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Hope it works! Mal, Lifesaver, Denise Bookholder, Tied2bfit AND Mal's hubby hiding in the back! What a Goofy guy! smaller banders.bmp

Yes! I saw him in the picture! Isn't that funny? What a funny guy your husband is! I'll try to resize the picture when I get home tonight. Sorry it's so big! When we post our meals, exercise and water consumption, if you have questions just post them. I think it's a good variety, considering it's so much protein.

Do you have clothes that just don't fit right, now that you've lost those ugly pounds?:w00t: Come to Dr. Kirshenbaum's office:sneaky: May 21st @ 6pm to 7:30pm:tongue_smilie: and swap them with other successful Banders!:thumbup: Please email Natalie if you plan to attend! ncardenas@lapbandrockies.com Thanks!!!

Today is the first day of my Plataeu Buster's Diet! I wanted to post my eating plan if anyone wants to join me. S- Low Carb Slim Fast Protein shake (20 gr. protein) B- 2 eggs (13 gr. protein) S- 2oz of Morningstar Farms Breakfast Sausage (20gr. protein) L-3oz of grilled chicken (leftover from RR) (25gr. protein) S-Activia Yogurt Lowfat/splenda (5 gr. protein) D-3oz of ground turkey patty (23 gr. protein) S-dandilion tea w/lemon and splenda cranjuice Total protein: 106 grams! 94oz of water planned Rode my recumbent bike for 35 mins this morning! (thus the reason, I couldn't figure out how to resize the RR picture!) Thanks Shelbi! Aren't we just lovely? I love all of our faces! It was so nice to see Mal, Bookholder, Lifesaver and it was great to meet Denise! I hope Anita and Michelle and Marilyn can come next time!!! If anyone, can capture my picture and resize it and then repost it, I'd love you forever!!!:thumbup::w00t:

When I get home tonight, I'll resize my picture! Sorry! Gotta get to work now! See ya, dee~

Good for you Sister! I am so proud of you! That's a huge step! I can't say I would do the same, I hate being told to do something. I think it's from my childhood, when I had to wash dishes and clean bathrooms! :thumbup: See ya, dee~:w00t:

Hey Mal! I loved seeing you last night! Listen Sister, if you're interested let's do that Plateau Buster's Diet together. We can start it on the same day and post each day as to what we're eating, exercise and water. This way, we might be more accountable to ourselves and one another. Anyone else what to join us? Just let me know! I've got your back!!! Love, dee~

Sorry Shelbi! I have the picture, it's at home in my camera AND my dear daughter will upload it when she gets home tonight. When I got home last evening from RR, she, my darling daughter was uploading songs on to my new I-POD, that she got me for Mother's Day!!! What a sweetiepea, she is! Sorry for the delay! hey! I just read your post! You're almost to Onederland! I'm so jealous! Evious! Absolutely Green with Envy! AND believe me, it isn't easy being GREEN! But I am! I'd love to be going to Onederland! dee~

Do you have clothes that just don't fit right, now that you've lost those ugly pounds?:hurray: Come to Dr. Kirshenbaum's office:sneaky: May 21st @ 6pm to 7:30pm:tongue_smilie: and swap them with other successful Banders!:cry_smile:

Greetings and Welcome KCGirlieGirl! Shelbi and I will have the Loser's Bench all warmed up for you! Join all of us there as you start your journey! This is a great place for support! My name is Dee, I was banded 14 weeks ago and my only regret is that I didn't do it earlier! Like 10 years ago!

How to break a plateau #1 - Do this for 10 days to break a plateau #2 - Drink 2 quarts of Water a day #3 - You must have 45 grams of Protein supplement and all your vitamins/minerals supplements each day #4 - You may consume up to 3 oz of the following high protein foods, 5x a day beef pork chicken turkey lamb fish eggs low fat cheese cottage cheese plain yogurt or artificially sweetened (?) Peanut Butter beans/legumes You may also have: sugar free popsicles tea or coffee sugar free soda sugar free Jello broths/bullion (sp?) crystal light drinks #5 - If it's not on the list, you can't have it for 10 days!!!! #6 - Keep a food diary and try to get up to 30 mins of exercise daily

Brandy, where are you? We missed you last night at Red Robin's. I hope I didn't say something to offend you! I know you had confessed to a bad day... we've all been there, Dear. I was there big time this last weekend! Yesterday, it seemed, I struggled all day, my emotions were on a roller coaster and I was either nauseous because I was upset or I was stuffing food in my mouth. PMS sucks! Families suck! Mean people suck! Cookies don't suck! or do they? I love you Brandy-girl and missed you last night!:cry_smile: dee~

Yes, Honey! Today is a new day! I had a horrible bad ugly terrible weekend! I beat myself up about it - then I finally realized it's not worth it. I'm PMS'g so right now I could eat a horse, a squirrel and a small dog. I'm not sure they're all band friendly, but I'd try!:cry_smile: Take care, dee~

I don't know about others here, but let me tell you my situation. I weighed over 400lbs when I went to see Dr. K the first time. My BMI was extremely high. I feared, I weighed too much for the surgery, but he assured me that he would be able to place a band. I also had mild hypertension, polycystic ovarian syndrome, pre-diabetes, and high cholesterol. I was on Metformin for my PCOS and pre-diabetes, I was on Lisinipril for my HTN and Lipitor for my cholesterol. If you looked at the full picture, I was a very bad candidate for any type of surgery requiring general anesthesia. Today, I am off the Metformin and I'll take my blood test in June to see if I can stop taking the Lipitor. My BP's are normal now. My blood sugars are totally normal and I can't wait to see what my A1C is now. My A1C has never been higher than 5.8, but I had fastings that were in the 110's - now my fastings are all in the 90's. Getting the band was the best thing I have ever done for myself. Don't worry until you talk to Dr. K. Things will be okay. You want to be safe too and if he thinks the surgery wouldn't be a good option for you, he'll tell you. Trust that he will have your best interest and safety in mind. Okay? Good Luck Dear! dee~

Don't forget Red Robin tonight! I-25 and Arapahoe 7pm! Tonight, Wednesday, May 14! Can't wait to see everyone!

thanks Liteweight!!! i hope i never have to have one!

brandy go to my blog and read, "the naughty chair" --- www.tiedtobefit.com. don't beat yourself up anymore -- start fresh Honey!

Liteweight, How much extra does he charge for a fill under fluro? Just curious! dee~

Nosey Rosey Here! Sidann, Where are you having your surgery? Parker or Aurora? Good Luck Sweetpea! We'll be waiting to hear from you after your Band is in place and you're feeling up to it! Hugs, dee~

Michelle! It is so good to hear from you! I'm so happy to hear your good news! You deserve to have a wonderful man in your life, someone who loves you and your body! What a special gift he's giving you! Acceptance and Love! You're a lucky girl! I'm sorry, we'll miss you at Red Robin's! don't stay away too long! Savor each moment of your sweet new love! Love, dee~

Wow! Everyone is doing great!!! I just wanted to pop in and say, Happy Mother's Day to all my Banditos! Whether you're a new Mom or a seasoned Mom, I wish for you a sweet day. Of all the jobs, I've ever held, being a Mommy has been the best and it's the one I am most proud of. luv, dee~

Does anyone know how to find out what our Reps say? I have 6 and have no idea how I view them! I know Lapdancer posted the instructions, but I can't find the post! Help!!! :frown: Computer Dummy, Line one!

Mal! You made my day! I can't wait to see everyone at Red Robin's! 7pm! Arapahoe and I-25! Wednesday, May 14th! Please join us Michelle, we need all of the juicy details! Anita! Can you be there? Brandy? Bookholder? Denise? John? Lifesaver? Liteweight? Anybody out there - in town, Banditos - join us! Mal, I hope you have a very very Happy Mother's Day! Hugs and Kisses, dee~

Okay Denise!!! Welcome back from Paris! Did you just have a great time!? How did you lose weight on vacation? Wow! Red Robin is now set for Wednesday! I look forward to meeting you! Red Robin, Wednesday, May 5-14!!! dee~

Aviatrix, I am very sorry you had a bad experience. I have found him to be very competent and never rude. Good Luck with your New Band Journey and I hope you do have great success. You deserve it, regardless of where you went to get your band. Take care! and again, I am sorry for your bad experience. dee~