Charlene K

Good Morning..........Hey, which one of you up north sent this cold front?........it is freezing down here. Well, we took the new Samsung video/10p camera with us on vacation and it is defective. I have to send it back to QVC. I think the video of the Luau came out , but not the still pics. I did bring my Cannon so I got a few pictures. Speaking about the Luau......they had awesome food, but one of my first bites of Mahi Mahi I got stuck. So by the time I excused myself and got rid of it the rest of the food was cold. I did not gain weight from eating good stuff........it was from eating sliders. It is always from eating sliders. I am in the slider season. I am going to weigh in next week and may or may not get a tweak. I just need the accountability. I am still thinking I need to join WW. BRRRRRRR! How do you northern people stand this cold? God Bless you! and a special blessing for Apples and your family for farming in this weather!

Janet, I am churchie too......... a lot of my christian friends take antidepressants..........even my pastor. I know what you mean about about people that judge those on anti depressants. They are ignorant. The preacher talked about depression last week and used a swimming pool as an analogy. He said you have to keep the chemicals balanced to keep the water clear and safe. So, if you need them......take em. And if you need weight loss surgery.....get it.

Apples, I would to go to FL , but I am going to have to pass this year. Gotta build up some more vacation stash after this trip. Oh, I forgot to tell you how tight my band is when I fly....it is tight! But I have to say I think some of it is from lifting those 40lbplus suitcases. I just took a bite of a Turkey lean cuisine and I can't stop sliming. Gross........just being REAL. One other thing, my adhesions were "kicking" at the high altitude when flying, but nothing compared to today when I came home to colder weather. My stomach is all "jacked up". I go to the doctor next week. She is going to put me on a medicine that might help.

I am back from Hawaii......had a great time! Thankful that I didn't have to ask for a seatbelt extender on the plane............thankful I could walk on all the tours with ease........although the volcano is 10,230 feet high and I did got a little light headed.Lori, we live just above sea level so that is HIGH for me. Yes, even though I have not reached my goal weight, I have definitely benefited from a band. I think I gained 4lbs. Gotta get back to reality. I think most of it is water retention (denial).

My band is tight in the morning. If I don't eat something it is even tighter by lunch. So, I eat a bowl of hot cereal. That helps me.

Apples............thanks for the recipe Janet..............great pic of you and GS......he is so handsome Laura..........I am still praying for you and your family. HUGS! Great..........Hope you get that potassium up for the surgery. Hey, keep that cold weather up there. We are too thinned skinned down here. Well, actually, I don't care this time. We are leaving for Hawaii on Thursday. I didn't reach my goal AGAIN this December, but I have not given up. HUGS to ALL LBT buddies!

Well, after over indulging in sliders I am back on track. Heck my DH has lost so much weight from bypass he is going to pass me up by Christmas. We leave this week for Hawaii to celebrate our 40th Anniversary. We lived there when we got married so this is a walk down memory lane. I know I won't overeat because I don't want to have any band problems. Right now I am still up five lbs. I know I can get it off. I think it is because I haven't been able to walk with the weather and my health issues. I am still determined to get more weight off.

Apples and Great,............you two look marvelous!

Apples, your pumpkin pie cake recipe was a hit. Thanks! OH, I ate some too. I managed to send most of the leftovers with my kids. I know I have gained weight ...........I just feel it. You would think having 25 people over for TG would burn some calories. I am still putting stuff up today. I did not go shopping. Living next to Houston there is just too much chaos for me. I used to do it when I had kids at home. Being a grandma has its perks. All the older ones want cash, cash, cash. The babies don't care.

Happy Birthday, Phyl! I hope you had a great day! Apples, I made your pumpkin cake. It took longer than 30minutes. I hope I made it right. Oh well, we will find out tomorrow. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY LBT BUDDIES!

Down here on the Gulf Coast we are used to damp and warm. A cool front moved in this evening and my body is aching. The adhesions where my port is placed really hurts. Sometimes I hurt where the band is placed. Oh well, can't give into it because I have 25 coming for Thanksgiving. I have the cornbread in the oven right now for the dressing. I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving! "NO Pain, NO Gain"...........whoever thought that up didn't have Fibromyalgia.

It's your Birthday? Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!! and many more!!!!!!!!

Yes, I go to one for herniated disks in my lower back. I have had several epidural cortisone shots in my back. They work. I wish I could go to him for this IBS. I am on Librax and Levsin which have helped. The doctor is going to start me on Savella when I get back from Hawaii (40 yr. Anniversary). Do you know how that medicine works?

Girl, I want to learn that. I took a beading class a few weeks ago and we made a pair of earings and a bracelet. I will go by there tomorrow and see if they teach a Firewire class. Back in the day(40ys ago in Hawaii) I learned to crochet neclaces with seed pearls. I loved it. I can't find the directions or even the neclaces. Too many moves. Thanks for sharing.

Phyl, did you make that necklace? Is is beautiful! Great pics of you girls!

Buddies........I am doing good tonight on the eating. No pbing. I ate meat and corn........no problem. Yeah, I should not have eaten a chicken nugget, but I was thinking I could eat it with no problems. You know the best protein for me is filet mignon. I buy the faux ones at HEB and peel the bacon off of them. They are lean and low in calories. My next fav protein is tilapia.

Just got back from Dr. Davis. I had .2 taken out.......stopped by Chick Fil A and got nuggets............ate 2 of them and PB'd. I guess I was expecting majic. Anyway, they want to see me next month and then I should be done with adjustments for awhile. I do feel better today. I was surprised that I had only gained 2lbs. Okay, no excuses .........AGAIN. I am back on the bandwagon. Thanks to all my LBT buddies for support and keeping me in check. Heck, y'all know more than the doctors.

Kimaly..........what thread did you move to? I am on the Mentor ........can I help?, but I have stopped posting on the other ones..........just wasn't feeling the connection. I am glad y'all have found new buddies. I had loved being a part of your journey. I go tomorrow to the doc. I am gonna have some fill out so I can get protein down. I am gaining too much from sliders. Of course this IBS from the firbromyalgia isn't pleasant. I am thinking about getting the doctor to go in there and do a gastric sleeve and clean out the adhesions. Of course, that will be next year when I am old enough to break into my retirement without penalty.

I don't know what is wrong with me. I have gained five lbs. I think I have lost my drive to lose and stay on track. Okay, butterflies.......better get out a can of whup a$$ and use it on me.

Precious children!

Janet,...........LOL.....no trees in my bedroom. In fact, I bought a little pre-lit this year from QVC. My daughter is having Christmas at her house and I gave her all my decorations. I am going to buy some new yard ornaments. I had one of those blow up things last year and every time it rained I had to go out and shake the water off of Rudolph. Well, I am still having IBS. I am going to go to the doc on thursday and get a little unfill. I don't want to have problems when I go to Hawaii. The Librax does relax my stomach so I am not PBing as much as I was last week.

Apples, lately, my trigger food is .............FOOD! I think I figured it out. When I eat protein I PB.........so, I am eating sliders because I am hungry. I must be tight because of the IBS. So, I go next Thursday to the WL doc. I am going to have them take out a little fill until my body settles down. Also, I will be flying to Hawaii and I don't want to be tight. I go to the GP tomorrow to talk to her about this aching and IBS. I am feeling better because we have been having good weather. I just want some drugs to take with me on our trip. Yes, Janet, we are a Blessed Bunch of Banders!

And I am thankful for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apples, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I hope yall found time to celebrate. Well, I weighed this morning........not good....gained 5lbs. I knew I would after that B12 shot. I don't know why I gain from them. Well, it is back to journaling, walking, and protein shakes for a few days. Of course, I do have to eat at least one meal. I am off to buy stuff to fill shoe boxes for Samaritan Purse Ministry. I just love buying for kids who appreciate anything they get at Christmas. Okay, take care everyone! Try to stay on the bandwagon today!

Arlene....does your pain ever subside????? You sound miserable. Apples, it comes and goes......like a dull headache. I am sure I will find a solution to this problem. I am hoping it is temporary. I am only thankful I have lost weight or I would be in a world of hurt.