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Thanks for the info on the vertigo, Laura. Oops...see that I have been spelling it with a (d). This is managable. Had it two years ago where it was not. Was in Feb and DS and DH were on a business trip for a week. Me and the dog. Took everything I had to get out of bed to let the dog out and then I would vomit because of moving. We think we figured out why I got it that time. Stayed at the Hilton in Daytona Beach for two weeks. Me and oldes DS sat on the patio looking at the ocean every morning for coffee and would threaten DH that we were going on the ride right on the beach. Each night we would watch as ppl would get flung 360 feet in the air in a sling shot ride. DH kept telling me I shouldn't do it. Well.....if you know me well enough you would know that he said the wrong thing. DS and I took a ride. Was great....DS was scared. Kept saying over and over "Holy Sh_t". I kept saying..."Let's do it again". Got it on CD and everything. Was a great ride but boy did it affect me a month later. Not worth it. That time the vertigo lasted almost six months off and on. Really, really bad for a full two weeks with me in bed. One of the reasons I have not gone to doc is because they always want to do CAT and I KNOW it's sinus related. Had leftover dizzy pills and just taking them now and then. I know, shouldn't save pills but I did. Laura, if you cannot reach me at home on Friday, call my cell. I do not mind sharing a room. Prefer my own but would share.

I did something different this year for Halloween treats. We don't have a lot of kiddies stop in but a few special ones. They are my lake sweeties and they come to Auntie Karen's for their treats. Some travel a ways. I fill a bag of goodies for each. Coloring books, story books, candy necklace, stuffed toy, 100 cal crackers, 100 cal popcorn, 100 cal oreas, etc. For the rest of the kids that stop in, I fill a basket with 100 cal treats but not candy. I put the basket out a few weeks ago and the guys grab when they walk back. No candy bars and I think they appreciate not eating crap. I will most likely continue to do this. There's something about that label saying "100 calories" that makes you stay on track and just eat one. Happy to here your fam made it safe and sound, Janet. I know what you mean about wanting your DS closer...my little guy lives out in Atlanta and I miss him terribly. Will not see him til Christmas or a few weeks later. His choice to live out there and happy he is doing what he wants but what about momma?

Same thing here with dropping temps in the last few hours. Life in the Plains. DH has a few sisters that will not speak to each other. I used to try and convince him to be the peace maker. I am so happy he is a determined person and does not act on someone else's suggestion. He stayed the heck out of the middle of it and I think he was very wise to do so. He didn't need to be drug along in their petty squabble...just what it was. Over something so silly and they still don't speak. Now he just goes both ways and stays away from even listening to what they don't like about each other. Works so nice.

Much worse things that you COULD have eaten. As others have said, don't beat yourself about it. Use it as a learning experience. Was the guilt worth it? Probably not or you would not have posted about it. Does the LB Goddess forgive? I think so. She loves all her children.

Phyll, when I had my veins stripped in 1988, I had the same thing with my heel. I don't know if it was the way they manipulated it during surgery or is it was where they cut me low on that ankle. Took me about 8 yrs to get the full feeling back. Weird. If often wish I had video footage of what ACTUALLY took place while I was under with each of my surgeries. Or, maybe I DON'T want to know!

Yep, on the pan size. The dessert is not very thick. You can double the pumkin part of the recipe but I like it the way it is. Not too much but just enough. We have had snow but all melted now. I think the most we got at one time was a couple of weeks ago and was 2 inches. Don't like the heavy wet stuff either. That's when our lines go down. Not fun.:thumbup:

Now that it is chilly, I drink mostly hot drinks. I buy Alpine Spiced Cider mix and Walmart. 15 cals. I do mix with 16oz of boiling water instead of 8. Do not like things too sweet. Also, Swiss Miss or Nestles hot cocoa mix. I use 16oz prepared coffee, the mix and 1 tbls of Divinvi or Torini SF syrup...caramel or hazelnut.

LauraK...I have one that sounds similar that is made in a baking dish with cut up tortilla shells. It's kind of like and enchillada hotdish but not rolled up. It is good and hearty. I cannot handle any sort of tortilla shell that is soft. (or dumplings, or bread, or noodles). :thumbup:

My family shys away from walnuts and pecans. I LOVE them in any recipe and am sure they would compliment this one. Forgot to mention...top with whipping cream or FF Cool Whip and sprinkle with cinnamon...could also just sprinkle with the chopped pecans. Don't worry if the 1/2 box of cake mix does not totally cover the bottom of the pan. Just make sure to spray it. The entire box makes too thick of a crust and is overbearing and too rich.

I have a pumpkin recipe for a dessert. Use it if you want...just a suggestion. 1/2 yellow or butter cake mix (save the rest to make dessert another time) 1/2 stick real butter Melt butter and mix with cake mix. Spread all but about 1/2 cup in bottom of cake pan. 1 can pumkin 2 large eggs (3 if small) 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp cinnimon 1 can sweetened condensed milk Pour over crust and top with remaining sprinkles. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until set.

Great...if you are lucky, you can find them at TJMaxx. They have the 7's there all the time, and, like I said in my post to Janet, they do fit nice. The Seven for all Mankind are a little harder to find there. I have looked them up online and did not want to buy them cuz they were double the price. I just waited until I found my size and it was worth the money. I find now that they are the only jean I want to wear. I just have them in black. Want to find a denim pair but, again, will wait till I see them at TJMaxx and get a better price. How about throwing together a crockpot meal for tomorrow when your friends arrive? Make some garlic toast or something. I have chicken stew in the crockpots for tonight. Diced chicken celery garlic/onion/herbs FF sour cream chicken stock carrots and will add some homemade egg noodles later today. I make them ahead and freeze them. But, you could use other egg noodles. Just use what you have on hand. I bet if they are just dropping by, they do not expect a five course meal.

Janet...there are two different 7's. TJMaxx carries both. The plain 7's are a nice fit and I can wear a size 2 in them. The Seven for all Mankind jeans are a little spendier but LOVE the fit and I wear a 4 in those. These jeans are very long and lean. Fit my legs which does not happen with just any jeans. I pay attention to the fit also...not so much the size. I bet you took a size 6 cuz they were skinny jeans. Makes a difference. I, too, have many different sizes in tops. Depends on the cut. I don't like skin tight anything. Hope you can wear your skinny jeans and boots soon. I have a pair of black leather boots (cute) in the truck ready to go to the consignment shop. They droop on my chicken legs...even when the jeans are tucked in. I have gotten more into buying the ankle boots and then I don't have to worry about it. Don't worry about your mood, Janet. It's work having company even when it's family. Just thinking of meals, keeping them entertained, disruption of YOUR schedule, disruption of the house....pretty typical feelings. Well, I guess it all depends on WHO is going to visit. DH has a couple of sisters and family that freak me out. Very high maintenance. And then his gay brother comes with two little DS's in tow and they are a dream to have around. Easy going and fun. Put on your happy face and enjoy your time with them!

step away from the candy!!!!!!!!

Julie...vedigo is still hanging in there. It will just run it's course like it does each year about this time. I truly believe it's a sinus thing. Swollen and affects the ears. It usually hangs on a couple of weeks. I have medication for the dizziness but don't like to take it if I am having to drive. Makes me fairly drousy. It will just have to play itself out. Congrats on your 1lb and getting to a weight that you have not been in a while. Gives a person renewed hope, doesn't it?

Mornin' Gang...Another early morning but to bed by 9:30. Men did not come into eat until 8:30pm. Needless to say, the sirloin roll-ups did not have a lot of moisture by that time. They didn't seem to mind not having much gravy on their potatoes. meat and stuffing really sucked it up. They were taking advantage of the nice weather and worked after it turned dark. Will most likely do the same today. Think supper will be in a couple of crock pots tonight...easier to plan. Stuck around home today. I am the go-between for the guys. They have some working 15 miles north of here and some 11 miles south with not phone service since they are working in a gulley. So if they have trouble at point A. I need to run to point B. to grab someone that knows something. Make sense? OK with me to be at home today. Need to pay farm and business bills and reconcile the accounts. Other than that, just doing some organizing. Pantry is done and feels good. Janet...have a great time with your family. I don't know what style of Levis you like but I always have to buy smaller than any other brand of jeans in Levis. My favorite jeans (Seven for all Mankind) I need to buy a size larger. Go figure. Maybe we are just shaped differently and that's why. Are you upside down from me????????????? Linda....thinking of DGD and what she is going through. Hopefully, it's the end of the treatments for awhile. I have a friend that got Type 1 diabetes at the age of 32. She has a difficult time taking care of herself. I think she might now finally be getting it...It's difficult to change it for them. I just listen and throw a "This may seem selfish but I want you around in our retirement years". She does seem better and not so puffy lately. She wanted me to put a monthly menu together for her. Did it and not sure if she will stick with it. Hope so. Sorry about feeling funky at work lately. No sun? That's my excuse...think I might be beating that one to death and still running with it! LOL Isn't it strange when the scale is not moving but our clothes are getting big? I went through that stage. It was almost like it was a delayed reaction. Scale moves....a month later clothes get big. I am like you, Linda. I have started to weigh most mornings. Never did during the weight loss stage cuz I was driving myself crazy with it. If I forget to weigh and already am dressed, I will wait till the next day. I know we should not weigh every day cuz our bodies are fickle with Water retention, etc. Laura...hummmm....just maybe the cancer is not as bad as they thought with your poppa. It's a very good sign that they said there is not a lot of bone involvment. My "mom" finished her chemo flush treatments yesterday. She had so much clotting, it was scary. It only last awhile and then she was better. She is happy to be done and get out of coffee with the girls again every day. She was only making it 1-2 days a week and that is a killer for her. She still walks her 2 miles a day in her apt. building. 89 and still living a healthy life. That's what got her there. We DID have sun yesterday, Laura. It also got up to the mid-40's. Not cold when a person is used to it. I dread the freezing temps coming. ALL of our corn is still out in the fields untouched. It's going to be a bitter harvest. I'm not being negative...just prepared. I will have to double up the Under Armour and put two pair of coveralls on. There has not even been a hint of when the H1N1 vacine will be available in our area. Big??????????? Hope you can get Nels vacinated. He has those types of cheeks that a Grandma Wanna Be just wants to kiss. Would you do that for me, please? Just tell him it's from Auntie Karen. I, too, just love to fly and travel. I could do it every day of my life (hence...where younger DS gets if from). Told DH a couple of weeks ago that I think I want to be a airline steward. (Dialing phone to see where I can get training)! Sorry you cannot make it to the gym as much as you would like. Your life will get back into the daily routine again. Lots you can do without the gym also. I have never gone to the gym (too far on daily basis). I run the stairs, weight train, treadmill, farm work, etc. Are you able to fit anything like that in your crazy life right now? Laura...call me when you can. I am home all day today (I think). We should visit about the FL plans and get things going. I will plan and do it if you need to step back on it. Just think that within the next couple of weeks we should get things in place so the peeps can arrange their schedules. Just don't want added pressure for you right now. Might just take your mind off things though. Cheri....sounds like you have some good restriction. You are now seeing the downhill phase of the weighloss. You are on the other side of the mountain. Remember that song when we were younger about the other side of the mountain. We go there just to see what we can see. Heck, I'm staying at the other side of the mountain! Gotta go...I know I missed some of you but you are all inside my heart. Have a lovely day.

Hey Porcupine...welcome to the "Help" thread. First of all, if when you signed up, you chose to get email notifications to your subscribed threads, you will be notified. The threads are titled. Just click on your email thread and you can then click onto the sight and it will take you to LBT and the thread. Or, go to the top of any page and click "User CP". Page down a bit and it will show all of your subscribed threads (threads you have posted in). If you have trouble, come back here for instructions. Why don't you post again and tell us a little about yourself. This is a great thread to come to for support. There are LB people in all different stages of their journey. You can usually find an answer from one of us (or all of us LOL). I had responded to you in another thread. You sounded like you felt you are in this trip all alone. Please don't feel that way. There's always someone on LBT that can walk you through things. Wishing you luck!

Wishing you luck and a speedy recovery. Take things day to day. Everything will fit together and you will figure out (as far as you diet) what you can or cannot tolerate. I have always chosen NOT to be too restricted by the band. I did not want to eliminate certain foods. I do not mind getting hungry once in awhile. I choose to eat every 2-4 hours. I eat most foods....just less. I make far more healthy food choices than when I was obese. You will figure out what works for you. For now, just follow all of your doc's recommendations. Come back to LBT for support. There are people of all stages asking for advice, venting and just plain talking with other LB people.

I am sooooooo sorry I made that impulsive statement earlier about calling your mom. Sounds like it is not an easy situation with your mother and wishing you the best.

Phyll....you are just getting younger and younger in the way you are moving. Good going. I LOVE killer chower. Wish I was there to have a cup of it and to enjoy some warmer weather. Just turned the furnace up again. Have my flannel jammies on and still cold. Going to have to go get my big thick robe also. Also, congrats on the 1lb down. Not an easy thing to accomplish while on the road.

Tracy...just want to say congrats and thanks for your post. Puts it all together and hopefully will catch the eye of someone struggling or looking into having LB surgery. If you can inspire just one person by your post, you have done a your good deed for today!

Oh Meredith Honey...I am so sorry us more experienced here did not inform you that ALL men can be A$$'s at any given moment....even the good ones. They can be as fickle as our bands! What I have found is that ANYTHING to do with the house, personal stuff, etc., turns my DH off and, like you said, I'm FORCING him to hang a picture, lift a table to turn an area rug, etc..... Good luck with dinner tonight. If you know maybe where you are going and the restaurant posts their menu, you can plan ahead and look it up. Congrats on being to the almost half way point. You've done so well. Yep, second house was not meant to be. Hope your first ends up being your dream house. Fingers crossed!:biggrin:

Greetings Gabby Girls! I am NOT even going to try and catch up with all of you. I will just pull this post out of "A__"....yeah, I said it. Welcome to the thread, Coconut and good luck on your upcoming surgery and preperation for it. Looks like you and Great are in the same area. Would be nice if you had some experienced support. She's done really well! Julie...when I read your post from last night I wanted to tell you that maybe you should get another opinion. There's gotta be something going one to cause that much discomfort. Wouldn't ya think? You've been way too patient. I'm a "results" kind of girl....I'd be knocking on doors for answers. Just a thought. Just going to say "Hey" to everone else. Caught up on the posts but not going to repeat what has already been said. Out and about the last two days. In my truck and running for farm parts, etc. Had my flu shot yesterday. First year ever that it did not affect me. I am going to claim that it is because I am so darned healthy. Yep, going with that. Clothes....cleaned them ALL out of my closets. (Had to make room for the new ones. LOL. Even made my oldest DS take all his guards uniforms, etc. that were filling his old bedroom closet. It's now full again. I have a friend that is about 60lbs heavier than I am and gave her a bunch of clothes. Well, she is my very self-centered friend. Love her to death but the entire universe centers right around her. Not a thank you once and dropped mostly new clothes numerous times. I decided I may as well make some money off of them so I began taking them to a consignment shop. Last year I had loads that went to Salvation Army. Everything I have now is going to stay and just the size I now wear. Good way to make yourself stay the size you are! We have sun again today. Makes a person feel so happy. I am a fairly upbeat person but 3 weeks of no sun was enough for me. Was getting a little testy. DH would verify that. Sunday I just couldn't figure out what the heck was wrong with me. Went on a nice date with DH and I was jumping at everything he said. Not like me. Got a couple of apologies in and then would do it again. Better now. The guys are out digging and laying drain tile in the fields and will be ready for a good hot meal when they get in. Packed them coolers this morning for their noon lunch. Have sirloin/stuffing roll-ups in the oven. Making fresh green beans and baked potatoes. Pumpkin cake for dessert. I have absolutely no appetite the last couple of days. Taking it easy and eating soft. Got stuck big time on a couple of bites of shredded wheat on Sunday morning. Must be swollen. Living on protien bars (soft ones) until maybe tomorrow night. Cannot do and never could do protein shakes so the bars will have to do. The kind I buy contain a good amount of fiber so should be OK. Oh yeah, eating mashed cauliflower also. OK...heading out for about an hour of yard work. Talk to you all later.

OK Phyll...now I don't feel so bad about my one hour mixup on Sunday morning! You asked how the farmers feel about it. One thing you NEVER to is ask a farmer what he thinks about the weather or something like setting clocks back or forward for that matter. Farmers tend to be a group of "whiners". Not all...but one of the reasons I don't go into the local coffee shop in the morning. Negativity and I do not mesh. DH, on the other hand, is the most easy going person God put on this earth. He has farmed since he could barely see over the tractor steering wheel and year to year to year he keeps the same temperment. If not, I don't think I could have taken all the stress that comes with the farm. He's an absolute jewel in the rough.

Hey Gang...no time to post...just wanted to say "Hi". Taking advantage of the nice weather. Woohoo...up to 44 degrees and the sun is shining. Outdoor projects to finish up today. Afraid it will be one of the last times to do it. Hey Meredith! Still got the fingers crossed for your closing. Hi Laura...happy to hear you are home with your family. Enjoy! Thanks for sharing the photos. Phyll...Hats, shoes, books and purses...good goin'. Men have their tools and toys... and we have ours. I consider purses a tool. Better get back at it b/4 it turns dark in an hour. Hope you all have a good evening. Got the flu shot today (Not H1N1). Always run a slight temp from it...hope not this time. DS got really icky from it but he had a bad cold when he got it. Surprised the VA vacinated him when he wasn't feeling well. Maybe he didn't tell them? Anyway, never take ANYTHING. Not even after surgerys. I have the Tylenol sitting on the counter....maybe will have to break down and take a little.

Depends on what your doc wants you to do. Does he ask his patients to wait a certain amount of time? My doc did not have a restriction on coffee. I drink it every day. 16oz black coffee, 1 pck Swiss Miss FF (25 cal) and 2 tbls SF Torini syrup. I find it holds off hunger and is VERY satisfying.