TracyK

Good morning everyone....have a great day!! Tracy-have a great time...sure sounds like your planning on it :eek:

2 bits, 4 bits, 6 bits a dollar...all for Lunasa, stand up and holler!!!!! (I would do a cheerleader jump into a split, but that will have to wait until I lose 75 more pounds :eek: )

Lunasa-I am sorry to hear that you are in such emotional pain. I will pray or you. I do ot know if you believe in that kind of thing, but I do...so I will. I wish there were something I could say to make you feel better. I know that all of us at one time or another in our lives have felt what you are going though. From someone that weighed 325 at one time, I can feel your pain all the way over here in Texas. I am so sorry. Try not to let the depression monster overcome you...because when you do, it wins. Please keep in touch and let us know you are OK. Believe it or not, there are worse things in life than living overweight....I know it does not seem like it, but there are. Please take care...we care about you.

Well, my .9 fill is doing some good. I had oatmeal at noon and here it is 5:30 and I am really not too hungry. The thing that will really tell if the fill did any good is when my TOM is over...but until then, I am going to enjoy the restriction. I just bought a new book called "for one more day" by Mitch Albom. I heard about the book on some TV show and I had to buy it. It is about a man that is at a very low point in his life and is going to commit suicide and then he gets to spend "one more day" with his mom that has passed away 8 years ago. Anyway, I am going to start reading it now...or at least try to. It is ot easy to read with a almost 4 year old running around the house. :eek:

Congrats Michelle-Fabulous pics...you are really looking good mama!!! :clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2: MICHELLE:clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

I went in for my 2nd fill today....weird story, but I'll tell the good news first. I have lost 14 pounds since my fill on the 11th of last month. Here is the strange part...I had lost half of my original fill which brought me down to .75 (which explains the hunger) and she filled it back to 1.5 and I could not even swallow the water she gave me...anyway, long story short I only have .9 in there and I feel like I have so much restriction right now that I can barely swallow saliva. So, then I realized that it is my TOM and she said that is why it is like that and if I need to come back after my TOM she will put in more. I had no idea that our TOM made such a huge difference. Oh well, thats my story... TracyKS...rollercoaster....that is what I wanna do next, but they tore down astroworld so I need an alternate plan. Laura-welcome back and congrats on the move! Teach-what a wonderful NSV...it feels great when people notice, right?

Fill day today...YAY hopefully I can get off this 224 mark now Everyone have a great day!

Welcome back TRACY!! Sounds like you had a great time!! (except for the PB part) So, everyone, I forgot to say that I go back tomorrow for my 2nd fill. I hope the 2nd one goes as smoothly as the first one did...I did not even feel the needle...God I hope I am that fortunate again! Anyway, my appt is at 11:30, so send good vibes in the Houston direction!!

<p>Judy-thanks for sharing all of the pics with us! What a beautiful family you have...you must be very proud! Happy Birthday!</p> <p> </p> <p>Hi Violets-I had a blast visiting with our frinds this weekend. They live in the country and for the first time in my life (believe it or not) I rode on a 4 wheeler...omg I have never had so much fun in my whole life!! What the great feeling is, 6 months ago I would have never gotten my rear end on one for fear of ridicule. What a great feeling that was....I had to share it with you all. This is just the beginning of great times to come. I am not just going to have a life, I am going to LIVE it and I am starting to actually love it.</p>

Good morning Violets-Happy Friday!! We are going out of town this weekend to visit friends & family. Everyone have a great & safe weekend... Pamela-that sounds like a great little get-away. I want to go there too one day.

Pamela-what a cute dog....you're right, keep him away from the rott otherwise the cute little dog will be a snack for him!!

Thanks for the info!!! I will give it a try. I like to see what people are trying and that looks like a winner:clap2:

VioletS-I have loved this poem (or whatever it is) for a long time and it means a great deal to me. Hopefully some of you will like it too...I have it hanging different places in my house.... FACE IT: Nobody owes you a living. What you achieve or fail to achieve in your lifetime is directly related to what you do or fail to do. No one chooses his parents or childhood, but you can choose your own direction. Everyone has problems and obstacles to overcome, but that too is relative to each individual. NOTHING IS CARVED IN STONE... You can change anything in your life if you want to badly enough. Excuses are for losers. Those who take responsibility for their actions are the real winners in life. Winners meet lifes challenges head on knowing there are no guarantees, and give it all they've got. And never think its too late or too early to begin. Time plays no favorites and will pass whether you act or not. TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE. Dare to dream and take risks... Compete If you aren't willing to work for your goals, don't expect others to. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

Good morning Violets... This my not be a big deal to you all but this morning I finally had a BM on my own....I was so excited I did a happy dance in the bathroom!! I had not had one since Saturday and that was only because I had taken a strong laxative. I seriously feel like a new person! Hopefully this is a new trend for me!! Everyone have a great day!!

Good afternoon (evening, whatever) Violets! Welcome Amanda...I also second what Pamela said...this is a special place Haydee-welcome back to hot humid Houston. UGH...it is horrible here. I hate summers in Texas, which by the way, seem to last all flippin year!! Judy....38 years with the same man...you are my hero congrats! Michelle-we share our successes and failures together. I am sure that by now you know that. Don't be blue...everything is going to come up roses (or should I say Violets?) Pamela-have you made any decisions on the vacation yet? Everyone have a great evening!

Terri...what a gorgeous pic! You look wonderful! Good morning Violets....have a great day! I owe, I owe, its off to work i go......

Denise, Every once in a blue moon do I have an ache where my port is....feels more like a muscle ache to me too, but mine never hurted as much as yours seem to. Sorry about your pain!! Pamela-wow...where would I go...hmmmm...I have always wanted to go to Jamaica...but if price was no object it would be FIJI :scales: and congrats big time on all the workouts. You have every right to be very proud of yourself. YAY YOU!! Jenn-you are on your way to a brand new you in more ways than one...emotionally and physically. You are going to be great...hang in there girl :scalesno: Well, I finally called today and made my appt for my 2nd fill. I am having it done on Tuesday, and it won't get here soon enough for me!! Tomorrow at work they are having a BBQ...wish me luck!!

<p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Jen-I hate to hear that you are going through a tough time. Seems like I was in the same spot as you are at one time in my life. Let me tell you something...once the pain is gone, you are going to be GREAT!! It is such a wonderful feeling after all the pain to be able to feel 100% in control of your life and know that life is getting better and better each day. After my ordeal, I was happier than I had ever been...and I am sure you will be too. I know that you are hurting, but you are on the brink of suh wonderful things to come that I can't help but be excited for you!! Take care and know that all of us Violets are here for you!!<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/girl_hug.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Girl Hug" smilieid="152" class="inlineimg" /></p> <p>PS...I was 225 again this morning too!</p> <p> </p> <p>PSS...I realized that my ex's problems weren't my problems anymore and I had to love myself more and get out...it took 4 years for me to realize it, but I had to love me. If I didn't take care of me, who would? Best of luck to you! Everyone have a great day!!!</p> <p></p>

It is great to hear that everyone is doing well. Take care everyone and here's to continued success

Its not just you Jenn....so since we both had problems, must be the website? Things are really screwy...who knows....maybe this post will not even show. Sorry for the double posts everyone...I am truly not trying to be a thread hog

Jenn-We are in the same boat again....the fiber sure is not working for me either...it only gives me stomach cramps and thats it. I have gained 2 pounds and I know its because I am "full of it" again. I took ex-lax last night so I know today will be rough, but at least I will be rid of it. Having a BM once a week at best is not cutting it for me. If I drink prune juice I wil throw up...i did not know what else to do. I hope you problem gets flushed soon too!!

Jenn- we are in the same boat again....the fiber sure is not working for me either and I have gained 2 pounds from being "full of it" again. Last night I went ahead and took ex-lax....I did not feel I had a choice. A BM once a week is not cutting it for me and I refuse to drink prune juice, I will throw up.

Laura-you look great! What an inspiration those pics are! You are such a beautiful girl and are going to make a gorgeous, elegant looking bride!! You can definitely see a difference in your tummy & legs. YAY you!!!:clap2: