georgia girl

I hate it too! I just ended up clicking on the LapBandTalk.com logo (right beside Boo Boo Kitty) and it took me back to the original sign on screen. I'm all for change, but not when something doesn't need fixing.

Thanks. I'm trying to stay positive and think the best. Here's what I had today: B'fast- nothing Lunch- 1/2 chicken breast, 1 roma tomato Snack- handful of cashews, 10 grapes Dinner- 1/2 chicken breast, sauteed mushrooms, apple

I heard the comment, but it didn't come across as anything other than Syesha saying Ramiele was her closest friend there, to me. I'm confused at what else it could have meant? :huh2:

That's who I was thinking, but that's also what I thought last week, so who knows???

I second that statement!!! or third or fourth, whatever.

Well, I went to the doctor this morning and they had the results from my culture. I have MRSA staph. So, they had to put me on a different anitbiotic because the one I am on will not do any good. It wasn't the news I was hoping for, but it is what it is. Honestly, MRSA scares me to death. I just hope my DH and son don't get it too!

Okay.....at least I know I'm not crazy then, lol.

I started taking my son to the YMCA a couple of weeks ago, for 2 hours a day, while I work out in the gym. He's 2 yrs old and really attched too! He crys every time I leave him. It's tough but I leave him in there crying because at some point, he has to get used to not being with me 24/7. The ladies there are very nice and loving and they tell me he stops crying a few minutes after I leave, so that makes me feel a little better. Honestly, I wish I had started doing this sooner as well.

You're all wrong........I love mine the mostest (don't you love how I make up words)

BBK........you rock!!!!

Here's a description of jicama that I found on the internet Jicama is a crispy, sweet, edible root that resembles a turnip in physical appearance, although the plants are not related. Jicama has been cultivated in South America for centuries, and the vegetable is quite popular in Mexican cuisine. Jicama has a unique flavor that lends itself well to salads, salsas, and vegetable platters. The roots can sometimes grow to be quite large, although when they exceed the size of two fists, they begin to convert the sugars that give jicama its sweet flavor into starches, making the root somewhat woody to the taste. Jicama is actually a legume, and it grows on vines that may reach 20 feet (six meters) in length. The vines tend to hug the ground, terminating in tubers that may grow up to 50 pounds (22 kilograms) in size, although the majority of jicama roots sent to market are approximately three to four pounds (1.3-2 kilograms) in weight. Before eating, the coarse brown outer layer of the jicama should be peeled to reveal the white inside. When choosing jicama at the store, look for medium sized, firm tubers with dry roots. Do not purchase jicama that has wet or soft spots, which may indicate rot, and don't be drawn to overlarge examples of the tuber, because they may not be as flavorful. Jicama will keep under refrigeration for up to two weeks. Jicama is excellent raw and is sometimes eaten plain. It can also be used as a substitute for Water chestnut in Chinese dishes, in which case it should be thrown in right before serving. Jicama also appears in stews, juiced drinks, stuffings, and a variety of other recipes. In addition to having a unique flavor and texture, jicama takes flavor well, making it well suited to culinary experimentation. Jicama is a great source of Vitamin c and is fat free—making it a superb on-the-go snack. Jicama grows best in warm, dry climates. It can be planted and grown year round, although tubers form better during the winter time. Jicama plants sprouted in the late spring tend to produce extremely robust tubers by the winter, while jicama planted in the summer produces the most flavorful tubers, although they are typically somewhat smaller. Jicama prefers full sun and moderate rainfall, and it is subject to frost damage, making it a poor choice for northern climates. In addition, jicama produces a natural insecticide in the above ground vine, meaning that the plant protects itself from harmful pests.

I'm so glad Dylan is better. That's interesting about the medicine making him act crazy. My son took an antibiotic once that made him hallucinate. He was only a year old, but he was looking up at the ceiling and acting really scared for a while. He didn't sleep hardly any for days. I made sure the doctor wrote down which antibiotic, so he wouldn't get it again. I am ready to start back up tomorrow. I still have plenty of fresh veggies and fruit. Speaking of not finding groceries, I've looked at every grocery store in my town for Jicama. Wal-mart used to carry it, but I haven't seen it the past few times I've been. I don't know if it's seasonal or what. Anyway, hope you have a good week as well.

Hi Helen! Welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery, it will be here before you know it! It's good that your not nervous. I was a nervous wreck, lol. Anyway, it's nice to meet you and good luck to you. Keep us updated on your surgery!

Hi mstars and welcome to LBT! I had surgery 9-20-07 and I was nauseated for an entire week after my surgery. I never threw up but I came close many times. I think I was dehydrated. As far as getting in the protein, I did the best I could but I wasn't getting in 60 grams for at least a few weeks. I would say just drink what you can and just keep sipping. Are you able to get down liquids pretty well?

Welcome to LBT Jessi! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. It's really nice to meet and thanks for sharing your story. Good luck to you and keep us posted on your progress!

MrsFlipFlops Several years ago I lost about 50 lbs doing the Atkins diet. I went from 301 to 250. Once I lost down to about 260, I started having regular periods again. Of course I gained all the weight I lost back plus more. My periods starting becoming irregular again. I would only have one every few months. I was actually on my period the day of my surgery (how embarrassing, right?). Since I've been banded, I've had a period every month. I guess just losing that little bit in the beginning made all the difference. I weighed 330 when I started my pre-op diet, two weeks before my surgery. I probably lost about 15 lbs the first week after surgery. And then pretty consistently ever since. I know it's different for everyone, but just losing that little bit helped me tremendously. Good luck to you and hope everything works out for you.

Whoooo Hooooo..........foxy! :tongue: See, I told you to put the picture of you in the dress beside a before shot and you would see how good you look! I love it when I'm right :smile2: Seriously, that transformation is just AMAZING! What's even more amazing is how much happier you look!

I thought I heard somewhere that there was going to be a contestant who had Gastric Bypass that failed. Maybe I dreamed it, but I could swear I saw it on a commercial or something? Anyone else remember hearing that?

You know, that's what I do if I am having a really bad day with the weight battle. I look at my before and current and I can really see the difference. It keeps me motivated!

DH and I are trying as hard as we can to put back money each month so we can pay off our bills early and start saving for a house. I am currently taking some online classes to be a medical transcriptionist, so I can work from home. It will be a while before I finish, but I look forward to the extra income. Hmmmm....tips to share? I would have to say hidden storage has been a life saver. We do have a little shed in the backyard that we can store our big items in but it's all the little junk that I have trouble storing. I have several decorative trunk-like items that I have collected over the years that I use for hidden storage. It's great for things like baby toys, arts and craft supplies, or any other decorative items that I don't have room to display right now. I've even seen storage ottomans. In our laundry room, I have a very inexpensive fold-out table. I filled up all the big plastic totes that I've accumulated through the years (with my son's clothes that he has outgrown and other stuff too) and put them underneath the table and hid them by putting an inexpensive table cloth over the table. It hides all the totes and gives me more room for storage. Hidden storage really does help make my house "look" like I have more room than I actually do. The worst thing I have trouble with is my kitchen. It is really tiny and I don't have much cabinet space for dishes, pots and pans, and food items. I am thinking of getting one of those pot racks that hang from the ceiling. Then I could hang my pots on that and have more room for the other stuff. I've had trouble finding one in my price range though, so maybe I'll come across one that's affordable soon. That's all I can think of for now, but I'll keep thinking on it and see what else I can come up with. I wish you and your family the best during your move. It can be frustrating at times, but I've learned how to make it work over the years and I'm sure you will too.

We also rent a small cottage-like home. We chose that route because it is much more affordable for us to rent right now. It used to really bother me that we were living somewhere that wasn't really "ours", but I have since overcome that feeling and I'm very content with where we are. It will probably be many years before we are able to buy or build our own home. Anyway, good luck with selling your house!

I watched one of the online shows, the one where she goes to the doctor (I think it was the 10th's show). Very interesting to me. I may have to watch it now just to see what happens. That's all I need, another soap opera to watch, lol. My curiosity has gotten the best of me, so I'm sure I will tune in to it.

Isn't that being judgemental? My DH works his a$$ off so I can stay at home with our son. There are some weeks, financially, we cut it very close. We've made a lot of sacrifices to make this work. And No, we do not get any kind of government subsidy that is paid for by you or anyone else. However, I don't agree that every mother/father should stay home with their child until they start school. For some parents, it's just not possible and I totally respect that. Being a stay at home mom or dad, isn't for everyone. You know, when I was in school and people would ask me what I wanted to be when I "grew up", my answer was "a stay a home mom". It's always been my dream, I never really had any other career goals for myself. After High School, I worked with children at the YMCA and I always knew that being a SAHM was for me. Just as college isn't for everyone, being a stay at home parent isn't for everyone either. Ultimately, it's a personal choice that involves a lot of factors.

I'm glad you got your book! It really makes sense to me too! My leg is a little better, I think. I don't want to gross you out by the details, but I pretty much have a hole in my leg. I wasn't expecting it to look this way, it freaks me out a little. I still have a hard knot around the hole in my leg though. I go back to the doctor in the morning, so i hope to have a good report from him. I've got to get back on track this week too! I haven't done so well with my food choices this weekend. It's hard to make good choices when you are feeling bad and down (okay.....pity party is over). Anyway, I'm going to start hard again tomorrow. I really need to make the right food choices because I won't be exercising for a little while. Is your kiddo better?

Mia, you look great! I can tell a big difference in your face as well. Congratulations on the weight loss, you are going to make a beautiful bride!