TracyK

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Hi Cari yum, a donut! Look at it this way, at least it wasn't a half dozen that you ate. Right? Thanks for letting me know that Dr. Phil switched networks where you are. I need to check it out because I refuse to think I wont be able to watch him anymore :biggrin: Kat-ouch! I hope your leg is OK today. So, being a city girl I am not sure how much wood that is but I'll take your word that it is alot! lol Jenn-where the devil are you? I miss you sista! Hopefuly you are somewhere having so much fun that we are the last people on your mind...well, second to last! Suzanne-what is on your agenda today? I hope R&R after yesterday! Hope you are not sore this morning! Love the pics! I am so proud of you! Jane-you talk too much! lol Just joking, it is great to hear from you. What do you have planned today? Josie-how are things with you? Did you say you are in New York? Was wondering when you are coming back to Texas? It is hard to believe fall is almost here. The summer here has not been as bad this year as it normally is. Makes me wonder what the winter will be like. Well, I have a dr. appt tomorrow to see if maybe he can put me in some happy pills. I am so worried about getting something that will assist in weight gain :biggrin:. I have heard that some make you gain and there are some that you lose with (due to bathroom issues). I would rather deal with the bathroom issues and lose and be a happy camper. :blushing: So, what is a parent to do when the teenager in the house is deleting the browsing history on the computer after every use? My stepdaughter seems to have something to hide (again). I guess I am gonna have to maybe get some spyware. Lord, probably expensive but...if that is what it takes, so be it. I am truly about to pull my hair out. A frogs hair from sending her back to her momma...sad ain't it? But my mental health is starting to wear down along with my physical health. I have gained 20 pounds since she moved in with us in June. Ugh, so sorry to burden you all with this. Have a great day everyone!

:blushing: HI JANE....I see you down there!!!

WAY TO GO SUZANNE!! Today I did really well with my eating. I had minimal amounts of sugar which is WAY good for me! I only have sugar fee ice cream in the freezer...that in itself is huge! Have a fantastic night ladies. :blushing:

Jenn-why does your body hurt? or is that secret

OK, breakfast is done. I slept like a rock last night! I wish I was still sleeping... Oh, I am not a happy camper. Check this out...Dr. Phil has been replaced by Dr. Oz. Ummm, I dont think so. I do not wanna watch Dr Oz, I want Dr. Phil!!! I have to do something about it but I do not know where to begin. I guess getting in touch with our local affiliate?! That SUCKS! I would do completely without TV as long as I could have mr dr phil fix! Have a fantastic day everyone!

Suzanne....an icing bandit? LOL If it were here I know for sure who the culprit would be...FRANK. He loves icing and would have eaten the whole thing! LOL Gotta make some Breakfast...bbl

Losing it again is hard...I have already lost it once, was 4 lbs from goal...(my goal anyway). Oh well, I did it once, I will do it again. Just alot harder this time, head wise. I wish they sold that newbie determination in a bottle ... now THAT would be a long line! lol

Suzie-I could never flip a mattress by myself. Well, i could but wouldn't...lol What time is your walk tomorrow? Kat-so tell us how you really feel about dil? LOL That has to be frustrating though! Chinese reminds me...I wanna go eat chinese before I get my fill again! Jenn-i lol'd when you told your story about running across the street. Sounds like what one of the guys I used to work with would have said! Relaxing evening tonight. Gonna chill at home, maybe get some stuff off my chest as far as dsd goes. It is eating away at me. DH is sad because his son told him he HAD to buy his stepdad a birthday card that says Dad. He is heart broken. Just lots of sadness going around. I need to have a reality check. Monday I go to my dr to get some antidepressants or something. Have a great night ladies.

Some days I think I really wish I would have had gastric bypass. Then I think about some of the people I know that had it done and they are still struggling as well. But, at least they get to GOAL before they have issues (or at least it seems like they do). I would be paranoid about the long term damage RNY would be. Unless they come out with something to fix the addiction/brain part of it, I am just gonna have to fight it my whole life the hard way. Band or no band, I can gain or lose. True, it is easier with the band but that too can be sabatoged. Found that out the hard way. So much BS going through my brain. BUT, I am about to go to the grocery store and I will buy sugar free ice cream this time instead of the real stuff. I will buy some sunflower seeds instead of cookies and chips. I can do this...I have to fix me before it gets to where I feel like it is not fixable anymore.

Some days I think I really wish I would have had gastric bypass. Then I think about some of the people I know that had it done and they are still struggling as well. But, at least they get to GOAL before they have issues (or at least it seems like they do). I would be paranoid about the long term damage RNY would be. Unless they come out with something to fix the addiction/brain part of it, I am just gonna have to fight it my whole life the hard way. Band or no band, I can gain or lose. True, it is easier with the band but that too can be sabatoged. Found that out the hard way. So much BS going through my brain. BUT, I am about to go to the grocery store and I will buy sugar free ice cream this time instead of the real stuff. I will buy some sunflower seeds instead of cookies and chips. I can do this...I have to fix me before it gets to where I feel like it is not fixable anymore.

know what? I was gonna change my ticker to show the +8 but...i cant handle that depressioon so I will just leave it at 225 and take it from there when I lose the 8. How is that for denial at its best? lol

Good morning ladies! Today is my day to get off my butt! I have reached 233.5 again and it is time to regain control of this. On my mark, get set, GO :smile: So what does everyone have on their agenda today? We have to go to the grocery store. Not fun but it has to be done...our cupboards are bare. Funny how blue bell just magically repleneshes itself in the freezer...:biggrin: I am out right now so I will get some SF blue bell at the store today. I will post later what I have eaten today to keep myself honest. Right now I am having coffee with equal and creamer. I plan to have oatmeal for breakfast... Have a fantastic day everyone! :biggrin:

OMG, I almost shot coffee out my nose. You are so funny! Guys are so easy to please, right? LOL :biggrin:

Kat- WOW...OK so my little lack of a credit card for new cable is not such a big deal after all. Thanks for putting it all in perspective for me! LOL :thumbup: I hate that you are going through that...it has to suck! I just do not understand it though. People who have insurance seem to pay through the nose for it and when it doesn't cover something I just don't get it. Like my band...not covered. Aetna said not no but hello no to any kind of weight loss surgery. When in the long run it would save them my bills for heart attack, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure....morons

It was a conscious decision to use cash for what we want and now it is almost like we are getting punished for wanting to be out of debt...it sucks. I know one thing...I am not going to get a credit card just to make AT&T happy. LOL

Josie...I wish I was there too! We won't forget you! I noticed that we have the same band dr! I love dr spivak and his staff! That pic was taken as soon as we got done 4 wheelin' and I was grinning for hours after. It makes me smile thinking about it. I screamed & laughed until I thought i was gonna die! Good times! Wish I was there right now. I don't think we need a 'leader'. We all draw strength/hope/determination from each other. We all have our bad days and good days so I think we should just leave it at that. We can tell who is having a hard time (me me me) and who is rockin'the band! lol We help each other out just being here for each other! Today I have Macy home (ear infection) but she isnt running fever so that is a good thing. Maybe she can go back to school tomorrow. She sure isn't acting sick! lol DH and I decided a while back to close our credit card accts and cut back on things....well, I called yesterday to get the U-Verse (cable, phone, internet) from AT&T instead of using Comcast...and since we do not have any other major credit card other than our bank mastercard we got turned down! I couldnt believe it. They weren't even gonna charge anything to the card, just have it on file for in case we do not return their equipment. What the heck would we do with the equipment? lol Oh well, I guess that is how comcast gets away with screwing people. I am rambling now (I miss Jane...that is what she says ) Have a great day everyone! (((hugs)))

Poor Kinsey!!! Give her lots of hugs Grandma!! Ya'll are so smart. I learned all that band stuff too. Now it is time to put it back to use....right? lol I went muddin' yesterday when I ran away....here is a pic! (there was a time I would have nevah posted a pic like this! lol) I HAD A BLAST!!!!!!!!

Wow, I suck as a hostess, right? lol I make a homeless thread and bail out! :w00t: Wow, where do I begin? First...hi to all of you!! I am so happy to see we have newbies AND veteran bandsters! We can help each other so much! The new girls can give the old ones (me me me) some revitalization! :thumbup: Kat- it was SO good to see you post here! Glad you had a good trip! Suzie-I am in awe of you, I really mean that. You have lost an entire adult male....:smile: You are a hero to me! :thumbup: Jen-I am so proud of you and happy for you that I can hardly see straight! :tt1: Hi to Josie, Shaylee, Babs, Cari and Courtney! (If I missed someone it is not intentional) I have been through so much junk the past few months...and have eaten lots of junk. :cool: I vow to get back on track first thing int he morning! I also vow to post daily again. You are all so inspiring! I 'ran away' to visit my best friends. I left the husband and kids and took off. Well, today while I was on my way home, the school called and my 6 year old daughter had a fever so her dad had to go get her. Long story short, she has an ear infection. (thank God not anything worse). So she is gonna be out of school tomorrow too since she has a low grade temp. Please...stay on my butt....make me accountable ladies...ok? Have a fantastic evening!

Hi ladies...this is just a drive by posting. I willbe home tomorrow afternoon. Hopefully things will be geeting better for me soon. Thank you all so much for being such good friends to me. When I get home maybe I will post a long vent post. lol (((hugs))) Have a great day and make better choices than I am...lol

Good morning girlies~ A birthday party with 20 / 5 year olds... omg! lol I do not see how school teachers do it! I lots to do this morning trying to get the kids ready for school then to get myself ready for my dr appt. Wish me luck...pray he doesn't chunk a guilt trip on me for the weight gain Talk to you soon! XOXO

I'm BACK!! Hi ladies! We had a good time. It rained the entire weekend but the company was fantastic (and the food, shame on me). We did go on the 4 wheeler and it was fun :sad: Kat called me while I was in Louisiana! I was so surprised! Made me feel good. Josie...I am right there with ya on the blue bell being the best! That stuff should be illegal, right? :wub: It is responsible for most of my weight gain! Stress, enchiladas and Blue Bell. Suzanne you are doing fantastic. It is hard with stress eating for me too but you have done so well. We can all just take this one day at a time, right? JEN!!! You go girl! I am so glad you had fun on your date. Of course someone wants to go out with you, you are a beautiful girl! :tongue2: I look forward to your call! I go for my yearly ob/gyn visit tomorrow. I dont wanna go because I love my dr and he will be disappointed in me and I do not wanna disappoint him. I have to go though, I have put it off long enough. Hi Cari :eek: Have a great evening everyone!

Hi Josie & Julie!! Welcome to our group! I can not talk too long because I am at friends house...I will be back Sunday evening...ttyl

Good morning ladies :frown: Yes, I am going on my trip this morning but I thought I would do a drive by posting. lol It IS pouring down rain but, the 4 wheelin' will turn into muddin'....but that is OK too. Hope everyone has a great weekend! :thumbup:

Goodnight friends. I have lots to do before we leave tomorrow. :thumbup: