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Kat, It's so troubling to hear about all that Manda is faced with right now. I will certainly hold her up in prayer. Be assured that you, as well, have a share in those prayers, to help you through all the fear and anxiety, and to give you all that you need, to be the person she needs right now. God bless you both.

Mandy, are you getting around alright? Feeling better?

Sherry,...sweeeeeeeeet bike! Looks real nice!

Eileen what was the name of that book? I need someone to help me think about what I'm eating! I havn't been that good at it myself!

and speaking of that, thanks for the "pep" talk Pat....I needed to unload those feelings too!

Hope the best for everybody this week!

Mandy, I'm so glad to hear the surgery went well and that you didn't need any "new components", lol...be sure to move around...helps the healing (but i'm sure you already knew that) take care gal.

I hope you have the best time of your life, Betty!!! I'm sure you're already there

Kat, that's fab-u-lous news about your PS. May is gonna be a busy time for you, It'll be here before you know it...then you'll be another hottie (like Pat!), already great, and even gettin' better!

Jessica, you're doing so well!!!! I'm so happy for you and all that you've achieved, through all your dedication, WTG!

Pat, Sherry & Eileen, where ARE you guys?

Well folks, til later!!!!

Diane, long time no hear from, gonna give ya a call.

Alright!!!!! :biggrin2: I miss ya gal! hope you're havin' a great time!

jrzy, so glad you checked in! I was thinking about you and hoping you were doing alright. I know the feeling about wanting to CHEW something! I went to sonic and bought a bag of their "party ice" to crunch on. It's great in drinks, 'cause you get those periodic bits of soft crunchy ice to munch on. I think it's like $1.70 for a ten pound bag. I also liked chewing on those fruit pops (sugar free popsicles). As far as the Protein drinks go, I remember that small sips helped to get the Protein down in the beginning. Good luck! you'll be feeling great in no time!

Sherry! happy belated birthday!!!!!! Hope it was great!

Kat, here's hoping all went well with your scan and that your doctor is on board for your PS. Are you going for just the TT? I'm sooooooo happy for you that you got approved!!!!

Oh Pat, I would so love be to be in Fla.! Or maybe I should just say, I'd rather be anywhere where I didn't have to work!!!! Beautiful weather would be an added bonus!! As for my next fill, just not sure about that. Remember that the last time I got a fill, I ended up going back for a slight "unfill."

Betty, you must be runnin' crazy with all the "last minute" stuff!!!! Friday will be here in no time!!!! I looked at the pictures again (of the place) You're gonna have a blast!!!

Eileen, how's the book so far?

Hey everybody, I'm thinkin' of ya too!!! Hope everybody has stress-free, peaceful week!!! :biggrin:

Janine! Hey there gal! glad you popped in to say hi! I was reading about you eating the baked potato fries and chicken, and I said to myself "that would never go down MY band!" I seem to have a real problem with chicken, unless it's real juicy dark meat. I don't have the best numbers (weight lost/ time frame), but I do believe that the band stopped my downward spiral.

Can't stay, I'm at work...Welcome to bandland jrsy!!

No monkeys for me...hee, hee

Mandy...I still have prayers for ya! BTW your pics are GREAT! thanks for posting them! Unlike Some people I know who go on vacation and never post a picture...she looks just like my reflection!!!!

So a week from this Friday you're gone! Fab-u-lous!!!! you're gonna get back so tanned! It's been a long wait, but it's finally here! (wish I could stow away...I wanna go back to the carribean!)

Welcome jrzylioness! All the best to you on your way to "bandland" All the support and answers to your questions are here! Great wealth of info. from "veteran" bandsters!!!

Hey there folks!!!

Sherry, I did the same thing!!! Just couldn't believe nobody had posted...duh!! a new month, a new link! I had even been here once!! then forgot about it!

Kat! OMG! **big grin** so happy to hear insurance approved TT!!!! that's major!!! So happy for ya!

Betty, When are you leaving for the wedding? What did you say the name of the place is? I remember seeing some of the pictures....looked beautiful!!!

Pat, you've been one busy lady lately!!! You're gonna have to give a call when you have time to sit still!!! lol

Mandy, Prayers? You got it, gal! I'm sorry to hear you havn't been well and I'm sending up prayers for you and your doctors.

Even tho' I didn't mention you by name...you know I think about each and every one of you!!!! G'nite all!

Kat! GOOD-NESS!!!!! So happy you're doing better! Thanks for sharing that unorthodox treatment too!

Mandy!!! missed ya gal! Hope things are calming down for you now (for whatever was up) Just glad to see you're back :cursing:

Pat, hope to catch up with you soon.

And to everyone....have a good night and a great day tomorrow!

Hi Nicole! Welcome! I'm not from NJ, I'm from williamsburg VA....I hang out here because I get the best advice from those who have been living with the lapband for years! The folks here are great! VERY helpful, and just good people to chat with. I was banded Oct. 31st and I am so glad I did Good luck with everything!!!!

Betty & Kat, I'm sorry to hear you guys caught that "bug" or whatever it was...I hope you both will be feeling better in no time!!!!

Jessica, WTG! your weight loss has been very impressive!!!! Good job!!

HAPPY Belated BIRTHDAY PAT! :cake::eek::musical_note::tt2::musical_note::party::party::party:

I wish I was there to Celebrate with you yesterday!!!!!!! I hope you had a blast! Heck...why let it stop there? Go'head and celebrate ALL WEEK!!!!!!

We need to get together! :cheers2:

Hey everyone! Just wanted to jump in for a quick moment to say Hi to y'all!

Sherry, you poor thing !!!! sounds like you're being run ragged! Thank goodness you have the opportunity to teach others to relax, heal, revive (forces you to unwind when you need it most!).

Kat, glad to hear you're doing alright.

Eileen....ooooooooooo oooooooowwwwwwwww! maybe imodium and advil? gotta be better than corks and ...um? Duct tape :tt2: really tho', hope youre feeling better soon. :thumbup:

I got a little craving today for a cheesburger...so I rented one from micky D's (just didn't return the rental) LOL

Pat, I've been trying to play catch up since vacation. busy bee! Can't wait to get together again! Just gotta get a handle on things again!

Jessica, GREAT WORK at the gym! Me, well, um....yeah. If it counts for anything, I bought a pair of biking shorts....havn't actually ridden the bike yet!Just hoping that spending that kind of money on a pair of shorts will inspire me! lol!!

See y'all later

Hey Jessica, try posting on trip advisor, DR forum. Maybe sombody could tell you what stores are there.

Jessica, I brought some packets of "Wheybolic" (60 grms.per approx. 6"x6" pk.), bought at the local GNC store. I decided I wanted to pack the potein, so that I wouldn't have to think about where to get it once I got there! And also because when I scooped out my Protein, to put it into food saver bags, it made me think that getting me and my luggage through would probably be much easier without those clear premeasured bags of whitish powder!!!!!

HelloooooOOOOooooOOO!!!! :smile2:

Hey there everybody! First thing's first:

Mandy, so glad to hear that Abi is doing alright, 'cept for maybe a runny nose , Still, sounds like all went well!!! Good deal!

Kat....So sorry to hear about all the pain and difficulties with the new tooth. I had dental problems my whole life. Always brushing & flossing and still not being able to hold onto my molars! When I was in my early 20's (and broke) I had needed many root canals (that I counln't afford!) so I kept telling the dentist to ..."just pull it!" then I almost ran out of molars to pull. No lower molars left on the right side. Was thinking about getting some implants. I would have to have at least ONE implant anyway to anchor a bridge.... I really don't want a bridge.........BUT, I digress!!! Hope your'e doing better today!

Betty, man that UTI sure did sound mean!!!! It sounded like you were already on the mend. I hope this finds you much better!!!

Jessica, I do seem to be "shedding" maybe a little more than usual. I have very,very baby fine hair....so when I start to loose hair, it'll probably be pretty noticeable!!! GRRRRRR! I was taking Biotin (for hair and nails) from the get-go. And I have really tried to get the daily Protein in. I'm s'posed to have 90 grms. a day! Geeze, somedays it's all I can do to get 50 grms. Anyway, I figure if I'm gonna loose the hair, nothing I can do about it. I knew about that probability going into this band thing, and still decided to get the band. And I'm still happy with that decision. No sense in stressin' over it tho' 'cause I hear that may make it worse (I'm sure easier said than done:unsure:) And anyway, if it falls out for 2 months or 10 months, I've read that it does stop! and it does come back!!!! Hang in there...I'm right there with ya!!!! :eek:

Cozumel was GREAT!!!!! No missed flights, no lost luggage! Absolutely wonderful people there. Anything you wanted or needed they'd try to help you with it. Fabulous staff, and a good place to stay. I guess the highlight for me was the "drift snorkle" I did with my SIL. It was sooooooo relaxing! Just get in the Water with snorkle gear and the current did the rest! We would walk way down the beach, then get in the Water and the current would take us right to our hotel!!!! :Dancing_sorry: There were a couple of other "firsts" for me: first time ever doing a NIGHT snorkle....(kinda freaky but fun! Almost as freaky as a waxed coochie! :tt2: ) First time ever walking up 6 flights of stairs (my choice, was too impatient to wait for the elevator) and being able to do it!!!!!! (huff puff puff ). First time, on vacation, that Breakfast was NOT the biggest meal of the day! (OK, that one was kinda tough!...kept getting stuck,

slime, UGH!).

I tried to be good though! A couple of times I did manage to get a Protein shake in. Yeah, on vacation no less!!!! It was pretty funny though, I finished the shake in one of those "GNC live well" shakers, then tried to get the mexican staff member to understand that I needed it rinsed out, and that I would also like a screwdriver. Instead of getting a small cocktail glass and a clean empty shaker...they filled that HUGE container with a screwdriver!!!!!!! Hmmmmm, that must've been the day I dropped you all a line....IN THE FEB. NJ CHAT! :Dancing_wub:

Eileen, Hairy Buns? ??? Sure that was a child's party you were at! LOL. Happy belated B-day to your DD!!!!

All in all, terriffic! did get a tan too! But the photos of me,:sad:....well, let's just say, I got a long way ta go , baby!

Pat, thanks for snaggin' my note from Feb. and posting here. I'll be talkin' to ya real soon. Til then.....see ya later!!! :wub:

Hola Gals! i´m still in mexico! on cozumel island. we leave tomorrow :tongue: when i get settled in at home i´ll catch up with you all! Muchos love!!!! (((hugs)))

Pat it was soooooo good to talk to you last night! It did me some good to share some "band" stuff.....

.....and to anybody wondering, it was just jabber about a bunch o' slime. Yeah, I know...yuck! But regardless, it was good to talk to somebody that you don't have to draw a picture for (like the "never banded"). I'm still happy with my band!

Jessica, good to see you pop in! I was startin' to miss ya!

Kat, how did things go at the appointment?

Hugs for Abi!

Gotta run folks...TTYL!

Betty, when I read that you got your box I just grinned from ear to ear! That's great! I can totally relate to changing clothes until I run out of time! Man! how many times I've done THAT!

Mandy, nice car!!! I like the color too! Sorry you had to go through all that stuff with the car that died though....but this one sure looks cool! I'm sorry Abi has to have the sinus surgery, and I'm sure it'll help her a lot too. I'll have you both on my mind and in my prayers on Thursday.

Gina, your Heidi is a pretty gal :cryin: She looks young and spunky (and, yeah, spoiled! LOL!) I remember my Heidi, in her prime was about 110 lbs.!....I found a paw print on a board in our garage....so BIG!!! needless to say , I got all choked up again.......

You know, Kat....I totally agree with you about the support here, and all these great folks! All the people I work with knew that I lost my pet friend...but not a word. I'm thankful for the friendship and counsel here! I'm glad to hear you're feeling better too!

Pat, how's that tan holdin' up gal? :Yawn: I can't hardly wait 'til Saturday!!!! 80 degrees and blue Water "here I come!" (hope to get a tan of my own on this ghostly white bod!) I learned all the important spanish: where's the bathroom? I'd like a margherita on the rocks with double tequila please. Oh yeah, and a few other assorted words like: excuse me? Please, thank-you and Very Good! also: seafood, butter & garlic!:biggrin2:

Sherry, thanks for the pics!!!!!! Petey is a sweety! and Fred's a beauty beta with digs to match! I like that bowl, and love the way the glass rocks compliment his color. And that tatoo!!!! Better you than me! LOL! I am so dang fickle! I'd love a tatoo for a few years, then wish I had something else after a few years! and yeah, I enjoyed the long post too!

Folks, I hope that when I get back from vacation, I can get off this slippery slope I've been playing with......chocolate! Ice cream! Good Lord! I had weight loss surgery! WTH am I doing???? GRRRRRRRRRR! It's not all the time, or every day...but it shouldn't be happening at all.....when will I ever learn? I'm not defeated though! Just need some exercise.....any exercise!!!!

TTYL

Pat that picture is priceless!:biggrin2: Just HAD to show it to DH (it looked so fun!)...He said you look sooooooooo good!!!!!!!!!!!

Sherry, yeah that's right snow, snow, snow.....boy I've sure been feeling it! I had a Migraine for three days...I could tell the weather system coming through was an intense one! stay safe and warm

Kat, that is so cool about your DD's book!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISPY!!!!!!!!! Hope it's a great one!

Eileen, Awwwwwwww....Susie is sooooooo sweet! I gotta admit, when I was scrolling up and saw her pic, I started to get weepy for Heidi, then started to appreciate Susie in the snow....Wow! 13?!!! Thanks for the encouragement. My DH and me, keep sharing how we break at unpredicted times then have to "buck-up" There's still paw impressions in the backyard. We bought grass seed. :smile2:

Mandy, it's not my birthday....but you can shop at that same place for me too, hee, hee :sad:

Dianne, I sure hope that things are calming down for you after your surgery....anxious to hear from you.

You know folks, I read somewhere on LBT, that someone was banded in October and has lost something like 80+ lbs. so far!!!!!!!! Yikes! I was banded Oct. 31, and I'm nowhere NEAR that:sad: Of course I DO have food issues!!!!!!!!

Later

Pat, thank you. I have shared the hugs.

Mandy, what sweet words to comfort and encourage!!!!! thank you!

Jessica, I appreciate the hugs and prayers. Right now everything just seems so "off".

Dianne, how are you feeling today? I hope things are starting to turn toward things getting better & better every day!

Sherry!!!!!!!! You're a "Super Moderator"! YEA!!!! You're gonna be such a healing positive force for LBT and all the folks (like me) that look to LBT for support!

Kat, I was always plagued with dental delights! (not!), I can really empathize there! I hope your (and your Drs.') efforts gain you the help you want for the PS.

Only nine more days til I'm in the 80 degree weather, drink in hand, floating toward the "swim up bar" .

Everybody have a good nite :wink2:

Hi folks........not gonna stay long, just wanted to share that I had to put my faithful friend of 11 years, to sleep. Heidi was a part of us, and losing her has been very painful. It was "time", but right now, knowing that we did the humane thing is not comforting me very much right now. After tears through the night, and a splitting headache this morning, I called in sick at 5:30 this morning. (left a message on the machine)

Got to go in tomorrow......Her being gone has really hit me hard.

Girls, I didn't read all the posts very closely (not thinkin' too swift)....but I do hope that you both (Kat & Dianne) get to feeling better real soon.

Pat, Betty, Sherry, Mandy, Eileen, Jessica, Cindy, Anne and everyone...sorry about the "weepy" post.:cursing:

Heidi.bmp

Hey there lovelies, Hope everyone is doing alright!

I seem to be having a one bite "stuck" day WTH???? Just when I think I have it all figured out....... Oh well, it keeps me on my toes, and I still can't complain! I feel like I've dodged the bullet on latent diabetes (I hope)

Today I treated myself to some new lingere (sp?), DH is so complimentary about the weight change. He's the greatest!!! Has always been there for me, no matter what.

Countdown's still on!!!! 13days 'til Cozumel Mexico!

It's still cocktail hour, Pat.....I'm toastin' ya! Have a great time:cheers2:

:embaressed_smile:Carla, my computer screen must have been set so that I missed the "Zannie, Hi.."part Sorry!:wink2:

And Pat, it's 13 days, but who's counting? OH YEAH,MEEEEEEEEEEE!:wink_smile:

How's it going Gina

Who are you asking, Carla? Who is your doctor?

I have been doing pretty good:) I don't regret my decision at all. The Psyc eval., in my opinion, was just to make sure you understand the procedure, the risks, what you perception is of it (do you have realistic expectations).....really, it was just no big deal :wink_smile:

Hey there everybody! I haven't checked in for a while now and it appears that a lot has happened.

Betty, I'm sorry to hear about your loss at your uncle's passing. ((hugs)).

Mandy, Happy (belated) birthday. I had my hardest birthday at 29. go figure. These days its just better and better. I don't worry about where I should be in my life anymore, just that I'm in it! LOL!

Sherry, do you do the hot stones too? My SIL used to do the reflexology until it startedto take its toll on her wrists. I remember her going out to Arkansas (I think) and bring back crystals. We vacation alot together...it's great to have such fun with family. parakeet sounds cute :thumbup:

Kat, soooooooo sorry to hear about your DH's accident. Glad he's on the mend but, dang! that sounds painful!

Elieen, you sound like your'e doing alright...keeping everybody in stitches! funny stuff LMAO!

Pat, so sorry about my distraction the other night on the phone. I don't like night driving, let alone when DH is giving me all kinds of signals, or lack of on where to turn, LOL! Traveling to Orlando and meeting up with friends sounds like lots of fun! I hope to hear from you soon.

Only 19 more days till vacation! Yea! My band has been very persnickety lately. Just a few bites then that's it. but then today, it seemed wide open ????

As usual, thinking of all y'all! :eek: