IndioGirl55

Dini Thursday is the Thanksgiving.... Phyl is the keeper of this challenge She is traveling down my way and ck's in when she can... She hasn't been here today - we should be hearing from her tomorrow.. 147 OMG that is just too fantastic....:clap2: I am doing good - on vacatin for the next 2 weeks - did 4 miles this morning - I had liquid calories on both Friday & Saturday - so now i gotta do the work to get to 200 by Thursday - and would love to be in ONELANDER on that date.. I have parties coming up on 12/1 (3 on the same day) - and it's isnt the food i am scared of but the drinking - but who knows - maybe i won't be in the mood to drink - it was funny on friday 2 wines i got a buzz - but saturday drank 3 or 4 magritas (big) and never got a buzz.. Gotta stick to wine - it's not so high in calories - Have fun in NYC - a bunch of us girls plan on going next november (Hopefully) I really want to go.. My Dad was from NY... So got a little new yorker in me

There is a thread for Lap-Band Surgery FAQs and References located HERE. LOTS of great info is HERE (same link). Go here too... things it covers: what is a PB? what does DH mean? what do you suggest I buy before surgery? I have a consult tomorrow, what do I need to ask the doctor? how do I get a ticker? what is a fill? I had surgery 3 days ago and am very hungry, can I eat _____ (anything other than liquids)? (short answer - not unless your doctor said you could - more than likely not) welcome to LBT! This is thanks to justlosingme !!!!

Each day only comes once a year - it doesn't give us license to over eat - one meal isn't going to undo 3 months of hard work - but one meal can lead you to making bad choices on a daily basis - 1 drink to an alcolholic is 1 too many.. 1 piece of pie can be 1 too many for a food addict The Lap Band is NOT a DIET but a tool to help you control your portions - the lap band is A LIFETIME LIFESTYLE change So why not take a different look at the day - Give thanks for what you have - IT's NOT ALL ABOUT THE FOOD - food will be here from now to the day you die - Have a little turkey - have a little mashed potatoes - have a little veggies and if you can have a little pie - but if having that little pie will put you back into that SUGAR mode - then make one that is sf and have 1 tiny piece - this is my plan - double layer pumkin pie - made with lf cream cheese - splenda - sf pudding - sf cool whip and pumkin.. Don't Graze - eat your meals as you would any other day It's not all about the food - It's all about a healthier you....

Welcome - please ck this link for some of your questions Like What's PBing - sliming - how to get a ticker etc Are you new? Do you have questions? Come in here!

Welcome - please ck this link for some of your questions Like What's PBing - sliming - how to get a ticker etc Are you new? Do you have questions? Come in here!

Welcome - please ck this link for some of your questions Like What's PBing - sliming - how to get a ticker etc Are you new? Do you have questions? Come in here!

Welcome - please ck this link for some of your questions Like What's PBing - sliming - how to get a ticker etc http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f18/you-new-do-you-have-questions-come-here-45254/

NMSunshine The only advice i can give - Stay away from stuff you know that you can not control - just don't start .... You will feel so much better cuz you are in control and not the food.. Good Luck ....

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There should be a tread on the main page that say "NEWBIES" read here 1st... The FAQ i don't think i read - but i would start at page one of a thread and read all the way through - and usually if you just keep reading you will find out what pbing, slime and how to get a ticker. I think that all these things s/b in the "NEWBIES READ HERE FIRST" THREAD.. I also can't believe it when someone has had surgery and they don't know what to eat -but i guess that's really the doc's fault - mine gave me a binder with all the info needed as to each stage of the food plan and I even had homework on menu planing and counting Protein grams.

Green is our lapband junkie with no bra or shoes and sportin her jewelry eh :heh: and her brand new face - LOVE IT:p

Green you should be all healed up and no longer in NEED of those pain meds.... Transfer addiction???

I agree no xmas until after turkey day !!!!! Heck here in the desert it was in the 90's last week and today i think 85... We will have to turn on the a/c when cooking this yr.. It is suppose to cool to 75 by turkey day - but we will see... I cleaned gs bathroom - omg that child is such a surface cleaner... well i guess i can't complain too much he does clean up and not a pig like some teenagers... But his tub and floors required a good scrubing and so do the doors - but i am out of cleaning supplies - so tomorrow will do my weekly target shopping...

[quote name='cookielover;629341 She titled her email to me: "You deserve this much..." I titled my email to her: "No this is what I deserve." Here is what I sent: I decided to keep it purple because it made me feel a little better. "Dear...' date='[/color'] I am not mad or upset with you, as I know that you are broken inside. However that does not mean that you have to break me down as well. I care about you so, if watching me get better and healthy is too much for you to handle I can find the courage to let you go. For this is the journey am taking in my life, and I realize it is not for you. I need you to understand in the future when you have a crisis or a problem; I will not have your back. It is no longer "us" against the world; it is only "you" against whatever haunts you. I want you to find all the happiness you deserve, and I pray you start understanding that you deserve more. I have never ended such an important relationship in my life, and my hope is that I never have to do it again. That is why we can not be together anymore. I can not live on the "edge" with you. I don't want to open another email and wonder, "will this be the email that breaks my heart?" So for that and many more reasons I have to say good bye. Thank you for the gut-busting laughs, 2 hour phone conversations, and the memories; I will cherish these things and you forever. Hoping you can find peace and acceptance, Amy" Well I am going out for a long walk. Maybe I can walk away some of this pain. Oh yeah just so you all know on Saturday I went to a party and had an okay time, I have been out for coffee with a friend, joined a gym today, researched joining a theater group, started planning a Christmas open house, and booked two trips for the holiday season to see family. (I am trying to find things to do that are positive.) Now if I could just mustard the strength to clean the bathrooms and vacuum today! Hugs to all of you!:hug: Well said - Glad you sent this - as said before - we are here for you.. :scared::girl_hug::fish:

Amy I agree 100% with want2beme - I know that really doesn't help with the loss of your freind - but was she really ever your true friend a true friend would celebrate your choice to have a healthier life. This is her loss not your - We are here for you and will celebrate with you your journey to live a healthier life. Love & Hugs Janet

Karri Becareful moving that furniture by yourself - you don't want to hurt yourself - I am on vacation for the next 2 week - and i shoud be up cleaning - but just cooled down from my exercise - I get really hot and sweat bucket ... Ya - everyone dose think this is the easy way - they don't understand if you don't make healthy food choicies and exercise - you aren't going to lose... Well I gotta do something - vacum something - so will ck in later Janet

Mistymoon - Ok - you fell off the wagon - but now all you have to do is pick yourself up and get right back on - I am a FIRM believer in keeping a food diary - and I know if i start with sweets I'm just not going to stop - so I just don't start - I have my sf pudding and fudgecicles and they seems to get me through the I want sugar phase - If you can increase your exercise this week - The band is not going to make your food choices for you - you gotta do that - it's not always easy - Food is our drug of choice - so you just gotta say NO to your drug - If you don't have enough restriction get another fill - but with or without restriction you gotta make good food choice - Next time you want candy or dessert think of those grandkids and pictures :scared: maybe that will help. Mistymoon - you can do this !!!! this is a lifestyle change and you have dieted enought in your life to know that once you go back to your old eating habits the weight just piles back on - Pick one day a month to allow your self 1 candy bar or 1 dessert - if you just have to have them. Jill Welcome to the 50+ gang - We are neighbors (well almost when you look at we have people from all over the country here) That's a great idea.... Carol - As stated before and over and over again the band is only a tool you have to make good food choices - food is our drug of choice and for some it they start eating candy or deserts they just keep eating - you can eat around the band even if you are at your sweet spot - Denise has a very slow mebtoblism (sp) so if she is a slow loser - but she knows that making unhealthy food choice isn't helping - If you are like the rest of us we have dieted all our lives - but then we go back to our old eating habits - CAN'T DO IT - What do you consider normal eating ?? Normal eating is 4 oz of meat 1/2 cup starch 1/2 c veggies - that is normal eating - as fat people we don't know what normal is - we eat 2-3 times of what is a normal portion - I would eat 16 oz steak - 1 baked potato (loaded with butter & sour cream) - veggies with tons of butter Garlic bread - salad dripping is dressing - then a couple hours later dessert - this is not normal eating like this is what made me fat... This is a lifetime - lifestyle change - If you want to keep the weight off you will never be able to eat like you use to - because that was not normal - normal is how you will learn to eat with the band by makeing healthy food choices and getting exercise..

Good Morning Gang Salsa :clap2: I heard you :scared: ,... Jackie - Loved the poem NJGrannie - Sorry about your problems - Dini - Have fun in NYC !!! ribearty - Glad work is slowing down Linda - hope the best for your sister - at the party i went to Sat - a girl friend from texas was asking me about the band - cuz this is the 1st they had seen me since surgery - so gave her the scoop - but told her it was only a tool that you really gotta change your eating habits. Brandy - glad you had a great cruise - and only gained 2 lbs - that should come off pretty quickly. Nichole - Congrat on the 40lbs:clap2: Well, dropped the grandkids at school this morning - then hit the gym 4 miles - 1 hr 8 min - I plan on doing this all week cuz I drank Friday & Sat nites.. I hope to be 199 by Turkey day - but who knows - since i did have some liquid carloies this weekend - i haven't been on the scale and don't plan to - Will ck in later -

Kathy - put me down for Level 2 - Glad to hear about your Dad's cancer at least is slow not fast - we gotta look for those little things to help us get thru those tough times. Sunny - glad to hear you are doing better - I eat popcorn - i don't do cracker cuz i love that canned cheese stuff on them or butter - so just don't eat them Hi Felicia - isn't it great to get into a 14 :clap2: - I go to the gym and walk on the treadmill minimum 2 miles in about 34 minutes - i go 4 to 5 times a week and I really think it is what has helpped the most with my weight loss - if you want to eat you gotta exercise - think of the cavemen - that how God our bodies - to hunt for food - not go thru the drive thru Sorry about your job - but a better one will come along... ok Gang i was just cking in - gotta go get dressed for the gym before my hair appointment - and if i don't go now I am not going to have time so will ck in later. Good food chooice for the day ;0) - Put it down you don't need it

Chickie - Put your picture back !!!!!

Well its a good thing you got it done now as cuz I have been reading that if you are too tight it can cause problems like slips or erosions.. I think I am at my sweet spot - I can still eat but not fast and have to chew and I can no longer glup water - I miss that...

Green - Sounds like you and your guy can communicate which is one of the most important parts of any relationship - that and respect.. Sounds like you got both

Carol - Yes just say thank you then proceed to the trash and throw it away - sugar if food from the devil;) I only had 1 week pre-op - My doc provided all the food (price paid in my program fee) - oatmeal - shake - soup and some good protein bars - They only had this god awful tomatoe soup - after 1 day called them and said I can't do this - can i have a 4oz fish & salad or veggies for dinner - they said yes low fat no carbs and controlled protions... So that's what I did...

Thanks Sistah - I am doing the work (eating healthy & exercising)- and feel 1000% better than I did just 4 months ago. I just read over and over again everwher - everyone saying i got .5 - 2.5 whatever # in my band - and I really just don't get it - the doc controls it you don't - i could see if you were doing your own fills but other than that who cares - that's why i asked on this thread - I wanted to know if i was missing something and it was important to know Again - thanks for the props....:biggrin1:

I think it's just easier not to have one at all - I too have always controlled my own $$ - owned my own house - cars etc. My Dad wasn't controlling - in fact he taught me how to be independent. Heck I have been on my own since 16... I used all my sex up when I was younger:eek: - don't even care about that anymore - I talk all day at work so don't want to do that when i get home - I control the remote, do what i want or not depending on how I feel that day... I have had enought drama in my life just don't want it anymore - If a great man fell on my doorstep - I would open the door but I'm not out there looking for him... Green if you love it buy it - who cares if you need it Does it make you happy - will you smile while you wear it - that's what counts.