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I am sure you'll see lots of whales off of Vancouver Island... what a super gift you have received!!! 30 years ago DH and I lived in Victoria (snif, snif :confused: ) It was beautiful in B.C. and I miss the ocean. I was sorry to hear about your chicken episode, that is NOT fun, especially when you are OUT.

CANCELLED,.... not a good date for everyone

Thanks for getting back to me about this Sat June 7th... I guess the lunch is CANCELLED as this date does seem to suit most people. we;ll try again sometime in the future.' Candice

That is a great turn out!!! If darn gas wasn't such a premium right now, I may even try to drop in on your North Bay lunch bunch sometime.

Sorry Fousilly, that its 4 hrs for you.... let me wait and see who else responds.... ( I myself am 1 hour from Orillia) perhaps something else might work out.. Keep checking this THREAD:thumbup:

Everyone welcome! Banded or soon-to-be banded... From either clinic SWLC or TLBC or CIBO... we don't care! I was thinking Orillia might be a mid point for Barrie, Huntsville, Gravehurst, Bracebridge folks. Here is the tentative info. Kelseys Rest. NOON Memorial Drive, Orillia Pls R.S.V.P. here or P.M. me... so I can make reservations.. Candice

O.K. I have had PRIVATE MESSAGES from two people in Orillia, So if there is anyone else out there???? From CENTRAL/Northern Ontario who'd like to get together for Social/Support lunch at Kelseys Rest. 405 Memorial Ave Orillia, Ontario L3V 5Y1 Sat Jun 7th NOON!!!! post your RSVP here or P.M. me details so I can make a reservation Candice

I am so sorry to hear of your delema... I know how frustrating it is NOT to have restriction. I got my band July 11th/07 and up until Mid Nov I was getting more and more restriction/fills... and then all of a sudden it wouldn't hold a restriction for more than a day or two then.... I could eat as much as I wanted... no pb'ing... I just KNEW there was a leak, but no one would listen to me until I'd gone in for 12 fills!!!! Then I demanded to see Dr. Yau at Grace for a Fluro... then I had to have 3 fluro's before HE beleived I indeed had a leek. So it took until Mar 28th to get my Port/tubing replaced... He came out of the operating room spoke to my husband and said " I found two holes in the tubing".... nurse must have poked into the wrong spot doing a fill in the office... Pissed off to say the least, and all those months wasted with no weight loss.

Thanks Stephanie; that is exactly what I have..... wow, it was good to read.. didn't know it had a name and that it was so common 10 -15% of the population.

I know what you mean about the sunscreen, am very fair and I break out in itchy bumps if I go into the sun without a Blocker on... and I just LOVE the sun... I think it may be cause I am on Zoloft, I think I read somewhere that it causes sun sensitivity... anyone comment??

Hey Anita; Great news on your decision to stay in Canada. With the Band its really more about aftercare than the actual surgery..IMHO Good luck

Hi there, I already had my re-vision surgery Mar 28th. What happened to you? Your weight loss has been phenominal... did you have a complication?

:lol:Good Morning Everyone; Karri, have a good run... we look forward to the pictures later. Janet; That food plan for yest. dosn't sound too bad at all... in fact delicious! Can you remember when you'd have eaten all the onion, and all the entree plus the popcorn and candy in a movie??? Wow, you've transformed yourself. 1230 cals is a good total. My back is acting up and I've been putting off doing my gardening. Just cant' do it at present. But yesterday I went for a good long walk... Standing up straight is a non painful position. I was gone 45 mins and walked at a quick pace. Sweated well... so Spark people gave me 366 cals for my exertion. I felt good about that. Hot pack and then ICE for my back afterwards, plus some muscle relaxants too... God I have sucha hard time getting pills into me now with the band. (MY only regret) Scale this morning was my friend... its moving a titch and I'm almost down to my 183 I am going to keep tracking food and exersise - it seems to work for me. when I do it!!!!

Oh I don't know if I win the "diplomatic award" or not? The chick at work that I have been having issues with? well yesterday things were quite pleasant between us... she even gave me a massage... we chatted... etc.. Then this a.m. I open my email, and she has another diatribe on there... telling me 'how' I am to talk to her etc... I told her to 'turn the page and move on'... I am done with it.... My DH said my reply was curt....oops...

Yeah Linda, I am glad your w/i went so well... with regards to family, I have never found its a good idea to have any expectations... as I am always the one disappointed. Your kids are LUCKY to have a Mom and Dad that would foot the bill for the big trip... that was very generous indeed!

Yes, Kraft Dinner is Mac & CHeese in a box... how lazy am I :thumbup:

1 lb. extra lean beef ground, cook up in a frying pan 1/2 vadalia onion, chopped 1 green pepper 1/2 zucchini, diced 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp chilli pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste Saute all that up then I added 1/2 can Low fat Coconut milk 1/2 pkg of Kraft Dinner, prepared(from last night, I was bad) That's it, just kinda leftovers and stuff I found in the fridge, you could use whatever veggies you prefer Made 4 MAN sized portions, I ate 1/2 of that.... about 1 cup then I had salad too.:thumbup:

Hi Gang, just thought I'd check in...I had a yucky day a work today... I started off with a fight with a co-worker.... then... I found out I made a clerical error ( I fixed it) that cost my employer $1000!!! I told her about it and she was quite understanding.. Thank God... Then I get home to find that the co-worker has written me a "snot gram" , so I then composed the most diplomatic reply of the century... argh... I also had an appointment with a Hypnotherapist... I must get my cravings for junk under control ... it went really well and i feel like I am taking charge again., one day at a time... So today I ate, 1 WW chicken lunch frozen thingy, 2 oz fish for a snack, Decaf with milk (extra large), dinner was Ground beef curry and salad.. Now I am drinking tea. Evening snack will be a protien shake + vitamins... Hugs to all, Candice

:scared2: Stephanie; I just wanted you to know that you are a Special person! Your caring and concern does come across. I have been reading the posts back and forth between Karri and you. This has been a wonderful place for me to see others caring and concern in action. This LapBandTalk forum is a God send and all you ladies here are blessings.

I am so glad that you were able to save the dog..Hang the people in traffic behind you. You did the right thing. I was just about crying just reading your post. I am a dog lover, actually love them more than some people... HUGS to the HUMANE! Karri, your picture is awesome. God look at your little itty bitty butt!!! I am so proud of you and your accomplishments. I wish I had HALF you tenacity and stick-with-it-ness!!! :scared2: Well, we missed you girl! But I am sure glad you enjoyed your vacation. It sounds like it was wonderful and relaxing. Now get back to all those emails!!!!!:tongue2: Janet; We can all come down there and whoop some @ss if you like... I hate biggoted people. My SIL is Vietnamese-Canadian and is a wonderful addition to our family. It really bugs me when someone asks " where are YOU from???" my SIL being way too cool to let it bother him says "Toronto"... then we all just laugh our heads off at the 'stupid' person. It is only natural to feel protective of our family members and whoa be hold to anyone who gets in the way.

5 cc's in a 10 cc band is really not that much, go for another fill, or two... I am at 7 in a 10 cc and I could probalby use another 1/4 cc. Candie

For all of you in education, with sons, grandsons, or who just love the things little kids say ~ a reminder that adult words are often taken literally.... [font=Comic Sans MS]"Circumcised"[/font](this is priceless!) A teacher noticed that a little boy at the back of the class was squirming around, scratching his crotch, and not paying attention. She went back to find out what was going on. He was quite embarrassed and whispered that he had just recently been circumcised and he was quite itchy. The teacher told him to go down to the principal's office. He was to telephone his mother and ask her what he should do about it. He did and returned to his class. Suddenly, there was a commotion at the back of the room. She went back to investigate only to find him sitting at his desk with his "private part" hanging out. "I thought I told you to call your mom!" she said. "I did," he said, "And she told me that if I could stick it out till noon, she'd come and pick me up from school.

Just curious? and where did you order them from???:crying:

Lie about your height, gain the 20 lbs... or self pay and just get-r-done... I took out a loan and took a part time job, because here in Canada we have to self pay... it is not covered by 9 of our Provincial Health Plans. It really depends on how much you want it... I looked at it as an investment in my FUTURE health and happiness.

I think you did just fine with the food... after all its been a hectic few weeks for you winding things up in the classroom.Plus, it was a going a way lunch... Are you going to sleep in late your first "school day" that you are not longer working??? :tongue: