Tricia K.

You're welcome, darling. I missed you too. :hug:

It seems to me that you're probably too restricted and need to go in for a slight unfill. If everything you're eating and/or drinking is causing you pain, that's a good sign that you're too tight. As far as the bad food choices, that's something you're going to have to fight with willpower. It's hard but can be done. Best of luck to you!

*sniff* :Cry: *sniff* :cry

To quote the movie Office Space: "Sounds like somebody's got a case of the Mondays" (yes, yes, I know that it's Tuesday but yesterday was a Holiday so, technically, today is the first day of the work week)

LOL..me too! Telly - you're quite the "artist!!" LOL!!

Welcome to the GFG Club, Christy, sunsett & K@t!! I'm soooo happy that you've decided to join. Kristin - doesn't it suck to be on a plateau?? I was averaging about 10 lbs. per month and then this past month and half - - very, very little. I'm hoping that the plateau is over and the weight will start coming off again like before. I want to be at my goal weight of 160 by my 1 year bandiversary, which is 9/16/06.

Thanks, Marianne & Telly.

LOL...this is what I like to see - - harmony! *HUGS* and *MWAH* everyone!!!

*MWAH* for everyone!!! I wish I wasn't sick 'cause I'd be working out right now. I tried trimming some of the hedges/bushes outside but the sweat was pouring off of my face...not a pleasant sight or feeling...so I stopped and came back inside. Darn Louisiana humidity!!

Most companies that provide student loans have strict requirements on how the money is used (e.g. tuition, housing, books, etc.). If you're really interested in getting a loan to pay for your lap band surgery, I would suggest visiting your local bank

Congratulations, :first:!!

Thank you.

I didn't do 3 miles on the recumbant bike yesterday because I came down with a summer cold. Instead, I slept from 7:30pm to 10:30am. Once this cold is gone, I'll resume my exercise.

5/29/06 Food Intake Breakfast: 8 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk Snack: 16 oz. coffee w/ 1/2 c. whole milk & 2 Splenda Lunch: 6 thin slices of pepperoni, 1 cubic inch colby jack cheese & 1 slice of Louis Rich smoked turkey lunch meat Dinner: nothing Total Calories: 449 Total Fat: 20 grams - 39% Total Carbs: 24 grams - 21% Total Protein: 45 grams - 40%

Telly - we love you too! :love: I'm proud of your kids as well. I'm glad to see that you're back and will be participating in some threads. I'm going to be doing pretty much the same thing.

I'm up for another challenge!!

Mr. Murder by Dean Koontz

3 miles on recumbant bike - 10mph, 130 pulse rate

Please visit the thread below for explanations of various acronyms. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7959

I haven't seen her logged into Yahoo Messenger either so I think she's just not around.

Where are you, girlfriend? I haven't seen you in a few days. I'm missing you. :love: :hug:

5/23/06 Food Intake Breakfast: 16 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk Snack: 16 oz. coffee w/ non-dairy creamer & 2 Splenda Lunch: 1/4 c. ground beef, 1.5 slices american cheese, sour cream & 3 olives Dinner: 10 Tostitos chips w/ white queso dip Total Calories: 1111 Total Fat: 49 grams - 39% Total Carbs: 90 grams - 31% Total Protein: 83 grams - 30% 5/24/06 Food Intake Breakfast: 16 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk Snack: 20 oz. iced latte made w/ whole milk & 3 Splenda Lunch: 3 hush puppies Dinner: 1/4 c. ground beef, 2 slices american cheese, sour cream & 5 olives Total Calories: 1000 Total Fat: 44 grams - 39% Total Carbs: 71 grams - 28% Total Protein: 83 grams - 33% 5/25/06 Food Intake Breakfast: 16 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk Snack: 20 oz. iced latte made w/ whole milk & 3 Splenda Lunch: 1 oz. cashew nuts Snack: 3 c. kettle corn Dinner: 1/2 Lean Cuisine Cheese Ravioli Total Calories: 902 Total Fat: 37 grams - 36% Total Carbs: 79 grams - 32% Total Protein: 75 grams - 32% 5/26/06 Food Intake Breakfast: 16 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk Snack: 16 oz. coffee w/ non-dairy creamer & 2 Splenda Lunch: 1/2 c. Starkist Sweet & Spicy Tuna made w/ mayo, 1 slice american cheese & 3 wheat crackers Snack: 6 c. kettle corn & 2 chocolate fudge cookie Dinner: nothing Total Calories: 973 Total Fat: 44 grams - 39% Total Carbs: 88 grams - 32% Total Protein: 75 grams - 29% 5/27/06 Food Intake Breakfast: 8 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk Snack: 16 oz. coffee w/ non-dairy creamer & 2 Splenda, 1 oz. cashew nuts Lunch: 2 vienna sausages, 1 cubic inch colby jack cheese, 3 chicken fries Snack: 2 wheat crackers w/ hummus and crab salad Dinner: 1 oz. ground beef, 1 tomato slice, 3 french fries Total Calories: 798 Total Fat: 46 grams - 52% Total Carbs: 46 grams - 22% Total Protein: 53 grams - 27% 5/28/06 Food Intake Breakfast: 16 oz. protein shake made w/ skim milk Snack: 16 oz. coffee w/ 1/2 c. whole milk & 2 Splenda Lunch: 3 vienna sausages, 1/2 cubic inch colby jack cheese Dinner: 1 c. mixed greens, 1/8 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 oz. bacon, 1.5 tbsp. ranch dressing, 1 tsp. McCormick Salad Toppings Snack: 2 c. kettle corn Total Calories: 876 Total Fat: 46 grams - 46% Total Carbs: 48 grams - 20% Total Protein: 74 grams - 33%

:biggrin1: They kill my calf musles but man they're looking good!

Here you go, Debby. P.S. You look fantastic!

You're not missing much. I don't like them at all. I can't understand the hype about them either.