princess_n_thep

There are many things I am thankful for in my life to the gods that be... I am thankful for a healthy happy family. I am thankful for success and stability in my life. I am thankful I have a healthy happy and well adjusted pre teen child. I am thankful to be reclaiming my self esteem slowly through my weight loss surgery. I am thankful I have a happy band. So many other things that I am thankful for year round that I don't always recognize or appreciate. I am thankful I can walk, I can see, I can hear, I can talk, I can think clearly, I can sleep, I can I can I can......etc. I am thankful for the freedom that this country provides. I am thankful for those that fight for that freedom and am thankful for their families that support them and love them when they are away for the holidays. And, I am thankful for my friends and my friends at LBT!

Not for all the Twinkies in Hostesstown!! You couldn't pull push or drag me out of the house. The day after Thanksgiving is my cleaning day. Full house cleaning!

I do have to say that I have noticed this. And to be honest, I am scared shitless! I am not at a point where I could be at peace. Losing my band would devastate me. I would lose it completely right now. But I am scared, scared, scared!!!!!!!!!

Anyone got a good recipe for cookie frosting??? The kind that isn't hard as a rock or a glaze but isn't all over the place? A nice thin frosting that will harden only a little. Anyone??? A diabetic safe frosting would be terrific as most people I work with are diabetics. But for ME, I want the whole juicy recipe.

I think it is great that you have decided on a weight loss option! Congratulations. But I definitely do NOT think you should leave LBT. You can be our bypass baby!!! There are plenty of people in the research phase that wonder about ALL options as you did. Plus, we are a weight loss support group. I don't think anyone would kick you to the curb because you are going to blow us all away in the weight loss quickly area. hee hee hee. Please stay, contribute, share and join in our group hugs!

I am so sorry for your loss of a loved one. Please be careful in your travels with the holiday traffic!

I used to LOVE a good salad. Now.. sniff sniff... I had to say goodbye for now. They just don't digest well for me unfortunately. I miss them though and plan to keep trying them every so often. Fresh fruit is fine for me though. Love those nanners!

I think if the attorney did well for you the first two times, why not let him try again then and see what happens. But what about doing your own leg work and tying it yourself? May be cheaper. But I do understand that sometimes it is best to let someone else do all the dirty work. Like selling a house... I would never try and do For Sale By Owner again. What a nightmare. At first I didn't want to hire a realtor and pay them for what I could do on my own. Boy, was I mistaken. I am so much more stress free with a realtor I trust. My advice is... if you trust your attorney and you like what services he has done thus far, then keep him. If you don't, then don't. Sorry, it is vague advise.

We need a bit more info. Do you have stitches, glue, steri strips or staples??? I had glue. The air was the best healer for me.

Why would you hire an internet lawyer to fight insurance? Are you saying you found the "lawyer" over the internet? Have you had consult with this lawyer?

1.78 lbs a week average.

My wish list is for my arms and my BOOOOOOBIES!

SNICKERDOODLES 1 c Butter or margarine 3/4 c + 1 Tbs Sugar 1 3/4 c Flour; all-purpose 2 ts Cinnamon 1/2 ts Salt; (optional)3/4 c Brown sugar; packed 2 eggs 2 c Uncooked oats 1 ts Baking soda Heat oven to 375f. Grease cookie sheet. In large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs; mix well. In medium bowl, combine flour, oats, 1 t cinnamon, soda and salt. Add to sugar mixture; mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet. In small bowl, combine remaining 1 T sugar and 1 t cinnamon; sprinkle lightly over each cookie. Bake 8-10 minutes. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire cooling rack. RASBERRY GEM Cookies 1 1/2 c All purpose flour 1 c Margarine or butter, -softened 1/2 c Dairy sour cream 1/3 c Raspberry spreadable fruit 3 tb Sugar 2/3 c Semisweet chocolate pieces 1 tb Shortening 1/4 c Finely chopped almonds Stir together flour, margarine or butter, and sour cream in a large mixing bowl, until thoroughly combined. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill for 3 hours. Roll each half of dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Using a 1-3/4 to 2 inch round cookie cutter cut dough. Spread about 1/4 tsp. raspberry fruit on top of half of the cookies. Top with remaining cookies. Stir together sugar and 1 Tbsp. Water. Brush over cookies. Place cookies on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in a 350 oven for 15 to 20 minutes or till done. Remove cookies and cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan melt chocolate pieces and shortening over low heat till melted, stirring constantly. Dip one side of each of the cookies into melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with almonds. Cool until set. Makes about 72.

I can't do fresh bread. So I was excited to try Subways wraps. Nope, first try stuck. Okay, waited a week, then tried again even slower.... NOPE! Wraps are out for me too. However, I can do a crunchy taco!

Mexican chicken Chile 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, skin removed, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 to 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 1 medium jar salsa (mild, medium or hot to trot) 1 (4 oz) can diced green chile peppers 1 envelope taco seasoning mix 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 small can of corn 1 small pinch of ground cumin Dare I say it again??? Oh yes I do......... THROW IT IN THE CROCKPOT, GO TO WORK, AND COME HOME TO YUMMIES!

Orange chicken 3 chicken breasts (uncooked) 1 pinch of salt and pepper 1 orange - cut into slices 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup Water 1 onion sliced pinches of parsely Once again, throw it all in the crockpot, go to work and come home to yummies!!! Serves 3 again. This can also be done with lemons or limes!

White chicken Chile 1 pkg White Chicken Chile seasoning (found near the Taco seasoning) 2 cups of Water 1 can of corn undrained 1 can of your favorite white bean (I like the Northern beans) drained 2-3 boneless chicken breasts (boiled for 20 minutes and cubed) 1/2 cup Tomato Paste 1 small onion chopped Throw it all in the crockpot, go to work, and come home to YUMMIES! (serve with fat free saltines) Serves family of 3 just perfect (husband, wife, teenage boy) with a little left over for banded person for lunch the next day.

SEXXXXXY momma in da black dress!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOT, you go girl!

Does having Oreos soaked in milk for dinner count as a sweet tooth? Having a small sandwich at a birthday party so I can eat 4 pieces of cake a sweet tooth? Hell yeahhhhhhhhhhh I had a sweet tooth. No more with the band! I don't have an intolerance to sugar or anything but I definitely don't overdo the sweets. You only have so much room in there and when you pile on the sugar it makes you feel a bit nauseated.

Chewables for me too... but I know some have done the childrens/infant liquids.

shhhhhhhhh, you may have just jinxed yourself!!

Geez, ya'all are starting to make me think that it is even unacceptable to eat my own boogers anymore! Or better yet, the boogers of loved ones! Especially those young'uns!! mmmmmmmmmm, crusties!

Try talking/emailing to Lace702, Bebbly, ChubbleBubble, mkcarpen, bandmenow and Debbydo Try the email option since I don't think some of them have posted in a while.

There are plenty of people on this board with less than 40 and the no comorbids on here that were insurance paid.... let me see if I can find some of them....brb

I am wondering why you still have to blend everything at being 7 months post op??? You should be able to eat all of those foods on a little plate, small servings, smaller bites, chewing completely. Why have it all blended and mixed up?