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My opinion, you could have any of that any time you want. :confused:

Welcome to this thread and congrats on getting a date for surgery! It will be here before you know it. I managed to sleep through the tornado siren, so I'm glad it was a non-event in the city! Yeesh. If you have any questions, we'll try to answer them!

Hey Kookie! As far as drinking water, I don't see why a popsicle wouldn't count toward the daily total. You get water from a lot of fruits and veggies, too! I usually just count what I drink from a glass, but if you know you are close to having proper water intake and know you got some from other sources (like a popsicle) I don't see anything wrong with counting it in. Since it started getting warmer, I've been making sun tea with the Lipton Decaffeinated tea bags and sweetening it with stevia (herbal sweetener). It's really been hitting the spot and I don't have any trouble getting my water in! :-) I reserve my dessert eating for special occasions. If it's one of those occasions and we're eating out, I just get Soup that will slide on through for my meal, then have the dessert. Otherwise, I just have very small portions a couple of hours after a main meal. That way, I get to taste it, but don't go crazy or feel like I've been deprived. Just use your own common sense and you'll do fine. :-)

Kookie, it was nice meeting you! The size 12 is working...but not by much. I tried to allow for a little "shrinkage" (lol) to come, hopefully soon! KJL, congrats on almost making it to ONEderland! You'll be there soon at this rate!

With your positive attitude, you won't have any problems. It's good to hear such optimism and courage. Good for you! I've also been guilty of not "pushing" my PCP on symptoms I've experienced. We are taught to trust them, it's only normal.

Happy anniversary, Carol! You're doing great! You two could be "band buddies", even if unofficially. Lap Band Buddies (NEW!) - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

Becky, just FYI, I think the obesity law that was suggested is a website: Obesity Law and Advocacy Center Check them out. I know they have helped many with bariatric insurance situations. Legs

Oh, and more on topic... I found something here, that might be just what the OP is looking for: Medical ID Card -- Medical Emergency Card

My main motto since being banded is, "It's all about the leftovers! Gotta love 'em!" I rarely cook my own lunch...just heat up part of the leftovers from going out on the weekend. It's great! Most Entrees I can get 3 band-size portions out of. If it sits in the fridge very long, I stick it in the freezer. No muss, no fuss!

Here are some decent choices at Olive Garden. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Our Menu - Garden Fare Menu

I am far past the pre-op stage, but I eat wherever I want. Just less. I do enjoy the weight watchers menu at Applebee's. I always have leftovers when I eat out, so I really look forward to those later!

Try cooking the quinoa in chicken or vegetable broth. That's what I do and it helps it to have more flavor. Sorry I forgot to mention that earlier.

It tastes good! Kind of a couscous consistency going on. Here are a few recipes, but you could google a lot more. Quinoa Recipes: Healthy vegetarain recipes using nutrient-rich quinoa. Legs

Try some quinoa. It's pretty much a perfect food! Quinoa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I may have to check that out. Thanks! :confused_smile:

DING DING DING! We have a winner! lol Yes, the knee brows suck because they show THROUGH thin pants. Considering the alternative, I guess I'll keep them though.

Two words: knee brows. Please tell me I'm not the only one?

I'd suggest you talk to your PCP about these symptoms. If it would happen to be lymphedema, the sooner you seek treatment the better. Just thought I'd mention it.

I added you, erikadawn. I also took out the end dates that weren't different than what is stated in the header. Hope that's ok. It was bothering me...it's just the kinda woman I am! :-) Name................Current....Goal......Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th Bea1129.............231........200.......3......28 BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Epm316..............230........200.......5......30 erikadawn...........217........190.......0......27 faithmd.............302.1......300.......7.3....2.1(by 6/21) Hastings............253........228.......0......25 KarenG..............174........160.......0......14 kathystrick.........318........288.......0......30 legster.............188........180.......9......8 Lenore1890..........267.7......247.......0......20 Leslie2Lose.........226........208.......7......18 LessNLess...........149........140.......2.......9 Lilmissband-aid.....247.5......225.......0....22.5 Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 luvinke.............217........190.......4......23 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......0......30 MollyMolly..........197........188.......7......9 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........173.8......160.....3.2......13.8 NukeChik............235........222.......7......13 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 renewedhope.........193........170.......4......23 Sades...............196........185.......1......11 Sunshine2...........179........160.......4......15 (by 6/29) Tess415.............327........299.......5......30 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........132.2......120.......3.6....12.2

I speak on a panel of post-ops at my surgeon's mandatory Behavioral Health "class". I was very nervous the first time, but it's pretty informal. There are usually 3 to 5 of us (and up to 13 of them) and we just remain seated in a circle of tables and chairs. I never even thought about not doing it when I was asked. To me, it adds yet another layer of accountability, and I can always use that! Not only that, but I feel like I'm "paying back" and that's a great feeling.

Name................Current....Goal......Lost...Still to Lose by July 4th Bea1129.............231........200.......3......28(by 7/4) BigBandFan..........296........270.......0......26 Epm316..............235........200.......0......35 (by 7/4) faithmd.............305.5......300.......4.1....5.5(by6/21) Hastings............253........228.......0......25 KarenG..............174........160.......0......14 (by 7/4) kathystrick.........318........288.......0......30 legster.............189........180.......8......9 Leslie2Lose.........226........208.......7......18 (by 7/4) LessNLess...........149........140.......2.......9 Lilmissband-aid.....247.5......225.......0....22.5 Luu2008.............215........185.......0......30 (by 7/4) luvinke.............217........190.......4......23 Marissa's Mom.......388........358.......0......30 (by 7/4) MollyMolly..........199........188.......5......11 nancy52.............197........170.......0......27 Nettie..............193........170.......0......23 Newhope4me..........173.8......160.....3.2......13.8 NukeChik............235........222.......7......13 nurse7263...........244........150.......0......24 (by 7/4) renewedhope.........193........170.......4......23 Sades...............197........185.......0......12 Sunshine2...........179........160.......2......17 (by6/29) Tess415.............327........299.......5......30 TexasFire67.........170........145.......0......25 Wombat712...........132.2......120.......3.6....12.2 Lenore1890..........267.7......247.......0......20

NAME ... Start Weight ... Goal ... Current Weight ... To Go 4jin............225.......199...........219.5.........20.5 Abby1...........172.......140...........172...........32 Allaboutme .....211 ......165 ......... 205 ..........40 Allison925 .....175 ......145 ......... 175 ..........30 Ann.............287 ......180 ..........197...........17 Anyalee.........231.......199...........231...........32 Angie4b1g ......237.8 ....205...........222.4.........17.4 Ariel ..........199 ......169 ..........199 ..........30 babs0101 .......216 ......190 ..........200 ..........10 Bbgray .........260 ......220 ..........260 ..........40 Bigbaby ........207.......167...........193.5.........26.5 bobby_hamrick...233.......199...........233...........34 Chocolate_Snaps.292.......242 ..........274 ..........32 chickatee.......184.......145...........176...........31 Cookielover ....198 ......175 ..........198 ..........23 cQQlgirl .......220.......195...........209...........14 Debihaines .....254.......200...........227.9.........27.9 eugeniam........200...... 185...........200...........15 Faithmd.........308 ......300. .........305.5........5.5 FairyFacade.....333.......180...........246...........66 Foofy ..........244 ......210 ..........235 ..........25 Gayle...........246.......190...........214...........24 Georgia Girl ...275 ......237 ..........255 ..........18 grammylew.......216 ......190 ..........216...........26 Hazeleyegrl1 ...233 ..... 200 ..........208...........8 HeatherA .......255.6 ....225 ..........250.9 ........25.9 HoppingToIt.....309.......240...........309 ..........69 Hungryforchange 225 ..... 190 ..........225...........35 Ivyrose325 .....261 ..... 215 ..........250...........35 Jeni 85 ........214.4.....184.........200.5...........16.5 Jennie1976......235.......205...........226...........21 Jfran ..........181 ......145 ..........181...........36 Jsprague .......240.......220...........233 ..........13 KarenG..........195.......165...........174...........9 Katrose.........268.......215...........234...........19 kristin1031.....256.......226...........199...........27 Legster ........216 ......187 ..........189 ..........2 Linda Lu:.......228.......195...........15.2.........20.2 liz_hager.......196.......170...........172...........2 Loftonall.......210 ......150...........210...........60 Lori_NC.........281.......250...........281...........31 Luluc ..........166 ......135 ..........142 ..........7 MamaJava .......283 ......233 ..........283 ..........50 Mamato3.........242.......199...........223.5.........24.5 Mandyjo.........188.......150...........175...........25 Mary-2b150 .....225 ......150 ..........193...........43 MissTrini.......218.......170...........218...........48 msdaneen........305.......145...........236...........91 Nadean .........204.6 ....160 ..........190.4.........30.4 Nhanson ........226 ......196 ..........220 ..........30 NOlanebryant....238.4.....198 ..........238.4.........40 Nykee...........325.......299...........325...........26 PigsRFlying.....230 ..... 150...........192...........42 Rainer .........256 ..... 216 ..........233...........17 Redtulips3 .....245 ......199 ..........217 ..........18 Sfeiner.........285.......271...........245...........40 Shadst83 .......233 ......199...........233...........34 Smithem1 .......240.6 ....190 ..........240.6 ........50.6 Soaf9...........265.......145...........220...........75 Squale..........314.......285...........314...........29 Sta6160.........205.......140...........170...........30 Stacy73 ........226.4 ....194 ..........222 ..........28 Starryeyed .....237 ..... 199 ..........229...........30 Sunny112........215.......130...........143...........13 Suzzzie ........297 ......243 ..........273 ..........30 Syndy...........252.2.....212.2.........252.2.........40 TheCapn.........520.......399 ..........469...........70 Trish5713.......255.......230...........255...........25 TxArcher .......360 ......285 ..........346 ..........61 Wombat712 ......152.8 ....120 ..........132.2.........12.2 Wrestlersmom....266.......150...........260...........116 Tmusicmaker123..384.......299...........311...........12

That's wonderful, Dianne! You'll be banded before you know it!

I don't think there were any problems right here in Springfield. All's well here. Thanks for asking!

I tend to be anemic so I just take one Slow FE tab every morning. It keeps my iron levels in line.