wombat712

I lost almost 15 pounds. I had to wait 4 weeks for my first fill. I was really too scared to eat because I didn't want to hurt anything. The financial commitment alone was spurring me on to do what I was supposed to do. I couldn't afford a revision or a redo if I screwed it up eating crap that I wasn't supposed to

How cool is that?!?! I didn't know you could do such a thing!

I like to sew, quilt, decorate, flower arrangements, sing, and be with my family. I volunteer as treasurer for my son's high school band as well as doing the books for my church. Oh, and I'm in school part time to get my degree. I decided to get married instead of finishing school way back when I want to learn how to dance and paint like Water colors and acrylics. I'll try anything at least once. I have already given up making candles, soap making, ceramics and stained glass.

I so love shopping now!!! I started as a tight 18. I didn't like to buy anything because I always hated how it looks on me. All the cute stuff doesn't come in our size Anyway, I went shopping this past weekend and tried on all 14's and some 12's. The 14's were perfect, but bought a couple of 12's to wear with the Spanx :eek: And .... bonus!!! I can wear heels again!! OMG!!! I bought some fabulous knee high Vera Wang boots from Kohl's!! Lord, I think they had a 5" heel. That's a little high for me so I was still in pain by the end of my company's Christmas party - but they looked good Even the drunk by the valet told me so

Neeners - my prayers are with you as you have surgery tomorrow!!!! The day is at hand. May God be with you, guiding you, protecting, and providing you all the Grace and Mercy you need exactly when you need it!! Welcome Jaymie!!! I'm so excited for you. I know this is a life-changing event; one that I am eternally grateful for!! I have not felt this good in years and years!! I feel young again and like I can do ALL things through Christ Jesus just like the bible says Congratulations to you!! Hugs and prayers to all Wombat (Geneva)

Mine is truly a curse. Any major event or even not so major - Aunt Flo is there; from my wedding day, anniversary, birthday, our cruise, trip to Australia, prom, parties, etc my entire life!! Mine is honery enough that even if I mapped it out on a calendar, it will adjust to still show up early or late (what ever is necessary to screw up my plans). So, just to be consistent, she was there when I had my lapband as well I can't go the tampon route so they give you these lovely mesh panties and a pad the size of a hand towel. Good luck to you!!!! wombat

I'm planning on deducting mine along with the travel expenses to Houston I've made

OMG MJSAFARI!!!!!!!!!!! You made goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woohoo!!!!! :whoo:

I forgot that you were in Hurst. I remember you posted about your fill doctor there. I called them but they won't take me unless I turn over all of my care to them. I will be switching to them when my "free" year is up. I cannot continue to drive to Houston everytime I need a fill!! I've been lucky that I haven't gotten too tight and had to do an unfill. I know the farther along the more that can be an issue. I've already had 4 fills :scared: Have a great weekend y'all!!! My hell week at work is almost over and I think I'm going to crash this weekend!!!

I live in McKinney; work in Plano; go to church in Irving. The rest of my family is in Irving as well. I just moved North last year to be closer to my job.

The scales are starting to move again.... woohoo!!!! Name.............S.W.........C.W........G.W......T o Go Dakota1984 ..... 246 ....... 242 ....... 234 ..... 8 MJSafari ....... 237 ....... 231 ....... 227 ..... 4 Wombat712 ...... 162 ....... 157.6...... 150 ..... 7.6 SueMagoo ....... 243 ....... 235 ....... 230 ..... 5 Missrhondalynn.. 255 ....... 255 ....... 235 ..... 20 MM ............. 213.4...... 208.8...... 205 .....3.8 BeckieT ........ 248.8 ..... 247.8 ..... 240 ..... 7.8 Suzzzie. ....... 312.1 ..... 307.3 ..... 299 ..... 8.3 HUNTERSMOM...... 170 ....... 170 ....... 165 ..... 5 LULUC .......... 182 ....... 176 ....... 170 ..... 6 SWEETY ......... 188 ....... 182.6 ..... 180 ..... 2.6 Joeygirl........ 226 ....... 223........ 220 ...... 3 FarmerE......... 182 ....... 177 ....... 172 ..... 10 Finallythin..... 235 ....... 235 ....... 220 ..... 15 Holliwagz........386.........291.........286...... 5

Awesome dress I'm going to have to check out that shop too!! Everyone looks fabulous!!!!!!!! I'll be posting mine at Christmas Want to get in my full 6 months - every ounce counts lol

Good luck to you Julie!!!! I quit 4 years ago so I can relate! I had smoked for 12 years. I'm excited for you I know it's tough but you can do it!!!!!

Good luck Insub!! It's hard quitting - they always abuse you at the end - overwork you etc. I think they are hoping you leave early etc so they don't have to pay you. I worked at one job that was an absolute nightmare. I would cry on the way in to work it was that bad. When I turned I my notice, my boss made my life a living hell. I REFUSED to give her the satisfaction of not working out my notice and toughed it out to the end. By the time I left, her face was all pinched up like a shrew

You can also buy at home kits :eek: Walgreens has one for $40. I haven't tried it yet but I'm planning too. I've had the full body wraps and I think they are wonderful. Around here it's about $100 per session. However, I would like to focus on my thighs, stomach, arms, and a turkey neck .... hmm, that's starting to sound like my whole body

I have RA. No issues for me either. I couldn't stomach the plaquinil pills crushed or cut up (they are just too nasty to stay in my stomach). I have switched to methotrexate which are such tiny pills that I haven't had any issues - even when I take 6 at a time (granted it does take me while :eek: ) Good luck to you!!

There is another cure for foaming. I swallow about 1/2-3/4 teaspoon of oil/vinegar based salad dressing. The vinegar stops the foaming and the oil makes it slide down sometimes. Doesn't work all the time but a good part of the time. Something like Italian dressing. That's good to know!! I thought I was possessed when I ralphed up foam the other day!!! :sick I'm not getting as much sliming as I was last week but I think I'm going to get some of this pineapple juice to keep on hand!

Lapbandfan - Praise God!!!!!! That is awesome All - my prayer today is that we will feel God's hand with us guiding us, lifting us, carrying us - exactly when we need it. I pray that each of us shows the light within us today for the Glory of God!!

I have always had the runny stopped up nose when I got full; until I got the band. I don't get it anymore. Now I hiccup - which means STOP NOW!!!! I sure wish I could get a softer stop with a little more warning

Thanks MM!! I know a lot of it is the stress at work and I haven't made the best choices. Exercise is not an option with the long days I'm putting in so I've got to get my diet back in order!!! I moved all of 0.2; but thank God it's in the right direction Name.............S.W.........C.W........G.W......T o Go Dakota1984 ..... 246 ....... 242 ....... 234 ..... 8 MJSafari ....... 237 ....... 231 ....... 227 ..... 4 Wombat712 ...... 162 ....... 158.4...... 150 ..... 8.4 SueMagoo ....... 243 ....... 235 ....... 230 ..... 5 Missrhondalynn.. 255 ....... 255 ....... 235 ..... 20 MM ............. 213.4...... 208.8...... 205 .....3.8 BeckieT ........ 248.8 ..... 247.8 ..... 240 ..... 7.8 Suzzzie. ....... 312.1 ..... 307.3 ..... 299 ..... 8.3 HUNTERSMOM...... 170 ....... 170 ....... 165 ..... 5 LULUC .......... 182 ....... 182 ....... 170 ..... 12 SWEETY ......... 188 ....... 182.6 ..... 180 ..... 2.6 Joeygirl........ 226 ....... 223........ 220 ...... 3 FarmerE......... 182 ....... 177 ....... 172 ..... 10 Finallythin..... 235 ....... 235 ....... 220 ..... 15 Holliwagz........386.........297.........286...... 11

Hello all!! It's a crazy week for me at work - 12+ hour days right now I think the extra work and general stress has given me more restriction!! Woohoo!!!!!!!!!! I have to do liquids for breakfast - nothing else will work - my pills and vitamins are hard enough to get down and they are chewable!! The extra restriction is starting to follow me into breakfast and dinner but I can eat solids - just only a few bites!!!! I've still got some Christmas shopping to do - not much; down to picking up gift cards I hope everyone has a fabulous week!! wombat

You look Fabulous!!!! I LOVE the hair - I gotta cut my hair short again

Good morning all!! It's a beautiful yucky day but it's another day in this wonderful journey!! I'm starting off right with a Protein smoothie that I made (I've had better so I'm going to exercise a little prayer to get that down ). I pray that each of us has God's grace and mercy with us today to help keep us on plan! Yours in Christ Geneva (wombat) <><

I have come to almost a screeching halt I'm hoping to just get closer to my goal. I originally wanted 150 by 2/23 so getting it early is still gravy!! Name.............S.W.........C.W........G.W......T o Go Dakota1984 ..... 246 ....... 242 ....... 234 ..... 8 MJSafari ....... 237 ....... 231 ....... 227 ..... 4 Wombat712 ...... 162 ....... 158.6...... 150 ..... 8.6 SueMagoo ....... 243 ....... 235 ....... 230 ..... 5 Missrhondalynn.. 255 ....... 255 ....... 235 ..... 20 MM ............. 213.4...... 209.6...... 208 ..... 1.6 BeckieT ........ 248.8 ..... 247.8 ..... 240 ..... 7.8 Suzzzie. ....... 312.1 ..... 307.3 ..... 299 ..... 8.3 HUNTERSMOM...... 170 ....... 170 ....... 165 ..... 5 LULUC .......... 182 ....... 182 ....... 170 ..... 12 SWEETY ......... 188 ....... 182.6 ..... 180 ..... 2.6 Joeygirl........ 226 ....... 223....... 220 ...... 3 FarmerE......... 182 ....... 177 ....... 172 ..... 10 Finallythin..... 235 ....... 235 ....... 220 ..... 15 Holliwagz........386.........297.........286...... 11 __________________

OMG - y'all look Fabulooooouuuuuuuuus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Insub - you look like you are melting away MM - what a cutie!!! - love the family picture!! (BTW - what do you play or sing?) Lucy - you can really see a difference in how those shorts are fittin your booty CONGRATS to everyone!!! My 6 months will be Christmas day so I'll post it then