wombat712

Crazy isn't it!! I planned on the savings on groceries to help pay for the medical loan. Between that and the medications I'm off of; I only have to come up with $50 a month to make my payment. I LOVE MY BAND!!! Congrats to you :tongue: wombat

what kind of quantity are you able to eat at one time? I base it on how much I'm eating at once and if I stay full or not till the next meal.

{{hugs}} and prayers for you!!! I took my pain meds every 4 hours and slept and slept and slept. Is it possible that you are a little allergic to the one you are on? Maybe call and geta different prescription. At least the doc should be able to give some other thoughts about what you can do. Make sure you are resting and drinking liquids. I get a tad nauseous with a fill as well; something about the squeezing of the tummy. wombat

wow paragirl!! I've never heard of that. Can you see it? How are fills?

Awe Rain {{hugs}} I don't have a great suggestion for you. I was a smoker when mine were little and I would take a smoke break to cool off. I do believe that the slow breathing does actually help calm you (even w/o the cigarettes). I don't smoke any more and turned to snacking. I know they are little so it limits what you can do. Do you do crafts or things that can get them distracted from feeling bad? bath time w/ lavender soap for the little ones ( or you :tongue: ) my thoughts are with you! wombat

I like having the group forums - would love to have one for the Christian thread

You're right - it's funny in a sad way. {{hugs}} wombat

I'm sorry to say but yes. Sometimes another week or so it will tighten up again. I can only get 1 fill a month. Usually when I'm ready to go in and make my appointment I feel tighter a couple of days before. I go anyway though lol. good luck making it till your next fill. We are all here for you - we've been there {{hugs}} wombat

I can't do tortillas when I'm feeling any restriction. I get stuck almost every time. If it's toasted to mostly crunchy I can eat it but then I try to avoid them because of the carbs. I have one of those little burrito makers that I use every now and then. I put in meat or eggs, and cheese wraped in a tortilla. The machine toasts it all up and melts the insides. hmmmm - I'm making myself hungry wombat

I didn't eat any on the mushie stage because it gums up. Now that I'm on solids I can eat just a bit - but I'll mix it with meat in my mouth so that the texture isn't so sticky. I lived on mashed potatoes, tuna fish, egg drop Soup, and eggs w/ a tad of gravy to make them softer (ok, maybe I just REALLY like gravy ) wombat

Yep - I'm an ice cube!!! I am always cold!!!!! My nose, my hands and my feet are like ice. My DH calls my hands "Dr. G Hands" for that autopsy show on Discovery Health. I worry about my nose as to whether I'm losing circulation and how long/how cold is too much or a problem. I know I'm sexy now when I go to bed - I got the flannel pants, socks, and a long sleeve shirt. I think I need to add a heating blanket!!! brrrrrrrrrr wombat

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis in my feet and hands. My feet don't hurt at all now. I'm a little stiff in the mornings but I'm no longer miserable. I can wear heels and walk or stand forever Good luck with the footsies!! wombat

I was turned down for a job that I was completely qualified for. I already worked at the company. They hired a cute little girl with of course a lovely figure as well. She was not qualified for the job and had to ask me for help. Very frustrating!!! I didn't do anything about it nor did I leave the company for another 4 years.

YUMMM - that sounds really good. What kind of dip do you make it with? Like a ranch mix? wombat

Mine is deadcenter right below my ribs. It pops against my ribs if I move a certain way - kinda freaky when it does that. wombat

I get in trouble with the brain hunger. I can eat very little right now and it's that last bite when I'm thinking OMG I've done it again and head for the bathroom. I'm lucky if I can eat 1/4 cup of anything right now. If I do then I have to wait between bites (like 1-2 min) just to get that down. But, I'm always thinking about my next meal; or Snacks just in case. Yeah right - I'm full for HOURS right now and I still carry snacks! When is my brain going to get it? wombat

I hadn't heard of them putting in less because they were using Omnipaq. I've been getting the omnipaq since my first fill. I drive 5 hours to see the doc and I let them know that I didn't intend to do that all the time so that they better fill me up. The only good thing is that it's thicker so it stays around much longer rather than disappearing like the saline can. good luck!! wombat

ooooh I love the Lisa Rinna style - I had it for years; that was what I was growing out in my pics. The in-between is the hardest - it gets so frustrating you just want to whack it all off!! You'll have to post pics of your new "do" when you get it

I got one!!!! I really agree with all the above but would like to add one more ... * be small enough that DH can carry me over a threshold!!! He's never been able to pick me up or at least I wouldn't let him try. We are planning on renewing our vows for our 20th anniversary (4 yrs to go) wombat

trystelle - I just love the jeans. They sit just below the belly button so they aren't tooo low-waisted. I am a bit more of a tummy person so I tend to still have a bit of a baggy bottom. They run long - I buy the short and still have to wear heals or boots - anything w/ lift! My favorite type is the "boyfriend" version since it's a little relaxed at the waist. I think the first time I was there I tried on 6-8 different pairs. I let DH decide which one's he liked the best because I am my own worst enemy.

Cute skirt!!! You look fabulous!!!!!! and. ... such cute kiddos to boot Oh and about the hair - I hate the pic of me; I was growing it out in that pic; then I permed (regret immediately) and now I've cut it again and straighten it every day.

I would love a forum so we can have different threads I saw another suggestion that wanted to do the different groups as well; the singles; gay/lesbian/transgendered; maybe the bikers group too? That's just some of the groups that I see have large areas that might want to have a forum! wombat

have you tried the "Any Whey" stuff? I haven't yet but it's supposed to have no flavor so you can add a scoop to Soups or whatever you're cooking. I can't wait to hear some other suggestions too!! wombat

initially I quit all spicy foods because I was afraid to eat it since I couldn't drink w/ my meals. I go for anything spicy now!!!! I LOVE hotsauce/salsa on just about anything - even eggs w/ a little FF refried Beans -YUMM! wombat

I just hit "overweight" this morning!! Thanks Steph!!!!! Dang it feels good!!! I remember the first time a doctor said obese to me - I was 21 and absolutely mortified. I was insulted, furious and all that - how could IIIII be obese. Mandyjo - how are you doing? You are getting soooo close wombat