TracyK

Jenn-not to sound dumb...but wtf is a pepperchini?

Thanks for the info Jenn...I don' think I would be able to handle it if it was yuck (as my DD calls it) ard-you are doing wonderfully too!!

Janie-congrats on your 3cc!!! Let us know how the restriction is!! Laura-Thank you for the compliment!! I have been having good restriction except for the past 2 days. Today at work they had pork steaks (probably not as good as Tracys) and I could have eaten the whole pig!! I am worried about too much of a fill because of meds not going down, but I do not want to be hungry all the time either.....

I would have given anything at that age (if they would have had it back then) to get the band. Yes, it is difficult to adjust your lifestyle once you get the band, BUT...not near as difficult as getting over the way I got treated in high school by my peers. You go through life thinking you aren't good enough...

<p><p>Thanks ladies...I can tell a difference in my face and in my clothes finally!! Great feeling, isn't it? Now if I can just get off my lazy a** and exercise! My excuse so far is a full time job and a 4 year old daughter. But that excuse doesn't really work because her day care has a gym for parents in it <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Wink" smilieid="5" class="inlineimg" /></p> <p>Everyone have a great day!!! I will check in later...</p> <p>(like Jerry Springer says-"until then take care of yourselves, and each other")<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/happy.gif" border="0" alt="" title="" smilieid="60" class="inlineimg" /></p></p> <p>Jen-Thanks for the reminder of fiber sure. I need to get some because, well, I am full of it!! LOL</p>

<p>I DID IT!!!! The one on the left is from February and the one on the right is now.</p> I have to do somethng with that hair.....geeeeesh!!!

Here are 2 pics...the may be as an attachment. here goes...

<p>Margi-It sounds like you probably do need another fill. I had my first one 2 weeks ago and I am still getting decent restriction. Hope it all works out for you!!</p> TracyKS-Pork steaks....yummmmmmy!!!! It went down OK?

Laura-That sounds awesome!! The Wynn is so beautiful. You are right, that was fate!! My ex and I got married in Vegas...but on that marriage I took a gamble & lost LOL But, it was really a beautiful wedding. We had it at the Riviera many moons ago. It was really nice. I should have known when I lost the marriage license in the casino that it was a sign from God, but like an idiot, we went and got another one. That is the only place I know that the marriage license office is open 24/7. lol Well, i survived pizza day at work...that was a tough one. Thanks for the tips on the protein powder....sounds yummy. Kat-I got on tacobells website and the regular tacos are only like 140 (or was it 170?) either way, not bad at all. Take care everyone!

Pamela-well said!!!!....I wish I could go to a dance class...I wish I knew of a pool I could go swim in and not feel like Shamoo <img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Wink" smilieid="5" class="inlineimg" /></p>

lstolo-43 lbs since surgery? WOW..that is awesome. YAY you!! Congrats!!

Hi everyone....tomorow is pizza day at work. Makes me wanna call in sick!! lol Last week when they had it I had to go outside because they had all the pizzas across the hall from my office and the aroma was just unbearable...but, I didn't sin then and I won't sin tomorrow (if the good Lords willing) Schexy-I take a fluid pill once or twice a week. If I didn't I would probably explode. All I did was tell me dr that I am retaining too much fluid and asked for a fluid pill....you won't be sorry!! Does anyone know a really good protein powder that maybe I can put in my morning coffee?

I'll bet that at least 99.9 percent of us can relate to at least one thing you are going through. I know I can!! Take care and please let us know how you are!! This is the best place you could possibly come for people to listen and actually understand what you are saying....

OH...Laura-one cookie!! That is my definition of self control!!!

Hi violets- You know...I have been giving that "one taco" thing some thought. I have been making quite sure every day that my calories aren't too high. That one taco is fine. In the past at one point (12 years ago) lost from 325 to 163. I did it by eating about 800 calories a day and walking my butt off. I did it in a year and a half...but here is the problem (other than gaining alot of it back) I was secluding myself in my apartment. Never eating anywhere but the safety of my home...and what ended up happening is when I got back into the "real world" I could not cope and the weight started coming back on. This time, I know better and I have the help of my band. This time I am going to make sure I stay in touch with how life really is....sometimes people have to eat on the run, plain & simple. So now I am trying to teach myself that as long as I can stay on top of things, that one taco, or one drive thru whatever every once in a blue moon is not the end all be all of what I am trying to accomplish. Before the taco, I was falling into that same pattern as when I lost weight before and I realized I can not do that...because I can't let myself self destruct again after all is said & done. This is a learning process for all of us. I truly believe (and my Dr said) that the band was designed to make sure portions are kept appropriate. So, as long as the calories do not sky rocket and I make sure I am getting the protein and water I need, that is what counts (other than the scales moving:) ) OK, that is my rationalization for the taco and I am sticking to it :success1: Denise, I applaud your self control....way to go girl!! Terri-my goodness you sure are looking good!! That is awesome! mdrai-good luck on yourappt. tomorrow! TracyKS-Congrats on the fill, I hope you get the restriction you are seeking. I am at 1.5 as well and it seems to be working well for me so far. 228 today :welldoneclap: Take care everyone... ((((hugs))))

Whoa...that explains alot. I figured as much. Sorry to hear that. I am quite sure at least 95% of the living beings around here are glad their moms didn't abort them...

The last thing I am going to say on this subject....you can't say for certain your view wouldn't change..people change their views all the time. God does not make mistakes. :myscared: TracyK-out

Thanks gadgetlady....you get what I am saying. That is refreshing. Green-I applaud someone for knowing what they want or what they don't want as in this case. People seem to confuse good child rearing with assault. I happen to believe that these bleeding-heart parents that didn't spank their children when they needed it is the cause of so much disfunction in the world. So many younger people these days feel like everyone owes them something. There are too many spoiled kids...and guess what, they grow up to be spoiled brat adults. I have been spanked 5 times in my life...I remember each one vividly and you know what? I deserved each one of them. I am glad that I was raised by parents that taught me values, taught me right from wrong and showed me that things weren't going to just be handed over to me. I strive to be like them. If more parents were like them we would not have the BS going on that we do. I appreciate your input Green, seriously. But lets not confuse spanking with abuse. I am not abused nor am I an abuser. I know that alot of folks had a very difficult childhood and my heart goes out to them. I can't really comment on that part because as I said I was very fortunate. Kids these days run all over their parents, their teachers and even law enforcement. If they would have had a strong hand to guide them and teach them and even spank them when they needed it, I am sure it would be alot different. Take care everyone-

OMG....this is so amazing to me. There was a post on the pro-life vs. pro-choice thread....saying that abortion isn't murder. THEN on this thread she says she does not believe in spanking.... But, this is the best one...on another thread says she "does not like kids" and never plans on having any!! (you know who you are) So, let me see if I have this right...you would murder and unborn child, but would never spank your child if you ever had one... 2+2=3 I guess...makes about as much sense. The abortion issue aside...if you don't like kids and aren't planning on ever having any, why are you on such a high horse about how everyone else should raise theirs? I thought I could never have children, and when I was 37 I found out I was pregnant. She is the light of my life. Become a mom, live it day in and day out. Love that child more than you could ever love another human being on the face of the earth. Take care of that child, hold it while its crying, make it better when it gets a boo-boo, bathe it, feed it, change it, hug and kiss it....then we'll talk. Until then, I will do it MY way, a mothers way. It is your decision not to have kids, so please spare us your opinion on a topic you obviously know nothing about!! To everyone else, sorry if I sounded like a bit**, but this is a subject I am passionate about.

I have one too as I type this...the size of quarter also. I went to the Dr on Friday and mine is a staph infection. He lanced it with no deadener at all....so I don't know whats worse. Mine is at the top of the bikini line, you know, right in the crease you get when you sit down....but thank God i am healing now!! 20 days of antibiotics....

(Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. What gets me is when people speak out so hatefully against someone who made a decision that is perfectly legal in our country.) Just because something is legal, doesn't make it moral...IMO

My Dr. said there are no time limits...just wait until we get out of the hospital parking lot....

I told everyone I know that I have the band. You know what? They can like it or not...I could care less. It is MY life, not theirs. If they want to think I took the "easy way out", (which is a joke in itself) let them think it. Life is way too short to worry about what friends and family think. Don't get me wrong, I love them dearly, but I have bigger fish to fry than to worry if they are jealous or not. This is MY time to shine...nobody is going to rain on my parade Besides, the people that really count, go through it with you...clapping the whole way!! The others? Oh well.....!!!