Gibson

...I've been meaning to ask you this for a while, so here goes. Is that you in your avatar or a celebrity? Whoever it is, she is SMOKING HOT so I hope it's you! There are so many beautiful people here!! I sure hope my inner sexy comes out in the next hundred pounds or so.

What about some type of financial aid? I think I understood that you are a student until May?

Yay! I'm so glad you finally saw this and glad it really is you in the picture! No kidding though, you are rock star sexy. I hope to join you in a couple of years! =)

taismommy, it's sort of a vanilla protein powder taste. Not too bad but definitely not delicious. =)

YES!!! Yay for you! *bows down to Apples, Bitch!* lolol I am so thrilled for you and so motivated. You are the first person here I've found near my starting size!!! Your new sexy attitude is already shining through!!!!

Ok, I must be the freak of the world because I've searched this forum and googled this weird side effect and can't find anyone else with it. When I burp, my burps smell like smoke. What???? No, I don't smoke at all. I'm six days post-op, does anyone have a theory on what this might be? I mean, it actually tastes like cigarette ashes and butts are in my mouth. *freak*

Ooh, my favorite is cottage cheese with a packet of Splenda and sugar free Jell-O. Mmmmm. It's just like eating a parfait!

Angie? What is wrong with you posting a thread like this? You are a sick and twisted woman!!!! (And I am a masochist for reading it.) I had so many favorites that I can't begin to pick one. Of course, the one I've been dreaming about (literally) the most is pizza Hut thin crust, double cheese and double pepperoni pizza. :thumbup:

I've never heard of it either. The rube strikes again! :thumbup:

I'm such a rube that I have never even tried sushi. Of course, I live in the sticks so I'd probably have to drive three hours to get close to it if I DID want it!

Patti, you are a doll for starting this and the weekly exercise thread! I think I'll just copy and paste my Fitday totals to this thread at the end of every day. Great idea for accountability!

Well, that was pathetic. I did my fifteen minutes as promised but I was out of breath at the end. That's crazy. I didn't go outside to walk because I didn't want to get out of my PJs (lazy!) so I walked inside and carried 3 1/2 pound weights in each hand. I might do it again tonight but no promises. Gee, I hope and pray I can get back into the fanatical exercise mode I was in about ten years ago. I was totally addicted to exercise and lost 70 pounds. Baby steps, BABY STEPS!!!

That is so exciting! Especially since you and I had the same starting amount to lose. (I have one more pound, actually!) Ha! WAY TO GO!!!!

Oooh, how exciting. I've often fantasized about a fresh start in a new place but I'm not the type to have the guts for it. I'm also single with no kids and it is tempting! Who knows? After I lose all my weight I might start over completely fresh in a new place. Praying is the best thing you can do about. God will order your steps!

This is slightly off-topic, but since there are so many spinach salad lovers here I thought I'd share anyway. I had this salad at Applebee's and I've made it for my friends and family a lot since and they LOVE IT!!! Fresh baby spinach Feta cheese Dried cranberries Diced Granny Smith Apples Honey Mustard Dressing Oh my gosh, I'm drooling just thinking about it. I hope I can eat that again someday.

slsmommy4, Wow, wow...I am so, so sorry to hear all of that. I would be financially devastated too if that happened to me. Maybe if you and your hubby have a pretty low income since you are both students you could qualify for some kind of debt forgiveness through the hospital? *hugs*

Dang you girls! I guess I'm in but I don't like it. :drool::laugh: It's a meager offering, but a heckuva lot better than what I used to do! 4jin....................................30............................ .......5............. patticNJ..............................20.............................. .....5............. becca.................................20.............................. .....3............. abeaher..............................15............................... ....4.............. aliwatt................................30............................. ......4............. Rhapsody............................15................................ ....5............. Angie4b1g...........................30................................ .....5............. Marathinner.......................45-60....................................4............. DancingBelly.......................15................................. ......5............ mhazelrigg...........................30............................... ........4...... Gibson................................15.......................................5...........

Hopefully things are getting more normal for me. I just had a solid BM, the last one was so runny, that I finally have hope that I'll be able to poo on a regular basis! lol It wasn't spectacular, lol, but neither is my food intake. I'm so relieved. Love, The Girl Who Shares Too Much =)

...poop. :biggrin::hurray: How many days after your surgery did you have your first BM? I'm taking Liquafiber with all my liquids but I'm not eating any food to...um, er...."push it out". :confused:

I don't feel a thing. Even when I press around the port area. Nothing. I guess that's because I've got two tons of fat squished in around it. =)

Thank you Susan and mica! The dragon routine has finally stopped. I didn't ask my doctor because it seemed like such a minor thing. I thought it may have been from cauterizing something too but I suppose it will remain a mystery! =) At least this thread will be here in case another weirdo has it happen to them. =)

I'm with you, sister! Movie popcorn was something I planned to eat before banding and things never worked out so I feel like I was cheated. I just told someone that earlier today!

As my Granny used to say, I finally "had a little luck". :cool2: I'm still hoping that things line out better eventually but at least SOMETHING HAPPENED! Thank you for staying tuned. :eek:

Delicious, hot, steaming food like pizza...and bread with gravy. And then I dream about dessert. Every Single Time I Go To sleep. Aaarrrrghhhhh!!!!!!!!

Welcome Bridget and Sheri, Don't worry Turler...the thread is still alive! =)