keri

:cry Hi- I'm so sory for the late notice- I have to take care of my Goddaughters due to a minor family emergency! I'm so sorry.... Have fun- wish i could be there! Keri

Hello- I will be there on Sunday with my girlfriend- so 2 total! Thanks for orgnizing. Keri

Hi- I would love to attend- I'm not sure if a date has been nailed down- but i'm free the Sunday 11/19 not Saturday.... I'm excited to see all the Chicago/Illinois folks- I live in Dundee but work in the Loop. Hope i get to see you guys! Take care- Keri

Hello- Thanks everyone for your support! I really appreciate it. I'm scheduling my fill for this week or next week whenever they can fit me in. I'll keep you posted on how it goes. It's so refreshing to hear from people in the same situation- I think everyone around me thought the weight was going to fall off like GB surgery- (i have a friend that had GB and she is almost back to where she was before- lost/gained) What i tell them is i'm happy that i've maintained and every other time i've lost 30+ lbs. i've gained it back! The weight didn't come on overnight- so it won't come off that way either. So- we walked yesterday- i ate heathy food- and i'm cleaning out my cupboards and fridge today of anything that isn't a heathy choice.... I love the support here- you guys are the best! I can't wait to update my ticker and share the success your support has brought me! Much Love to all my LBT Angels! Thanks-:biggrin1:

Hello Everyone- I haven't posted or been on this site in a long time. I think i'm in lap band denial. I've only had two fills my last fill was in January 2006. I know that if i don't have a fill i don't have restrication at all. I have maintained my weight loss but i haven't lost any weight in the past year. I'm not following the rules- it's so hard for me to break thru the phsyological impact of food on my life. I use food as the band-aid for everything. I need to get a fill. I need to exercise. I need to step away from the ice cream. I need help! So- i'm rejoining lap band talk- calling for my fill this week- loaded up with heathy groceries yesterday. Here is to a new me! Keri

Hello- I make Cranberry sauce every year- it's easy and tasty- 1 bag fresh cranberries zest and juice of one orange 1/2-1 cup of brown sugar (depending on tartness of berries) 2 tsp ground ginger a little Water 1/2 cup or so- Put whole berries in sauce pan- zest and finely chop the orange zest- add to cranberries- squeeze orange juice into cranberries- add 1/2 c brown sugar and add ginger and 1/2 cup water- stir well and set on low heat and start simmering- just stir once in awhile and don't boil- You see it start getting saucy and berries will pop! Taste to see if you need more sugar- cranberry sweetness differs so much- and if you need to add a little more liquid use oj or water- serve room temp- so yummy. My Dad and I are cooking at his house- last year was my house- We have about 10 people this year and I can't wait- I love to be around my family and as a former chef- I love to cook and cook. My Dad has a great big kitchen and we have a ball. We are having- Spring green salad with fresh beets, haxelnuts, pears and goat cheese Turkey and gravy Cornbread Stuffing Mashed herb-parmasean potatos Sweet Potatos w/ mini marshmellows (of course) Corn pudding Whole wheat rolls and chive-cheddar biscuits brussel sprouts with pancetta and red onions pumpkin Pie and Blueberry Pie This year I'm going to take a tablespoon of everything and enjoy without stuffing myself! Happy Turkey day to you all.

I got Schindler's List and Gandhi- just like ChiChiGirl. That was fun.

Thanks to you all! I'm so inspired after reading this post! I have been eating too much at night too! And- not drinking enough H20- and exercise weel, I've been promising to step it up past walking and I joined the gym on Tuesday- well I promised myself 4x week at the gym and I haven't gone yet..... Well- forget that, I'm going now! Work out and Water..... my new mantra I won't fail myself or my band!!!!!

Yes, we had a great time- we missed the other Chicago bandsters- that's for sure- okay I will post our pic- but it may take me a little while to figure out how to do it! Flat top grill was great- yummy food. Can't wait for the next one- Great pick Mandy! Mandy has promised to post pics from her "adults-only" Disney trip- can't wait to see them. Chicago Bandsters- we are planning an April 2006 Chicago/Illinois/Wisconsin Bandster Bash- I volunteered my home- I live northwest of the city- Mark your calendars!

Hi Mandy- I'm bringing my girlfriend Tab with me tommorow. Thanks- Are we at 4:00 or 4:30?

Okay Chicago.....4:30 p.m. --- Sunday (Tommorow)---- Chicago Luncheon Can't wait to meet you all..... Flat Top Grill 1000 W. Washington Blvd. 312-829-4800 Pick and choose from more than 70 fresh ingredients and create your own stir-fry at this West Loop location in a loft-like space with brightly colored walls. Flat Top offers seasonal game, seafood, meat, fruit and vegetables, plus 25 homemade sauces. Cooks grill up your meal and serve it at the table. Don't like what you created? Hit the stir-fry bar again and mix it up. Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday

Wishing Well Terrance Trent D'Arby- What ever happened to him??- I loved that album... Okay- Here's one- But sometimes I'd feel more fulfilled Making Christmas cards with the mentally ill I want to live and I want to Love I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of