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Hi Mal!! LapDancer, so if I accidently dropped your husband's toothbrush in the toilet -- would you never kiss him again? Dynamo, I was looking for the cookies too! We could make them with oats, blueberries, walnuts and cranberries, Don't they sound yummy? Anita, You are rocking that band!!! Our poster child for the Banditos! First fill tomorrow, Gang! :Yawn::w00t::w00t::sad2::cryin::woot:

Thanks for the list Mal! I am going to try to get as many of those as possible in my diet. I do love Steel Cut Oatmeal in the crockpot overnight with walnuts and blueberries. I'm hoping I won't be too tight in the morning to eat my oatmeal. Right now, I'm okay and I've been eating my one scrambled egg. It is so good with soft Low fat cream cheese. Lapdancer, how is the exercise routine coming along? I started riding my recumbent bike last Tuesday and has done it two to three times a day. Okay, I admit, I can only do 5 mins at a time, but it's a start! Amazing that before my surgery, I had finally worked up to 30 mins a day! Hopefully, I can get back to 30 mins a day again. dee~

Anita, You poor girl! I have a theory why you might be getting sick, here goes: When did you start working at the school? I remember when I started working in the Pediatrics Office, I was sick every single month. I'd get well and then a week later, I'd be sick again! It lasted for about a year and then I never got sick again. I think that you might be picking up a lot of bugs from the kids at school. These are things that you're being exposed to that your body doesn't have immunity for. Just a thought of mine, because when I was working in Peds, I was sick as a dog! Brocolli Cheddar is my favorite soup! I loved it when I was on my full liquids! In fact, I just bought one for when I get my first fill. I plan to do fulls for a day or two afterwards. Does anyone do liquids the day before a fill? I noticed your ticker moved again! 72!!! Congrats! I wish you felt better!!! Sorry!

Amieru! Congrats on your upcoming surgery! You're going to do great! Look how well you've done with your pre-op diet! WOW! The weather should be nice for you, it might snow lightly on Tuesday. Are you staying close to the Parker Surgicenter? I work at that hospital, but I'll be at Dr. K's on Tuesday having my first fill! What time is your surgery? My appt is at 10am.

Shel, You're too sweet. Sandra touched my life many years ago as a new nurse and one of my preceptees. She was funny and caring. We spent so many nights working in that NCU. I feel so sad for her husband and children. She was a good Mom and her children were so well mannered. I hope I can make a difference in their lives so that the sting of losing their Sweet Mommy will be a little less painful. I think we need more Moms in this world like Sandra. Love, dee~

Tina, your words were so sweet! Thank you. I do feel so lucky to have been part of Sandra's life. I loved watching her become a wonderful nurse and Mother. I couldn't attend the funeral today and I am very sad about that. She touched my life in so many ways. I feel blessed to have had her in my life. I hope I can help her children in some way find comfort. I am going to get a big journal for all of her friends to write their memories of her in -- then we will give it to her children. My other friend who attended the Rosary last night said it was packed with family and friends. So many people love her. I think we can all work together to help her children remember the sweetness of their Mom. Your son is adorable! Love, dee~

Hi Tiny, You will love Dr. K and his staff. I had my surgery 3 weeks ago and I have no regrets. I was very pleased with Dr. K.

Thank you Michelle, I decided, I'm going to drive to ABQ for the funeral. I tried calling her last night, but she wasn't feeling well and had gone to bed early. I had a feeling, I needed to talk to her. Her husband said she passed away in her sleep this morning around 7am. I know she's at peace now... no more pain, but I so wanted her to beat this thing, so she could raise her little kids. Part of me is so angry! Her 10 year old and 7 year old will remember her, but her 2 year old won't -- and all of that just makes me angry and very sad. I watched this woman become a wonderful NICU nurse and one of the most caring and loving Moms I have ever known. When I first met her she was fresh out of nursing school, unmarried and no kids. I am so proud of her and what she had become. She had so much grace and sweetness. dee~

I hope you don't get sick Dear! Good hand washing is another good way to avoid illness! I have become obsessed with washing my hands lately. This flu is making me nervous!

Mal, I am so sorry to hear your news. I got some very bad news today also. My very good friend and co-worker passed away this morning. She was 37 years old and died of Breast Cancer that had meta to the Liver and Spine. She left three little children and a husband. I've known Sandra for many years. She was so brave and fought so hard. The last time, we talked, she said, "I'm not going to die, I can't leave my babies." Death is so final. It's so difficult to understand. My heart goes out to your son and his friend's family. I know you will do all you can to help your son and his friends deal with their loss. My heart is so heavy today. You're right, Mal, it is so difficult for an adult to deal with this sadness, I don't know how young kids can. Love, dee~

Bahot and Lite! Thanks so much for the information! I am more relieved now! Initially, I wasn't concerned at all. I remembered the healing process from Nursing school, but after reading about abcesses it just kind of scared me! I had to ask if others had the same. Thanks for responding so quick! dee~ Hey Marcy! How are you feeling?

Michelle, I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with your BP issues! Sounds like your trip to the ER was pretty serious. You're right, you were probably the healthiest person there, but still passing out was pretty scary. Maybe they can lower the dose of your med. I'm trying to find a happy-medium with my Metformin. I don't need it for my sugars. but I do for my periods. I've been off of it for over 1 month and this has been torture. Now I remember why I started it in the first place over 2 years ago. I hope my PCOS improves as I lose weight. I have a questions for you and everyone else who is banded. I have a huge lump just above my biggest incision. I wasn't concerned until I read that someone had had an abcess. I figured it was just part of the swelling from surgery and the port's location. I see Dr. K in a week for my first fill and a check up. Did anyone else have a big lump in that area? My weight loss has stopped, but it's because of that T.O.M. I always gain weight during this time. I think most of my swelling/restriction is gone. I'm not starving, but I am not lasting as long with small meals. I am going to return to my pre-op diet so that I don't gain what I've lost. I'll also stay satiated longer. I put my meals into FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal and found that I was consuming between 900-1100 cals a day. Virid, how are you feeling? Are you sleeping well? I'd love to meet my fellow green-lover in person. Brandy, Enjoying yourself is important. After Thursday, you can get back on track. Anita, Looks like your tracker is moving. That's great! Shel, Nice to hear from you! Come and post, let us help you stay on track! I know I need the assistance that only my fellow banders can offer! Bahot, Thanks for clarifying the names of the new guys! Doug - student, Tom - PA! Got it! Linz, A girl can always dream! Right? Lap, Your pics are beautiful! thanks for sharing with us! Mal, I love my journal. It's perfect for me. AND I esp. love what you wrote inside it. See ya Ladies! dee~

BUT did you have a good time?:confused2:

Hey Anita! I think Doug is his student's name. I'm not sure what his PA's name is. I can't remember right now! He sometimes has PA and Med Students precepting with him. Have a good night! dee~

Virid! I'm so happy to hear that things went well! I'm glad you stayed at the Holiday Inn Select. I think it just makes things so much easier if you don't have to drive so far for the surgery. Also the airport is a straight shot going east off of E470! A piece of cake! Or in your case a nice cold popsicle! Good to have you in Bandlandia! It's a nice place to be! dee~

The band is treating me really well! AND I am using the journal! I love it! I put my pictures in it and all kinds of goodies! AGAIN thank you so much for thinking of me! AND I loved that you visited me in the hospital! Glad to hear you're feeling better! I will be needing new pants too! I can't wear my 5x or 4x anymore! Yippie!!!

Virid, I think her comment came from being uneducated on the Lap Band. I know several people who had Gastric Bypass and have become disabled. They live in the ER and doctor's office. They have been admitted numerous times for malnutrition and other problems. They have to get lab tests done on a monthly basis and give themselves injections daily. If I had that ahead of me, I would have most likely not had surgery. Congrats on your pre-op -- it's hard to stick to it when family is around. If we lived in a bubble, it would be easier! 3 days and you're on the Loser's Bench!!! I'm saving you a seat! dee~

Anita, Thanks for posting the pictures! The one of the group is really good! I notice my double chin is a tiny tiny bit smaller! Too bad the one with John and I looks like I have half a brain! Okay, I admit it -- I have half a brain and I had to ride the little bus as a kid. (actually, it was a little bus!):thumbup: Get some sleep tonight, Girlie! Thanks again for the purrty pictures! dee~

LA, Can you give me the 'hook-up' to post my comments on Dr. K? please and thank you!!!

Tomorrow is a new day Brandy! You can start fresh and make a new committment! Good Luck! Atleast you didn't slime or PB in front of your friends! That's a positive! BTW did the Buffalo Burger have bread with it? (sorry, I had to ask!)

Wow Amieru! That's great! You've lost so much already! The weight is going to melt off of you when you start your pre-op and get your band. I am loving it! I know I have about 230lbs to lose, so I'll initially lose really fast and then I'll slow way down. I am just going to keep trying to stay on track! I just ate some refried Beans with ff sour cream and it was absolutely the most delicious meal!!! Like I said before, I have to separate my portion out because it's too difficult to not eat more than I should. I have learned to only eat when I'm hungry and to listen to my soft signs. I think only eating when you're hungry is a huge thing for someone who is obese. Last night when I got home from RR, I was just feeling like eating something, I wasn't hungry one bit, but I just wanted something. That head hunger was mean!!! I drank some Water and went to bed. I hope I'm as victorious next time and every other time, but I'm human, so I know it is going to be a struggle! My daughter is so cute! She's lost weight since my surgery - only because she doesn't want to eat in front of me. So she's eating the stuff - I can eat. She's not even overweight! BUT what a sweetie! I wish you lived hear too! RR is really fun! :thumbup:

HoneyBunny Brandy!!! Thanks!!! Looks great to me! :tongue2:

Darling Mal! I missed you last night! I hope you feel better very very soon! Take extra special care of yourself - because you're extra special to many many people. I Love You, dee~

Michelle, that was so cute, when you said to Brandy, "you deserve a little R and R." (Red Robin!) thanks everyone for changing the date so that I could attend! Michelle, I think you're just adorable and love our nights out! Brandy, You Rock! I'm going to go to GNC today and beg and plead and cry for them to take my powdered vits back! I won't try them again, or I'll vomit! OH NO! DON'T VOMIT!!! NO!:drool: It was so nice last night at RR. Brandy you are just gorgeous! I'm so glad we met you! Thanks for coming out! AND You Miss Anita-girl! Poor Baby! You should have come home with me! I am so sorry for that drive home! I know how that is. I drove home one night from work and I literally could NOT see the hood of my own car it was such a blizzard, but I was on E-470 and not one place to pull over. AND I was scared to death of driving off the side of the road... I couldn't find the side of the road! Thank you thank you thank you for risking life and limb to join us! I worried about you all evening! Thanks for posting this morning! Mr. John! Thanks for bringing all your maleness to our group. I'm glad you joined us! Have a great day and just keep "choppin that Brocolli" --:tongue2: Well, I better get my "steph-a-dee you have a big hiney, just like my Dad" butt in gear and get my errands done! Love and Hugs,:wub: dee dee eyes~ (my mom used to call me that!)

Michelle, It was great seeing you tonight! You're looking great! I checked my schedule and I'm working on the 13th. Can we change it to the 6th of March? I'm not working that night! Thanks! dee~