georgia girl

I was so glad to meet everyone there. Nip, I can't tell you much about what was discussed regarding the "official" support group. I used my GPS system for directions and it sent me on a wild goose chase, so I was 15-20 minutes late. It was showing that Applebee's was in the woods, lol. I do know that they are going to try to start it up in August though. It's really exciting though, can't wait! Has anyone heard from Mia? I know she was supposed to be back from her honeymoon yesterday. Where has everyone been? Haven't heard from many Bagnato Bandits lately...

Thanks Froggi! I appreciate it.

Thanks! I've done a little research about leaks and many people say that the fill needle can cause a leak. With the exeption of my first fill, she has hit it on the first try every time. The first fill hurt like heck and took 3-4 sticks until she got it. Apparently if the needle misses the port hole, it can puncture the tubing, causing a leak. I don't know though. Either way, it's nothing I've done so I don't think I should be responsible for it. I'm praying we are wrong and I have nothing to worry about because my finances are really tight right now.

Sorry you've been sick but I'm glad you are feeling better. Can't wait to meet everyone tonight. See ya'll there!

I think I'm in the minority too. I really like her. I think she's one of those people you either love or hate. Her personality is one of kind, it's probably annoying to some people. She either relates to you or she doesn't. I agree, that wasn't the smartest thing to say, but I still like her.

Oh man, I hope she feels better soon. There has been a bad virus going around here in Moultrie too. I will see ya there tomorrow.

Welcome Doobee! Glad you are joining us! Leslie, where have you been? We are still on for tomorrow night, aren't we?

I buy groceries bi-weekly (on payday). Here are some things I always get: nuts yogurt protein shakes fresh fruit- all kinds (lovin watermelon and cantalope right now) fresh veggies- spaghetti squash, fresh corn on the cob, etc. frozen mixed veggies lentils Tostitos spinach dip- I use it in everything, even in whole wheat pasta salad instead of salad dressing! protein bars cheese to snack on whole grain crackers 100 calorie popcorn

Hey ya'll! I met Leslie for the first time today at my appointment and she said that she and Terri will probably stop by at our meeting to discuss the support group. They are getting serious about starting up a program. I, for one, am very excited about it! I can't wait! Hope to see all of you there tomorrow! Tomorrow at Applebee's, 6:00 right?

Hello everyone! I just got home from my appointment at the OTC. First off, I'd like to say that I just met the new lady, Leslie, and she is wonderful! I was pretty nervous about someone new starting but I love her, she's great! I gained one pound since last time I went. I was telling Leslie that I was able to eat things like pizza with no problem and she didn't think that was normal so she decided to check my Fluid level. It was checked in April (end of the month) and I had lost about .50cc, which they didn't think was uncommon. Well, she checked it today and I've lost .75cc in a two month span, which isn't normal. She told me not to freak out yet though. She replaced the .75cc that I lost and wants me to come back in a month so she can re-check the fluid level again. It would explain a lot if I do have a leak. I've never been able to keep restriction. It holds for a week or two, then it's back to being able to eat a horse. I feel pretty sure that I have a leak even though it hasn't been officially confirmed. Having to have surgery again doesn't bother me as much as figuring out how I am going to deal with it. Will Dr. Bagnato's office cover the cost? Does insurance cover? Who has to pay what insurance doesn't cover? That is my major concern because I don't have the money to pay for another surgery. Even if insurance covers 90%, I don't have the money to pay for the 10% I'll owe. It took all of my saving to pay for the portion I owed on my initial surgery. I really am trying not the freak out yet but it's hard. I am going to focus on doing the best I can and try not to let it get me down. I'm just going to have to make good food choices and work my butt off in the gym until I get all this sorted out. Anyway, thanks for listening. On a positive note, Leslie said they are getting serious about starting a support group for us. I am really excited about that!

I love this thread too! Great NSV's everyone!

BBK, you look fabulous!! What a transformation!

Hello everyone! I am back from the beach and I had a great time. I think this little break from LBT was good for me. It helped me put my priorities in order. Anyway, just wanted to say hey to everyone. Looking forward to our meeting!

Hey Leslie! All of those sound pretty good. Like I said, I'm game for anything. I know the bar & grill places have soup and I think the steak houses probably do too. I'm sure I could fine something where ever we decide to go. I'm excited about it, can't wait to finally meet everyone!

Okay, I said I was finished here, but as you can see by this post, I am not. I feel bad about my posts here. I shouldn't have posted what I did here on this thread. For that, I am sorry. I usually try to stay away from the drama but for whatever reason, I felt the need to post. It shouldn't have happened, period. Brandy, like you, I am also passionate about my opinions. I got caught up in the moment and I apologize for disrupting the thread even more than it already was. Next time I'll be sure to take it to the appropriate place. My conscience was biting at me, so I felt the need to address it and apologize. Hope you all can forgive me for being inappropriate.

LOL! That brought back a funny memory. Me and my mom nicknamed my sister "Sybil" a long, long, time ago. She was a pretty moody teenager and we thought the name was fitting, lol. Anyway, we called her that for quite a while. I'm just glad she outgrew all that moodiness, lol.

Hey everyone! Just wanted to post and tell all of you to have a wonderful week. I am leaving in the morning for the beach and won't be back until Friday. I'll be lost without my LBT fix, lol! Anyway, hope ya'll have a great week and I'll talk to ya'll Friday!

LOL! :redface: You know, you could have used that as an excuse and just forgot about the run, but you didn't. It's amazing what you can do when you put your mind to something! Good for you! I'm glad it worked to your advantage!

Where did you buy the Naked protein shakes? I think I may have seen them in walmart before but I'm not sure...

Good for you BBK! Your first set turned out amazing! I hope you decide to share the new ones with us. I would love to see them!

Congrats Lonestar! What an accomplishment!

I agree with this. I have many off days too. Heck, I've had quite a few lately, but I don't come up with a million excuses as to why I fall off the wagon. I could come up with a few that might make me feel better about what I've done, but it wouldn't be right not to own up to it and take responsibility. What good would come out of that?

Hey, ya'll are the one's who started it, so don't lecture me on this not being the appropriate place! Practice what you preach. This started out about self-esteem until you turned into something else. No one to blame but you for that one. I'm finished here, so best of luck to you!

Okay, to me, it seemed you were defensive before that post. After her second post (post #11) you said because she was at goal, she felt it was okay to make derogatory comments about fat people and you accused her of being self-loathing before that. Heck, that would make me heated too because that is not what she said! I think that is where this started getting ugly. Is saying that she was lazy as a fat person implying that you or anyone else is? I don't think so. At 330 lbs, I was lazy and I admit it. What's wrong with that? I'm sure you won't agree with me, but I say we agree to disagree and move on.

Which post did she change or remove, was it her third one?