels in it, watch it, admire it... There's nothing you can do with dust except scratch it out of your dusty eyes. Snow, snow, snow!

Snow rules. I have no idea how I ended up in this dust bowl.

Okay, this subject was recently discussed when one of us had a wild night and thought she hurt her band. Is this possible? What about wearing really tight tight jeans all day? What about if you had wild sex in the morning then wore really tight jeans all day? Not that sweet lil ol me did that, but how come I feel an odd sensation under my left rib and I've got the burpies and feel super restricted? My Protein shake went down fine (SHUT UP DONALI CAUSE I'M TALKING ABOUT MILK AND PINEAPPLES IN THE BLENDER.) All my Water went down fine, too. But I do feel very odd and tight in my rib cage.

Wait a second, did somebody say it's cold outside? Is it really cold in Wisconsin? Too bad we can't shoot some of this heat through the internet. We're cooking our dinner on the pavement here! Maybe I'll try something new today, like getting some work done.

That man! His alarm goes off at 3:00 a.m., but I've gotten used to sleeping through it. But today he jiggled me when his alarm went off and said, "honey, I don't have any coffee." DUH. I grunted and went back to bed. When I got up at 6:00 a.m., I found a note from him, "honey, I don't have any coffee." That's EIGHT times. And NO, that bike is purring like a kitten, which is my exact point. How is his absence of coffee my problem?

I kinda like BIG "FAT" LOSER

Neicy, I had the same "pain in my ass" when I was a teen! But they only lanced it and drained it once. I'm going to listen to you though, because my instinct tells me exactly the same thing, that I need to continue to drain the thing. I remember how painful that cyst on my spine was (spine is a nice word for buttcrack.) Thanks for responding. The doctor did not give me any instruction other than a referral to a surgeon in two months, but in two months the area will be as swollen as a grapefruit. So I'll continue lancing and draining it. It's not that big of a deal since I only have to prick the thing, and the skin is like blister skin so it doesn't hurt that bad. But yes, it reminds me of that kind of cyst, with the hard lump underneath that keeps getting smaller... slowly, very slowly, but it is getting smaller. Do we qualify as doctors now?

Jen, I totally "get" what you're saying about getting away from home, and I don't even have kids. But a day away from my husband alone! He's like having 3 nine year olds. Example: I don't drink coffee but he does. Today he called me at work to tell me he's out of coffee. When I got home he told me he was out of coffee. Later, he reminded me twice that he's out of coffee. He just stood there staring at me while making this declaration. Can anyone out there explain to me how this could possibly be my problem?

Hi Jen. I'm usually happy but can't keep my peepers open tonight. I gotta hit the hay, but it's so early that I'll be up at 2 am. Someone beat me with the tired stick!

Darc, regardless, you still need to report the problem to Inamed. It doesn't have to be in the form of a complaint, but you should report your discomfort. They need to know this kinda stuff to continue perfecting our little bands.

"Even though that three-letter word is more of a four-letter word around this house most of the time." Hmmmmmm, I'm not exactly sure how to interpret that one! I knew you girls were awake! Shut up Penni, just shut up! I wanna gooooo, wah wah wahhhh! Something tropical is exactly what the doctor ordered. Too bad insurance won't cover it.

Gas? What gas? HAHAHA, just call me Farty Pants! Especially cause I add my fiber tabs to my morning shake. As far as your doc thinking you can get plenty of Protein in without the shakes, maybe he's right. But I can't eat in the morning because I'm too restricted. So it's either have the shake or not eat at all. As far as how you feel, are you Superwoman? That's incredible that you feel good so soon. You must be a fast healer! Good for you, far out, and all that jazz.

When I grow up, I want to be Susan Lucci, who can just jet off to lunch in Nashville.

Well I just re-took the test based on who I am today instead of who I was 20 years ago. My husband is right... I'm an old woman! B O R I N G!

I'm feeling left out. I don't have anything to add to this post but I felt like butting in anyway. Good luck to you!

I use frozen fruit in my Protein drinks. Today I used frozen pineapple chunks with a tablespoon of shredded coconut for a little Pina Colada. I also use frozen mixed berries and peaches, or fresh bananas. I don't like wasting, so if I make a drink and the fruit doesn't naturally sweeten it enough, I'll cheat and squirt a shot of chocolate sauce in my shake, but DON'T TELL ANYONE! I've also used low fat frozen yogurt instead of milk, which makes it thicker and sweeter and still low in calories.

But the Lapband logo still looks like a big blue pig to me. I realize we fixed my head problem with regards to this issue long ago, but now it's back.

My appointment with my primary was useless. He pressed and felt my incision but didn't know what it was. He ref'd me to a surgeon but said they're booked for two months. No problem, I'll just drop dead by then, right? (Laughing!) He also ref'd me for an ultrasound of the area (another 2 month wait.) He denied my request for a culture because he said after all my antibiotics, it's probably sterile. However, he did feel it and he thinks it will eventually go away. He did not tell me to lance or not to lance and drain (up to me and Gross Darcy, I suppose.) I am traveling to California this weekend, so I'll show it to Nurse Penni and get her opinion, which seems to be more valuable than my doctor. I guess my doc helped me a little, but I'm disgusted with him for not acknowledging my weight loss or blood pressure. I said, "I've lost a bunch, can you look at my chart at my highest weight and blood pressure?" and he said, "no, I'll just take your word for it" with a really bland expression. My records show 313 pounds and 170/100. Today I was 268 and 104/80. What kinda bedside manner is that? And why didn't I get to pick TWO toys from the treasure chest?

I have two insurances, and they both pay for gastric bypass, but neither covers the band.

Darcy, I'm glad you took out all the nice junk. But what is your doctor's primary language? I've written to my doctor, and while his speaking English is perfect, his writing and reading skills left questions unanswered. If your doctor's primary language is Spanish, you may want to consider simplifying and shortening sentences. For example, I sent a 2 paragraph e-mail with 3 different questions, and all I got in response was a one-liner that answered the least important question. I had to simplify each question in separate e-mails to get solid responses. In 1/2 hour I have an appoitment with my primary to have a look at my incision. I'm not sure what will happen since my insurance doesn't cover my band, but at least I'm making an effort, right?