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Sweetie, Your surgery is on the 17th of July? So when would bookholder be staying with you? The night of the 17th? I can stay with you also or I can come in when she has to leave. I'm off the 17th and 18th. Do you need someone to take you to the Surgicenter? I could do that for you. I picked Munchkin up and took her back to her hotel. Are you going to stay until the 19th? Or are you leaving on the 18th? Sorry for so many questions, I'm trying to figure it out. I'm going to Cheyenne on the 18th or 19th, I can't remember.

Good Job Lifesaver! I'll update our list! You made me laugh with your post about Mal and the Wii Fit! I could see her at the store text messaging you! That's so sweet of her!

I love that story! Aren't brothers the best? You can always count on them to mess with us!

Oh My Goodness! That is a GREAT story! I love it! I'm glad you were able to get it off! It sounds like we all had cars that were less than par! I remember as a kid we had an old car that had big holes in the floor boards. When my Mom would drive over a puddle (sp?) we would get wet! Nice Memories!

Hey Bikini! WE are a close knit group, BUT not so close that we can't open to embrace anyone and everyone! Come One Come All! The Banditos are the BEST!

Mal! Congrats! On your 2lbs down! You did say DOWN!!! I am so happy for you! I bet you loved seeing that scale move down!!! I know I did! I'm down 7lbs from last Saturday's weight! So I lost 2.4lbs plus the 4.6 that I had gained! keep those numbers coming in!

Bandito Goal ----1st week---- Dee = 20lbs +4.6lbs-7.0lbs Bookholder = 15lbs+0.0 Brandy = 25lbs-4.5 Woofay = 15lbs+4.0lbs Mal = 15lbs +0.0-2.0lbs:thumbup: LA = 23lbs+1.0lb Marcy = 15lbs+0.0 Lapdancer = 20lbs +4.0lbs-5.4lbs:thumbup: Shelbi = 20lbs -2.6 Amieru = 20lbs-2lbs Sidann = 20lbs-4.5lbs Lifesaver = 20lbs-1.0lb-1.5lbs John T = 15lbs-2.0lbs bahotmamma = 20 lbs -1.5lbs Week One Losses - 18.1lbs (6.8%)

Brandy! My first car was hideous! I actually never got to drive it once. My father bought me this 1977 Impala. I turned 16 years old - 2 months after I graduated from High School. My dad said he'd fix the car up for me. It had no steering wheel and was missing some other important parts. First he said he'd have it done by my graduation, then by my 16th birthday, well, I headed to college 2 weeks later and I never got to drive it. While in college, I would house sit for different professors, they asked if I had a license, I did, so they would leave me their cars. One time, I had a Benz SLK, A Lincoln Towne Car and A Jag at my service all in the same week! Little did these people know, my driving experience consisted of driving my Mom's Dodge Cornet Stationwagon to church once a week, at the incredibly quick speed of 30 mph! "Slow down you're going too fast! Do you want me to drive?" Words, I heard every time I was behind the wheel! Then I went to Haiti my sophomore year and drove all over that island! They have a motto when it comes to driving in Port-au-Prince, "First one there wins." All my roommates were too scared to drive, I had no fear! I think I was too stupid to fear!

Bandito Goal ----1st week---- Dee = 20lbs +4.6lbs Bookholder = 15lbs+0.0 Brandy = 25lbs-4.5 Woofay = 15lbs+4.0lbs Mal = 15lbs +0.0 LA = 23lbs+1.0lb Marcy = 15lbs+0.0 Lapdancer = 20lbs +4.0 Shelbi = 20lbs -2.6 Amieru = 20lbs-2lbs Sidann = 20lbs-4.5lbs Lifesaver = 20lbs-1.0lb-1.5lbs John T = 15lbs-2.0lbs bahotmamma = 20 lbs -1.5lbs Week One Losses - 18.1lbs (6.8%) Don't forget to weigh yourself in the morning (tomorrow) and post your loss.

No Problem John! Thanks Sweetness! I'll forgive you! But don't forget to pop on tomorrow and post your weight, please.

It is extremely sad! AND his youngest daughter who is 5 years old -- she lost her Mommy when she was less than a year old, is always asking him when she was going to have a Mommy like other kids. She's really smart! The second daughter reminds me of me when I was her age. She's the sweetest little girl! She's very tenderhearted and loving. The oldest is at that age where she needs a female person in her life -- going through those changes when she's becoming a young woman. I see the good things in this man, even tho few would because he is a bit arrogant! But he truly is a good person and he's allowed me to see him for who he is, because he sees me as his friend, so he doesn't hide his true personality.

hey Marcy! We check in every Saturday! You missed our first check in, but you can give me your weight anytime during the week, if you get a chance to weigh on Saturday! Your posts are always so interesting! I'm always learning something about Alaska! I'm glad to hear that most of the Baby Chicks made it safely! Sorry about the sweet ones who didn't.

Yup! I know how that is! And you can talk to them until you are blue in the face and they just don't get it! I have a really good friend who is a widower. He's cute. He's not super attractive, but cute. He has three little girls. I absolutely adore his daughters. He's forever complaining about being lonely. But yet unless the woman looks like a Super Model, tall, slim, long flowing brown hair, light eyes and big breasts, he's just not intersted! He even says, "I deserve to be with someone who is attractive!" I told him once, he deserves to be happy and waiting for Miss America to come around, he's never going to find that happiness!

Yup Men kill me when it comes to being appearance driven! Then they marry some one who is a hottie and treats them like dirt! There are some beautiful women who are pretty ugly on the inside, just as there are some obese women who are absolutely beautiful on the inside. I'd rather marry a man who was not so attractive appearance wise, but a real handsome man on the inside! That's the difference between men and women. My ex was probably one of the best looking men I had ever seen in real life! He's 50 y/o and still is a hottie! But there were times, he wasn't very nice!

Shelbi, I love you too Sweetpea! "A drive by post" that made me laugh! When I worked in the Ped's clinic doing triage, I used to have the parents bring their rash covered kids to the parking lot and I'd run out and check to see if they had anything contagious! We had a kid walk into a very busy clinic and play in the waiting room and he had the measles! After that we called it "Drive By Rashes" Fun huh? I'm glad you moved that appt up and they figured out what was wrong with hubby! I am sorry to hear it was an MI and there is a block! But I'm glad you have a Cardiac Cath scheduled! Things will get better now and you can get him on the road to being a healthy guy! I hope you enjoy the beach! I'm jealous! Brandy, I'll take you up on that plan -- visit a male stripper at his place of employment AND then we'll find me a man! I hope I didn't offend anyone with my post! I was actually asked out on a blind date for tonight, BUT I got really scared! He's someone I met online! I actually come off pretty well online and on the phone... it's the in person meeting that causes men to suddenly forget their wallets and have to go and get them -- then strangely enough, they never return! It's funny how men can get a picture of me in their minds, even if I've told them that I am overweight. They get this fantasy imagine in their heads from my voice. I've been told I have a nice phone voice. One of my parent's Moms has a 1-900 number and she makes a lot of money... she called the NICU once to see how her grandbaby was doing and I answered. She told me, I could make more money working her 1-900 number than I made working as a nurse. She said, I just had one of those voices. (I have other stories, but it's best not to share them online.):wink2: Mini, I'm going to get a sports car after I'm smaller! Another NSV is that I can now get behind the wheel of my daughter's car EVEN when she has the seat pulled way up for her short little stature! She's 5-3, I'm 5-10. Big difference and previously, if I didn't put the seat back before getting behind the wheel, I'd be stuck and not in a good way! Eek! See ya! dee~

Bahotmamma! That's an adorable picture! She is so happy! Nothing sweeter than being 16 years old, cute as can be and have a sexy new X-terra! Lucky girl! Thanks for sharing your Baby's pic with us!

I'm hoping those three faces are good! Drooling, Smirking, and Thumbs up!

Yes, I'd say the Purple Pumps will be present - along with the velvet handcuffs and a really big Smile across my face and hopefully the face of Mr. Trouble2 also!

Lap Dancer, Very well put! We do have to just take that leap of faith and do what we have to do! Paying for my surgery meant I lost my house. They were building it for me and it was the perfect home. But I spent part of my downpayment on my surgery. I do not think about it negatively! Because I wouldn't have enjoyed my new home if I continued to weigh what I did and feel as bad as I did. I feel like Fatwidow too, I hate to be left with no money in case of an emergency, but I know the quality of my life sucked. I'm so sad I don't get to meet you at the picnic! BUT I totally understand! Waiting for that new Grandbaby Girl is where I'd be too, if I were you! AND BEST OF all is your weight loss this week! Congrats! I hope I lose! Fatwidow, I know what it's like to be lonely. I had men look through me and past me for many years. But yesterday at work, this guy whom I think is just the cutest on earth, saw me and he smiled really big and said, "what's up Trouble?" he called me "Trouble." I replied, "Nothing much, what's up with you Trouble to the second power?" I know that was a nerdy thing to say, but I didn't know whatelse to say, besides, "You're hot! I'm hotter! Your place or mine?" Every head turned at the nurses' station and they looked to see who he was flirting with. When they looked, he said, "Did you see every one had to look to see who you were?" I replied in my sexiest, come and get me voice, "Yes Sir, I did!" Oh My Goodness, I needed a cigarette after that! Lap, Can I borrow your velvet handcuffs? Wait, I might have a pair of my own! Sorry! Seriously, I know lonely! But I also know that I have a long way to go before any man would enjoy being with me! BUT I'm on my way and closer than I was 4 months ago! Also know that I haven't felt this good in 20 years. I have so much energy and I can do things I haven't done forever! I'm so happy I got my band! Mini! Great news for your Son! That is wonderful news for all of you. Your Son will benefit from his new surroundings and you and Dad will too. Being able to work 3 - 12's and not be totally exhausted afterwards is the best NSV yet! I can't wait til you have your NSV's! Brandy! You're a Mom and Mom's make the best multi-taskers! I'm so glad you're going to be at Red Robin's! I can't wait to see everyone again! Bahotmamma! I'll stay off the road only because I know you're daughter is going to be so excited driving that new vehicle - she might not pay attention! We got my daughter a new car for Christmas after high school graduation. I was so excited, I couldn't wait for Christmas to give it to her! I had to drive to her friends' house at 10pm the night I got to town to give her the car. The sad thing is we had it parked in some friends' garage and they have two teen-age boys and the poor guys thought it was for them! AND I have to say, you're lucky to have that man of your's chasing you! Enjoy being caught Girlie! Munchkin! You pretty lady, You! I have to tell everyone here, I think you're adorable! I hope I get to see you again sometime! AFTER you get your feeties fixed! Mal! I got to buy new undies last night in a size 20!!! Wow! Can you believe that? did you really want to know that? Probably not! But I had to share! Well Guys, I figured out how many minutes I worked out in the Month of May and it totaled 1207.18 mins! Can you believe that? Me? Working out? NO WAY! Not Ms D. Slowsky! The Slug of Littleton! The Slouth of Colorado! NO WAY Jose! YES WAY!!! AND I rode 207 miles! I could have gone from Littleton to Vail and back again! AMAZING! FREAKING AMAZING! OKay, I gotta go now and dream of Mr. Dreamy! Hugs! dee~

Hey! Does anyone think those pink peeps are Band Friendly? I just wondered! I actually hate those things, but I called you all "Peeps" so I wondered if you are all Band Friendly! Finally, the end of my long day! An extra shift is a BIG NSV for me! Previously, I would never work 3 - 12's in a row and if we were extra busy and I had to go in on call, I made sure it was not backed up against my long stretch on! I would have died! WELL, I just finished working my 3rd - 12 and I'm going back on Saturday to do a 4th this week. It may not sound like much, but last night I was there til 9pm and tonight til 8pm. I get there at 620am. After work tonight, I went to Lane Bryant to get some new undies! A smaller size! Yeah BABY! Hi Fatwidow! I remember you really well! Nice to see you're back. I remember we talked previously about having the Band when your BMI is high? Mine was over 60 when I had my surgery. I have done very well and haven't regretted my choice once. The thing that made me choose the band is because there is no cutting of the stomach. RNY aka Gastric Bypass and the Vertical Gastric Sleeve both have to cut the stomach. IF my band failed, I would try to do it without another surgery. IF I found I couldn't make it on my own, I'd get the sleeve. BUT I would be very afraid of it because of the cutting of the stomach. The risks are higher when your stomach is cut. That is just my opinion. My insurance insisted that the Band wouldn't be a good choice because the weight loss is too slow and I have so much to lose. I have had several friends get RNY. One is totally disabled in a nursing home due to problems related to her surgery. She's 38 years old. Another weighed almost 500lbs and she had her surgery last June. Almost a year ago and she's only lost 90lbs. I can't say that's bad, but it's not necessarily quick! The band is slower, that is usually true, but it's not the case with everyone. Every person is different, regardless of the surgery they choose. It has to be your decision. Go to Obesity Help and read some of the posts on each forum. Ask them questions about their surgery... read about each procedure and the pros and cons. Good Luck! Mini! I think my fill is good. I'll be ready by the 19th of June for my next one, but for now, this one is doing it's job! I don't like to be too tight, I try to listen carefully to my body and stop when I get my runny nose (my soft sign). Mini, did you call and get a good rate at the Holiday Inn Select? Deb! I have stayed at the Holiday Inn Select in Parker several times. I stayed there 3 nights in a row during a blizzard 12/06. I work at the hospital in Parker and they couldn't get nurses in and we couldn't get home, so the hospital paid for us to stay there for 3 nights. They drove us there each evening and picked us up each morning. The beds are ultra comfy and the rooms are lovely and very clean. I then stayed there again during a spring storm and things were just as comfy and nice. I read on here where someone, I am sorry, I can't remember who, stayed at the hotel and they went out of their way to treat her nice. She had lost her pre and post-op meds and needed the enema for the night before surgery and her pain meds for after the surgery. She didn't have a car since she flew in and came by taxi. Someone from the hotel went to Walgreens and got the meds for her. I thought that was so nice! Mal! How's it going Sweety? Anita! Are you going to be at Red Robin's next week? Michelle! Lovegirl! How's life? Don't forget Peeps, Red Robin June 11th, Wednesday @ 7pm at the Red Robin's at Arapahoe and I-25. Hugs to all! dee~

And you know Mini, I am the complete opposite! I want to graze all morning. Yesterday, I'm a work, we were insanely busy, but all morning, I wanted to eat and eat and eat. This was my morning, between 4am and 1400. I had my half protein drink for pre-breakfast before I rode my bike. Showered, dressed and ate a Morningstar Farm Griller with a 1 oz piece of 2% cheese. When I got to work, I felt the head hunger come on, I felt stressed with pending deliveries and just needed something. I ate a handful of Kashi shredded wheat cereal (10 pieces of cereal - 1/2 serving by measurement). An hour later, the head hunger returned. I had a quarter of a Fiber One bar (2 small bites). Later, I had a handful of blueberries and an Activia LF yogurt with 4 large blackberries. Around 1400, I ran to the cafeteria and had one buffalo sausage with a half serving of steamed veggies. The pizza looked better, but I resisted. I ate that and felt fine for the rest of the day. I got home at 2130, my daughter had made dinner. I wasn't hungry so I went to bed. That's how I am everyday, I just feel like eating and eating and eating in the morning. But around 2 in the afternoon, I'm done. I talked to Tom the PA in Dr. K's office and he said it's probably because I don't eat in the evening, that I am so starved by morning. I pack my lunch the night before and it makes me sick to see how much food I take with me. I measure out my cereal, my pistachios, my almonds, blueberries and blackberries, into tiny baggies. It makes me eat something healthy rather than something unhealthy when I have that, I've got to eat something feeling. I know we aren't supposed to graze because that is an easy way to eat around the band. But some days, it's like I am starved. I feel better about it, if it's food that is healthy. Dr. Oz reminds us that Pistachios are your best nut. They are lowest in fat and they will increase your HDL's. So I count out 30 of them and put them in a baggy. When I'm home on my days off, I can resist the grazing. I just find something else to do. But at work, I just feel that stress and everyone else is eating their donuts, pastries, bagels, etc... Mini, you said, Paula wants you to do a Pre-op diet, but it's not the one that Dr. K had suggested? What do you mean? What did she suggest? I'm just curious. LapDancer! Yup you and me having some reversals to do this week! I'm hoping my scale says, what it's supposed to say on Saturday morning! If not, you'll hear some screaming coming from South Denver/Littleton area around 4am! Bahotmamma, Don't ever feel bad about missing your Mom or feeling that empty sadness. It's a part of our grieving experience. It's real and it's where you're at -- you only lost your Mom a year ago. My goodness, such a short time ago. Mal and I lost our parents a longer time, but yet, we still feel that sadness and yearning. I'm glad you talked to your doctor about your feelings. Take care of yourself, Hon. Okay Guys, work awaits me! Love and Hugs, dee~

Dear Shelbi, I wanted to write you and just say, I hope things are going to go well on Thursday. Dealing with our spouses when it comes to their health is such a difficult thing at times. We love them with all of our hearts and souls and we realize they are men and men, often times, are wired so different than we as women are. It's hard not to nag, because we see what should be happening and is not. But I think a push for them in the right direction is all we can do. You moved his appt. up - that is what you could do. You are supporting him with his new eating and exercise, that is invaluable. I know my ex wanted to be healthy and deny that he was aging and having any problems. He ignored things and neglected to share aches or discomforts with me for fear verbalizing them, might make them more real. Men, more so than women, are good at that. My ex is 50 years old this year. He hardly eats, he doesn't ever sleep and he works 80 hour weeks. I still love him a lot, I always will. He was the man I fell in love with when I was 18 years old. We didn't marry until I was 23, but I always loved him. It's hard to be a wife, so I sympathize with your plight. You say, you're good at nagging -- that is what he'll need. Someone who wants the best for his health and someone who can step up and be his advocate. The best job a wife has -- That's why men who are married, live longer. Because the wife says, "oh no, you're not going to ignore that!" I'll be praying for you guys! You're a good wife, Shelbi. He's fortunate to have you in his corner. Love, dee~

Hi Brandy-Girl! Thanks for posting your loss! You BRAT! 4.5 lbs! That's great! Keep up the good work! Hey Miss Dorkable! I love Coldstone, BUT I love my brand new 4 inch purple leather pumps better! AND if I have to give up Coldstone, chips and every other bad food so that I can wear those hot, sexy shoes, then I will! BUT I have to tell you - my daughter comes home from working at Coldstone and she smells like a big cookie! They make their own waffle cones there! Yum! Shelbi! I'll be praying that things work out for you and your husband. How scary! I agree with you about moving that appt. up. The 16th is too far in the future for that kind of problem! What is wrong with people? Mal! I love the name "Tofu!" AND I love Tofu! Brandy is right, South Beach is also a very good diet that you could live on the rest of your life. But it's almost identical to the Weight Watcher's Core Plan. I'm looking into the Zone diet. 30/30/40. 30-Carbs, 30-Fat, 40-Protein. I would tweak it make it 20/30/50. The good thing about the band is now I'll be able to stick to these things because I won't be so starved. Most diets allow such small portions... I could never do them for long before. OK Mini! How are you doing? Bahotmamma, How was the pretty swimsuit and the swimming yesterday? I better get back to work! Love, dee~

I totally believe in the Drs Oz and Roizen! I love that diet! It's perfect for me! AND not difficult to follow, especially with a band! I did it last year around this time, but without the band, I was hungry a lot of the time.

I'm not sure if it's the same book or not, but one of the Body For Life books is full of recipes and menu ideas.