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There isn't gonna be room for my clothes much less anyone or anything else. Not sure what I am gonna do about souveniors. Guess I will just have to get a carry on bag and bring them home that way. LOL!!! I will be sure to post some pics when I return home. Just as a teaser here is a pic of one of my previous trips. This is a pic of the ocean when we stopped along the side of the road for a fresh coconut. MMM MMM GOOD!!!!

I actually went yesterday to Avenue and got a size 14/16 and it fit. That would be 16/18 in Target size clothes. I got lots of cool stuff for my Jamaica trip coming up. I am so excited to be heading to the island mon. Thanks guys.

I think that is more related to the drastic bypass than to the Lap Band Surgery. That said, anytime you go under anesthesia you run that risk with any surgery. If you refer to the actual surgery then I have heard more risks and deaths from the bypass than the lap band. You are correct they don't understand because they aren't in your shoes. They are saying that because they love you and are concerned about you doing surgery and probably aren't really clear on which surgery you are having. Most people when you mention any WLS automatically think of the Gastric Bypass. I know I have had to explain it several times that I did not have that surgery but had the banding. Be patient with your family. They don't understand and don't expect them to cause they can't. Only someone that has been in or is in your shoes can relate. I can relate cause I have been there. We are here for you.

Heather: I have a daughter the same age as you. My heart goes out to you. I just wanna take you and hug you. Pain: I had minor discomfort after surgery. I attribute that to the staff not making me get up after I rested that first day. If I had gotten up and walked I would not have as much discomfort as I did. The pain is NOTHING compared to child birth. I had 4 children and all naturally. NO MEDICATION at all. The only thing I can suggest to get over the discomfort sooner is to walk as much as you can. Splint your abdomen with a pillow to support that area while walking, coughing, and or sneezing. I was up and walking around that next day and taking a shower on my own and getting up and down on my own. The more you do it the quicker you will work out the pain. But you also need to rest as much as you can too. Breaking of the Band: Haven't heard of this happening at all. Can't really speak to that.

OK I walked this morning for about 40 min at the park. Then I went shopping for clothes to wear on my Jamaica trip. GUESS WHAT??? I tried on size 14/16 W at Avenue and WHOO HOO!! They fit. I am so excited. Some of the pants I still wear a size 18W. That is because of my inherited LARGE hips. I gotta get working on the pilates for hips tapes. LOL!! Anyway, I got a couple of cute shirts and some really cute thong sandals one pair in yellow with flowers and one pair pink with flowers. Lisa you probably know what I am talking about. DARLING shoes!! I then went into Target and looked for some clothes but they didn't really have anything I liked. Oh well!! I have some stuff that I ordered last week that should be here any day. I am excited to get those clothes. A couple of tropical dresses and accessories to match. LOL!! Breakfast: TOO FUNNY!! Didn't eat till 2p today. Water for breakfast Lunch: fruit and walnut salad from McDonald's and Water Supper: NOT sure yet what we will have. I will have to update you guys on that agenda. Good Deed: Helped a lady with her buggy at Target after it fell over and all her stuff fell out. Poor thing. She looked ready to cry. Then let someone else take a closer parking space at Avenue and I took one farther away so I could walk more. Yeah I know STOOOOOPID!!!!!!!! Lisa: You are still doing good. And wasn't that just sweet of you to eat that ice cream up from Chris so he wouldn't be tempted. My sweetie does that too. LOL!! Darcy: Paint the room psychedealic, put in a stobe light and black light as well. Get some beads for the doorway. Wear a headband while exercising. Put some bongs around just for show or to use whatever suits your fancy. LOL!! That will shock him.

OK I know this is not something to get all bothered about and I have already spoken with Lisa online and she said to not even count it but still I am up a .5 lb from the last weigh in. I now weigh 251.5 lbs. BUMMER!!! I really wanna get under 250 before my birthday on Sept 5th. That would be the best present I can give myself. Off to walk this morning. 8 oz water so far.

My port was like that for awhile after surgery. Your body is still adjusting to the port and the band so give it some more time. I had my surgery in April and then had port revision surgery in July (my port was tilted). I am just now getting to where I can't feel the port but every now and then I feel a little pain shoot through the area. It is normal from what I have been hearing. The "feeling" of the port will lesson over time, but you will probably always be aware of the port but shouldn't feel pain. You are still recuperating from surgery.

Last day of challenge for this week. Brunch: 1/2 egg (scrambled), 1 small slice of ham, quarter size of brie cheese, gouda cheese, and cheddar cheese ( I love cheese can you tell?), teaspoon of refried beans with salsa, two cups of coffee, one mimosa (sweetie took me to our favorite restaurant for brunch this morning) Snack: 3 vanilla cookies, 32 oz water Supper: 1/2 barbeque chicken breast, 1/2 corn on the cob, 1/2 cup sweet potatoes, 8 oz water, and, um,... an apple martini YUM!! Desert: Apple cobbler of which I shared with sweetie and only ate about 4 apple slices. Water: drinking a 24 oz bottle of water right now. So I think I have that covered today. LOL!! Good Deed: Proofed and revised a letter to one of our problem tenants for sweetie. Took phone call from my INSANE sister and talked to her for over an hour about what I have no idea. LOL!! Exercise: Didn't really do anything today. I took the day off and did NOTHING. Needed a rest day. Weigh in tomorrow everyone.

Alex: I go to Jamaica simply for the wonderful rest and relaxation. IT is so peaceful there and the scenery is so beautiful. The Rasta Men are nice too but that is not the reason I go. I have a sweetie back home. I started going there with my girlfriend about two years ago on a girls vacation. We had so much fun in the sun that we decided that once a year we should go back. We both go so often that we are looking at some property while we are there this time and seeing about purchasing something for a vacation time share thing. Would save us bunches of money on our travels there. LOL!! Where are you headed on your vacation????? Inquiring minds want to know and all that stuff??

Yes, the leopard outfit is going with me. Yes, I will be in my bathing suit and show pics. I am not too proud. LOL!!! I might even get my hair braided while there. I did that one year and it was so much easier to take care of. LOL!! Too hot to deal with there. Pics to come after my return. Leatha: Load em up and come on down. Plenty of room on the island for us all.

OK I am going on Vacation beginning August 27th through Sept 7th and might not visit the site as much during that time. I will have my laptop with me but won't be on it too much. Oh and the 5th of Sept is my birthday so I am gonna Celebrate all night long in Jamaica. LOL!! I am heading to Nashville, TN for the first 4 days to visit my Mom, daughter, grandkids and friends. Then a couple of my girl friends and I are heading to Montego Bay, Jamaica for a week. WHOO HOO!! Pictures will follow when I get home. I go to Jamaica at least twice a year, once with my girlfriend and once with my sweetie. I am way overdue for this first trip, because I had band surgery in April, daughters wedding in June, revision surgery in July. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ready for this vacation. So off to see the RASTA MAN!! Or should I say MEN!!! LOLOL!!!!!!!

Darcy: Shame on your Hubby. I hope you made him pay for leaving your AIM on. LOL!! Yes it is time for a fill in my estimation. I was at your point as well and thought the same thing. I was eating everything in sight and larger portions before my first fill. I went an entire 3 months without one though so I think I did pretty good. Today will be lacking in good deeds and exercise for me. I am taking a "ME" day. Sundays have been designated as "ME" days for awhile in my book. I either do nothing or do lots it just depends on what the mood is.

Debbie: Yes Dr. BIlly and his staff are soooooooooooo supportive. He encourages us to make sure we come back every 4 to 6 weeks and no more than that as he sees the best results with those visits. He really takes the time to explain things and gives you reasons why things are the way they are. Please do keep us posted on how you are doing. If you want my home number then PM me and I will send it to you.

I had my port revision at the outpatient clinic of that hospital. Was treated very well. Very attentive and was very professional. Dr. Billy on top of being good looking he is very professional and proficient. And his bedside manner is so caring and supportive. Where do you live in relation to Ventura? I am in Van Nuys, CA. I have my next appt with Dr. Billy on Sept 23. Keep us posted.

Day 6: Breakfast: 1/2 cheese omelette, 1/2 half pancake with butter and syrup, cup of hot tea Lunch: tuna salad, 20 oz Water Supper: meatloaf, spinach, and baked apples, 20 oz ice tea snacks: two vanilla Cookies, two ritz crackers with cheese, 20 oz water Exercise: Walked 40 min on treadmill Good Deed: Proofed the aforementioned legal document for Lisa. water: Still struggling with that one. Come on Monday so we can all weigh ourselves. Been working out like a mad woman but my eating habits are not improving I can see. LOL!! Gotta work harder on that one.

There are so many avenues I could go with this. LOL!!!!! I am sorry I will be out of town I would come and hold your hand. Which hospital are you going to have your surgery with him?

HERE HERE!! I hail Donali the fair maiden of INSPIRATION!!!!!!!!!!!

Seanmama: I think you should probably contact your doc and talk to him about it. Sounds a little like it could be reflux.

Yesterdays info: Breakfast: Protein bar, cup of cafe vienna Lunch: cheeseburger no bun, 1/4 baked potato with butter and sour cream, 16 oz ice tea supper: left over Barbeque pork, baked Beans, 20 oz Water Snack: Grande Mocha Frap double blended no whip cream (sorry it is a weakness) Good Deed: Roadied for my sweetie and then helped sell his CD's after the show. Got home at 2am. UGH!! but was fun too. Exercise: 20 min Ab pilates then roadied for sweetie. Lifting heavy guitar cases, mic stands, etc for 20 min. Sweatie work. LOL!! Remember weigh in is next week guys. Rebecca of course you can join. All are welcome anytime during this posting.

Thanks donali: IT feels really good to get in that size. I haven' t wore that for at least 30 years, so it feels really good.

OK that is GREAT>>>Where is the pics though??? Post them please. We wanna see you in those cool jeans.

You crack me up.

Darcy: Only for you will I post them here.

HOLY CRAP!!! I wanted to say something else but wanted to keep it clean. WOW!! You are awesome and so beautiful. I love the purple on you. It really brings out your eyes. You are an inspiration to me. Keep up the good work.

OK, Teresa, someone check and make sure she has her clothes on. Hey I go au naturale in the hot tub too. The only way to go. I love the bubbles. WHOO HOO!! Ok it's a cheap thrill. I admit it. Breakfast @ 6a: Protein bar, cup of cafe vienna Brunch@ 10a: Egg omelette with cheese, one piece of white toast with grape jelly, 2 watermelon pieces cubed, ice tea Supper: Turkey one 1/4 inch small slice, 6 bites of mashed potatoes, two bites of a biscuit with honey butter, ice tea For a snack today I had a Starbucks Mocha Frap, Grande No whip cream. I know I know I was bad. But it tasted so good. Exercise: 45 min power walk (2.5 miles); 10 min weight training; 20 min Ab Pilates; 30 min Water aerobics I feel it too. Water: Not so good. Gotta step that up some Good Deed: Hmm still working on that one some. I gave a dollar tip to the drive thru person at Starbucks. Does that count?